Novak Djokovic ‘couldn’t sleep’ after Australian Open win
By AFP
22 February 2021 |
11:32 am
World number one Novak Djokovic demolished Russia's Daniil Medvedev in straight sets to win his ninth Australian Open title and extend his record-breaking reign at Melbourne Park Sunday.
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