Novak Djokovic has extended his record as the most decorated male singles players in Australian Open history. The Serbian outlasted Dominic Thiem in five sets to claim his eighth title in Melbourne and 17th at a grand slam overall. The triumph has also guaranteed his return world world No.1 on Monday.

At one stage the chances of Sofia Kenin playing Garbine Muguruza in the final of the Australian Open were given a combine odds from bookmakers of 750-to-one. Nevertheless, the two women exceeded expectations and it would be 21-year-old Kenin who came out on top. The youngest Australian Open finalist since 2008, she  battled her back from a set down to life the biggest title of her blossoming career. An achievement that will also lift her into the WTA top 10 for the first time next week.

26-year-old Dominic Thiem has become the first Austrian player in history to reach the final of the Australian Open. The world No.5 saw off opposition from Alexander Zverev to prevail in four sets. Moving him into his third grand slam final and first ever on a hard court. Awaiting him in the title match will be the formidable Novak Djokovic, who is aiming to win the tournament for a record eighth time.