Novak Djokovic extended his own record Australian Open wins to nine with a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday. Here, AFP Sport recalls Djokovic's incredible run of success and the records he has set on the way to becoming the undoubted king of Melbourne Park: - First Serb: 2008 - Becomes first Serb to win a Grand Slam at the age of 20 in Melbourne, after bursting into the big time with an emphatic straight-sets victory in the semi-finals over world number one Roger Federer, who had been unbeaten at the tournament for 16 matches.

On cloud nine: Djokovic's dominance at Australian Open

World number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday scripted history as he won the record-extending ninth Australian Open title after defeating Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 at Melbourne Park.

AUS Open Final: Novak Djokovic thumps Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 to win 18th Grand Slam title

World number one Novak Djokovic is set to take on youngster Daniil Medvedev in the final of Australian Open 2021 on Sunday as year's first Grand Slam event nears its conclusion.

Novak Djokovic vs Daniil Medvedev, Australian Open Final, Live Streaming: When and where to watch AUS Open 2021 final?

Confidence is king and Daniil Medvedev has plenty of it, with the affable Russian morphing into not just one of tennis's best players and premier athletes, but among the smartest.

'He tricks you' - 'chess player' Medvedev keeps opponents in check

Novak Djokovic says going unbeaten in eight Australian Open finals will give him confidence in Sunday's decider, but he'll need more than that to overcome "the man to beat" -- red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev.

King Novak faces 'challenger' Medvedev in Australian Open final