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Darren Walton

Djokovic's Australian Open perfect 10

Novak Djokovic clinched his 10th Australian Open title in straight sets over Stefanos Tsitsipas. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Novak Djokovic has claimed a record-equalling 22nd grand slam singles crown with a near-perfect 10-out-of-10 Australian Open final triumph over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Djokovic preserved his aura of invincibility on Rod Laver Arena to see off Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5) in a briefly competitive but ultimately anticlimactic championship decider on Sunday night.

The straight-sets but not always stress-free victory drew Djokovic level with Rafael Nadal on the men's all-time grand slam titles leaderboard and secured the tennis super-Novak a record-extending 10th trophy at Melbourne Park.

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