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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Novak Djokovic identifies his one regret from ‘bitter’ Australian Open final defeat

Novak Djokovic said he was ‘proud’ of becoming the oldest finalist in the Open era - (Getty Images)

Novak Djokovic was proud of his record-breaking run to the Australian Open final at the age of 38 but could not hide his disappointment as his bid for a 25th grand slam singles title slipped by in defeat to Carlos Alcaraz.

Djokovic, the oldest man in the Open era to reach the Australian Open final, was beaten in four sets by the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who became the youngest man of all time to complete the career grand slam.

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