Novak Djokovic will likely receive a Rafael Nadal-like accolade at Melbourne Park, as Australian Open administrator Craig Tiley has given the go-ahead to immortalize the Serb in statue form.

Rafa is on 1029, and Novak will pass him in seven and a half months. At 37 years and eight months, Djokovic is among the oldest players in the top-200. The Serb is motivated to extend his career and chase more notable titles in the upcoming years.

Jannik Sinner of Italy holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup aloft after defeating Alexander Zverev of Germany in the men’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia,

Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,

Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising Novak Djokovic in statue form at the Melbourne Park

Dominant Jannik Sinner wins Australian Open again as Alexander Zverev ‘not good enough’ - live - Sinner won his second Australian Open with a 6-3 7-6 (4) 6-3 victory to deny Zverev his grand slam titl