Novak Djokovic surpasses Pete Sampras with 15th Grand Slam title

The world number one won his third consecutive title and is now only five behind Roger Federer at the top.

Sun, 27 Jan, 2019 - 12:33

Novak Djokovic moved clear of Pete Sampras into sole third place in the list of all-time men's Grand Slam champions with victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

The world number one won his third consecutive title and is now only five behind Roger Federer at the top.

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