Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 18, 2021 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning his semi final match against Russia's Aslan Karatsev REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic declared himself fighting fit for the Australian Open final after ending the incredible run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev with his "best match" of the tournament on Thursday.
The Serbian world number one eased into his ninth decider at Melbourne Park with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win under the lights at Rod Laver Arena and will battle either Stefanos Tsitsipas or Daniil Medvedev for the title.
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