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Novak Djokovic admits the most satisfying Grand Slam title win of his record-setting career was also tinged with sadness because his father wasn't in the stands at Rod Laver Arena.
Despite receiving the go-ahead from tournament chief Craig Tiley to return to his son's courtside box following last week's flags furore, Srdjan Djokovic instead watched Sunday night's final privately, away from the spotlight.
Father and son agreed it was best that the now-22-times Grand Slam champ avoided the media glare after video emerged of Djokovic's father posing with pro-Russian spectators at Melbourne Park last Wednesday night.
Novak Djokovic admitted feeling sad because his dad didn't attend the Australian Open final
'I thought the things will calm down in terms of media and everything, but it didn't. We both agreed it would probably be better that he is not there,' Djokovic said after beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6
