Djokovic: 9th Australian Open victory was 'emotional rollercoaster'

Novak Djokovic said on Sunday that his adventure towards claiming the ninth Australian Open trophy and 18th overall Grand Slam title was an "emotional rollercoaster".

The world number one continued his dominance at Melbourne Park with a 7-5 6-2 6-2 brilliant win over Daniil Medvedev.

"Emotionally it was one of the hardest tournaments that I've ever had, to be honest," the Serb, 34, said. "It was very challenging to keep my mind serene and focus on what matters the most."

Djokovic has to win only two more Grand Slams titles to equalize Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the three-way battle to finish with the most men's titles.

"Most of my attention and my energy from this day forward, until I retire from tennis, is going to be directed in majors, trying to win more major trophies," said Djokovic, according to BBC. 

"Roger and Rafa inspire me. That's something that I've said before. I think as long as they go, I'll go."

"Last season was what it was: six months with no tennis in the middle of the season," Djokovic said.

"I have managed to start the season very well throughout my career and it sets the tone for the rest of the season for me." "I have added motivation to perform well here. It gives me extra wind in my sails."

It is worth mentioning that the Serb is the first man in history to win three Australian Open titles after turning 30. The 33-year-old claimed his first trophy at Melbourne Park in 2008 when he was 20.