Top-tier tennis and geopolitics take center court at Australian Open finals

Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka are leaving Melbourne as the latest singles champions of the Australian Open. The wins mark Djokovic’s 10th victory down under and Sabalenka’s first. The World’s Bianca Hillier has the details from on and off the court. 

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