Hello and welcome to LIVE updates of the 2021 Australian Open final. It’s eight-time winner, Novak Djokovic against red-hot Russian, Daniil Medvedev. Can the 2020 ATP finals winner continue his winning run by upsetting the world number one to claim his first Grand Slam trophy? Or will the Serbian clock up his 18th major and edge closer to men’s record holders, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (20 Slams apiece)? The players are due on Rod Laver Arena court from 08:30 GMT and can watch the final live on Eurosport, eurosport.co.uk and the Eurosport app from 8am UK time - so don't miss it!

N. Djokovic vs D. Medvedev | Australian Open

Men's Singles | Final | 21.02.2021 | Rod Laver Arena

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N. Djokovic (1)

D. Medvedev (4)

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ByPete Sharland

Updated 21/02/2021 at 11:12 GMT

DJOKOVIC 3-1 MEDVEDEV. Respite. Medvedev leans on some big serving but then comes under real pressure from 40-15 up. Djokovic almost forces him to deuce but lashes an inch long of the baseline to allow his opponent to get on the board.

DJOKOVIC 3-0 MEDVEDEV. It’s been an eight-minute masterclass. Djokovic looks incredibly focused as he marauds through a love hold to consolidate in style. Medvedev just hasn't got going.

'It's one-sided' - Djokovic with enormous smash to take commanding lead

BREAK! - DJOKOVIC 2-0 MEDVEDEV. That’s a disastrous start for Daniil. He misses two crosscourt forehands by a whisker, but they prove costly as it leaves him with plenty to do. A tepid forehand following a rasping Djoker return see him cough up a pair of break points. He saves ones with a crisp forehand down the line but can’t wriggle free on the second as Djokovic’s pressure and ability to find depth from awkward defensive situations lures the mistake. A perfect start for the eight-time champion.

DJOKOVIC 1-0 MEDVEDEV. The world number one makes an early statement to the challenger who has dared to threaten him on a court akin to his own back yard. An ace and precision drives off both flanks lead him through a strong hold to 15. Not a bad way to kick things off.

Djokovic begins final with huge ace against Medvedev

08.45

Djokovic won the toss and will serve first. The warm up is all-but done, so let battle commence!

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08.40

Here they are! The players emerge from the tunnel and step out on court in front of a lively crowd. Not long now!

08.35

Will one of the GOATs again prove they are top dog when it comes to their favourite Slam? (Novak in Oz, Rafa in Paris, Roger/Novak at Wimbledon). Or is this long-anticipated new era about to finally pass the acid test? Nadal, Djokovic and Federer have won 14 of the last 15 Grand Slams and 35 out of 43 since the start of 2010. My predictions for this year have always been: Djokovic in Australia, Nadal at the French, Djokovic at Wimbledon and then the breakthrough - Medvedev at the US Open. Let's see!

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08.30

They named their centre court after this absolute legend, so he knows what he's talking about it! Rod Laver is expecting an epic!

08.25

It's very nearly time for the men's final of the 2021 Australian Open and it should be a belter. You can watch the final live on Eurosport, eurosport.co.uk and the Eurosport app, so tune in now so you don't miss out!

08.20

Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev are both amazing competitors who will be out to destroy each other in the Australian Open final, according to Eurosport expert, Alex Corretja.

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'They're going to kill each other!' - Corretja on Djokovic v Medvedev

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08.15

Djokovic: "I'm ready for the battle for the toughest match of the tournament, without a doubt. Medvedev is playing at an extremely high quality. He's the man to beat. I heard Jim Courier calling him a master chess player because of the way he tactically positions himself on the court, and it's true. You know, he's definitely a very smart tennis player."

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08.10

Medvedev: “I don't have a lot of pressure because Novak has never lost here in the final. He has all the pressure to get to Roger Federer and Rafa [in the all-time record of 20 men's titles]. I hope I will get out there and show my best tennis. As we have seen, I can win against the best names if I play well. He has more experience but more things to lose than me."

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08.05

H2H: Djokovic leads the match-up 4-3 but Medvedev has won three of the last four encounters. Medvedev won their last meeting at the ATP finals by a 6-3 6-3 scoreline back in November. However, Djokovic won their only previous meeting at a Grand Slam in four sets in Australia in 2019. They also faced off 'Down Under' in the semi finals at the ATP Cup in 2020, with Nole again coming out on top 6-1 5-7 6-4.

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