Top 5 Photos 2/22: Djokovic and Osaka take AO trophy pics



The last two majors before the Australian Open may have not gone his way, but the world No. 1 couldn't be stopped by red-hot Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's final. The Serb dominated the match from start to finish, posting a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 score to end the Russian's 20-match winning streak and pick up his 18th major title.

Before Djokovic's triumph Down Under, Naomi Osaka managed to defeat hard-hitting American Jennifer Brady, 6-4, 6-3, to win back-to-back Slams for the second time in her career.

Both champions enjoyed taking photos with their dazzling trophies. These are the Top 5 Photos from their respective trophy photoshoots. (All photos Getty Images)

1

Djokovic's long walk on the beach

The 33-year-old was all smiles as he walked barefoot on Brighton Beach with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in his arms.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2021 Australian Open Men's Final, at Brighton Beach on February 22, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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2

Signing for fans

Djokovic loves his fans and he greeted as many as he could during his beach photoshoot on Monday. He even grabbed a pen to sign big supporter Vanessa Kezerle's baby belly.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic (L) signs on a pregnant woman Vanessa Kezerle's belly during a photo shoot for his winning the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy at the Brighton Beach in Melbourne on February 22, 2021, a day after his victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev in their men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
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3

Selfies with Aussie photographers

Osaka resembles a character out of a Disney movie with her genuine smile and joyful personality. During the world No. 2's picture day, she quickly reversed roles and took selfies with the photographers.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Naomi Osaka of Japan takes a selfie after winning the 2021 Australian Open Women's Final, at Government House on February 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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4

Popping bottles

Osaka also splashed open a bottle of champagne during the lively outdoor shoot at the Government House in Melbourne.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Naomi Osaka of Japan sprays champagne after winning the 2021 Australian Open Women's Final, at Government House on February 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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5

Osaka and team

"This trophy is for my team, we have spent a lot of time together during these weeks," Osaka told the Melbourne crowd following her straight-set victory over talented Brady in the final. The now four-time major champion ensured to grab a photo with her team members.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Naomi Osaka of Japan poses with her team after winning the 2021 Australian Open Women's Final, at Government House on February 21, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)
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