Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at 5hr 53min - the longest title match in grand slam history. The Serb ripped off his shirt in celebration and marched to his players' box flexing his muscles and then hugging his coach.
Djokovic fought back from losing the first set to take a 2-1 lead, but he was then taken to a gripping fifth set by resurgent Nadal before winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 for his third consecutive major title.
Djokovic has now beaten the Spaniard in three consecutive grand slam finals and seven consecutive title matches overall.
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