Novak Djokovic win Australian Open
This was the final act in Djokovic's 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 victory over Rafael
Nadal in the Australian Open final — a sweat-drenched, sneaker-squeaking 5 hour,
53-minute endurance contest that ended at 1:37 a.m. Monday morning in Melbourne.
The match was the longest grand slam final ever, breaking the previous record of four
hours and 54 minutes for the 1988 US Open final between Ivan Lendl and Mats Wilander.
The 24-year-old Djokovic tore off his shirt in celebration after the riveting final.
He went to his support camp and repeatedly thumped the side of the arena in front of
them in delight and relief.
He staved off the first two break points – the second with a clever swinging serve out
wide – but on the third could only put a weak forehand into the net. Two routine holds
followed before Nadal upped the aggression to break for a 6-5 lead and he served it out.
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