Australian Open final: Djokovic beats Nadal to win title

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Novak Djokovic confirmed his place at the top of men's tennis by outlasting Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic to retain his Australian Open title.

The world number one edged an gripping battle against with the second seed 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 in five hours 53 minutes to win his fifth Grand Slam.

It was the longest final in Grand Slam history, finishing at 0137 local time.

Djokovic, who also beat the Spaniard in their previous six meetings, has now triumphed at the last three majors.


BBC