MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final ever, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title. Read full article > >

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Australian Open: Djokovic outlasts Nadal in longest Grand Slam singles final ever

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafael Nadal to defend his Australian Open in the longest grand slam final ever played.

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Straight Sets: Djokovic Tops Nadal in Five Sets to Win Title

Novak Djokovic levels the Australian Open men’s final against Rafael Nadal at one set all.

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Live – Djokovic v Nadal

Victoria Azarenka believes there is no limit to what she can achieve in tennis after hailing her Australian Open triumph as a “dream come true”.

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Azarenka savours ‘dream’ triumph

Rafael Nadal aims to play more aggressively against Novak Djokovic when they meet in Sunday’s Australian Open final.

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Nadal plans aggressive approach

Victoria Azarenka defeated Maria Sharapova convincingly, 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to win the Australian Open and take over the women’s No. 1 ranking.

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Straight Sets: Azarenka Powers Past Sharapova, Claims No. 1 Ranking

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova 6-3 6-0 in the Australian Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title and become the new world number one.

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Azarenka stuns Sharapova in final

Novak Djokovic overcame his breathing problems and fatigue to beat friend Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 Friday in a nearly five-hour Australian Open semifinal.

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Djokovic Edges Murray, Setting Up Final Against Nadal

Britain’s Andy Murray takes on top seed and defending champion Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.

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Live – Djokovic v Murray

The Australian Open has been a breakthrough tournament for Victoria Azarenka, the No. 3 seed, who reached the final by beating the defending champion, Kim Clijsters.

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Azarenka Beats Clijsters to Reach Australian Final

Tourism in the UK faces a massive year. Australian novelist Helen FitzGerald eulogises a far-flung spot.

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To Cromarty, with love

Tourism in the UK faces a massive year. Australian novelist Helen FitzGerald eulogises a far-flung spot.

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To Cromarty, with love

Second seed Rafael Nadal beats fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez 6-4 6-4 6-2 to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.

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Nadal secures quarter-final spot

Rafael Nadal beats Lukas Lacko to reach the Australian Open fourth round, while Roger Federer sees off Ivo Karlovic.

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Nadal & Federer move into last 16

Britain endures a disappointing opening day at the Australian Open as five of its six representatives are eliminated.

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British quintet lose in Melbourne