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 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

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

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

James Ward and Laura Robson reach the main draw at the Australian Open after coming through qualifying.

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GB duo through to Australian Open

CANBERRA, Australia — Japan has agreed to release without charge three Australian activists who boarded a Japanese vessel off southwest Australia as part of a campaign to stop whale hunting in Antarctic waters, Australia’s attorney-general said Tuesday. The three men boarded the security ship Shonan Maru No. 2 on Sunday as it tailed the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s flagship the Steve Irwin. Read full article > >

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Australian government says Japan agrees to release 3 activists who boarded Japanese whaler

Andy Murray beats Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-1 6-3 in the Brisbane International final to prepare for the Australian Open in perfect style.

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Murray triumphs in Brisbane final

Andy Murray breezes into the final of the Brisbane International with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Australian teenager Bernard Tomic.

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Murray through to Brisbane final

A car reported as stolen from an Australian car park has been reunited with its owner, after apparently parking itself in the closed garage of a nearby home.

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‘Stolen car’ proves to be runaway