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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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

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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World number one Novak Djokovic plays Tomas Berdych in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

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World number one Novak Djokovic apologises to fans after shoulder injury forces his withdrawal from Paris Masters.

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Injury woe for Djokovic in Paris

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — After a shaky start, John Isner played some of the best tennis of his career Friday at the U.S. Open . Andy Roddick, hampered by a strained thigh muscle and head-to-toe fatigue, could barely mount a credible fight. By nightfall, the two remaining Americans were out of the U.S. Open, ceding center stage to the world’s top four players — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray — who have used Arthur Ashe Stadium these last two weeks to demonstrate anew how vast the gulf is between their abilities and everyone else’s. Read full article > >

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U.S. Open 2011: Andy Roddick routed by Rafael Nadal and John Isner falls to Andy Murray in quarterfinals

When New York lifts the curtain on the 2011 U.S. Open , a brilliant rivalry among an uncommonly gifted generation of men’s tennis players will take center stage. The chief protagonists: Roger Federer , at 30, fighting time and more physical foes in pursuit of a 17th major title; Rafael Nadal , whose victory last year completed a career Grand Slam; and Novak Djokovic , on track, with a 57-2 record, for the best season in the history of the men’s game. Only one name matters on the women’s side: Serena Williams , the three-time champion who returns to Flushing Meadows, N.Y., for the first time since her profane outburst led to her default from the 2009 tournament’s semifinals. Seeded a lowly 28th , Williams is the clear favorite nonetheless, having stormed back from a near year-long hiatus forced by injury and illness to dominate the hard-court season. Read full article > >

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U.S. Open 2011: Rivalries, comebacks and Hurricane Irene

The next phase in the makeover of Novak Djokovic — making him a household name — will continue next week in the United States Open.

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For Top-Ranked Djokovic, Next Makeover Is in Marketing

Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Elena Baltacha are in action on day four at Wimbledon, while British teenager Laura Robson takes on fifth seed Maria Sharapova.

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Novak Djokovic takes on Roger Federer in the French Open semi-finals, with the winner playing Rafael Nadal after he beats Britain’s Andy Murray 6-4 7-5 6-4.

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Novak Djokovic will return to complete his third-round match at the French Open on Saturday with his six-month unbeaten run under serious threat from Juan Martin del Potro.

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Djokovic and Del Potro all square

Novak Djokovic crushes Thiemo de Bakker 6-2 6-1 6-3 to maintain his season’s unbeaten run and cruise into round two of the French Open.

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Djokovic & Federer open with wins