Defending champion and world number one Novak Djokovic beat second seed Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5 in an epic final to win his third Australian Open title on Sunday. The win gave top seed Djokovic his fifth Grand Slam title
The longest finals played in the open era lasted five hours and 53 minutes.
"It was obvious on the court for everybody who has watched the match that both of us, physically, we took the last drop of energy that we had from our bodies," Djokovic said. "We made history tonight and unfortunately there couldn't be two winners."
A perfect start for Djoker and his team... will we see a career slam soon?? the chances are pretty high after seeing the level of tennis that Djokovic plays now... and he seems to be deserving too.. with his will to win and the calmness he shows in the court... quite contrast to the person he was when he started playing professional tennis.
The longest finals played in the open era lasted five hours and 53 minutes.
Novak Djokovic - Australian Open 2012 Men's Champion
"It was obvious on the court for everybody who has watched the match that both of us, physically, we took the last drop of energy that we had from our bodies," Djokovic said. "We made history tonight and unfortunately there couldn't be two winners."
Djokovic poses with the Australian Open title near the official clock showing the total time of 5:53 which is the longest finals in the tennis grand slams played during the Open era
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic posing before the start of what was an epic 5 hour 53 minutes battle for the title which Djoker came out as the victor
Djoker celebrates an amazing victory over Nadal during the longest final of Australian Open in Melbourne
Novak Djokovic shirtless celebration after winning the Australian Open 2012 men's title beating Rafael Nadal in a near six hour five set epic match
Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a winning scream....
Rafael Nadal congratulates Novak Djokovic after their epic finals in the Australian Open 2012 tournament at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne
The official Rolex clock showing the longest finals timing of 5 hours 53 minutes played between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Rafael Nadal of Spain
Djoker and Rafa posing with the Australian Open trophies
Djokovic kissing the Australian Open trophy
A perfect start for Djoker and his team... will we see a career slam soon?? the chances are pretty high after seeing the level of tennis that Djokovic plays now... and he seems to be deserving too.. with his will to win and the calmness he shows in the court... quite contrast to the person he was when he started playing professional tennis.
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