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Emotional Djokovic hails epic win (2/1/2012 7:04:28 AM) World number one Novak Djokovic labels his historic Australian Open final against close rival Rafael Nadal as the best moment of his career. Djokovic ready for assault on calendar grand slam (1/30/2012 6:24:13 PM) LONDON (Reuters) - When the year began common logic suggested Novak Djokovic would struggle to emulate his extraordinary 2011 but after retaining his Australian Open title in astonishing fashion Sunday the question is can anyone stop him setting the bar even higher. Marathon matches: The longest sporting contests (1/30/2012 5:44:15 PM) Novak Djokovic yesterday beat Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open title in the longest ever grand slam final, which clocked in at five hours and 53 minutes. Tennis: Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic: Epic final with Rafa Nadal left me in pain.. but it was worth the agony (1/30/2012 3:28:23 PM) MARATHON man Novak Djokovic admitted he loved going beyond the pain barrier after winning the longest Grand Slam final in history. Rafael Nadal thought final would never end (1/30/2012 2:43:56 PM) Rafael Nadal thought his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic was "never going to finish". Rafa Nadal insists he's beaten his Novak Djokovic demons (1/30/2012 2:07:53 PM) Rafael Nadal thought his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic was "never going to finish". Novak Djokovic celebrates Australian Open 2012 win with AC/DC anthem (1/30/2012 10:24:58 AM) Unlike last year, when he beat his friend Andy Murray in straight sets and then kicked off an all-night party with a rock band in the locker room, Novak Djokovic admits he dispensed with the band and the raucous dressing room celebrations. Australian Open 2012: Rafael Nadal says 'it was never going to end' (1/30/2012 10:24:58 AM) Rafael Nadal thought his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic was 'never going to finish'. The match was eventually won by the Serbian in five hours and 53 minutes. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic outlasts Rafa Nadal in Melbourne marathon (1/30/2012 10:08:25 AM) MARATHON MAN Novak Djokovic admitted he loved going beyond the pain barrier after winning the longest Grand Slam final in history. Djokovic savours greatest win (1/30/2012 3:07:28 AM) Novak Djokovic has described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career. National Sport: Djokovic savours greatest win (1/30/2012 2:28:47 AM) Novak Djokovic has described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career. Tennis: Australian Open: Novak Djokovic retains title after edging Rafa Nadal in thriller (1/30/2012 2:28:47 AM) NOVAK Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal to retain his Australian Open title in the longest grand slam final of all time. Breaking News: Djokovic savours greatest win (1/30/2012 2:09:16 AM) Novak Djokovic has described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career. Djok around the clock... Novak outlasts Nadal in Melbourne marathon (1/30/2012 1:47:06 AM) MARATHON MAN Novak Djokovic admitted he loved going beyond the pain barrier after winning the longest Grand Slam final in history. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic hails best win of his career (1/30/2012 12:44:13 AM) Novak Djokovic has described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career. The final lasted just under six hours. Tennis: Djokovic beats Nadal in marathon classic (1/29/2012 11:24:00 PM) World No.1 Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest final in grand slam history to retain the Australian Open title in Melbourne Sunday. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic wins battle of endurance to beat Rafael Nadal in near six-hour epic (1/29/2012 9:04:23 PM) Novak Djokovic shades Rafael Nadal in a five-set final to win third Australian Open title and become fifth man to win three straight Grand Slams Epic Win For Djokovic In Australian Open Final (1/29/2012 8:08:23 PM) World number one Novak Djokovic has beaten Rafael Nadal in the longest ever Grand Slam final in the history of Open tennis. National Sport: Djokovic wins five-set thriller (1/29/2012 8:08:23 PM) Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal to retain his Australian Open title in the longest grand slam final of all time. Novak Djokovic beats Rafa Nadal in longest Grand Slam final in history (1/29/2012 5:07:47 PM) NOVAK DJOKOVIC retained his Australian Open title today after finally triumphing in the longest Grand Slam final in history Djokovic wins five-set thriller (1/29/2012 5:07:47 PM) Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal to retain his Australian Open title in the longest grand slam final of all time. Breaking News: Djokovic wins five-set thriller (1/29/2012 5:07:46 PM) Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal to retain his Australian Open title in the longest grand slam final of all time. Djokovic grinds down Nadal to win Australian Open (1/29/2012 5:04:05 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to retain his Australian Open title early on Monday in the longest grand slam final played. Live - Djokovic v Nadal (1/29/2012 9:24:05 AM) Novak Djokovic attempts to defend his title against Rafael Nadal in the men's final of the Australian Open. Nadal plans aggressive approach (1/29/2012 2:04:03 AM) Rafael Nadal aims to play more aggressively against Novak Djokovic when they meet in Sunday's Australian Open final. Tennis: Australian Open final against Djokovic might come too soon for Nadal (1/28/2012 5:28:47 PM) Rafael Nadal feels Sunday's Australian Open final against defending champion Novak Djokovic may have come too soon for his off-season adjustments to take full effect. Murray out of Australian Open (1/28/2012 12:03:53 PM) Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne.Related StoriesLords throw out welfare reformsAncient dinosaur nursery unearthed in South AfricaNew CGI film Absolutely Anything to reunite Monty PythonUS to slash armed forcesAzarenka wins Australian Open Expect a long night when Big Two clash (1/28/2012 10:44:05 AM) If Novak Djokovic is wondering whether he can recover in time for tomorrow's final against Rafael Nadal, he needs only to look back to the example his opponent set here three years ago. In 2009, Nadal took more than five hours to beat Fernando Verdasco in his Friday night semi-final yet went on to beat Roger Federer two days later – in a final that lasted more than four and a quarter hours – to win the Australian Open for the first time. Breaking News: Murray ready to take next step (1/28/2012 10:28:25 AM) Andy Murray feels he is "ready mentally" to take his game to a new level despite his five-set loss to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Murray ready to take next step (1/28/2012 10:28:24 AM) Andy Murray feels he is "ready mentally" to take his game to a new level despite his five-set loss to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Tennis: Andy Murray proud of his show in thriller (1/28/2012 10:09:02 AM) ANDY Murray felt yesterday he could walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final. Tennis: Novak Djokovic beats Andy Murray in Australian Open (1/28/2012 9:29:32 AM) ANDY MURRAY’S hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished yesterday by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne. National Sport: Murray ready to take next step (1/28/2012 9:29:32 AM) Andy Murray feels he is "ready mentally" to take his game to a new level despite his five-set loss to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. National Sport: Murray suffers semi heartbreak (1/27/2012 11:07:56 PM) Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne. Tennis: Andy Murray proud of effort despite semi-final loss (1/27/2012 8:08:34 PM) Andy Murray felt tonight he could walk away from the Australian Open with his head held high after narrowly losing out to Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set semi-final. Tennis: Djokovic beats Murray in thriller (1/27/2012 8:04:04 PM) World No. 1 Novak Djokovic survived an enthralling marathon clash with Andy Murray on Friday to earn an Australian Open final showdown with Rafael Nadal. Murray suffers semi heartbreak (1/27/2012 7:48:23 PM) Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne. Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray bows out after semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic (1/27/2012 5:27:10 PM) Andy Murray suffered Australian Open heartbreak today when world No 1 Novak Djokovic won a thrilling five-setter in their semi-final. Breaking News: Murray suffers semi heartbreak (1/27/2012 4:48:25 PM) Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter in Melbourne. Another test to come for Djokovic after Murray melee (1/27/2012 4:44:15 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Having waited for years to shake up the tennis establishment, Novak Djokovic clung jealously to his throne as he marshaled his forces to put down an attempted coup by Andy Murray at the Australian Open on Friday. Murray convinced he is a better player despite loss (1/27/2012 4:44:15 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - World number four Andy Murray is convinced he is a better tennis player than last year and on an upward curve despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to world number one Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Saturday. Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray loses to Novak Djokovic as girlfriend Kim Sears watches (1/27/2012 4:24:21 PM) Andy Murray has lost to Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the Australian Open. It was a battling performance from the British No 1 and the Scot led by two sets to one before the world No 1 hit back. Tennis: Australian Open: Andy Murray defeated by Novak Djokovic in epic semi-final battle (1/27/2012 3:28:26 PM) ANDY MURRAY has lost a five-set epic against Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Australian Open. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic edges Andy Murray in five-set epic to set up Rafael Nadal final (1/27/2012 2:24:21 PM) World No 1 Novak Djokovic advanced to Australian Open final following an epic five-set semi-final victory over Andy Murray. Djokovic beats Murray in thriller (1/27/2012 2:24:18 PM) Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic. Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic clash in semi-finals (1/27/2012 12:24:04 PM) In pics: action and colour from Melbourne as Murray and Djokovic clash. Tennis: Australian Open: Ivan Lendl insists Andy Murray's desire can help shock Novak Djokovic (1/27/2012 11:07:52 AM) IVAN LENDL knows Andy Murray can beat Novak Djokovic in today’s breakfast-time battle at the Australian Open. Australian Open 2012: Boris Becker's five tips for Andy Murray to beat Novak Djokovic in men's semi-final (1/27/2012 9:23:28 AM) Boris Becker: Briton can triumph by managing his emotions and controlling Djokovic from the baseline. Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic: live (1/27/2012 9:23:28 AM) Follow Vicki Hodges's live game-by-game commentary of the Australian Open semi-final between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic at the Rod Laver Arena on Friday, January 27 2012. Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray eyes breakthrough to big time as he takes on great friend Novak Djokovic (1/26/2012 11:43:48 PM) Andy Murray will try to overcome world No1 Novak Djokovic to move closer to grand slam success. Novak Djokovic plays down Ivan Lendl's role in Andy Murray form (1/26/2012 9:03:53 PM) Novak Djokovic has welcomed Ivan Lendl's return to top-level tennis but downplayed his role in Andy Murray's latest run to a grand slam semi-final. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic plays down Ivan Lendl effect as ahead of semi-final with Andy Murray (1/26/2012 9:03:53 PM) Novak Djokovic has downplayed Ivan Lendl's role in Andy Murray's latest run to a grand slam semi-final. Murray plots route past Djokovic (1/26/2012 6:24:34 PM) Andy Murray insists last year's straight-sets Australian Open final defeat to Novak Djokovic will not be on his mind when they meet in the semi-finals on Friday. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic insists he's fighting fit for semi-final (1/26/2012 10:27:53 AM) Novak Djokovic insists he is fit to face Andy Murray despite breathing difficulties and a sore hamstring in his quarter-final. Australian Open 2012: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic head-to-head (1/25/2012 10:04:09 PM) Andy Murray has reached his fifth consecutive grand slam semi-final and will face world No 1 Novak Djokovic on Friday. Other Sport: Australian Open tennis: Novak Djokovic sets up semi-final against Andy Murray (1/25/2012 9:28:28 PM) Novak Djokovic struggled his way to victory over David Ferrer to keep his Australian Open title defence on track. Off-colour Djokovic reaches semis (1/25/2012 5:06:55 PM) Novak Djokovic struggled his way to victory over David Ferrer to keep his Australian Open title defence on track. Breaking News: Off-colour Djokovic reaches semis (1/25/2012 3:48:31 PM) Novak Djokovic struggled his way to victory over David Ferrer to keep his Australian Open title defence on track. National Sport: Off-colour Djokovic reaches semis (1/25/2012 3:48:29 PM) Novak Djokovic struggled his way to victory over David Ferrer to keep his Australian Open title defence on track. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic faces Andy Murray in semis (1/25/2012 2:04:37 PM) Novak Djokovic eased his way to an Australian Open semi-final clash with Andy Murray by beating David Ferrer in straight sets. The top seed and defending champion won 6-4, 7-6 (7-4), 6-1 in Melbourne. Murray progressed to the last four with a comfortable victory over Kei Nishikori. Djokovic wary of Ferrer threat (1/24/2012 5:43:34 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - David Ferrer has moved almost unnoticed into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open but world number one Novak Djokovic knows the serious threat the Spaniard will pose Wednesday. Djokovic crushes Australian dreams to reach quarters (1/23/2012 2:24:21 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic weathered a gallant challenge from a tenacious Lleyton Hewitt to send the last Australian in the draw packing and make the quarter-finals of the Australian Open Monday. Djokovic roadblock in Hewitt's path in Melbourne (1/22/2012 7:03:07 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Local hero Lleyton Hewitt's surprising run to the last 16 of the Australian Open looks certain to come to an end when the 31-year-old meets world number one Novak Djokovic on Monday. Djokovic cruises to fourth round (1/22/2012 2:24:08 AM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Fans caught a fleeting glimpse of Novak Djokovic at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday as the Serb hurtled into the fourth round of the Australian Open, while Andy Murray's mauling of the French continued at Melbourne Park. Hewitt to give home fans a taste of the past with Djokovic clash (1/22/2012 12:45:13 AM) Lleyton Hewitt wept on Saturday when, against all the odds, he offered himself an opportunity to take an emotional curtain call against world No 1 Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Djokovic happy to store up his energy (1/21/2012 7:03:43 PM) Novak Djokovic is hoping a routine first week at the Australian Open will have conserved his energy levels as he looks to retain his title in Melbourne. Australian Open 2012: Lleyton Hewitt sets up enticing Novak Djokovic encounter in Melbourne (1/21/2012 3:23:50 PM) Australia's Lleyton Hewitt marched into the fourth round and a showdown with Novak Djokovic in Melbourne on Monday. AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012: Novak Djokovic cruises through to fourth round (1/21/2012 3:23:50 PM) Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat as he overcame Nicolas Mahut for the loss of just two games at the Australian Open. Djokovic claimed victory in just an hour and 14 minutes. Djokovic shows Mahut no mercy (1/21/2012 10:07:53 AM) Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat as he overcame Nicolas Mahut for the loss of just two games at the Australian Open. National Sport: Djokovic shows Mahut no mercy (1/21/2012 8:47:54 AM) Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat as he overcame Nicolas Mahut for the loss of just two games at the Australian Open. Breaking News: Djokovic shows Mahut no mercy (1/21/2012 7:08:47 AM) Novak Djokovic barely broke sweat as he overcame Nicolas Mahut for the loss of just two games at the Australian Open. Melbourne Diary: Novak – The Movie (1/21/2012 12:43:49 AM) There were times in the past when Novak Djokovic's appetite for a battle was called into question, but the fighting qualities the Serb showed in winning three Grand Slam titles last year and becoming world No 1 have been recognised in Hollywood. Djokovic is making his screen debut in The Expendables 2, which is due to be released later this year. Mahut next for Djokovic, Hewitt faces Raonic (1/20/2012 5:45:35 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Playing on what is becoming his favorite court should help him in his third round clash against France's Nicolas Mahut at the Australian Open on Saturday, Novak Djokovic has said. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic into second round (1/19/2012 12:05:55 PM) Novak Djokovic was pleased to have continued his untroubled progress through to the third round of the Australian Open. The world No 1 beat Santiago Giraldo. Djokovic breezes through (1/19/2012 9:47:52 AM) Novak Djokovic continued his untroubled progress through to the third round of the Australian Open. National Sport: Djokovic breezes through (1/19/2012 9:07:52 AM) Novak Djokovic continued his untroubled progress through to the third round of the Australian Open. Breaking News: Djokovic breezes through (1/19/2012 9:07:52 AM) Novak Djokovic continued his untroubled progress through to the third round of the Australian Open. Top seed Djokovic rolls into third round (1/19/2012 7:23:03 AM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending champion Novak Djokovic did just what he needed without being stretched to reach the third round of the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-2 6-1 victory over Colombia's Santiago Giraldo Thursday. Djokovic too strong for Giraldo (1/19/2012 6:03:13 AM) Novak Djokovic continues his Australian Open title defence with a trouble-free victory over Colombia's Santiago Giraldo. Djokovic, Murray come out swinging at Australia Open (1/18/2012 4:23:32 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray answer the bell for round two at the Australian Open on Thursday with neither expected to struggle on day four, while Maria Sharapova kicks off the action against qualifier Jamie Hampton on Rod Laver Arena. Djokovic too strong for Lorenzi (1/17/2012 8:30:22 PM) It took just four games for defending champion Novak Djokovic to brush off any early-season rust and cruise into the second round of the Australian Open. National Sport: Djokovic too strong for Lorenzi (1/17/2012 7:29:09 PM) It took just four games for defending champion Novak Djokovic to brush off any early-season rust and cruise into the second round of the Australian Open. Djokovic has fun in the sun, Stosur wilts (1/17/2012 5:43:41 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Champion Novak Djokovic made a triumphant return to the venue that kick-started his remarkable 2011 as the former joker of the courts emphatically demonstrated he was not prepared to cede his Australian Open crown without a fight. Breaking News: Djokovic too strong for Lorenzi (1/17/2012 4:48:02 PM) It took just four games for defending champion Novak Djokovic to brush off any early-season rust and cruise into the second round of the Australian Open. National Sport: Djokovic sizzles in Melbourne (1/17/2012 12:48:23 PM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic beats Paolo Lorenzi (1/17/2012 12:23:28 PM) Novak Djokovic made a fine return to the tournament that began the best year of his career 12 months ago with a commanding 6-2, 6-0, 6-0 victory over Italian Paolo Lorenzi at the Australian Open on Tuesday. National Sport: Djokovic sizzles in opener (1/17/2012 11:48:25 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Djokovic sizzles in opener (1/17/2012 11:07:54 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Novak Djokovic storms into Australian Open second round (1/17/2012 11:03:33 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open today. Breaking News: Djokovic sizzles in opener (1/17/2012 10:27:57 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Breaking News: Djokovic sizzles in Melbourne (1/17/2012 9:27:24 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Djokovic sizzles in Melbourne (1/17/2012 9:27:24 AM) Novak Djokovic defied sweltering conditions to ease into the second round of the Australian Open. Ice-man Djokovic stays cool in Melbourne heat (1/17/2012 7:45:04 AM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Novak Djokovic kept cool in stifling Melbourne heat to kick off his Australian Open title defence with a straight-sets thrashing of Italian Paolo Lorenzi on Tuesday and not even a grilling about a possible player's revolt could make him break sweat. Djokovic opens back where it all began (1/16/2012 8:43:34 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Defending Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic has much to live up to after his spectacular feats last year. Tennis: Australian Open: Novak Djokovic likely semi-final opponent for Andy Murray (1/14/2012 10:08:15 AM) ANDY MURRAY is on a semi-final collision course with world No.1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open which starts on Monday in Melbourne. Andy Murray: The route to the Australian Open final (1/14/2012 3:24:12 AM) Andy Murray has been handed an extremely tough draw if he is to go one better than his past two years at the Australian Open over the next two weeks. The Scot reached the final in the last two years but has lost to Roger Federer in 2010 and then the magnificent Novak Djokovic in 2011. Murray faces testing draw (1/13/2012 4:28:28 PM) Andy Murray faces the prospect of having to beat world number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic if he is to reach a third successive Australian Open final. National Sport: Murray faces testing draw (1/13/2012 12:08:23 PM) Andy Murray faces the prospect of having to beat world number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic if he is to reach a third successive Australian Open final. Triumphant Djokovic returns with target on his back (1/13/2012 12:04:02 PM) MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Like a Roman general feted after a glorious campaign, Serb conqueror Novak Djokovic returns to Melbourne Park after one of the most successful seasons in tennis, while covetous rivals plot his downfall in the wings. Breaking News: Murray faces testing draw (1/13/2012 11:28:23 AM) Andy Murray faces the prospect of having to beat world number one and defending champion Novak Djokovic if he is to reach a third successive Australian Open final.