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Melbourne, Australia (Sports Network) - Novak Djokovic became only the fifth
man in the Open Era to win three straight major titles when he outlasted
Rafael Nadal in Sunday's marathon final at the 2012 Australian Open. Djokovic
and Nadal battled for 5 hours, 53 minutes in what turned out to be the longest
final in Grand Slam history.
The world No. 1 Djokovic came from behind to defeat the second-seeded formerly
top-ranked Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 at Melbourne Park.
Djokovic is a repeat Aussie Open champ, having beaten Britain's Andy Murray in
last year's finale at Rod Laver Arena. It also marks the super Serb's third
Aussie crown in five years, as he also titled here in 2008.
More details to follow.
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