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Djokovic makes Australian Open history

Published time: January 27, 2013 13:12
Edited time: January 27, 2013 17:14
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after victory in his men's singles final against Britain's Andy Murray on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 27, 2013. (AFP Photo/Greg Wood)

There is only one tennis player to have won the Australian Open three times in a row in the sport’s open era and his name is Novak Djokovic. The Serb gave Andy Murray no chance in Sunday’s decider - 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2.

The world No. 1 won a rematch of the 2011 final, worsening Murray’s career record to five losses in six Grand Slam finals.

Both players kept their serve throughout the opening two sets and only tiebreakers could separate the players. The first went to Murray after Djokovic made a double fault in the beginner and Murray never offered him an opportunity to make a return break – 7-2. Just over an hour later, Djokovic’s time came to respond as he breezed past Murray – 7-3.

The Serb went on to break Murray for the first time early in the third, which was just enough to take the lead in the match.And he built on his success as Murray looked tired and was broken two more times on the way to Djokovic’s third consecutive triumph Down Under.

"I would like to congratulate Novak. His record here is obviously incredible," Murray told the crowd during the trophy ceremony.

"What a joy. It’s an incredible feeling to win this trophy again," said Djokovic, who also grabbed a record $2.5 million in prize money. "This is definitely my favorite Grand Slam. I love this tournament. I love this court.

"I have to congratulate Andy and thank him,” he said. "We have played so many great matches in the last two years. Bad luck for tonight, but I wish you best of luck for the season."

Comments (6)

teddyformusic 28.01.2013 02:07

That was one TERRIFIC Championship Performance by Novak Djokovic! 
Congr ats to Him and also to Andy for giving a wonderful , intense , but battle. 
Most importantly -- regardless of where they came from, Novak and Andy showed there IS such a thing as RESPECT between competitors that can go beyond boundaries...and in the end -- they showed it throughout their match. 
there was none of the "in your face" between them, their "trash talk" was reserved for THEMSELVES , not towards the rival across the net, their PRIDE at wanting to win was never allowed by either player to become "joy at the mistakes of the other"....the winning points at crucial places by one player was often met with acceptance by the other as a point simply "too good" , but still was followed by defiant courage to fight on til the last point. 
Novak was particularly amazing in how he effectively balanced his terrific defense --  with something that surprised even the VETERAN legendary commentators like martin navratilova: 

that -- as she said: "we all expected Andy to come to the net more....instead it's NOVAK that is surprising us with his attacks to the net, and VERY effectively so". 
I remember Novak say years ago , when he was making a big presence : 
"I grew up admiring players like Pete Sampras...i know I have much to learn.....and I am willing to work very , very hard and to learn from anyone that would teach me. like how to volley better...even if it is going to take a very long time". 
SURELY - Novak's first teacher -- the  lady that taught him the basics? -- must be so proud of him! 

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Otto von Bülow (unregistered) 27.01.2013 22:30


  Wh en Ziofascist NATO  War-Criminals  were bombing: schools hospitals kindergartens TV stations in Serbia, Novak was hiding in basements and bouncing balls off the walls.  This is how Novak Djokovic  (Nole) learnt how to plat tennis!   … …   Ziofasc ist War Criminals like Clinton Sandy Berger  (jew)Madeleine Albright(jew)  are walking our earth,  unpunished! … …

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CCCC = Nikola Tesla, Mileva Maric Eistein, 'Pistol' Pete Maravich & Now Djokovic.... (unregistered) 27.01.2013 19:39

Djokovic  stands for every Slav who crosses him/herself the 'other' way....and their rich culture from Russia to Serbia to Belarus.........No matter who invades them, bombs them, exploits them, denigrates them, we all can be grateful that these Eastern 'PRAVOSLAV' Christians survive all odds to share their world with us.

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