Djokovic savours greatest win

Novak Djokovic tonight described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career.

Djokovic savours greatest win

Novak Djokovic tonight described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career.

The Serbian cemented his place at the head of men’s tennis with an epic 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5/7) 7-5 triumph, achieved in five hours and 53 minutes, making it the longest grand slam final in history and the longest match ever at this tournament.

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