Two arrests as protesters disrupt Australian Open final

Australian Open officials have confirmed two people have been arrested following a court invasion during Novak Djokovic's final victory over Andy Murray.

Two women managed to get onto centre court at the Rod Laver Arena as Djokovic led 4-3 in the second set.

A banner was simultaneously unfurled which read: "Australia Open for refugees. #shutdownmanus" before stadium security quickly removed the intruders and the banner, with a delay of around five minutes halting the match.

Murray went on to win the second set but was beaten by Djokovic for a third time in the Melbourne showpiece, with the Australian Open official Twitter releasing a statement as the match continued.

"Two people have been arrested after a court invasion during the second set of the men's final. #aus open #ausopenfinal," they wrote.

"Security responded immediately. Both were quickly removed with minimal disruption to play. #ausopen."

AO statement (1/2) Two people have been arrested after a court invasion during the second set of the men's final. #ausopen #ausopenfinal

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2015

AO Statement (2/2) Security responded immediately. Both were quickly removed with minimal disruption to play. #ausopen #ausopen final

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) February 1, 2015

The 27-year-old Djokovic was unperturbed by the event as the world number one turned the screw to record a 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-0 victory over Murray for his fifth Australian Open title.

Great intruder photo. MT @WLudbey: #protest Australian Open Tennis Mens Final 2015 #AO15 Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic pic.twitter.com/etgA2lPMFJ

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) February 1, 2015