Tennis News: Rafael NadalTennis News: Rafael Nadal

Nadal: I thought final would never end

Rafael Nadal thought his epic Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic was "never going to finish".

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Djokovic: This is my greatest win

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

The Belarusian sent running.The Belarusian sent running.

Azarenka: Good times for women's tennis

Victoria Azarenka is predicting a competitive future for women's tennis after her victory at the Australian Open.

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Sport's Marathon Tussles

Novak Djokovic 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.

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Djokovic defeats Nadal in epic final

Novak Djokovic overcame Rafael Nadal in five epic sets to retain his Australian Open title in Melbourne.

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Paes-Vesnina end runners-up

Leander Paes and Elena Vesnina ended runners-up in the mixed doubles of the Australian Open after being outplayed by Horia Tecau and Bethanie Mattek-Sands.

Tennis News: Peter NorfolkTennis News: Peter Norfolk

Australian title for Norfolk

Great Britain's Peter Norfolk has won his fifth Australian Open quad singles title by beating the world number one David Wagner 4-6 6-4 6-2.

Tennis News: Andy MurrayTennis News: Andy Murray

Murray determined not to wilt

Andy Murray is determined not to suffer another post-Australian Open slump after his battling five-set semi-final defeat to Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News: Rafael NadalTennis News: Rafael Nadal

Nadal: Timing not right for revenge

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.

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Belief key for champion Azarenka

Victoria Azarenka was on Saturday sitting on top of the world after thrashing Maria Sharapova to win the Australian Open.

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Paes-Stepanek win Australian Open

India's Leander Paes and Czech Republic's Radek Stepanek are the new Australian Open Men's doubles champions.

Tennis News: Andy MurrayTennis News: Andy Murray

Murray ready to take next step

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 News: Victoria Azarenka.Tennis News: Victoria Azarenka.

Amazing Azarenka reigns in Australia

Victoria Azarenka has claimed her maiden grand slam title at the Australian Open to leap to the top of the world rankings.

Tennis News: Andy MurrayTennis News: Andy Murray

Murray proud of Aus Open efforts

Andy Murray felt 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 News: Novak DjokovicTennis News: Novak Djokovic

Djokovic wins five hour thriller

Andy Murray's hopes of reaching a third successive Australian Open final were extinguished by Novak Djokovic after an extraordinary five-set encounter on Friday night.

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