Novak Djokovic wore down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final in the history of professional tennis, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.
Photos: Australian Open tennis
Credit: AP
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a point to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)
Associated Press
Posted on January 29, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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