Their only previous Australian Open match was that 2012 final that Djokovic won in close to six hours. Djokovic conquered Nadal in four sets in the US Open final. "This one was very special," he said. Watch the full match between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the final of the Australian Open 2012. Their most recent match was an arguably … BBC Sport tennis IN ASSOCIATION WITH AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012: Novak Djokovic retains his title after beating Rafael Nadal in final. 2012 | The great tennis match of all time. They traded brutal blows all night, peaking at an exhausting 31-shot rally that caused Djokovic to fall on his back and sent Nadal stumbling to the sidelines to gather himself. 1 singles player for the first time in her career following the tournament by … Two tennis players many put in the conversation for greatest of all time, Djokovic sat atop the ATP rankings and Nadal was right behind him at No.2. ) or text us via 81111 with TENNIS before your message. The Men's 2012 Final (Novak Djokovic V Rafael Nadal) and the 2012 Official Film are both available separately. It was the longest match in the history of the Australian Open, and in fact, the longest ever singles final in the Open Era in Grand Slamhistory; clocked at 5 hours and 53 minutes and ending after midnight with Nadal memorable saying after the match "good morning." (via hashtag Australian Open 2012: Rafael Nadal overcomes Tomas Berdych to set up semi-final against Roger Federer. Victoria Azarenka won her maiden Grand Slam title, beating 2008 champion Maria Sharapova 6–3, 6–0 in the final to capture the Women's Singles tennis title at the 2012 Australian Open. Trying to prioritise the next point. He was going for everything or nothing. 0 ... Harry Kane WILL have the final word on his Tottenham career and … It’s rare that a tennis match stops a nation - let alone the entire world - but that’s exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men’s final. Straight after the match, Djokovic tore off his shirt and passionately roared to his team in the middle of Rod Laver Arena - an iconic image that will go down in sports history as one of rawest moments ever witnessed on a tennis court. Clijsters beat Li Na in the final to win last year's Australian Open. Reigning champion Kim Clijsters beat outgoing world number one … The final took 5 hours and 53 minutes to complete, which was the longest match in duration in Australian Open history and the longest Grand Slam singles final in duration in the Open Era. "But I really understand that was a really special match, and probably a match that's going to be in my mind not because I lost, no, because the way that we played.”. (Not all contributions can be used. #BBCTennis And for Nadal, the fact that he pushed himself farther than he ever thought possible far outweighed the result of the match. Australian Open 2012: Roger Federer stays upbeat despite another grand slam defeat by Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic outlasted Rafael Nadal to retain his Australian Open title in the longest grand slam final of all time. Two tennis players many put in the conversation for greatest of all time, Djokovic sat atop the ATP … Azarenka became the new WTA No. Eleven months after threatening to quit tennis, 22-year-old Victoria Azarenka won the Australian Open to become world No 1. Novak Djokovic successfully defended his title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7 (5–7), 7–5 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 2012 Australian Open. It’s rare that a tennis match stops a nation - let alone the entire world - but that’s exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men’s final. The 2011 Australian Open was the 99th edition of the Australian Open, held at Melbourne Park, in Melbourne, Victoria.The tournament was an event run by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and Tennis Australia, that was part of the 2011 ATP World Tour and the 2011 WTA Tour calendars, under the Grand Slam category. Australian Open 2012 Australian Open 2012: Maria Sharapova v Victoria Azarenka - as it happened Victoria Azarenka outclassed Maria Sharapova … ... Last updated on 27 January 2012 27 January 2012. I'm playing against one of the best players ever -- the player that is so mentally strong. 24 January 2012. Twitter For Roger Federer, there was one saving grace about his semi-final defeat to … Unlike Wimbledon and the US Open, which initiate conventional tie-breaks at 12-12 games and 6-6 games respectively, the Australian Open utilises a first to 10 points breaker at 6 … World No. From the section. He had won a whopping 28 ATP titles to that point, including four Grand Slams.It was also his third Major title in a row - but it was who he beat, and how he won, that really mattered. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic edges Andy Murray in five-set epic to set up Rafael Nadal final. "It was obvious on the court for everybody who has watched the match that both of us, physically, we took the last drop of energy that we had from our bodies," Djokovic said. triumphing against Nadal for his maiden Wimbledon title. Moments later, during the trophy presentation, both men were forced to defy convention and take a seat, such was their exhaustion. Australian Open match highlights and interviews (official website). Kim Clijsters was the defending champion, but was defeated in the semifinals by eventual champion Azarenka. The match was between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes – the longest Grand Slam final of all time. The Serbian won an epic encounter 5-7 6 … The match was between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes – the longest Grand Slam final of all time. Tennis. Australian Open 2012: Novak Djokovic plays down Ivan Lendl effect as ahead of semi-final with Andy Murray. He was going for everything or nothing.". Australian Open 2012 This article is more than 8 years old. But in Azarenka, the women's game has acquired a … I'm playing against one of the best players ever -- the player that is so mentally strong. After the match, Djokovic described the point as an uncontrollable rush. Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 after five hours and 53 minutes - the longest-ever final in Grand Slam history - to win the Australian Open. Relive the amazing game play in full and witness a tennis masterclass from two great players. Britain's Andy Murray misses out on a place in the Australian Open final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a five-set epic. Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Aboriginal Land and we extend our respects to the Traditional Owners, their ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People. To get involved use In December 2018, tournament organisers announced the Australian Open would follow the examples set by Wimbledon and the US Open and introduce tie-breaks in the final sets of men's and women's singles matches. Rafael Nadal (2) has defeated his old adversary, Roger Federer (3) in the Semi-Final of the 2012 Australian Open Men’s Singles, after a mesmerising match … The Serbian cemented his … Rafael Nadal will face either Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in the Australian Open final after an epic 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 victory over Roger Federer on Rod Laver Arena Watch the premium Tennis video: Australian Open | Novak Djokovic - Rafael Nadal - Men's Final, 2012 - 00:15:46. It was to be the world number one who triumphed in a nail biting final set, with the final score 6-3 3-6 6-7(4) 6-1 7-5. It marked the fifth Grand Slam of Djokovic's career and his 3rd … Novak Djokovic has described his record-breaking Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal as the best win of his career. “I was just thinking of getting some air and trying to recover for next point… Thousand thoughts going through the mind. Trying to separate the right from wrong. ), The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, Djokovic's epic five-hour semi-final win over Murray, American Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Romanian Horia Tecau. Homepage. Novak Djokovic was the defending champion and won in the final 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7 , 7–5 against Rafael Nadal entering the season as reigning world number 1 for the first time of his career. Messages will be charged at your standard operator rate. And it was Novak who finally triumphed, at 1:37am, the final score 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7(5) 7-5. 1 Novak Djokovic captured his fifth Grand Slam championship title as he defeated No. Subscribe now to watch instantly.

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