In a night of many emotions, Novak Djokovic created tennis history as he lifted his 6th Australian Open title to equal the legendary Roy Emerson’s record. Djokovic beat Andy Murray in straight sets (6-1 7-5 7-6), the latter’s bad luck in Melbourne continuing with his 5th defeat in Australian Open Finals.
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With this win, Novak Djokovic has cemented his name among the greatest to have played the game. With 11 Grand Slams now, Djokovic has drawn level with two of the biggest names in tennis – Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg. He just has Emerson, Sampras, Nadal and ofcourse, Roger Federer ahead of him.
As for Andy Murray, he finds himself in an all too familiar situation, this being his 7th defeat in 9 in Grand Slam finals. But, the night was an emotional one for the Brit as he now heads home to his wife who is set to deliver their first child.
Here are the best reactions from Twitter.
He's getting closer… @DjokerNole
17 🏆Federer
14🏆Nadal
14🏆Sampras
12🏆Emerson
11🏆 DJOKOVIC
11🏆Laver
11🏆Borg#AusOpen— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 31, 2016
Murray, to wife Kim: "You've been a legend the last two weeks, thank you for your support. I'll be on the next flight home." #AusOpen
— TENNIS (@Tennis) January 31, 2016
The sweet taste of success…#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/CZl4mzM762
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
The Serbian celebrations continue. Super scenes. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/fL73Ow7zRP
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
Novak Djokovic at the #AusOpen:
2008 🏆
2011 🏆
2012 🏆
2013 🏆
2015 🏆
2016 🏆History. pic.twitter.com/OM5yb0M52x
— bet365 (@bet365) January 31, 2016
Meanwhile in Garden Square…
Pat Rafter has been given a Serbian makeover!#ausopen pic.twitter.com/Aw33G6rWxJ
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/693746504280969216
Bad news for the field. Novak Djokovic just said "See you next year"
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) January 31, 2016
Novak Djokovic is 171-1 when playing with a two-set lead. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/n9AvOfVXMm
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 31, 2016
https://twitter.com/VokePella/status/693772375880548352
Is Andy Murray English or Scottish right now?🙃🐸☕️
— sinead musgrove (@lovefromsinead) January 31, 2016
Andy Murray looks at his runner's up plate after his defeat to Novak Djokovic #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/EqRO3ZYpXq
— Alex Ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) January 31, 2016
Post 2010, Novak #Djokovic is 258*-26 (with 32* titles) on hard courts through out the world. #TourDeNole #ATP #AusOpen
— Vibhu batra (@VIBHUISM) January 31, 2016
#Djokovic beats #Murray again to win 6th #AustralianOpen title.#DjokovicMurray #AndyMurray #AusOpen #AusOpenFinal pic.twitter.com/nLWFtX9LFJ
— STWFD (@We_are_shut) January 31, 2016
MATCH-WINS at #AusOpen: @DjokerNole is now alone on 2nd spot with 57 wins, leaving Stefan Edberg behind him! pic.twitter.com/6gDEo0mjBt
— NovakDjokovicSweden (@NoleSwedenFans) January 31, 2016
Andy Murray looking for a certain Delorean to go back in time to make sure Djokovic parents never meet. #AusOpen
— Marcooni (@Marcooni) January 31, 2016
Contrast. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/xceJDAlbWY
— Aditya (@forwardshortleg) January 31, 2016
Niall at the #AusOpen today pic.twitter.com/E4l6CHtdP6
— Pam ⭐ (@Flicker_Mendes) January 31, 2016
Novak Djokovic is embraced by his coach Boris Becker after his victory #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/aWkKICUKdI
— Alex Ellinghausen (@ellinghausen) January 31, 2016
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