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
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
The sweet taste of success... #AusOpen
The Serbian celebrations continue. Super scenes. #AusOpen
Novak Djokovic at the #AusOpen: 2008 🏆 2011 🏆 2012 🏆 2013 🏆 2015 🏆 2016 🏆 History.
Meanwhile in Garden Square... Pat Rafter has been given a Serbian makeover! #ausopen
https://twitter.com/BreatheSport/status/693746504280969216
Bad news for the field. Novak Djokovic just said "See you next year"
Novak Djokovic is 171-1 when playing with a two-set lead. #AusOpen pic.x.com/n9AvOfVXMm
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Is Andy Murray English or Scottish right now?🙃🐸☕️
Post 2010, Novak #Djokovic is 258*-26 (with 32* titles) on hard courts through out the world. #TourDeNole #ATP #AusOpen
#Djokovic beats #Murray again to win 6th #AustralianOpen title. #DjokovicMurray #AndyMurray #AusOpen #AusOpenFinal
MATCH-WINS at #AusOpen: @DjokerNole is now alone on 2nd spot with 57 wins, leaving Stefan Edberg behind him!
Andy Murray looking for a certain Delorean to go back in time to make sure Djokovic parents never meet. #AusOpen
Contrast. #AusOpen
Niall at the #AusOpen today
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