Novak Djokovic is The National Sport's cover star on Monday, February 1 after defeating Andy Murray to clinch a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title.
World No 1 Djokovic swept to a 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 victory in two hours, 53 minutes to hand Murray his fifth defeat in the Melbourne Park final.
Djokovic equalled the tally of Australia’s Roy Emerson, who won the tournament six times between 1961 and 1967, an achievement that has gone unmatched in the 49 years since.
It was also Djokovic’s 11th grand slam title, and he moved into equal fifth place with Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg behind 17-time leader Roger Federer.
Click here for the match report and reaction from the Australian Open final.
Photo gallery: Novak Djokovic secures sixth Australian Open title — in pictures
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