Men's singles finals this year became the longest in the history of the Australian Open and became the proving ground capability, strength, and stamina between Djokovic and Nadal.
Novak Djokovic proved itself as the best in Australian Open final after defeating Rafael Nadal in the long fight for five sets.
Djokovic, the defending champion, won 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, and 7-5 in 5 hours 53 minutes.
Tournament officials said both players as gladiators.
"Djokovic should win. He played unbelievable," Nadal said after receiving the trophy.
Djokovic hopes to make history with Nadal in times to come.
"Nadal is the best player in the world. Tonight we made history. Hopefully there will be more games like this in the future," said Djokovic.
Djokovic is more favored in this final round in six previous matches after beating Nadal, some of them in Grand Slam tournaments.
For Djokovic it was a Grand Slam title of her fifth.
Of the four Grand Slam that was held throughout the year, the French Open is the only title that has not been achieved so far Djokovic.
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