For two sets totalling almost two-and-a-half hours, Andy Murray matched the great Serb Novak Djokovic

Given how brilliantly the world number one was playing throughout, that was no mean feat.As ever, Djokovic

was in no mood to take pity.Over four sets at the Australian Open Novak Djokovic (left) was too strong

An eighth Grand Slam title for Djokovic, and a fifth Australian Open triumph, in comparison with six

attempting this difference.Lance Armstrong is a sportsman who conducted himself very differently to Novak

By Liam MorganSerbia's world number one Novak Djokovic claimed his eighth Grand Slam title with a four-set

Djokovic had been in imperious form throughout the tournament and after two tight opening sets, the top

clearly haunted by past demons as he collapsed in the last two sets on his way to a third defeat to Djokovic

tournament for him on his return to full fitness, but the day belonged once again to the formidable Djokovic

tennis from the outset as both players traded hammering blows from the baseline.In the opening set, Djokovic

it to a tie-break.But unforced errors seemed to litter the Briton's performance in the breaker and Djokovic

By Michael PavittWorld number one Novak Djokovic earned his place in the Australian Open final with a

Djokovic and Wawrinka had played out five set epics at the past two Australian Open's, with the winner

then progressing to claim the overall prize, Djokovic winning in 2013 and Wawrinka the victor of last

both players having moments of frustration as Wawrinka was unable to consolidate an early break of the Djokovic

Wawrinka aces.Ultimately it was frustration for the Swiss defending champion as a series of errors saw Djokovic

of the third set had a case of déjà vu with Wawrinka failing to take an early break opportunity, as Djokovic

By Paul OsborneA brilliant comeback has seen Andy Murray reach his fourth Australian Open final with a four sets victory over the Czech Republic's Thomas Berdych.

-0, 6-3, 7-5 and move into his eighth Grand Slam final.Murray will now play either world number one Novak

Djokovic or defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka in the final following the pair's semi-final encounter

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By Liam MorganSpanish third seed Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open at the quarter-final stage after he suffered his first defeat to Tomas Berdych in 18 matches in Melbourne.

who negotiated her tough test with Halep with consummate ease.Tomorrow's action sees men's top seed Novak

Djokovic from Serbia entertain Canada's Milos Raonic, while Switzerland's defending champion Stanislas

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Williams both battled back to earn three-set victories at the Australian Open, while men's top seed Novak

second set, demonstrating his dominance in all areas of the court to which Verdasco had no answer.Novak Djokovic

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By Liam MorganTop seeds Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic have each secured a comfortable progression

champion Stanislas Wawrinka made heavy work of Marius Copil, eventually claiming a 7-6, 7-6, 6-3 win.Novak Djokovic

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By Daniel EtchellsWorld number one Novak Djokovic booked his place in the second round of the Australian

For a first round performance it was pretty good," said Djokovic, who has been suffering with a virus

By Michael PavittThere were several shocks on day one at the Australian Open in Melbourne, with fifth-seed Ana Ivanovic the biggest name to fall.

also among those progressing in straight sets, as focus now shifts to the arrival of world number one Novak

Djokovic and defending champion Stan Warwrinka, who both begin proceedings tomorrow.Contact the writer

By Nick ButlerTennis's popularity in Asia and the Middle East will be boosted by the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) that started in Manila this weekend, a report has claimed.

in Dubai from December 11 to 13.Among the star names present are Grand Slam winners Roger Federer, Novak

Djokovic, Andy Murray, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Marin Čilić, along with

Imagine a club tennis player getting through to an Olympic final to face Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer

right and realised that a pane of glass was all that separated me and the current Wimbledon champion, Novak

Djokovic.

Meeting the reigning Wimbledon champion, Novak Djokovic, at Zurich Airport capped off a memorable few

The Japanese player beat Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals before losing to Marin Cilic

the video below - ranging from boxer Manny Pacquiao, to footballer Edison Cavani, via tennis player Novak

Djokovic, West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle and the New Zealand netball team.20:59 I won't bother with

By Paul OsborneMarin Čilić produced a stunning performance at Flushing Meadows in New York City to brush aside Japan's Kei Nishikori and secure the US Open title.

After the pair stunned world number one Novak Djokovic and five-time champion Roger Federer to set

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