A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to defend his Australian Open in the longest grand slam final ever played.
Straight Sets: Djokovic Tops Nadal In Five Sets To Win Title
By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY, New York Times
Sun, 01/29/2012 - 8:19am
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