
Djokovic battles past Murray —
Novak Djokovic won his fifth Australian Open title by beating Andy Murray in a bruising four sets.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
Djokovic's forehand was working early on and he played flawless tennis the first five games.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
But he lost a break advantage after appearing to lose concentration when he slipped and hurt his thumb. The trainer was called.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
Murray worked his way back into the set and forced a tiebreak.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
That delighted his fans in attendance at Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
But Murray hit a key double fault when leading 4-2 in the tiebreak and Djokovic won it to draw first blood.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
Djokovic, though, blew a 4-2 lead in the second set and Murray leveled the match in another tiebreak. The first two sets lasted two-and-a-half hours.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
Djokovic wilted physically in the third and Murray had all the momentum when he led 2-0.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
Yet in another twist, Djokovic regrouped. When he saved a break point at 3-3, the match turned.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
It was one-way traffic in the fourth and Murray would go on to lose a fourth Australian Open final.

Djokovic battles past Murray —
But maybe this will cheer Murray up. It was the shirt worn by his fiancee pre match. She was in hot water Thursday when she was caught swearing on TV.