Novak Djokovic Wins Longest Grand Slam Final in History

Overcoming Rafael Nadal in an Epic Five-Set Encounter at the Australian Open 2012

The 2012 Australian Open Mens Singles final was the championship tennis match of the mens singles tournament at the 2012 Australian Open between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. The match was played on January 29, 2012, and was won by Djokovic in five sets, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, 7-5. The match lasted five hours and 53 minutes, making it the longest Grand Slam final in history.

The match was a close fought affair, with both players trading blows from the baseline. Djokovic was able to break Nadal's serve six times, while Nadal was only able to break Djokovic's serve once. Djokovic also won more points on serve than Nadal, and he was able to convert more of his break point opportunities.

The match was a major victory for Djokovic, as it was his first Grand Slam title since the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. It was also his first victory over Nadal in a Grand Slam final. The victory moved Djokovic to world No. 1 in the ATP rankings.

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It's rare that a tennis match stops a nation - let alone the entire world - but that's exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men's final.