Top Five Australian Open Finals of All Time !

1) Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup alongside Raphael Nadal of Spain with the runners-up trophy after winning the men's final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain during day fourteen of the 2012 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

“It showed what it takes to beat this top group of players. Truly fantastic match to watch. One of the greatest I’ve ever seen” marked Björn Borg.

This was what the great Borg had to say after the 2012 Australian Open final between Djokovic and Nadal. In what was the longest Grand Slam final in the Open era, Djokovic beat Nadal 5–7, 6–4, 6–2, 6–7^(5–7), 7–5 in a match that lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes.

Even Andre Agassi termed this final as ‘’ best tennis match ever in the men’s game.” (Top Five Australian Open Finals of All Time !)

A match that will be remembered for the ages, it is also the most viewed tennis match in history. A landmark match and the greatest match in the history of the Australian Open.

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