World No. 3 Novak Djokovic won his second Australian Open and major title by defeating No. 5 Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. The win came on the heels of the Djokovic leading Serbia to last year’s Davis Cup crown.
The Serb’s powerful baseline game kept Murray from mounting any form of attack. The two-hour and 39 minute match saw Djokovic dominate on his serve winning 70 % of his first serve points.
During his trophy acceptance speech, Djokovic dedicated his victory to his country:“there’s been a tough period for our people in Serbia, but we are trying every single day to present our country in the best possible way, so this is for my country Serbia.” Djokovic also made note of his support for the Australia flood victims.
Male British futility in the slams continues, since Fred Perry in 1936 no British man has won a major tournament. Murray’s record in “Grand Slam“ finals is now 0-3, all straight set losses.
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