MOSCOW (Sputnik) — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has beaten No. 2-ranked Andy Murray in the Australian Open final on Sunday claiming his sixth title.
Djokovic's victory puts him level with Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg on 11 Grand Slam titles and moves him within six of Roger Federer #AusOpen
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
The Serb won the match by a score of 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 and is now 22-9 lifetime against Britain’s Murray who lost his fifth Australian Open final.
Murray: "I just want to congratulate Novak. What he has done, it’s incredible. To him and his team, well done" pic.twitter.com/ltzCVj1TiH
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
Djokovic has 11 grand slam titles. He previously won the Australian Open in 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2015.
Djokovic: "Thank you to my team. A Grand Slam is unique, we all breathe as one. We live each hour with a purpose" pic.twitter.com/nvsT6XJ8zM
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016
🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸 Serbian fans enjoy a moment with @DjokerNole! 🖊🖊🖊 #ausopen pic.twitter.com/miFkb0bSXi
— Australian Open (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2016