The 2012 Australian Open final was played between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. At the time, Novak Djokovic ranked Number 1 while Nadal ranked number 2. This match is considered as one of the ...

In the 2012 Australian Open Final, several hours turned into what seemed like several days as Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in a match that lasted a quarter of the day.

The Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic (right) and Rafael Nadal stretched nearly six hours before Djokovic finally won in five thrilling sets. (Greg C.W. Sesno | Feb 2, 2012 ...

The men’s final of the Australian Open 2012 was nothing short of a spectacle. The men’s decider of the 2012 Australian Open was supposed to be a gruelling match, but it was a lot more than that.

They know how to put on a show, and this final match will not disappoint. The 2012 Australian Open hasn't been overly exciting, but the final match between Djokovic and Nadal will make up for it all.

(Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images) So, as much as things stay the same, they are changing. Last year, Djokovic trounced Murray 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 in the Australian Open final in two hours and 39 minutes.

The 2012 Australian Open final features the ATP's new classic rivalry, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Last year, they played in six finals and Djokovic won all six, a surprising failure for the ...

Top 5 Nole vs. Rafa: No. 1, 2012 Australian Open Final Top 5 Nole vs. Rafa By Ed McGrogan Published May 24, 2012 ...

Novak Djokovic wears down Rafael Nadal in the longest Grand Slam singles final ever, winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (7-5), 7-5 after 5 hours, 53 minutes to claim his third Australian Open title.

That completes our live coverage of the 2012 Australian Open men's final. We hope you enjoyed the match - it is sure to be remembered as one of the greatest grand slam finals.