Djokovic Defeats Nadal in Finals of 2012 Australian Open

Novak Djokovic confirmed his place at the top of men's tennis by defeating Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic to retain his Australian Open title. 

The world number one edged a gripping battle with the second seed 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7, in five hours 53 minutes to win his fifth grand slam. 

Djokovic, who also beat the Spaniard in their previous six meetings, has now triumphed at the last three majors.