Dominant Djokovic powers to Australian Open win

Third seed Novak Djokovic produced a fantastic display to beat Andy Murray in straight sets to claim the second title of the Australian Open in his career.

Djokovic, who won in Melbourne in 2008, secured his second grand slam victory 6-4 6-2 6-3 success over the spotlight at Rod Laver Arena.

23 year old Serb was always in control against the fifth seed Murray, who has now lost three Grand Slam finals in three sets, including the last two Melbourne Park.

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Both players are in the finals in brilliant form, Djokovic beat defending champion Roger Federer in the semifinals and Murray came back from a set down to see from David Ferrer - who had beaten Rafael Nadal No. 1 worldwide in the quarterfinals.

And the rare men of ATP, a couple did not face each other in two years, then neither player had a psychological advantage over an opponent.

This was also the first big final without Federer to Nadal in three years and began cagily, with both players holding their service games until 10.

But Murray then served a double fault and a forehand went before eventually losing the game in under an hour.

Djokovic carried on that momentum to another, which is seven games in a row to go ahead 5-0, before finally winning his style.

Both players tired in the third set, the exchange of four breaks before Murray dropped serve again and Djokovic closed the match in two hours and 39 minutes.

In his interview on the court after the match, Djokovic praised his rival: "I congratulate Andy for two weeks and has played great at the end of the last two years.

"We've known for a long time and it was very difficult to play against him tonight. It is a difficult question, but I hope it will be another chance to win a Grand Slam trophy, I'm sure with his talent there."

Djokovic continued, "I dedicate this song to my family at home because it was a difficult period for our people in Serbia.

"But we try every day to present our country in the best possible way, so this is for my country."

Murray, who was trying to become the first British winner of the Grand Slam in 75 years, said: "I'm trying to hold together this year hope to return and have more possibilities in the future .."