Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray: Previewing Australian Open Men’s Final

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Published: January 31, 2015

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As a changing of the guard gradually brews under the surface, two top men's stars will once again face off in the Australian Open final.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray outlasted the field to set up yet another chapter in their storied feud. This marks the fourth time in five years the two will clash at Melbourne, with Djokovic boasting a clean sweep to date. While two of those showdowns came in the final, Murray secured his two Grand Slam titles by besting Djokovic at the end.

Since Murray defeated the world's No. 1-ranked star at 2013 Wimbledon, Djokovic has returned the favor with four straight triumphs, including a quarterfinal victory at least year's U.S. Open. Per ATPWorldTour.com, he now leads the head-to-head series at 15-8.

Anyone intent on watching this matchup live will have to sacrifice some sleep, as they'll begin play at 3:30 a.m. ET on Sunday. For those drowsy viewers, here's a guide for the big match:



 

Men's Final Preview



With seven Grand Slam titles to his credit, Djokovic seemingly enters the bout with the upper hand. Before last year's disappointing quarterfinal loss to Stan Wawrinka, he rattled off three straight championships at Melbourne.

Although it wasn't easy, he obtained vengeance over last year's Australian Open victor with a grueling five-set win. ESPN Stats & Info notes the select group of male competitors who have constantly performed as well at the tournament as the Serbian star, who has yet to lose a finals match:



After sweeping his first five opponents without dropping a set, he stumbled against a man who has taken him to three consecutive marathon matches at Melbourne. While benefiting from Wawrinka's 69 unforced errors, per AusOpen.org, Djokovic himself committed 49.

He acknowledged, according to BBC Sport's Piers Newbery, that he did not put forward his best performance in victor...
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