Novak Djokovic vs. Andy Murray: Recap, Result from Australian Open 2015 Final

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Published: February 1, 2015

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Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Murray to win the Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday, triumphing 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-0 for his fourth victory at the event in the last five years and fifth overall, putting him into the record books, per journalist Erik Gudris:



In one of the best finals of modern times, the pair produced a sparkling standard of tennis, hitting each other with both barrels throughout. Djokovic’s record at the Australian Open speaks for itself, but it was far from a comfortable match for the Serbian, as Murray had him on the ropes for long periods.

The fireworks started early, with both players exchanging massive blows as the first few games went with serve. However, then came Murray’s chance to strike. The 27-year-old Scot took a 0-40 lead in the third game and had three opportunities to break, but Djokovic’s class shone through as he rescued the game without dropping another point.

The brilliance continued, with the 27-year-old Serbian winning the next three points to set up a break of the Murray serve for 3-1, per Eurosport:



At that point, it looked like it was going to be a long day for Murray. Djokovic just wasn’t letting up—the ground strokes were perfect, positioning exemplary and imagination outstanding.

The Scot found his opponent’s Achilles' heel, though, forcing him into the net, before winning a few vital points with well-placed lobs. Former star Pat Cash noticed Murray’s intelligent change of tactics, via BBC Sport’s David Law:



It worked, too, as Murray got himself back in the match with a break to make it 4-3. From then on, it was anyone’s set. The pair continued to play some outstanding tennis, both breaking a service game before heading to the lottery of a tiebreak.

The decisive point came at 5-5 in the breaker. Murray forced Djokovic wide wit...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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