Maybe next year. Two-time defending champion Novak Djokovic successfully defended his title by defeating Andy Murray in the final 6–7(2–7), 7–6(7–3), 6–3, 6–2 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 2013 Australian Open. That was the difference. Murray to serve. This chess-like probing extended through ever-longer rallies but eventually two big Murray serves took him through. With blisters treated, he returned to the fray to try and regain his concentration. Another top forehand, from Novak, 40-15. The Serb piled on 47 winners to Murray’s 29 and outperformed on serve and at the net. The physicality of the contest appeared to be taking its toll when Murray then required treatment for blisters at the changeover, and he began to grimace between points. Another good rally and Novak wins it, 15-15. He wins the first point and Murray wins the second, 15-15. Another is the fact that in all six of his Grand Slam finals  Murray has faced the world No 1 at that time. Only two other men have won three or more Australian championships in a row: Jack Crawford, from 1931 to 1933 and Roy Emerson from 1963 to 1967.But neither of those men, both Australians, nor any other tennis champion has covered the angles and the corners quite like the elastic-limbed Djokovic. Good rally once again, won by Murray, 15-0. Nole misses on the first one as he tries a forehand once again but it hits the nets, 15-40. And Murray seals the game with an ace! He had won more matches, had won five Grand Slams, was the best in the world. 15-30. Good serve from Murray and Novak’s return lands long. First came Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal, begun on the hard courts of Miami, maturing through repeated Grand Slam finals—eight of them—and 28 meetings. Murray’s return is long this time, 40-15. As the match went on Djokovic did the running and Murray didn't. After Friday`s semifinal, tennis`s biggest rivalry no longer features the Swiss champion and injured Rafael Nadal. Nole wins the first point, 0-15. Unhappy with the umpire for not clamping down on shouts from the crowd, and with his movement hindered, Murray cut a dispirited figure as Djokovic powered towards another major win. What a comeback from the Serb! I'm genuinely stunned at the bitter & twisted nature of some people on here. Djokovic is just magnificent, absolutely magnificent.". The games quickly settled into the physical, tactical and audible rhythm that marks their matches. Novak wins two more point to extend lead 40-15. And Novak takes the advantage after another superb rally (24 shots). Djokovic survived, clung on for the tiebreak and then showed why  Rasputin was an easy man to put away by comparison. But Djokovic put away two forehand volleys, and Murray just missed a backhand on the three break points as Djokovic held firm. Novak’s slice shot, finds the net, 30-15. But he had no more break chances: It would be another tie-break. It proved to be decisive, as the Serbian clung on and turned the tables by grabbing the tie-break. Novak to serve. Be good to see Nadal back fit so we get the big four fighting it out for a while longer before Roger retires. They have met in 19 tour finals, including seven at Grand Slam tournaments, where Djokovic leads 11–8. "Djokovic won his first Grand Slam title here in 2008 and is now the first man in the 45-year Open era to win three consecutive Australian Open singles titles. Another good rally and Novak’s backhand hits the net, 15-15. They have met 36 times, and Djokovic leads 25–11. No 1 fan: Actor Kevin Spacey was in the audience, Entourage: Sears was joined by Murray's coach Ivan Lendl and his mother Judy. Djokovic to serve. A final 26-shot rally ensured the hold after almost 10 minutes. After losing an opening set he probably should have won, with five break points to none for Murray, the top seed came through a crunch moment at the start of the second when he battled back from 0-40 down. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Murray won the toss and he elected to receive! The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Novak to serve. Murray wins another point, 40-0. Novak to serve. And now Murray makes an error as his forehand hits the nets, advantage Novak! Double fault from Nole, 30-30. "It's an incredible feeling winning this trophy again," said the champion. "I created quite a few chances, but didn't quite get them. Murray's serve let him down here. The Briton wins the first game as Nole’s backhand goes long, 15-0. 30-30. Novak wins the next one off a good return, 30-15. World number one Novak Djokovic won his fourth Australian Open title as Andy Murray's hopes of a second major win ended in pain. Murray is bidding to become the first player since Lew Hoad in 1956 to win a second major title immediately after his maiden, which he secured against Djokovic four months ago in New York. And another good serve, Novak holds serve. ====================================================================================. But the latest Grand Slam champion has brought an equally gripping rivalry to the fore. Both the players win a point each, 15-15. Novak’s return lands long and Murray holds his serve. Djoker follows it with a perfect drop shot for a winner, 30-15. simply, novak is the best, he is real number one. Australian Open 2013: Novak Djokovic wins a historic fourth title in Oz after a 6-7 (2-7) 7-6 (7-3) 6-3 6-2 win against Andy Murray By Marianne Bevis Sunday 27 January 2013, 14:52 UK @mariannebevis In the first of no fewer than seven 2012 encounters, Murray came within a hair’s breadth of beating Djokovic in the semis, beat him at the Olympics and outlasted him to win his first Major at the US Open. Good serve from Murray, 15-30. Murray to serve. Good serve to begin with, 15-0. There should be no excuses for Djokovic being the more tired player. Good rally between the two, but Novak’s forehand goes wide, 30-15. Novak to continue. Funny game tennis. Novak wins the first point of the game, 15-30. Novak wins a point off a good serve, 15-30. That blister looked nasty, if he was a footballer he'd take a month off, "If we see the whole match together, the better man won. The contents above are those of our users and do not murray djokovic australian open 2013 reflect the expressed. 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