Novak Djokovic claim sixth Australian Open crown

Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Australian Open and an 11th Grand Slam title with his fourth victory over Andy Murray in the final at Melbourne Park.

Murray was no match for the world No. 1, who brushed him aside in a convincing 6-1 7-5 7-6(3) triumph on Rod Laver Arena.

He's getting closer... 
17 Federer
14Nadal
14Sampras
12Emerson
11 DJOKOVIC
11Laver
11Borg

Djokovic's domination in numbers

• Djokovic (2008, 2011-13, 2015-16) has now won six Australian Opens, matching the record of Roy Emerson (1961, 1963-67).
• Djokovic now owns 46 hard-court titles, level with American Andre Agassi and only behind Roger Federer (60).
• He has 11 Grand Slam titles, drawing level on the all-time list with Australian Rod laver and Swede Bjorn Borg. Ahead of him are Emerson (12), Pete Sampras and Rafael Nadal (14) and Roger Federer (17).
• Djokovic has won seven consecutive tournaments.
• Since losing to Federer at last year's Cincinnati final in August, Djokovic has won 38 of his next 39 matches.
• He has beaten world number two Murray 11 times from 12 clashes since losing to him in the 2013 Wimbledon final.
• Djokovic is on a 21-match winning streak in Grand Slams. He has not lost a Grand Slam match since he was defeated by Stan Wawrinka in the 2015 Roland Garros final.
• He has held the ATP number one ranking since July, 2014.

The Scot - who lost to Djokovic in the final in 2011, 2013 and 2015, as well as Roger Federer in 2010 - continued his painful losing streak at Australian Open finals thanks to an error-strewn performance in which he never really looked capable of knocking Djokovic out of his stride for any significant period of time.

The Serb moves onto 11 Grand Slam titles as his almost unprecedented era of domination continues, with his fourth win in the past five Grand Slams. After vanquishing Murray again, he bent down to kiss the court

"I feel like I've been here before," said Murray. "I'd like to congratulate Novak for six Australian Opens, it's an incredible feat; also for what he has done in the past year. Incredible consistency. I just want to say well done to him and his team – great job."

Murray is soon to be a father with his wife Kim expecting their first child, and the world number two had a touching message for his partner as he prepares to fly back and be by her side.

" To my wife Kim, who I’m sure is going to be watching back home. You have been a legend the last two weeks. Thanks for all of your support – I’ll be on the next flight home."

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