Australian Open - On this day in 2012, Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal play the longest men's singles Grand Slam final lasting 5 hours and 54 minutes. Incredible. | Facebook
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US Open Tennis on X: "5 hours and 53 minutes later... 😱 On this day in 2012, @DjokerNole defeated @RafaelNadal in a 5-set thriller at the Australian Open! https://t.co/J4l2mGV5Xn" / X
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Novak Djokovic's wife Jelena reflects on how she's changed over the years, recalls watching the Serb's Australian Open 2012 final against Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal of Spain is handed a towel from a ball boy during play against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's singles final match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis
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Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: Early Action from the 2012 Australian Open Men's Final [PHOTOS] | IBTimes
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Australian Open 2012 Finals: Nadal vs. Djokovic Epic Match Sets Up Great Year | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report
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Australian Open 2012 Men's Singles Final: Novak Djokovic Goes Shirtless to Celebrate Win Over Rafael Nadal [PHOTOS] | IBTimes UK
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