Djokovic vs. Murray: Live Score, Highlights from 2013 Australian Open Final
By on January 26, 2013
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2013 Australian Open Men's Final
Novak Djokovic [1] beat Andy Murray [3]
Final score:
6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-2.
Analysis:
Novak Djokovic came from one-set down to claim his third straight Australian Open crown against Andy Murray in the 2013 Australian Open final.
The World No. 1 looked like he had a real fight on his hands against Murray, whose game has clearly improved from where he was at this point last season—taking the opening tiebreak of the match and pushing Djokovic throughout the second.
Yet the Serbian's ability to prevail in the tiebreak in the second was perhaps the defining moment of the game; shifting momentum back to Djokovic.
The man they call The Joker would then break Murray in the third for the first break of the match, and would quickly capitalize to clinch the third set.
Murray would fight on gallantly until the end, with injuries to his toe and hamstring clearly taking a toll on his body throughout the match. The 2012 U.S. Open champion simply refused to give up—running himself into the ground in the end—but ultimately it would not be enough to stop Djokovic.
The two-time defending champion would break Murray twice in the fourth set to clinch it 6-2 and write his name into the history alumnus at Rod Laver Arena.
Djokovic becomes the first man to win three Australian Opens in succession in the Open Era. Murray, by comparison, moves to 1-6 in Grand Slam finals.
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Concluding remarks and comments.
Well that's it from me—thanks for joining me alone here.
Both men are champions for me tonight. Djokovic with his third straight Australian Open title; Murray in the way he carried himself in spite of injury and defeat.
The future of men's tennis is more than bright with these two at the helm, and the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal right there with them.
Make sure you keep it tuned on Bleacher Report for all the post-match reaction and analysis from the 2013 Australian Open men's final.
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Definitely feel sorry for Murray, whose body just gave up on him here.
Not a mental error from the Brit; just not good enough after five-set epic against Federer.
Too good from Djokovic.
THAT'S why he's the champion.
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MURRAY ERROR INTO THE NET.
DJOKOVIC WINS THREE AUSTRALIAN OPEN GRAND SLAMS IN A ROW.
SIMPLY UNBELIEVABLE.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS THE 2013 AUSTRALIAN OPEN!!!!!!
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
CHAMPIONSHIP POINT ON MURRAY ERROR.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
30-30. Novak giving Andy the run around.
Murray nearly crying as he gives up the point. In absolute agony.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
15-30. OH HOW NEARLY FOR MURRAY.
Djokovic had the smash; hit the net.
Somehow rolled over. Unbelievably huge point.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
0-30. Another net approach from Djokovic; Murray backhand up the line.
Don't tell me...
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
0-15. Misses the easy volley at the net.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC SERVING FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
GAME, MURRAY.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC WILL SERVE FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
HASN'T BEEN BROKEN ON SERVE ALL MATCH.
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Murray serving to stay in the championship.
40-15, trailing 5-1 fourth set.
Misses right. Will likely just look to hold serve for the win.
Murray serving to stay in the championship.
30-15, trailing 5-1 fourth set.
Incredible backhand dropshot at the net. Simply brilliant, on the run.
Murray serving to stay in the championship.
15-0, trailing 5-1 fourth set.
Djokovic's return is well long, as is the next one.
30-0, trailing 5-1 fourth set.
Game, Djokovic. Leads 5-1 fourth set.
Joker holds and Murray will serve to stay in the championship.
Here we go.
30-30, Djokovic serving, leading 4-1 fourth set.
Amazing forehand winner to the forehand court of Murray from Djokovic.
Simply too good, even for a fully fit Murray.
Then smashes away the next one to bring up game point.
40-30, Djokovic serving, leading 4-1 fourth set.
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TWEET, TWEET.
Djokovic up double break in fourth now, 4-1. After 15 straight holds to begin match, Murray has now held just once in last 4 tries.
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Game, Djokovic. Leads 4-1 fourth set.
Surely that's it now for Djokovic!
Double break courtesy of the double fault from Murray, who doesn't even have the physical strength to get slice serves in now. Really struggling.
Deuce, Murray serving, trailing 3-1 fourth set.
Murray cannot run down the drop shot. Running on one leg essentially.
Looks at Djokovic after point to say "come on, man?"
Djokovic turns his back. Focus.
Deuce, Murray serving, trailing 3-1 fourth set.
Nice ace from Murray, but misses long with a big 175 km/h forehand mid-rally.
Going for broke here.
30-30, Murray serving, trailing 3-1 fourth set.
Nice comeback from Murray here—great mental strength.
Can he finish off the game?
0-30, Murray serving, trailing 3-1 fourth set.
Murray going for the winner nearly every time he gets the ball—has missed twice this game.
Has to go for it though, not going to win point otherwise.
Movement just not good enough.
Game, Djokovic. Leads 3-1 fourth set.
Djokovic getting closer now—Murray needs to hold now and do something in his next retuning game.
Looks absolutely bereft of ideas out there; struggling to move in either direction.
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30-15, Djokovic serving, leading 2-1 fourth set.
Djokovic slams down a 209 km/h serve down the middle.
Fastest serve for the tournament for Joker and what a time to do it!
15-0, Djokovic serving, leading 2-1 fourth set.
Djokovic with the drop shot. NO way Murray can run it down with current ailments.
Pulling away here Novak. Murray forever the fighter though.
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