Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in the final to clinch the title for the 7th time

final of Men's Singles of Australian Open 2019 saw vak Djokovic facing off against Rafael Nal. Serbian national easily beat Nal 6-3,6-2,6-3 in three straight sets to clinch title for 7th time. This is a truly historical moment for Djokovic as he has w edged past Roger Federer's record 6 Australian grand slams. t only that but with this victory, he w has an incredible 15 grand slam titles in his name. 

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This is also first time that Rafa has lost a crucial game in straight sets. At presentation ceremony, Spaniard h a lot to say about tournament and big game. Taking st he said, "First thing I want to say is many congratulations to vak and to his team. It was an amazing level of tennis tonight, so well done for everything.''

Continuing to talk about his journey in tournament he continued, "It has been a very emotional two weeks. Even if tonight wasn't my best day, of course, I h somebody that played much better than me tonight. So it has been very important two weeks for me. I've been going through some tough moments since last year. Even if tonight was t my night it's very important to be where I am today, again coming back from injury."

However, he took this defeat very sportingly and ended his speech on a high te. "I really believed that I played great two weeks of tennis that will be a good inspiration for myself for what's coming. I can just say thanks to all my team, who has been helping me since beginning of my career." 

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After Rafa's inspirational talk, champion took mic as he shared this historic moment with world. "I'm just trying to contemplate on journey in last twelve months. I h surgery exactly twelve months ago and to be standing here in front of you today, and managing to win this title and three out of four slams this season is truly amazing."