Australian Open 2019: Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal 2012 final, greatest ever Aus Open match, Thursday v Friday semi-final advantage
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Rafael Nadal responds to idea Novak Djokovic is Australian Open 'favourite' | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk
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Rafael Nadal Australian Open 2012 - Men's Final - Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal in a five-set, five-hour final Melbourne, Australia - 29.01.12 *** Stock Photo - Alamy
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Nadal vs Djokovic: GOAT, head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about the rivalry - updated with 2022 Roland-Garros - Tennis Majors
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Australian Open: Novak Djokovic wins his 10th title in Melbourne to join Rafael Nadal on 22 Grand Slams | Tennis News | Sky Sports
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Novak Djokovic through to Australian Open final and on course to equal Rafael Nadal's all-time grand slam record | CNN
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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