Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent. Nadal particularly struggled to make an impact on Djokovic's serve, not managing to win a receiving point until the ninth game and with more than half an hour on the clock. Wow. Nadal will now take on the winner of Friday’s second semi-final between Novak Djokovic and Lucas Pouille. I went to the US open a few years back, and saw Djokovic play. Australian Open 2019 Women's Final: Winner, Score and Twitter Reaction Matt Jones Featured Columnist January 26, 2019 Comments. A forehand winner down the line brought up two championship points, Djokovic taking the second when Nadal clubbed a backhand long. Click here to view the 2019 Emirates Australian Open Leaderboard. "Even though tonight was not my night, it was very important for me in coming back from injury," he said. Can't fault Djokovic, he did what he had to do, but what a shame to see Nadal struggling and unable to make a contest of it! The Greek won only eight points in it, though he offered minor resistance in the final game. Tennis Australia acknowledges that the AO is held on Aboriginal Land and we extend our respects to the Traditional Owners, their ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging and to all First Nations People. Well that was pretty flawless. Novak Djokovic won an all-time record seventh Australian Open title, defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 to win the Men's Singles tennis title at the 2019 Australian Open. Australian Open 2019 results: Novak Djokovic strolls into meeting with Rafael Nadal in final. There have been times in recent years when you wondered whether Rafael Nadal’s repeated injuries would prevent him from ever winning a title again, but at 32 years of age the world No 2 has looked as fit and as strong as ever at this Australian Open. Australian great Rod Laver, watching in the arena which bears his name, said before the final he felt Djokovic would eventually overtake both Federer and Nadal in terms of Grand Slam titles. The reigning Wimbledon and US Open champion claimed his 15th Grand Slam title, moving him outright third ahead of American Pete Sampras in the all-time list, closing in on Switzerland's Federer (20) and Nadal (17). But when you wait for months to see a grand slam final vs the best two in the world and it ends in a few hours you can't help but feel a bit cheated! A forehand winner down the line took him to break point, which he converted with a bold backhand approach. Michael Dodge/Getty Images. 1....he had a talent that Federer and Nadal cannot even match...he looks like he will be the greatest ahead of Federer, Please lets not start the rafa might have been injured rubbish he's been in the form of his life this tournament. Keep up with all the news, scores and highlights. A crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas here on Thursday saw Nadal reach the final of the year’s opening Grand Slam tournament for the fifth time, but this is the first occasion when he has done so without dropping a set. But Djokovic. Novak Djokovic dropped his first set of the Australian Open after becoming frustrated that the floodlights were turned on during his daytime win over Canadian Denis Shapovalov. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. Simona Halep showcased her fighting spirit to overcome Sofia Kenin. Get the latest tennis headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. 2019 Australian Open winner Naomi. Tennis - Australian Open - 2019 - Detailed results Choice of a season : 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 In the seventh game Nadal broke again, this time with a backhand winner, and with just 31 minutes on the clock he served out for the first set. Serena Williams eased past Eugenie Bouchard to reach the third round. Naomi Osaka defeated Petra Kvitová 7–6 (7–2), 5–7, 6–4 in the final to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 2019 Australian Open. He is, though, optimistic things will look a lot brighter in a couple of months' time: just as the clay-court season looms into view. Another break for a 2-1 lead in the third put Djokovic on his way to a comfortable win, before he fought off a break point in the sixth game and then sealed victory on the Nadal serve. Daily POP Crosswords features the best pop-culture-themed puzzles from the top puzzle constructors, including many from Dell Magazines and Penny Press, the #1 crossword-puzzle-magazine publisher. Andy Murray refused to go down without a fight against Roberto Bautista Agut. Now Djokovic, who reclaimed top spot in the rankings in November, will go to the French Open in May aiming to hold all four major titles simultaneously for the second time. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? The last time these two met in the Australian Open final, it took Djokovic 5hrs 53mins to inch his way to victory. “It’s been a great tournament,” Nadal said after beating Tsitsipas. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Britain's Heather Watson reacts after her defeat against Petra Martic. That was incredible. Watch the premium Tennis video: Australian Open | Highlights - Final, Women's Singles (2019) - 01:29:54. Read our full mailing list consent terms here, “To start the season like this when a few weeks ago, when I was in Brisbane, having to take a very tough decision not to play there, iIn that moment it was difficult for me to imagine where I am today. Two days later, he surpassed that against the man with whom he shares what many consider to be the greatest male rivalry. Spanish second seed Nadal, 32, looked rattled by the world number one's intensity and made 28 unforced errors. On the evidence of this victory, and his performances over the past six months, few would disagree. Who won the Australian open 2019? Tsitsipas offered little resistance in the third set. The tournament is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events held each year, preceding the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. Staggeringly good from Djokovic. Victory over Britain's Andy Murray in the 2016 French Open final meant Djokovic became the first man since Laver in 1969 to hold all four Slams at once. Didn't take long for the Novak hating HYS users to roll out did it? The world number one took all of Nadal's time away and forced him on the defensive from the very first ball. Who has the most grand slams wins in tennis? Amazing performance from Djokovic and deserved winner. Try appreciating good tennis instead of being bitter when your favourite player doesn't win the match. (Photo by Jewel SAMAD / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images), Roger Federer waves to the crowd after losing to Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, Milos Raonic celebrates defeating Alexander Zverev, Alexander Zverev reacts during his match vs Milos Raonic, Elina Svitolina celebrates her victory over Madison Keys, Svitolina believes her WTA Finals victory has proven she can compete at the top, Williams' victory sees her installed as favourite to win the Australian Open, Simona Halep reacts to her fourth-round defeat, Serena Williams celebrates after defeating world No 1 Simona Halep to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals, Rafael Nadal celebrates his quarter-final win over Frances Tiafoe, Frances Tiafoe was beaten in straight sets by the Spaniard, Stefanos Tsitsipas roars in celebration after beating Roberto Bautista Agut, Greek fans in Garden Square celebrate Stefanos Tsitsipas' win, Petra Kvitova celebrates winning match point, Home favourite Ashleigh Barty was knocked out by Petra Kvitova, The emotion showed as Petra Kvitova discussed her quarter-final win over Ashleigh Barty, America's Danielle Collins beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, Karolina Pliskova reacts after a point against Serena Williams, Serena Williams during match against Karolina Pliskova, Kei Nishikori was forced to retire hurt during the second set, Djokovic benefited from his opponent’s physical problems to secure a place in the semi-finals, Naomi Osaka of Japan celebrates match point in her Women's Semi Final match against Karolina Pliskova, Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning the match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nadal is through to Sunday's final (REUTERS), {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}, Nadal into Australian Open final after dominant win over Tsitsipas, Kvitova on 'sweetness' of first Grand Slam final since knife attack, Osaka into Australian Open final after defeating Pliskova, Djokovic through to semi-finals after Nishikori retires with injury, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. 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