As it happened: Novak Djokovic creates history wins Australian Open 3 times in a row

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray walking onto court for the Australian Open men's final.

Novak Djokovic is looking to be the first man in the Open Era to win three Australian Open titles in a row.

Novak Djokovic to serve first vs Andy Murray.

Djokovic holds serve to go 1-0 up against Murray.

Murray holds serve and makes it 1-1.

Djokovic holds serve again and it's 2-1.

Murray holds serve for the second time makes it 2-2.

With a wonderful point in the rally Novak Djokovic holds serve. The crowd is on their feet applauding both players. It's 3-2 now.

Murray holds serve after a difficult service game.

Slipping, sliding Djokovic holds serve to go 4-3 up in the first set vs Murray.

Another difficult game for Andy Murray but he manages to hold serve and makes it 4-4.

Djokovic holds serve and makes it 5-4.

Murray serving to stay in the first set.

Andy Murray holds serve and it's 5-5.

Djokovic holds his serve and it's 6-5 as Murray agin serves to be in the first set.

Novak Djokovic really unhappy with his shoes tonight. He's slipped several times and has the bloody knee and elbow to prove it. The animated World No1 protests to his team.

Guess who is watching the match?

It's Australian Open women's champion Victoria Azarenka of Belarus and her friend Redfoo.

Murray holds his serve and it's 6-6.

We are headed for a first set tie-break.

Murray leads tie-break with multiple mini-breaks. Its 6-6 and 4-0 in favour of the Scot.

Andy Murray wins first set 7-6 with a 7-2 point win in the tie-break.

Djokovic shows his frustration in his body language as Andy Murray holds serve to go 1-0 up in the second set.

Andy Murray has won 13 of the last 15 points in this final.

Novak Djokovic holds serve after a difficult game. Makes it 1-1 in the second set.

Murray holds serve to go 2-1 up in the second set.

First set report: Andy Murray takes first set 7-6

Andy Murray seized the early advantage in the Australian Open final by taking the first set against Serbia's Novak Djokovic 7-6 on Sunday as he seeks to become the first British man to win the title since 1934.

The opening four games went relatively quickly and despite landing just one of his six first serves, Murray still won both of his service games to love.

Djokovic had the first opportunity to take an advantage when he held four break points in the sixth game, but Murray fought them all off as he began to find his range on his first serve and levelled at 3-3 with a kicking ace down the centre line.

The world number one held another break point in the eighth game, but Murray again saved and forced a tiebreak, which he sealed 7-2 after he had jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never looked like giving up.

(Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Patrick Johnston)--Reuters

Djokovic holds on to make it 2-2.

Djokovic looks unhappy as he kicks the ball and bangs his racquet in frustration.

Murray holds his serve yet again. It's 3-2 with the Scot up a set.

Andy Murray takes lead in the aces tally 6-5. Unforced errors stats are 16 to Murray and 33 to Djokovic.

Djokovic holds on to make it 3-3. No breaks yet in the match.

Murray holds serve again and goes 4-3 up.

Both Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray vent their frustration as the match heats up.

Fired up Djokovic holds serve and makes it 4-4.

Murray holds serve and it's 5-4 as Djokovic serves to stay in the second set.

Djokovic holds serve and makes it 5-5.

Murray holds serve yet again forcing Djokovic to serve to stay in the set.

Djokovic continues to gesture at his box as the match heats up.

Djokovic holds on and it's a second set tie-break.

Djokovic gets a mini-break is up 4-2 in the second set tie-break.

Djokovic wins the second set 7-6 and is back in the match.

Andy Murray having treatment on his right foot at the change-over. The top of Murray's foot looks sore. Trainer padding the sore spot before taping.

Djokovic serving first in the third set.

Djokovic holds serve to go 1-0 up against Andy Murray in the third set.

Murray holds serve and makes it 1-1.

Djokovic holds and it's 2-1. The match has lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes yet no breaks of serve so far.

Djokovic has won 75% of points when he gets his first serve in and he's won 24 points at the net.

Murray holds and makes it 2-2 in the third set.

Second set report: Djokovic levels Australian Open final against Murray

World number one Novak Djokovic levelled the Australian Open final against Britain's Andy Murray by claiming the second set 7-6 as he sought his third successive Australian title on Sunday.

Murray had won the first set 7-6 and held his first break points of the match in the second game of the second set when he took a 0-40 lead, but an aggressive Djokovic fought back to hold when he passed the Briton at the net after a breathtaking 25-shot rally.

Murray's first serve, which had caused him problems in the first set, was much better in the second and the Scot reduced the number of unforced errors though neither man looked likely to lose their serve. The top seeded Djokovic seized the advantage in the tiebreak when Murray double faulted to give the Serb a 3-2 lead, which he capitalised on to win 7-3 when Murray hit a backhand into the net.

Both men were chasing a record, with Djokovic seeking to become the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era. U.S. Open champion Murray was also hoping to become the first Briton to win the title since Fred Perry in 1934 and the first man to win his second grand slam immediately after winning his first.

The opening four games went relatively quickly and despite landing just one of his six first serves, Murray still won both of his service games to love. Djokovic had the first opportunity to take an advantage when he held four break points in the sixth game, but Murray fought them all off as he began to find his range on his first serve and levelled at 3-3 with a kicking ace down the centre line.

The world number one held another break point in the eighth game, but Murray again saved and forced a tiebreak, which he sealed 7-2 after he had jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never looked like giving it up.

(Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Patrick Johnston)--Reuters

Djokovic makes it 3-2.

Murray urging himself with c'mon, c'mon, c'mon as he holds serve to make it 3-3.

Djokovic holds serve and it's 4-3.

First break of serve in the match goes to Novak Djokovic as he has a chance to serve out the third set at 5-3.

Djokovic wins third set 6-3.

The World No1 lookd much more composed and in control now.

Andy Murray telling the umpire 'just saying please' is not enough to control the crowd. Not happy with the heckling that he feels affected his game. 

Murray holds his serve to go 1-0 up in the fourth set.

Djokovic holds serve to make it 1-1.

Djokovic breaks Murray again to go 2-1 up in the fourth set.

Murray clutching his left buttock. Possible injury?

Djokovic holds serve to go 3-1 up.

Third set report: Djokovic wins 6-3 to go 2 sets to 1 up against Murray

Novak Djokovic was one set away from becoming the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era after he seized the third set of the final against Britain's Andy Murray 6-3 on Sunday. Murray had won the first set tiebreak 7-2 before Djokovic levelled the match after a 7-3 victory in the second set tiebreak as neither man was able to record a break of serve throughout the first two sets.

The Briton had taken a medical timeout to have sticking plaster and strapping tape applied to blisters around the big toe on his right foot before the third set began. Djokovic, sensing an opportunity, waited until the time was right to pounce on Murray's weakness, which he did in the eighth game when he claimed the first break of the match after almost three hours of play to seize the advantage and take a 5-3 lead. The Serb then blasted through his service game to love to take the third set in a relatively lightning 41 minutes after the first two sets had taken 68 and 65 minutes respectively.

Murray had won the first set 7-6 and held his first break points of the match in the second game of the second set when he took a 0-40 lead, but an aggressive Djokovic fought back to hold when he passed the Briton at the net after a breathtaking 25-shot rally. Murray's first serve, which had caused him problems in the first set, was much better in the second and the Scot reduced the number of unforced errors though neither man looked likely to lose their serve.

The top seeded Djokovic seized the advantage in the tiebreak when Murray double faulted to give the Serb a 3-2 lead, which he capitalised on to win 7-3 when Murray hit a backhand into the net.

Both men were chasing a record, with Djokovic seeking to become the first man to win three successive Australian Open titles in the professional era. US Open champion Murray was also hoping to become the first Briton to win the title since Fred Perry in 1934 and the first man to win his second grand slam immediately after winning his first. The opening four games went relatively quickly and despite landing just one of his six first serves, Murray still won both of his service games to love.

Djokovic had the first opportunity to take an advantage when he held four break points in the sixth game, but Murray fought them all off as he began to find his range on his first serve and levelled at 3-3 with a kicking ace down the centre line. The world number one held another break point in the eighth game, but Murray again saved and forced a tiebreak, which he sealed 7-2 after he had jumped out to a 4-0 lead and never looked like giving it up.

(Reporting by Greg Stutchbury; Editing by Mark Meadows)-Reuters

Djokovic breaks Murray again to go 4-1 up in the fourth set.

Djokovic holds serve to go 5-1 up. Murray serves to stay in the final.

Murray holds serve to stay in the match. Djokovic has to serve for the championship.

Novak Djokovic wins the Australian Open with a 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Andy Murray.

Djokovic roars to the heavens after completing his  Australian Open three-pete. Dances a jig as he heads to the player box to see his team.

The World No1 becomes the first player in the Open Era to win the Australian Open three times in a row.

Andy Murray accepts the Australian Open runners-up trophy. He says , I would like to congratulate Novak. His record here is incredible. He is a well deserved champion."

Murray added, "I'd like to thank the whole crowd. Such a great atmosphere to play in. You're extremely fair. Thanks to the tournament director Craig Tiley. He gets it. Puts such a great event on here every year."

Novak Djokovic accepts trophy from Andre Agassi and says, "First I have to congratulate Andy. Thank him for kind words. Bad luck tonight."

Djovokic added that, "It's an incredible feeling winning this trophy once more. Definitely my favourite Grand Slam. I love this court. Great example to all tournaments around world of how player friendly and how successful they are for two weeks."