Summary

  • Djokovic beats Murray 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (7-4) 6-3 6-0

  • World number one wins fifth Australian Open, eighth Grand Slam

  • Djokovic has won all three Australian Open finals against Murray

  • Murray lost 2010 Australian Open final against Roger Federer

  • Get involved: #bbctennis on Twitter, 81111 on text

  1. Match statistics so farpublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Second set statisticsImage source, BBC Sport
  2. Get involvedpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Patricia Iris Kerins:, external Andy Murray - win or lose we have an amazing winner in this young man. As we say in Glasgow 'pure dead brilliant'.

    N Moore:, external I didn't see Andy getting to this final let alone winning it but anything goes in this epic battle. Four tie-breaks anyone?

    Rob Chew:, external Absolutely beautiful final. Plans for the day are slowly going out the window though.

    Jason Missen:, external This is one of the most physical and exciting games of tennis I have ever watched.

  3. Postpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Sue Barker
    BBC tennis presenter on BBC Two

    "Who do I think is going to win now? I would go with Murray. I've been impressed. At a set and a break down, I thought if he is going to become negative this is the time to do it. He didn't. He stayed positive and calm. That's what's impressed me."

  4. Postpublished at 11:18 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Hello, Aimee here again. Jonathan has scooted to Sunday service to pray that this match turns into an epic five-setter. We've already been treated to a humdinger. By the way, if you want to watch highlights of each set you can do so by visiting the 'highlights' tab at the top of this page. The first set is already there and waiting for you.

  5. Murray wins second setpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Andy Murray celebratesImage source, Getty Images

    And there it is! Andy Murray roars with delight, clenching his right fist, as Djokovic hits the net again after a chopped return from the Scot lands right at his feet.

  6. Postpublished at 11:14 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Djokovic sets himself up nicely for an easy overhead at the net. Two set points for Murray...

  7. Tie-breakpublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Not that easy. Murray sees the second set open up right in front of his eyes, only to overhit a volley with the court wide open. How did he miss that? Three set points for Murray...

  8. Tie-breakpublished at 11:13 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Two more points is all Murray needs to win this set. Murray forces Djokovic to go long on his backhand and he has four set points. Easy, huh.

  9. Tie-breakpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Quick change of ends, a quick intake of breath. Djokovic serves before another rally takes place. The Serb puffs and pants, and plants a tired forehand into the net to end a 26-shot rally. Murray in total control...

  10. Tie-breakpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Murray can't let this lead slip, can he? Djokovic with a thunderous forehand winner into the corner to reduce the deficit.

  11. Tie-breakpublished at 11:10 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Murray lashes a first serve into the net. Djokovic licks his lips as he awaits the second. Murray's second serve isn't the strongest aspect of his game - but Djokovic can't take advantage. He goes big with a cross-court backhand which drifts wide.

  12. Tie-breakpublished at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Djokovic long on the forehand return and there's a chink of light between Murray and his opponent.

  13. Tie-breakpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Djokovic. Ace. Murray leads 2-1. Need to know anything else?

  14. Tie-breakpublished at 11:08 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Back and forth on the baseline they go... Djokovic ending the slug-fest by overcooking a forehand.

  15. Tie-breakpublished at 11:06 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Here we are again. A must-win tie-break for Murray. The Briton opens with a thumping ace. Djokovic complains that he heard a beep from the ball clipping the net for a let but the umpire ignores the Serb's protest.

  16. Postpublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Novak DjokovicImage source, Getty Images

    Novak Djokovic wants a comfortable hold with minimum fuss. My fingers want a comfortable Djokovic hold with minimum fuss. Yipee! Djokovic serves and serves big to hold out for love. And that means one thing - another tie-break...

  17. Postpublished at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    BBC Sport football analyst Robbie Savage on Twitter:, external When you watch these two play tennis it amazes me how modern day footballers complain of tiredness. Embarrassing really.

  18. Postpublished at 11:03 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Whatever this lot inside the Rod Laver Arena have paid for a ticket, it is well worth the considerable outlay. They knew it would be.

    Djokovic tries a lob which lands in the tramlines to put Murray 30-15 ahead, before the Serb responds with backhand winner down the line. Djokovic, with the precision of a compass, forces Murray into a sharp dash across court to retrieve a forehand, then changes direction with a smart finish down the other line.

    Time for Murray, trailing 40-30, to nail a first swerve. He does it. Into deuce...

    One break point for Djokovic. Saved by Murray. A second break point for Djokovic. Saved by Murray. A third break point for Djokovic. Saved by Murray with a zipping ace down the T. This is like Groundhog Day. Only with Andy, not Bill, Murray.

    The Briton produces something Hollywood to nick ahead - a brilliant high forehand volley - then Djokovic goes long. An extra-vigorous fist-pump from Murray tells you he has survived.

  19. Postpublished at 10:54 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Boris BeckerImage source, Getty Images

    When the going gets tough, Djokovic gets going. A classy winner leaves Murray floundering at 15-0, the Scot inexplicably sticking a routine forehand return long in the next point. Murray is chasing now, trying his luck with a hopeful lob which Djokovic smashes to safety.

    But wait! Murray isn't out of this. The Briton wins a stunning point with a backhand volley for 40-30 before forcing deuce with another trademark winner.

    Set point for Murray! But it goes begging with a backhand into the net. Deuce, deuce, deuce and more deuce as these two titans slug it out. Finally Djokovic retreats with his arm aloft in victory when Murray finds the tape again.

    Phew. The Rod Laver Arena catches its breath after a marathon 10-minute plus game.

    Djokovic fansImage source, AFP
  20. Get involvedpublished at 10:53 Greenwich Mean Time 1 February 2015

    Barbuwa Kalla:, external At the church following the live updates. Can't even concentrate on the pastor's sermon. C'mon Murray.

    Rod Laver ArenaImage source, AFP

    Becki Ritson:, external Worth getting up for early on a Sunday. Fantastic final. I'm exhausted, just watching it.

    Barry Hayes:, external This game should be moved to Vegas. It's like watching two heavyweights slogging it out toe-to-toe. Great stuff.