Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in 2012 Australian Open final (CLASSIC match)

This tennis match was an instant classic. It lasted 5 hours and 53 minutes. It was the longest mens grand slam final in the Open Era.

The first set alone lasted 80 minutes. After 4 sets, it was 4 hours and 40 minutes.

Novak Djokovic wins his 5th Grand Slams singles title overall. He's now won 3 straight Slams and 4 out of the past 5.

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[brandensimmons1987]

I thought their US Open 4 Set Match was A Classic the last time they met but this take it to the next level of fitness & Endurance 6 hours of great Tennis between the 2 can wait for the French Open that might be Andy best shot to finally get his 1st major.

[spinnerNsports]

@brandensimmons1987 I'm absolutely shocked that you said that Andy Murray's best shot to win his first major might be at the French. Clay is like his weakest surface, lol (although he did make the semis last year). Andy Murray is most likely to win his first Grand Slam on hardcourts. He'd even have a better shot to win WImbledon (grass) than he would the French.

[ReLoadXxXxX]

his name is novak jock-a-vich. thats how u say it. not joke-a-vich

[spinnerNsports]

@ReLoadXxXxX Most people (including tennis announcers) pronounce his name exactly as I pronounce it. Don't be so damn petty. Does it really bother you THAT much how his name is pronounced? Grow the fuck up.

[spinnerNsports]

@Rafathaman94 Agreed. I feel bad for Rafa. When he was up 4-2 in the fifth set, I really thought he was gonna pull it off. He missed an opportunity to go up 40-15 and take a 5-2 lead.

[brandensimmons1987]

@spinnerNsports I doubt he will win Wimbledon As long Novak & Rafa are around to win more Titles and Probably passing Roger mark of 15 Majors by an lot

[spinnernetfan1]

who the F watches tennis #areyouseriousbro

[mathiasmorqubus]

Hope we can get a superbowl this good.

[MyThoughtsAreBelow]

Good vid Spinner.

I got up early to watch this too & it was definitely worth it. One of the best matches I've seen, and the best match between Nadal & Djokovic imo.

I feel sorry for Andy Murray in a way because he's in the same era as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. If he'd been around say 10 years ago he might have won a slam by now.

[multipleman78]

i am going to disagree here Spinner. I felt the quality of play right from the start of the US Open final was extraordinary. In this match for the first 2 sets the quality was actually quite low. Also just for the record last year is was 6-0 Djoko.

[wwetnaguru123]

@spinnerNsports you tell him spinner

[heyarnoldfan12]

@spinnerNsports you said it right that guy trippin