Novak Djokovic reached a record fifth Australian Open final by defeating Stan Wawrinka in five sets Friday.
Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in Melbourne —
Novak Djokovic reached a record fifth Australian Open final by defeating Stan Wawrinka in five sets Friday.
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He celebrated early in the fifth set when he broke. Wawrinka didn't win a game in the fifth.
Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in Melbourne —
He celebrated early in the fifth set when he broke. Wawrinka didn't win a game in the fifth.
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Wawrinka, the defending champion, had rallied from a break down in the fourth and had the momentum entering the fifth.
Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in Melbourne —
Wawrinka, the defending champion, had rallied from a break down in the fourth and had the momentum entering the fifth.
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It was the pair's fourth consecutive fifth-set match at a grand slam. Wawrinka won 9-7 in the fifth last year.
Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in Melbourne —
It was the pair's fourth consecutive fifth-set match at a grand slam. Wawrinka won 9-7 in the fifth last year.
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Djokovic meets Andy Murray in Sunday's final. He has beaten Murray in all three of the matches they've played at the Australian Open.
Djokovic outlasts Wawrinka in Melbourne —
Djokovic meets Andy Murray in Sunday's final. He has beaten Murray in all three of the matches they've played at the Australian Open.
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