Novak Djokovic registered a superb performance against Andy Murray in the men's singles final of the Australian Open to win the tile for a record third consecutive time. He has now won the title four times overall. (AFP images)

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Novak Djokovic registered a superb performance against Andy Murray in the men's singles final of the Australian Open to win the tile for a record third consecutive time. He has now won the title four times overall. (AFP images)

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Murray, the British world number three, began well but he battled a left hamstring injury and blistered feet as Djokovic stepped up.

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In contrast, the Serbian world number one lost the opening set in a tiebreaker but got progressively stronger to dominate the suffering Murray.

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Murray received treatment on his foot. Signs that he was struggling began surfacing.

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A packed Rod Laver Arena witnessed the match which lasted 3 hours and 40 minutes.

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Djokovic, 25, became the first man in the Open Era and the third man ever to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, joining Australians Jack Crawford (1931-33) and five-time winner Roy Emerson (1963-67).

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Djokovic confirmed his standing as the number one ranked player while Murray will remain in the third position behind Roger Federer.

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Murray answers a question during a press conference after the match.

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A day earlier, Victoria Azarenka had defended her title. On Sunday, she was present for the men's match with rumoured boyfriend Redfoo.

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Novak Djokovic registered a superb performance against Andy Murray in the men's singles final of the Australian Open to win the tile for a record third consecutive time. He has now won the title four times overall. (AFP images)