Australian Open takeaways: Osaka’s consistency, Djokovic’s dominance and what it means for tennis

The two weeks of entertaining tennis at the first Grand Slam of 2019 gives an indication of what to expect this season.

Zenia D'Cunha

· Jan 29, 2019 · 09:30 am

Watch: Djokovic’s Italian accent, headband fight and other hilarious moments from Australian Open

One of the funniest moments of this year’s Australian Open was when Rafael Nadal spotted a journalist dozing off during his press conference.

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· Jan 28, 2019 · 05:19 pm

Data check: Greatest up for debate, but Djokovic is dominating this decade like Federer in the 2000s

While Roger Federer won 15 Grand Slams from 2003 to 2010, Novak Djokovic has won 14 since 2011, with three more Majors left this year.

Zenia D'Cunha

· Jan 28, 2019 · 02:30 pm

Shortest Djokovic-Nadal Major match, going past Sampras: Big numbers from Australian Open final

With his record seventh Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic became the first male player to win three or more consecutive Grand Slam titles three times.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 09:24 pm

Australian Open final: Novak Djokovic’s domination of Rafael Nadal is a sign of things to come

The Serb’s domination of Nadal and Federer suggests that if he can stay fit and focussed, there are few in the men’s game who can stop him.

Ashish Magotra

· Jan 27, 2019 · 07:42 pm

One of my best matches in a Grand Slam final: Djokovic on dominant win over Nadal in Australian Open

With the victory, the Serb became the first man to win seven titles at the ‘happy slam’.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 06:27 pm

Tonight was not my night but it’s important to me: Nadal sees positives in Australian Open loss

Despite the rout, Nadal said he was content with being able to even reach the final given the injury problems and surgery after US Open.

AFP

· Jan 27, 2019 · 06:15 pm

‘Nadal is playing computer in impossible mode’: Twitter marvels at Djokovic’s record Aus Open win

The Serbian was was at dominant best in the final, thrashing Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 04:53 pm

Novak Djokovic crushes Rafael Nadal in straight sets to lift record seventh Australian Open title

The rampant Serb defeated the 17-time Grand Slam winner 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 04:42 pm

Novak Djokovic crushes Rafael Nadal in straight sets to lift record seventh Australian Open title

The rampant Serb defeated the 17-time Grand Slam winner 6-3, 6-2, 6-3.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 04:36 pm

I’m not sure if I’m satisfied: Osaka eyes ‘Naomi Slam’ after Australian Open triumph

Osaka rose from 72 in the world to number one in the past 12 months.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 02:39 pm

Australian Open: Herbert and Mahut beat Kontinen-Peers duo to win fourth men’s doubles Slam title

The French pair became one of an elite group of just eight to claim doubles titles at all four Majors.

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· Jan 27, 2019 · 12:59 pm