Novak Djokovic claimed a record seventh Australian Open crown on Sunday as he beat Rafa Nadal in a stunning defeat in their long Grand Slam rivalry. 

Djokovic regained his throne with a 6-3 6-2 6-3 win, clinching his 15th Grand Slam title and third in succession.

Djokovic moves past Pete Sampras into third on the all-time list of Grand Slam winners, and will head to Roland Garros looking for a second “Nole Slam”, having already swept all four majors in 2015-16.

In the Australian Open Final, Novak Djokovic Cruises to a Lopsided Victory Over Rafael Nadal

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