Novak Djokovic wins battle of endurance to beat Rafael Nadal in near six-hour epic !

The unquenchable spirit met the unbreakable on Sunday when Novak Djokovic faced Rafael Nadal on Rod Laver Arena. It was certainly the longest, surely the hardest and arguably the greatest Grand Slam final in history.

One could only marvel at the players’ endurance and athleticism. Remember that Djokovic had invested 4 hr 50 min in the tricky business of subduing Andy Murray on Friday night. To go back to the well after less than 48 hours’ rest was a mind-boggling achievement. Goodness knows what his feet look like this morning.

Djokovic sat half-slumped, his features blank and his eyes staring glassily into the distance. It was the face of a man who had exhausted all his inner reserves. But inside you knew he was satisfied. He had just delivered one of the greatest sporting performances of the age.

'' Djokovic said of the diagnosis that turned around his career two years ago. ''It means I can't eat stuff like pizza, pasta and bread. I have lost some weight but it's only helped me because my movement is much sharper now and I feel great physically.''

Novak does not suffer from scurvy, osteoporosis, cognitive disorder etc. etc. !

Eddie


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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9047456/Australian-Open-2012-Novak-Djokovic-beats-Rafael-Nadal-in-five-set-near-six-hour-Melbourne-classic.html