Novak Djokovic's win over Rafael Nadal is as good as tennis gets

Commentary: No. 1 Novak Djokovic's epic five-set defeat of No. 2 Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open is the longest Grand Slam singles final ever — 5 hours 53 minutes. And for fans, it's tennis nirvana.

Novak Djokovic defeats Andy Murray to reach Australian Open final

The defending champion and No. 1-ranked male tennis player needed 4 hours 50 minutes for a 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4), 6-1, 7-5 victory. Djokovic faces Rafael Nadal on Sunday for the title.

Victoria Azarenka beats Maria Sharapova for Australian Open title

Azarenka, 22, from Belarus, wins her first major and claims the No. 1 ranking in women's tennis with 6-3, 6-0 victory over Sharapova, the 24-year-old Russian seeking her fourth Grand Slam event title.

Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka reach Australian Open final

Sharapova beats Petra Kvitova and can take the No. 1 ranking in the world if she beats Azarenka in the final Saturday. Azarenka advances with a win over defending champion Kim Clijsters.

Rafael Nadal beats Roger Federer to reach Australian Open final

Nadal's four-set victory gives him an 8-2 edge over Federer in Grand Slam matches. Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka will meet for the women's title Saturday.

Kim Clijsters ousts No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki at Australian Open

The defending Australian Open champion wins, 6-3, 7-6 (4), in the quarterfinals. Wozniacki, who has never won a major, needed to reach the semifinals of the tournament to retain her No. 1 ranking.

Maria Sharapova reaches semifinals of Australian Open

Sharapova will play Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, with both players trying to take the No. 1 ranking. Roger Federer will face Rafael Nadal in men's semifinals.

Serena Williams falls in fourth round of Australian Open

The five-time Australian Open champion has seven double faults and 37 unforced errors in losing, 6-2, 6-3, to Ekaterina Makarova of Russia.

Rafael Nadal rolls into Australian Open quarterfinals

Defending champion Kim Clijsters saves four match points in a second-set tiebreaker before beating Li Na.

Maria Sharapova passes her first test at Australian Open

She routs Angelique Kerber, 6-1, 6-2, while defending men's champion Novak Djokovic rolls to 6-0, 6-1, 6-1 victory.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal reach fourth round at Australian Open

Federer and Nadal move on without losing a set; on the women's side, No. 1-seeded Caroline Wozniacki advances.

Kim Clijsters, Rafael Nadal reach third round at Australian Open

Tennis: Women's defending champion Kim Clijsters, unhindered by recent hip injury, routs her French opponent, 6-0, 6-1. No. 2 Rafael Nadal also breezes, but No. 8 Mardy Fish, the top U.S. man, loses.

Serena Williams wins in Australian Open for victory No. 500

She defeats Barbora Zahlavova Strycova, 6-0, 6-4, to reach the third round. Defending men's champion Novak Djokovic picks up 16th consecutive victory in a major tournament.

Novak Djokovic dominates in first round at Australian Open

The defending champion defeats Italy's Paolo Lorenzi, 6-2, 6-0, 6-0. Petra Kvitova, Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Mardy Fish also advance.

Victoria Azarenka advances to second round at Australian Open

The third-seeded player wins 12 straight games in defeating Heather Watson, 6-1, 6-0. Azarenka is one of six women who can finish atop the rankings depending on the results of the tournament.

Some of tennis' top players limping into the Australian Open

Venus Williams is out with illness and sister Serena arrives with a sore ankle. Those who are hurting include Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Caroline Wozniacki and Kim Clijsters.