World number one Novak Djokovic pounded a fizzling Andy Murray in straight sets to win a record-equalling 6th Australian Open title and fortify his hold on men's tennis on Sunday.
The Serbian world number one cleared to a 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (7/3) triumph in two hours, 53 minutes to hand Murray his fifth thrashing in the Melbourne Park last.
Djokovic equalled the count of Australia's Roy Emerson, who won the competition six times somewhere around 1961 and 1967, an accomplishment that has gone unmatched in the 49 years since.
It was likewise Djokovic's eleventh Grand Slam title, and he moved into equivalent fifth spot with Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg behind 17-time pioneer Roger Federer.
Djokovic paid tribute to his vanquished rival, telling the group at the presentation: "Unfortunate turn of events today evening time Andy, you are an incredible champion, you're an awesome companion, an extraordinary individual.
"He's exceptionally expert and focused on this game, so I am certain later on he is going to have more chances to play for this trophy."
Djokovic underlined his status as the overwhelming power in Melbourne, in the wake of bringing down Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to win his first real title in 2008 and beating Rafael Nadal in an epic last in 2012, alongside his four wins over Murray in 2011, 2013, 2015 and now 2016.
Djokovic additionally augmented his Grand Slam winning streak to 21 matches, and he has not lost a match at the majors since he was crushed by Stan Wawrinka in a year ago's French Open last at Roland Garros.
While Djokovic was further improving his notoriety, Murray has the undesirable measurement of turning out to be just the second man in the post-1968 Open Era to lose five Grand Slam finals at any one noteworthy.
Ivan Lendl, Murray's previous mentor, lost five finals at the US Open in 1982-1984 and 1988-1989, preceding winning at Flushing Meadows in 1985-1987.
Murray had tears in his eyes at the presentation when he expressed gratitude toward his pregnant wife Kim Sears, why should due bring forth their first youngster in the coming weeks.
"You've been a legend throughout the previous two weeks. Much thanks to you such a great amount for the greater part of your backing and I'll be on the following plane home," he said in a floundering voice.
Djokovic confronted a break point in his opening administration diversion yet then went on a blasting run, breaking Murray's serve twice to claim opening set in 30 minutes.
It took the Scot until the 6th amusement to hit his first champ and end a 14-diversion winning grouping by Djokovic in his gatherings with Murray.
Murray survived four break focuses to hold serve in a marathon 12-minute third amusement as he attempted to stay in the second set against the squeezing Serb.
Yet, Djokovic increased another mental leap forward with an administration soften up the seventh amusement after Murray overhit a forehand to trail 4-3.
Battling Murray crushed spirit in the accompanying amusement with his strike cutting the benchmark, which was affirmed by Djokovic's test.
Murray battled off two break focuses in a furiously challenged ninth diversion in a war of the weakening between the two long-term rivals.
Be that as it may, Djokovic battled once again from 0-40 down to break Murray's serve for a fourth time including one comprehensive 36-shot rally to lead 6-5 and serve for the second set.
The Serb asserted a two sets to love lead in the wake of winning a 80-minute fight for the second set, leaving Murray with it all to do.
Djokovic fixed the noose with another administration soften up the principal round of the last set, with Murray taking a gander at the gigantic assignment taking the last to five sets.
Murray crushed spirit in the 6th amusement however in the sudden death round the Scot served two twofold blames as Djokovic steamed to five match focuses, and won on his third match point with an expert.
It was another huge explanation from Djokovic against his real opponents in the wake of beating Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-2 at Doha and convincingly beating Roger Federer in the Melbourne semi-finals.
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