Novak Djokovic hails 2012 Australian Open final win as the best match of career Visit Bet365 Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 1 Feb 2012 Tweet MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 30: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2012 men's Australian Open, at Carlton Gardens on January 30, 2012 in Melbourne, Australia. (credit: Lucas Dawson/AFP/Getty Images) Related Articles See all Tennis news Share it Pin It Novak Djokovic has declared that his five-set epic against Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Australian Open was the best win of his careerYou can watch and bet on the action from the ATP World Tour live for free at bet365 > live tennisIt’s arguable that the 2012 Australian Open final between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, that took place on Sunday, was the greatest match of all time. Lasting nearly six hours, the contest was not just lengthy, but fast-paced and continuously exciting. It’s no surprise that Djokovic, the eventual winner, regards the showdown as the best match of his career so far.“All this effort that we both put in last night on the tennis court was incredible. It was something that we will both remember forever,” remarked Djokovic to reporters at the Carlton Gardens in Australia. “Now I will have time to enjoy the success because it's not just about winning a grand slam. It's really more than that. The way that we played yesterday makes me feel very proud of what I achieved.”“Under the circumstances it was definitely the greatest match I've ever played. The match that could have gone either way. The match that almost went six hours. Adding to all that, it was a Grand Slam final and a win against the biggest rival.” Read our Bet365 review Get your £200 free bet at bet365 now Like Like Post to wall 1 Reads All Tennis News Recent Tennis Articles 2012 French Open Women’s Tips – Wide open affair at Roland Garros26 May 2012Unlike the men’s singles competition where Rafael Nadal is the clear favourite, the French Open wom WTA Strasbourg Open 2013 dates and live stream26 May 2012The WTA Strasbourg Open will be back in 2013, and you can watch live coverage of it with bet365 WTA Brussels Open 2013 dates and live stream26 May 2012The WTA Brussels Open will be back in 2013, and you can watch live coverage of it with bet365 French Open Betting Latest – Nadal and Serena fancied for Roland Garros glory26 May 2012Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams head the betting going into the 2012 French Open, which gets under French Open Free Bets and Promotions26 May 2012The bookmakers are marking the 2012 French Open with a string of free bet offers and promotions. 2012 French Open Draw – No draw joy for British ace Murray26 May 2012Andy Murray has been distinctly average on clay this year, and being drawn in the same half as Rafa More Stories Recent Articles Internationaux de Strasbourg Result - Schiavone triumphant in Strasbourg26 May 2012Francesca Schiavone has completed a superb week in France by beating Alize Cornet in the final of BMW PGA Championship Live Scores – Donald surges into lead26 May 2012Luke Donald took a step closer to becoming world number one again by opening up a two-shot lead in WTA Brussels Results - Radwanska clinches Brussels title26 May 2012Agnieszka Radwanska has won her third title of the season today in Brussels League One Play-off Final Result – Huddersfield promoted after penalty shootout26 May 2012Huddersfield Town earned promotion to the Championship after beating Sheffield United, 8-7 on penal Republic of Ireland v Bosnia Result – Ireland win Euro 2012 warm-up26 May 2012Shane Long netted the only goal of the game as the Republic of Ireland stepped up their Euro 2012 p Boca Juniors v Godoy Cruz live stream preview26 May 2012Leaders Boca Juniors entertain Godoy Cruz in Argentina's top flight on Sunday night. More Stories Tags