What is the longest match in Australian Open history?
It’s rare that a tennis match stops a nation – let alone the entire world – but that’s exactly what happened during the 2012 Australian Open men’s final. The match was between Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, and it lasted a jaw-dropping five hours and 53 minutes – the longest Grand Slam final of all time.
Who beat Djokovic in 2011 Wimbledon?
Rafael Nadal
Novak Djokovic defeated the defending champion Rafael Nadal in the final, 6–4, 6–1, 1–6, 6–3, to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. It was his first Wimbledon and third major title.
How long did Nadal vs Djokovic last?
5 hours 53 minutes
The match lasted 5 hours 53 minutes, the longest match in a major final in the Open Era. At the end of the match, both players were so exhausted they could not stand for the trophy presentation. Nadal called it “the greatest loss in his career” and “the best match he ever played”.
Who won between Nadal and Djokovic in 2011 US Open?
The top seed from Serbia gave a display of breathtaking quality to triumph 6-2 6-4 6-7 (3-7) 6-1 in four hours and 10 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Nadal, who was bidding to win his 11th Grand Slam title, has now lost all six of his meetings with Djokovic in 2011.
How many times has Nadal lost all 6 meetings with Djokovic?
Nadal, who was bidding to win his 11th Grand Slam title, has now lost all six of his meetings with Djokovic in 2011. Djokovic holds the Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open titles.
How good was Novak Djokovic in 2011?
Djokovic came into the tournament as the second seed, but was the in-form player of 2011 after losing just one match all year — a run of form which ensured he would take the number one ranking on Monday regardless of the result of the final.
Who won the US Open in 2011?
US Open 2011: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal in epic final. Read more about sharing. Novak Djokovic confirmed his status as the world’s best player with a stunning victory over defending champion Rafael Nadal to lift his first US Open title.