Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic

Updated: 28 January 2016 17:07 IST - Published: 28 January 2016 13:48 IST

Australian Open 2016: Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer, will defend title Read

And it's all over! Novak Djokovic beats Roger Federer 6-1, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and will have an opportunity to defend his title at the Australian Open.

Federer is unable to capitalise on a beautifully held set..which means Djokovic will now serve for the match.

Federer's in this to stay! He holds to go 3-3 in the fourth.

Mirka Federer does *not* approve. pic.twitter.com/lEnoctVUcw
— René Denfeld (@Renestance) January 28, 2016

Elevation sensation Roger Federer returns! A brilliant shot gives him the point..and he holds his service game to equalize Djokovic at 2-2.

And Federer holds!

Federer looked set to break Djokovic but the Serb is now in the process of arresting his momentum. He holds in the fourth set to lead 1-0.

Now we are talking😊 Match on👌👍C'mon @rogerfederer 🙏 #australianopen pic.twitter.com/OCCcGjvrEX
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 28, 2016

The Fed is on his way back. Come on Roger. #7tennis #AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/zGhMxIPX5M
— Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) January 28, 2016

Rain in the area... and the roof will be closed.

When you lose the first two sets but you're roger federer and come out of nowhere to take the third... #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/FPRTYcbsxw
— Mark Di Stefano (@MarkDiStef) January 28, 2016

THIRD set point for Roger Federer now ... and he's done it! The Swiss comes up in the third set as Djokovic leads two sets to one.

Second set point and he ALMOST has it.. it's a fraction of an inch out, and the pair are now at deuce again.

SET POINT for Roger Federer!

Gasps around court for every point. Mirka Federer is praying .. and she's not the only one!

It's now Djokovic who will serve to stay in the set.

BREAK AND HOLD! Federer capitalizes successfully to go 5-2 - and turns the final set on its head.

And after a challenge, Federer breaks! He now leads Djokovic 4-2 in the third set.

Lots of crowd support for Federer as Harsha Bhogle, VVS Laxman, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh are all watching him live.

It's just unbelievable to see soo much of support for @rogerfederer 👌👌At the moment a lot of us are hoping for a miracle😊🙏🙏 #australianopen
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) January 28, 2016

THIRD break point and it's at deuce again! Can Federer break Djokovic?

And he LEADS! Federer back in front at 3-2 in the third.

A BLAZING return from Djokovic mere inches from the net - and he STILL manages the point! Djokovic, Becker and crowds all cheering.

Djokovic holds 2-2 in the third set as he leads 2 sets to love. Will this be the decider, or will Federer stretch him?

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