Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic - as it happened: Murray defeated in Australian Open final
Follow game-by-game coverage as the British No 1 takes on the world No 1 in Melbourne
Hello and welcome to our live game-by-game coverage of today's Australian Open men's singles final between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
- The match in Melbourne is set to get under way at 8.30am.
- Murray is taking part in his fourth Australian Open final. He is yet to win one.
- Djokovic is bidding for his fifth title in Melbourne.
- Djokovic holds a 15-8 record over Murray.
- However Murray's two grand slam wins to date came in finals against Djokovic.
- Murray ranked 6 in the world, Djokovic 1
- Murray beat Tomas Berdych over four sets in his semi-final on Thursday
- Djokovic played a day later and beat defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka over five sets
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