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Novak Djokovic felt he played a perfect tactical match to defeat Andy Murray in straight sets in the Australian Open final.

It was a predictably, intense physical encounter with plenty of lung-busting rallies but in the end, Djokovic's immense defensive and counter-punching skills won the day. Time and time again, Murray seemed in control of the rallies, only to be undone by a blistering shot from an unthinkable position on the court.  

"This was a great match," Djokovic enthused. "From the first to the last point, I did what I intended tactically, what I talked about with my coach, what I prepared for. Physically I was very fit. I had two days between the semi-finals and final, which was important at this stage of the tournament."
"I was aware of the fact that I would have long rallies against a player who doesn't miss a lot, a very talented player who is one of the best returners in the game. I had to step in. That was the key. When I had the chance to step in and try to move him around the court, that's what I did."

"I used the serve in crucial moments quite well and I was patient when I needed to be. He likes to be the one who is going to control the match and I didn't want to allow that, so changed the rhythm and pace a lot. To be able to win in straight sets against a player like Andy Murray in the final of a Grand Slam, it makes my success even bigger."

Some are heralding Djokovic's success as a changing of the guard in men's tennis but the world number three says that such talk is way too premature.

"Rafa and Roger are still the two best players in the world, no question about that," Djokovic said. "You can't compare my success and Murray's success to their success."