Introduction
Novak Djokovic won a record seventh Australian Open title and a third successive Grand Slam as he swept aside Rafael Nadal in Melbourne. The 2019 Australian Open was a Grand Slam tennis tournament that took place at Melbourne Park from 14 to 27 January 2019 The article Australian Open 2019 - Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal presents the key points related to Novak Djokovic historical victory over Rafael Nadal.
Highlights
Australian Open 2019 - Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal - Highlights:
- The 2019 Australian Open was the first Australian Open to feature final set tie-breaks.
- The tournament is the combination of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
- The tournament was organized at hard courts at Melbourne Park, including three primary show courts: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Arena and Margaret Court Arena.
- Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title at the 2019 Australian Open, defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the men's final.
- Roger Federer was the two-time defending champion, but lost in the fourth round in the 2019 Australian Open.
- Nadal has won a record 11 French Open titles, three US Open titles, two Wimbledon titles, and one Australian Open title.
- The 2019 Australian Open was the 107th edition of the Australian Open.
- The tournament was organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and was a part of the 2019 ATP Tour.
- The tournament consisted of both men's and women's singles and doubles draws as well as the mixed doubles events.
- For the first time in the men's singles competition, a 10-minute break due to heat was allowed after the third set.
- Final set tie-breaks were introduced for all match formats for the first time at the 2019 Australian Open.
- Domestically, this was the first Australian Open to be broadcast by the Nine Network, after they secured the rights to televise the tournament from 2019 until 2024.