Melbourne, 29/01/2012 Novak DJOKOVIC (SRB) won the 2012 Australian Open after defeating Rafa Nadal (Esp) 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-7 7-5 in 5 hours and 53 minutes. This is for Djokovic his third Australian Open title. There was a brief rain delay in the 5th set. Photo Ray Giubilo