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Djokovic defeats Thiem for Australian Open win

In a match up that lasted four hours, Serbia's Novak Djokovic defeated Austrian Dominic Thiem 6-4 4-6 2-6 6-3 6-4 to win the Australian Open for the eighth time, bringing his tally up to 17 majors and closing in on legendary players Spanish Rafael Nadal and Swiss Roger Federer's majors records.

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