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Andy Murray: 'Novak Djokovic deserved to win'

Murray: 'Djokovic deserved to win'
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Andy Murray says that Novak Djokovic is a "well-deserved champion" of the Australian Open, after being beaten by the Serb in the final earlier today.

Andy Murray has said that Novak Djokovic's fourth Australian Open title is "well-deserved".

The world number one won the tournament for the third year in a row with a four-set victory over the Briton earlier today.

Speaking on-court after the match, the third seed said: "Firstly congratulations to Novak. He is a very well-deserved champion. Few people have managed to do what he has done.

"Well done to his team as well. You can't do these things alone and I know they have been with him for a long time.

"I want to thank my team as well, they have done a great job with me. I also want to thank the crowd, there is a great atmosphere here and you are very fair."

It was the third time Murray and Djokovic had played in the final of a Grand Slam tournament, both having previously taken one win each.

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