Novak Djokovic claimed his seventh Australian Open title with victory over Rafael Nadal ©Getty Images

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The Serbian moved ahead of Pete Sampras on the all-time list as he sealed his 15th Grand Slam crown ©Getty Images
The Serbian moved ahead of Pete Sampras on the all-time list as he sealed his 15th Grand Slam crown ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal had no answer to Novak Djokovic in a one-sided final in Melbourne ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal had no answer to Novak Djokovic in a one-sided final in Melbourne ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic rarely looked troubled in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic rarely looked troubled in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal made an uncharacteristic 28 unforced errors in his straight-sets defeat ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal made an uncharacteristic 28 unforced errors in his straight-sets defeat ©Getty Images
The crowd inside Rod Laver Arena were expecting a classic ©Getty Images
The crowd inside Rod Laver Arena were expecting a classic ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic's triumph was well-received among the Serbian contingent in the crowd ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic's triumph was well-received among the Serbian contingent in the crowd ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal's serve was broken five times during the final ©Getty Images
Rafael Nadal's serve was broken five times during the final ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic performed his trademark celebration after the victory ©Getty Images
Novak Djokovic performed his trademark celebration after the victory ©Getty Images
The Serbian star will return to Melbourne next year as the reigning king of the Australian Open ©Getty Images
The Serbian star will return to Melbourne next year as the reigning king of the Australian Open ©Getty Images