Djokovic hails Nadal rout as his 'best' Slam final performance

Novak Djokovic said he played his "best final in a Grand Slam" to win a record magnificent seventh Australian Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 rout of Rafael Nadal Sunday.

"It's one of the best, if not the best, matches I've played in a Grand Slam final," the Serbian world number one said after winning his 15th major title in just 2hr 4min.

The demolition of second seed Nadal put Djokovic, 31, out on his own ahead of Roger Federer and Roy Emerson, who both won six Australian Open men's singles titles.

The top seed dropped to his knees and kissed the ground after vanquishing his greatest rival.

"It's quite unreal we are still playing at this level and still competing for the biggest titles in sport and it's just an amazing evening," he said, pausing frequently to hold back his emotions.

"Under the circumstances, maybe this is the best quality tennis I have played against Rafa in a final."
- 'This is amazing' -
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"To be standing now here in front of you today and managing to win this title and three out of four Slams, this is amazing. I am speechless."
"(It was) exactly what I intended to do, to step out and bring on the intensity because I knew there would be intensity waiting for me on the other side."
"I knew I had a good chance if could dictate the play."
- Total control -
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