Novak Djokovic flexes his muscles after an epic five-set Australian Open final victory over Rafael Nadal. Djokovic defended his title and cemented his No. 1 ranking with his seventh straight win over Nadal, the world’s No. 2. (David Callow/SI)

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Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning a point against Roger Federer during their men’s singles semifinal match at the Australian Open. Nadal would go onto beat Federer in four sets and will play the winner of the other semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. (REUTERS/Joe Castro/Pool)

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The Australian Open logo is projected on the court at Rod Laver Arena during the Opening Ceremony on Monday. (REUTERS/Vivek Prakash) 

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