I think it 's probably the longest finals in the history of all grand slams , and just to hear that fact is making me cry . Novak Djokovic is planning on competing at the French Open and Olympic Games in 2012 . The world No . 1 defeated Rafael González in the longest grand slam final in tennis history . The final five - set Australian Open clash lasted five hours and 53 minutes . Djokovic has now defeated 10-time major winner Nadal in the last three grand slam finals .
Novak Djokovic is planning on competing at the French Open and Olympic Games in 2012 . The world No . 1 defeated Rafael González in the longest grand slam final in tennis history . The final five - set Australian Open clash lasted five hours and 53 minutes . Djokovic has now defeated 10-time major winner Nadal in the last three grand slam finals .