Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:34 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis Overall, it's the 53rd duel of the two on the ATP Tour. The direct comparison speaks briefly for Djokovic: 27 to 25 victories. By the way, Nadal looked like that when he won against the Djoker for the first time at the French Open in 2006. Since then, a few days have passed. ap Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:29 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis Djokovic and Nadal have faced each other so far in seven Grand Slam finals. The Spaniard has won four, the Serb "only" three. Attention, Spoiler: Today the Djoker balances in this balance. Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:27 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis Also at the Australian Open there was already a final between the two - and what a coincidence! In 2012 Djokovic won after almost six hours 5: 7, 6: 4, 6: 2, 6: 7, 7: 5. There should be colleagues at SPIEGEL ONLINE who expect a similarly close match for today. To be honest: I hope for a clearer result. Finally, I have to return from Melbourne to Herning in Denmark at 2:30 pm to accompany the match for third place at the Handball World Cup between Germany and France and then the final between Denmark and Norway. What a sports day! afp Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:23 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis Of course, Djokovic and Nadal know each other from several big matches - including seven Grand Slam finals, which they have already contested against each other. The last Nadal decided in 2014 in Roland Garros in four sets (3: 6, 7: 5, 6: 2, 6: 2) for themselves. ap / dpa Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:19 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis Together with Roger Federer, Djokovic and Nadal have been the overriding triumvirate of tennis sports for more than ten years. The big three have jointly won 47 of the past 55 Grand Slam titles. Since 2005, there were only four other players who could win one of the major tournaments. Djokovic is 14, Nadal 17 Grand Slam victories. One of them will move closer to record Grand Slam champion Federer (20 titles) today. Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal 1/27/19 8:12 AM Malte Müller-Michaelis It does not get any better! In the final of the Australian Open, world number one Novak Djokovic (left) faces world number two Rafael Nadal. Both are plowed through the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In the semi-final, Nadal only six games, Djokovic even only four. In other words, we can expect really great tennis this morning. My name is Malte Müller-Michaelis and I will take you to the Champion's Tie Break if necessary. Good morning and have fun with the tennis liveticker at SPIEGEL ONLINE. Getty Images Show more Tickaroo Liveblog Software