Novak Djokovic "extremely honoured" to be among the greats

Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the Australian Open on January 31, 2016
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Novak Djokovic speaks of his pride upon drawing level with some of the biggest names in tennis history following his sixth Australian Open title.

Novak Djokovic has said that he is "extremely honoured" to have joined some of the greats of men's tennis in the record books.

The Serb defeated Andy Murray in straight sets to clinch a sixth Australian Open title earlier today, equalling the record set by Roy Emerson during the amateur era.

It was also the 11th Grand Slam title of Djokovic's career, which has drawn him level with Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg.

"I'm extremely honoured to be mentioned alongside legends of our sport like Rod Laver and Roy Emerson," the world number one said during his on-court interview.

"To match the record of six Australian Opens of one of the greatest players of the game is a privilege."

Djokovic has lost just one match at Melbourne Park since 2011.

Novak Djokovic moments after winning the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on December 29, 2012
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