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strongMelbourne, Australia: /strongIn years past, Novak Djokovic marked his victories at the Australian Open with rowdy late-night celebrations and bleary-eyed photo shoots the next morning in downtown Melbourne. This year's win made history but inspired a more sober reaction. After beating Andy Murray, Djokovic is the only man to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, but the No 1-ranked player had no time for immediate celebration. Instead, he booked an early Monday flight home to start getting in shape for his next challenge: the clay courts of Europe. He's got the Davis Cup next weekend and a few months away is the French Open - the one major that has eluded Djokovic. He now has six Grand Slam tournament trophies altogether, including four overall from the Australian Open and one each from Wimbledon and the US Open in 2011. He came close last year at Roland Garros but lost in the final to clay-court master Rafael Nadal. Of course, I want to go all the way in the French Open, Djokovic said at his post-match news conference just after midnight. His goal for the year is a big one, he said, when asked if he would choose a Roland Garros title over his No 1-ranking. I'll take everything, the 25-year-old Djokovic said. I have no reason not to be confident in myself. Djokovic never lacked self-confidence and his dominating performance at the Australian Open showed just why. The elite group Djokovic heads includes No 2 Roger Federer, No 3 Murray and Nadal, whose creaky knees caused him to sit out this tournament and yield his No 4 ranking to David Ferrer. Djokovic beat Ferrer in an 89-minute semifinal he said he played perfectly. [caption id=attachment_604340 align=alignleft width=380 strongMelbourne, Australia: /strong
during the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. during the men's final at the Austr
Novak Djokovic of Serbia (C) poses in the locker room with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup together with his coaching team after defeating Andy Murray of Britain in their men's singles final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, January 27, 2013. Novak Djokovic of Serbia (C) poses
Britain's Andy Murray listens to a question in a press conference after his loss to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Britain's Andy Murray listens to a
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hands out chocolates to reporters at a post match press conference after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hands out c
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: (Editors Note. Image is a retransmission with an alternative crop. ) Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup in the changerooms after winning his men's final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:
Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses for photographers as he sprays champagne after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic poses for p
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning his men's final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28:
Britain's Andy Murray, right, holds the runner up trophy as he chats with former champion Andre Agassi after Murray's loss to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Britain's Andy Murray, right, holds
Serbia's Novak Djokovic carries his trophy around Rod Laver Arena after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic carries his
Former champion Andre Agassi hands the runner-up trophy to Britain's Andy Murray after the men's final won by Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Former champion Andre Agassi hands
Britain's Andy Murray waits for the trophy presentation after losing the men's final to Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Britain's Andy Murray waits for the
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hands his trophy to supporters in the crowd after defeating Britain's Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hands his t
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (Editors Note. Image is a retransmission of an earlier send with an alternative crop) Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts to a point in his men's final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (Editors Note. Image created using special effects filter. ) Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning his men's final match against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: (Editors Note. Image created using a special effects filter. ) Andre Agassi poses with champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia and runner up Andy Murray of Great Britain after their men's final match during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
Serbia's Novak Djokovic throws his racket as he celebrates his win over Britain's Andy Murray in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Monday, Jan. 28, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic throws his
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Andre Agassi poses with champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia and runner up Andy Murray of Great Britain after their men's final match during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is presented with the trophy by former Australian Open champion Andre Agassi after defeating Britain's Andy Murray, center, in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Andy Murray of Great Britain looks dejected as he sits on the bench after losing his men's final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
Britain's Andy Murray holds his trophy aloft after finishing runner-up to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Britain's Andy Murray holds his tro
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is congratulated Britain's Andy Murray after winning the men's final at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Spectators outside Rod Laver Arena watch the mens final on a big screen between Andy Murray of Great Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: A detail photo of the feet of Andy Murray of Great Britain after receiving medical attention to his foot in his men's final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
Britain's Andy Murray reacts as a trainer treats a foot injury during the men's final against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Britain's Andy Murray reacts as a t
Spectators watch the men's singles final between Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, and Britain's Andy Murray on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Spectators watch the men's singles
Australian businessman James packer gestures as he watches the men's singles final between Britain's Andy Murray and Serbia's Novak Djokovic 137at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013. Australian businessman James packer
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: James Packer and BHP Chairman Jacques Nasser watch the mens final between Andy Murray of Great Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Ten-year-old Beau Woodbridge sings the national anthem before the mens final between Andy Murray of Great Britain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia in their men's final match during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27:
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: Four-time Australian Open men’s singles champion Andre Agassi carries the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup ahead of the men's final match between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Andy Murray of Great Britain during day fourteen of the 2013 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 27, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 27: