Australian Open: Novak Djokovic looks to join Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg

Novak Djokovic is poised to enter Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg territory as he chases a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title in Sunday’s final against Andy Murray.

The peerless world number one is strongly favoured to deny Murray for a fourth time in the Melbourne final and secure a victory which would push him further up the list of the sport’s greats.

Should he again vanquish the world number two, Djokovic will join Borg and Laver with 11 Grand Slam titles, and equal Roy Emerson’s record of six Australian crowns — and all at the age of just 28.

Djokovic destroyed the all-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in Thursday’s semi-final to yet again underline his dominance in the men’s game, and enter his fifth straight major final.

Said Djokovic: “You work hard to put yourself in this position. Of course, the fact that I am able to make history is just an additional encouragement and incentive for me to do well.

“If you want to win Grand Slam titles and be the best in the world, you have to win against the best players in the world. Going to be ready for that.”

This will be the 31st meeting between the pair in a rivalry that goes back to their junior days.

Murray (senior) wins doubles title Andy Murray got a boost Saturday ahead of final against Djokovic after his brother Jamie teamed up with Brazil's Bruno Soares to win the doubles title.

The seventh seeds beat Czech veteran Radek Stepanek and Canadian Daniel Nestor 2-6, 6-4, 7-5.

Andy Murray turned up at Rod Laver Arena to watch the trophy presentation and film it on his phone — despite the fact it was 1:00 am and he is playing the singles final on Sunday evening.

“Andy you should be in bed, I don’t know why you’re here taking photos. We'll be there to support you tomorrow,” Jamie Murray said.