Serbian Novak Djokovic clinched a record sixth Australian Open crown ©Getty Images

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Spaniard Rafael Nadal suffered a shock first-round exit to compatriot Fernando Verdasco ©Getty Images

Australian Daria Gavrilova reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career ©Getty Images

Home favourite Lleyton Hewitt was given an emotional send-off in his last-ever Grand Slam appearance ©Getty Images

Britain's Johanna Konta was the surprise package in the women's event as she reached the semi-finals ©Getty Images

Serena Williams was the favourite in the women's singles but she was beaten in the final by Germany's Angelique Kerber ©Getty Images

Milos Raonic of Canada was involved in an epic last four encounter with Andy Murray which the Briton won in five sets ©Getty Images

Jamie Murray of Britain and Brazilian Bruno Soares claimed their first men's doubles Grand Slam crown ©Getty Images

Angelique Kerber of Germany also earned her maiden Grand Slam title after she beat top seed Serena Williams ©Getty Images

Serbian Novak Djokovic proved too strong for Andy Murray in the men's final which brought the opening Grand Slam of the year to a close ©Getty Images