Andy Murray faced world number one Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open, and you can follow the match as it happened here.

The Scot was aiming to win the Grand Slam for the first time having previously made it to the final four times before.

Djokovic inflicted a painful defeat on Murray at the same stage of the tournament last year, also beating the Dunblane ace in the final in 2011 and 2013.

Murray saw off Canada's Milos Raonic in the semi-finals to make it to Sunday's final, coming through a five-set epic. Meanwhile, Djokovic claimed a comprehensive win over Roger Federer in the semi-finals.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN! The world number one wins the tie-break 7-3 and the Serbian claims his sixth Grand Slam down under. It's a straight sets win 6-1, 7-5, 7-6 (7-3).

Djokovic 6-6 Murray (6-1, 7-5): And into the breaker we go! Murray did well at the net at 40-15, showing some nice hands. But in the end he puts a forehand in the tramlines and it's a tie break at the end of the third set.

Djokovic 5-6 Murray (6-1, 7-5): This is great serving from Murray. He's getting bigger and bigger, and that's allowing him to keep on top of Djokovic - who will once again serve to stay in the set.

Djokovic 5-5 Murray (6-1, 7-5): We're still level in this third set. There's very little between the two men from the baseline, but Djokovic just has that little bit more. But Murray is still fighting .

Djokovic 4-5 Murray (6-1, 7-5): That's some great serving from Murray! When he needed them most he found two unreturnables and an ace. Djokovic is serving to stay in the third set.

Djokovic 4-4 Murray (6-1, 7-5): The Scot is making inroads on the Djokovic serve, but this time he can't find the break and the world number one stays level in this third set. Good contest at the moment.

Djokovic 3-4 Murray (6-1, 7-5): The Scot has found something of a few groove in the last few games, but he cannot afford his level to drop. Djokovic is being quite passive at the moment.

Djokovic 3-3 Murray (6-1, 7-5): Murray is still alive in this set! That was some great hitting from the British number one and in the end he breaks down Djokovic at the back of the court.

Djokovic 3-2 Murray (6-1, 7-5): That was actually quite magnificent play from Murray. The best point he played saw out the game, putting away an overhead smash after drawing Djokovic out wide. At least he's keeping his grip on this set.

Djokovic 3-1 Murray (6-1, 7-5): A break point comes and goes for Murray. The wide serve works well for Djokovic, and Murray is still complaining about a shot that he thinks landed outside the service court.

Djokovic 2-1 Murray (6-1, 7-5): That was some good resistance from Murray. He's hanging on a bit now, with Djokovic looking to jump on his second serves at every possible opportunity, but he holds and is on the board for the third set.

Djokovic 1-0 Murray (6-1, 7-5): What a start to the third set by Djokovic! Murray looked to have saved the second of two break points but the world number one pulled off the most outrageous winner from way off the court, round the net.

Djokovic wins the second set 7-5! The world number serves it out, but only just! He made two double faults back-to-back to give Murray a break point. He couldn't make the most of it though and the Scot plants a shot in the net to concede the second set.

Djokovic 6-5 Murray (6-1): How did that happen? Murray was at 40-0 and looked to be in complete control of his serve. But Djokovic found his way into the rallies, ground down the Scot and won five successive points to clinch the break. He will now serve for a two sets lead.

Djokovic 5-5 Murray (6-1): That was a chance for Murray! Djokovic not playing his best tennis and the Scot's tactics are working. But at 15-30 the world number two makes a couple of poor shot selections and lets his opponent off the hook.

Djokovic 4-5 Murray (6-1): Another massive hold from the Scot! He saves a break point and then grinds down Djokovic from the baseline. It's Murray who is dictating the rallies now. That's a good sign for the world number two.

Djokovic 4-4 Murray (6-1): Murray breaks back immediately! How big could that be for the Scot? Djokovic challenges on break point, but Murray's backhand crosscourt shot clipped the line. We're back on serve in this second set!

Djokovic 4-3 Murray (6-1): There's the crucial break in this set! Murray showed some great defence on break point, but made the error when he got back into the rally! Djokovic clenches a fist and knows how big a moment that could be.

Djokovic 3-3 Murray (6-1): Djokovic climbs out of the hole! Murray had a real look at the world number one's serve, but he sends a sliced backhand long on deuce and Djokovic forces the net shot from the Scot on the run.

Djokovic 2-3 Murray (6-1): It's all in the serve! Murray has found his all of a sudden and that gives him such an advantage. But the point of the game saw Djokovic fluff and overhead and Murray gets past him with the passing shot from the back of the court.

Djokovic 2-2 Murray (6-1): The pressure is back on Murray once again. that was a very quick hold from the world number one, and that's exactly what the Scot didn't want. Needs to keep his head.

Djokovic 1-2 Murray (6-1): Huge hold from Murray! Djokovic brought up no less than three break points in that game, but in the end the Scot finds some big serving, fires down two aces and gets himself out of trouble.

Djokovic 1-1 Murray (6-1): Smart serving from Djokovic sees him take control of his first service game of the second set. But at least Murray is getting intp the rallies now, which he wasn't earlier in the match.

Djokovic 0-1 Murray (6-1): Much better start to this set from the world number two There's a big roar from him as he sees out the game. He knows how important it is to start well this time. He can't really afford to lose this set.

Djokovic wins the first set 6-1! Well, that didn't take long. The world number one needed just 30 minutes to edge ahead in this match. He's playing phenomenally well, but there is a feeling that the complexion of the match might have changed in the last few minutes. Murray is in the contest, at least.

Djokovic 5-1 Murray: The world number two is on the board! He finds his first serve for the first time in the match, and pulls off a wonderful passing shot on the run as well to hold his serve for the first time.

Djokovic 5-0 Murray: Another strong hold from the world number one. Murray can't get near him. Djokovic is dictating the points and has the angles and grounstrokes to boss the Scot around. This is not going well.

Djokovic 4-0 Murray: This set is gone, already. Djokovic is drilling shots right at the feet of Murray, as the Scot was trying to do at the start of the match. But Murray is also making a lot of unforced errors. Those need to stop.

Djokovic 3-0 Murray: This is a very strong start from the world number one. He's missing nothing and has Murray doing the running around the back of the court. The Scot needs to stick with him for the time being.

Djokovic 2-0 Murray: The first break of serve falls the way of Djokovic, and that was a poor game from the Scot. He made a couple of unforced errors and then threw in a double fault to lose his serve. Whoops.

Djokovic 1-0 Murray: That's a strong hold from the world number one. Murray had a break point, and is looking to hit the ball at the feet of Djokovic. That could be a useful tactic, but the Serbian sees trouble off this time.

The match is under way at Rod Laver Arena! Djokovic to serve first.

8.20am: Good morning! Here we are once again. It's Andy Murray against Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open for the fourth ti m - but can the Scot come out on top for the first time?