Tennis-Djokovic takes first set of Australian Open final against Nadal

World number one Novak Djokovic began his quest for a seventh Australian Open title by cruising through the first set 6-3 in Sunday's title clash against Rafa Nadal.

Djokovic came out all guns blazing and broke Nadal in the Spaniard's first service game to race ahead 4-1, before holding firm to seize the advantage in the contest at Rod Laver Arena. (Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru; Editing by Amlan Chakraborty)