Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal Australian Open 2012 final Live - Djokovic v Nadal 0840: We've not got long to wait as the players are nearing the end of their warm up. I can confirm Rafa is wearing what has been described as 'radioactive green' t-shirt, his uniform during the last fortnight. Djokovic, head to toe in white, tops off his outfit nicely with snazzy red and blue pumps. 0838: Some believe Djokovic is at a disadvantage because Nadal has had an extra day to recuperate following his The stats suggest otherwise, though, because in three of the last four years the man who played his semi-final second went on to win the tournament. And to those worried that might have taken some punch out of his racquet then worry not, there's more stats in his favour. Sort of. Back in 2009, Nadal took more than five hours to beat Fernando Verdasco in his semi and went on to beat Roger Federer two days later - in a final which lasted nearly five hours. Anon via text on 81111: "I'm going out on a limb and saying Nadal in straight sets. Think win over Federer will have given him the belief. 0832: The players are in the bowels of the arena, with Nadal purposefully leading the way as they head towards the deafening roars. 0828: The opening ceremony is currently taking place and the great Rod Laver is the star attraction, appearing on court with the Norman Brookes Trophy to rapturous applause. In the meantime, Sue Barker is chatting to former British number one John Lloyd, who describes the finalists as "incredible athletes" before adding: "They're brilliant players, but we really need Nadal win one of the next couple to make it a real rivalry." Looking forward to an awesome tennis match. I know most of you probably want Nadal to win, but Djokovic is my man. Go Nole! Opening ceremony will take place with the roof closed, this was always the plan. It will open for the match unless rain returns. There's been drizzle in the Melbourne air and if the rain returns the final will be played under a closed roof. Earlier in the mixed doubles final, a tasty appetiser to the banquet, the canopy was closed for a match won by after the pair beat Elena Vesnina and Leander Paes 6-3 5-7 10-3. 0812: We were treated to over four hours of breathtaking tennis in September when The victory cemented Djokovic's status as the world's best player, a title seized from the Mallorcan's grasp in July during Djokovic's exhilarating fortnight at SW19 which culminated in the Serb It's been a hot humid day in Melbourne will Novak be able to summon the energy needed to implement his winning tactics? Ausopen over 5 sets? 0807: These two tennis behemoths are, of course, competing in a third consecutive Grand Slam final, a record in the Open era, and Nadal is hoping to avoid becoming the first man in the Open era to lose three Grand Slam finals on the trot. Can he do it? I hear you ask. Don't ask difficult questions, especially on a Sunday. 0800: A good day to you wherever you are. I hope you're sufficiently fuelled on a hearty breakfast and wearing your Sunday best in preparation for the third episode of the Grand Slam final trilogy that is Novak Djokovic versus Rafael Nadal. Will this encounter hit the heady heights of the previous two instalments? Of course it will!