After missing the second half of last season with a knee injury, the Swiss star came back in style by winning the Australian Open 2017 and turning the tables on great rival Spaniard Rafael Nadal with a gripping 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory in just over 3 1/2 hours. At Melbourne, Australia. At the Rod Laver Arena.
The match marked an extraordinary comeback for the players, both of whom have battled recent injuries and are older than most of their fellow tournament opponents.
Federer claims the 18th Grand Slam title of his career and his first since the 2012 Wimbledon Championships.
The Swiss claimed his first win over Spaniard Nadal in the Australian Open having lost three times previously
Federer has five Australian Open titles, just one less than all-time leader Novak Djokovic.
Old Rivalry is always the best. Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal.
The absence of Roger & Rafa in a grand slam final made us realize how much they mean to the sport of tennis. Relentless competitors and even better sportsmen even in defeat. Their humility and genuine love for the game are what makes them so great. Thank you both for another spectacular match and for your rivalry. Congrats Roger Federer.
Historic Australian Open 2017 with the two greatest tennis players of all time Roger Federer and Serena Williams, being crowned men's and women's champions and setting new records while both being 35 years old Congratulations for both of them.