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Australian Open: Roger Federer wins 18th Grand Slam after defeating Rafael Nadal

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Updated On Jan 29, 2017 08:29 pm IST
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Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in a Grand Slam final for the first time since the 2007 Wimbledon to win the Australian Open on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in a Grand Slam final for the first time since the 2007 Wimbledon to win the Australian Open on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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A spectator holds up a banner ahead of the men's final in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A spectator holds up a banner ahead of the men's final in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP)

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Supporters of Rafael Nadal ahead of the men’s final in Melbourne on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Supporters of Rafael Nadal ahead of the men’s final in Melbourne on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer waves as he arrives for the men's final against Rafael Nadal. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer waves as he arrives for the men's final against Rafael Nadal. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pose for a photo ahead of their final . (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pose for a photo ahead of their final . (REUTERS)

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Federer’s wife Mirka looks tense during the men’s final on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Federer’s wife Mirka looks tense during the men’s final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello beams before the start of the men's final on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rafael Nadal’s girlfriend Xisca Perello beams before the start of the men's final on Sunday. (AP)

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Roger Federer on song during his final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer on song during his final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal goes for a backhand return to Roger Federer during their Australian Open final on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rafael Nadal goes for a backhand return to Roger Federer during their Australian Open final on Sunday. (AP)

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Roger Federer unwraps a new racket during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer unwraps a new racket during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (AP)

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Supporters divided on who to support during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Supporters divided on who to support during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer changes shirt during a break in his final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer changes shirt during a break in his final against Rafael Nadal on Sunday. (AP)

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Rafael Nadal covers himself with a towel during his final against Roger Federer. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rafael Nadal covers himself with a towel during his final against Roger Federer. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal reacts to a review of a line call. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rafael Nadal reacts to a review of a line call. (REUTERS)

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Mirka Federer (centre) can’t handle the pressure of watching her husband play, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Mirka Federer (centre) can’t handle the pressure of watching her husband play, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP)

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The box of Rafael Nadal erupts after he wins a point during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The box of Rafael Nadal erupts after he wins a point during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Meanwhile, a wedding proposal is seen in the crowd during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Meanwhile, a wedding proposal is seen in the crowd during the Australian Open final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer had to receive medical attention during his final on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer had to receive medical attention during his final on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer however was back in form, seen here hitting a forehand. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer however was back in form, seen here hitting a forehand. (AP)

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THAT MOMENT! Roger Federer celebrates winning the championship point. He won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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THAT MOMENT! Roger Federer celebrates winning the championship point. He won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. (REUTERS)

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Federer breaks down in tears after winning an epic final Rafael Nadal. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Federer breaks down in tears after winning an epic final Rafael Nadal. (REUTERS)

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Rafael Nadal congratulates Roger Federer after losing a well-fought final. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Rafael Nadal congratulates Roger Federer after losing a well-fought final. (AP)

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Roger Federer kisses the trophy as Rafael Nadal looks on. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer kisses the trophy as Rafael Nadal looks on. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer addresses the spectators, holding his trophy, after defeating Rafael Nadal. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer addresses the spectators, holding his trophy, after defeating Rafael Nadal. (AP)

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Roger Federer holds up the trophy for the crowd at Melbourne Park, on Sunday. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer holds up the trophy for the crowd at Melbourne Park, on Sunday. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer holds wife Mirka’s hand after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer holds wife Mirka’s hand after winning the Australian Open final. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer poses with the trophy after it was all over, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer poses with the trophy after it was all over, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP)

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Roger Federer (right) and Rafael Nadal (left) pose with Australian great Rod Laver. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer (right) and Rafael Nadal (left) pose with Australian great Rod Laver. (REUTERS)

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Roger Federer poses with ball kids after winning his 18th Grand Slam, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Roger Federer poses with ball kids after winning his 18th Grand Slam, in Melbourne on Sunday. (AP)

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