Australian open, Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal: Really it is proved today that It is never too late. The longest gap between Australian open titles in the open Era is proved by non other but Roger Federer, the Players who is loved and watched across the world.
Roger Federer on Sunday 29th Jan 2017 won his 18th Grand Slam title by defeating Rafael Nadal in five sets by 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. This is the fifth Australian Open victory for Champ Federer at the Melbourne Park.
It is the Grand Slam title to this Swiss tennis sports legend Roger Federer's major win since Wimbledon that happened in 2012 reversing the status quo against his nemesis, Nadal.
Roger Federer, the 35 year old tennis star had earlier lost six of the previous eight grand Slam finals that he had played against his toughest opponent Nadal. However, he hailed in the 11th of 34 matches and defeated the left-handed Spaniard.
Roger broke down with tears of joy flowing through his eyes as soon after winning his fifth title of Australian Open. The video was tweeted by the official handle of 'Australian Open.'
Tears of joy for the champ #Federer #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/t048S5Spcm
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Here at #sleepisfortheweak, we are taking our final lap. While we do, enjoy Roger's victory march.#AusOpen
Here at #sleepisfortheweak, we are taking our final lap. While we do, enjoy Roger's victory march.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/bOCtCUVhOe
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017