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Australian Open: Roger Federer stuns Rafael Nadal to grab 18th grand slam title

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer beat Spaniard Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open men's singles title. Federer poses with his trophy at the Rod Laver Arena

The much-awaited contest was exciting till the last minute as Federer won 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Nadal congratulates Federer

The match lasted for three hours and 38 minutes. The two pose for picture before the match started 

Nadal fought back to win the second and fourth set, forcing the game into a deciding fifth set


Federer celebrates after winning a point 

The two tennis greats pose for pictures with Rod Laver, the Australian champion after whom the stadium is named