Swiss tennis star Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in a thrilling five-set match on Sunday to win his fifth Australian Open trophy and 18th Grand Slam title. /CFP Photo

The game was an eagerly-awaited reunion between former world number ones Federer, 35, and Nadal, 30, who were both out with injury last year. /CFP Photo

The match lasted three hours and 37 minutes, but Federer finally prevailed 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. /CFP Photo

This victory was Federer’s first win over Nadal at a Grand Slam since 2007 in Wimbledon. /CFP Photo