In pics: 35-year-old Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam Title by beating Rafael Nadal 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Sunday night, taking home his fifth Melbourne title. The rivals have both succeeded in making a comeback after suffering severe injuries and being away from the tennis court for months.
Updated 10:38, 28-Jun-2018
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Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's singles final on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 29, 2017. /CFP Photo

Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates victory over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men's singles final on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 29, 2017. /CFP Photo

Federer and Nadal pose with their trophies with former Australian tennis player Rod Laver, after their Men's Singles final match. /CFP Photo

Federer and Nadal pose with their trophies with former Australian tennis player Rod Laver, after their Men's Singles final match. /CFP Photo

Nadal hits a return against Federer during the final match of the Australian Open on January 29, 2017. /CFP Photo

Nadal hits a return against Federer during the final match of the Australian Open on January 29, 2017. /CFP Photo

Nadal contemplates what might have been, behind Roger Federer, who is holding the Australian Open trophy for a fifth time. /CFP Photo

Nadal contemplates what might have been, behind Roger Federer, who is holding the Australian Open trophy for a fifth time. /CFP Photo