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Fans streaming out of Rod Laver Arena talk about the epic five-set final they witnessed between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Australian Open.

ATPWorldTour.com reflects on the Melbourne fortnight 1. ROGER AND RAFA AREN’T DONE YET With Rafael Nadal’s ongoing wrist issues causing him to cut this past season short in October, and Roger Federer sitting out after Wimbledon to continue rehabbing following knee surgery, some critics wondered if their bodies could withstand the rigours of professional tennis. Those doubts were swiftly erased by both players with their form this tournament. Federer and Nadal recaptured the level of tennis that has brought them countless titles throughout their careers, firing winners at will and tracking down shots that seemed impossible to reach. Perhaps most importantly, they showed no issues with fitness or stamina, prevailing in a pair of five-set matches en route to the...

The talk of history could wait for Roger Federer. Hours after the Swiss had won his 18th Grand Slam title, padding his own record, the 35 year old wasn't interested in discussing what it meant to add another victory to his historic tally and increase the distance between he and Rafael Nadal and Pete Sampras, both of whom have 14 Grand Slam crowns. Instead, Federer was more interested in talking about what had just happened on Rod Laver Arena. “For me it's all about the comeback, about an epic match with Rafa again. Doing it here in Australia, that I'm so thankful to Peter Carter and Tony Roche, and just people... My popularity here, their support, that I can still...

He’s been a man on a mission in Melbourne the past two weeks and the dream came true for Roger Federer on Sunday evening as he toppled his great rival, Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open final to win his 18th Grand Slam championship. “I’m out of words,” said Federer, after receiving the trophy from Rod Laver. “I'd like to congratulate Rafa on an amazing comeback. There are no draws in tennis, but I would have been very happy to accept one and share it with Rafa tonight. The comeback had been perfect as it was,” said the Swiss, who was playing his first tour-level event after a six-month injury lay-off. All out aggression from...

Tennis fans, media and players worldwide were gripped as the 35th installment of the Roger Federer – Rafael Nadal rivalry saw the pair face off in a classic five-set battle in the Australian Open final on Sunday evening. See how they reacted on social media to what immediately became a trending storyline around the world. [ALSO LIKE] Worldwide Trending Social Reaction #AusOpen #Federer pic.twitter.com/8sGRAqbDYy— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017 Thank you both, don't you ever quit tennis!! GRANDEEE ROGER So inspiring!!— Juan M. del Potro (@delpotrojuan) January 29, 2017 
 What a match @AustralianOpen !!! Amazing @rogerfederer !!!!! 18!!!!!! — Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 29, 2017 What a great and amazing match to wake up for. Thank you Roger, thank...