At 35, Roger Federer Wins 18th Grand Slam 

Swiss maestro and tennis legend Roger Federer scripted a fairy tale today in Melbourne in the finals of the Australian Open. Seeded 17th and pitted against old nemesis Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer came out victorious. In a five set game, Federer beat ‘Rafa’ 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

This win (18th Grand Slam) puts Federer 3 Grand Slams clear of Pete Sampras who is next on the list of most Grand Slams win for men with 14. Nadal too has 14 Grand Slams to his credit and is followed on the list by Novak Djokovic who has 12 Grand Slam wins.