Australia (AP) — Rafael Nadal held off Roger Federer in another momentum-swinging, five-set final to win the Australian Open on Sunday, keeping the Grand Slam singles record safe for now.

After coming through the longest match in the tournament's history to reach the championship match, Nadal needed 4 hours, 23 minutes Sunday to win 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2.



I'm also looking forward to the French Open in Paris this May on the 27th. As always, my money is on Djokovic and Tsonga. ....and probably the latest strong force, Fernando Verdasco.