As Federer referenced, the Swiss star also became emotional after defeating Marcos Baghdatis in the 2006 Australian Open final. On that day in 2006, Federer defeated Baghdatis 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 to ...

Roger Federer made his tennis return with a win over a highly-ranked Australian Open star as fans all made the same point.

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer completed the trifecta of throwback-star triumphs on a memorable night at Melbourne Park, holding off compatriot Stan Wawrinka in a wild five-set semifinal.

Australian Open fans were in for an emotional rollercoaster as Roger Federer turned back the clock at Rod Laver Arena during ...