It took five sets, but Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the men’s singles at the 2009 Australian Open. This was the longest match in the tournament’s history, taking 4 hours and 23 minutes. WOW! Nadal won with 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2.
This victory for Nadal keeps the Grand Slam record safe for now. Federer had a chance to tie Pete Sampras’s 14 Grand Slam title, but it just didn’t happen on Sunday.
Federer wanted this title so bad and he couldn’t hold back the tears saying, “Maybe I’ll try later. God, it’s killing me.” He came back to …read more

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American James Blake has defeated Canada’s Frank Dancevic 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, in just under two hours. Blake ran into some unexpected plays against Dancevic. He was broken in all three sets, but managed to come roaring back each time and pressure the Canadian.
Blake reached the quarter-finals last year in Melbourne. More photos below.

(Andy Roddick wins first round at the 2009 Australian Open. He played Bjorn Rehnquist of Sweden.) 
The 2009 Australian Open started on Monday, January 19th, for the men also. Here are the men’s singles results for Day 1:
Andy Roddick (7), United States, def. Bjorn Rehnquist, Sweden, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2.
Tomas Berdych (20), Czech Republic, def. Robby Ginepri, United States, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.
Brian Dabul, Argentina, def. Philipp Petzschner, Germany, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4.
Florian Mayer, Germany, def. Lamine Ouahab, Algeria, 6-2, 6-1, 6-2.
Robin Soderling (16), Sweden, def. Robert Kendrick, United States, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
See the rest below.