A Tearful Roger Federer

Roger Federer broke down in tears during the trophy presentation after he was defeated by Rafael Nadal in the men's final match of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.

Federer, who was trying to equal Pete Sampras's record 14 major titles, lost 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6 and 6-2 (3-2 overall) to Rafael Nadal in the match that cost 4 hours, 23 minutes. [Tearful Roger Federer pic: Sohu]

Rafael Nadal Defeat Roger Federer, Won 2009 Australian Open

Rafael Nadal (Picture credit: Creative Commons License/Wiki/Flickr/2007.Urtea)

Rafael Nadal has won the men's title of 2009 Australian Open just moments ago, defeating Roger Federer with 3-2 (five-set results: 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6 and 6-2) in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009. Rafael Nadal is the first Spaniard ever to win the Men's Single championship in the history of Australian Open. Congrats!