Sport: Australian Open men's final

The Rod Laver Arena, pictured during the men's singles final match between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the Australian Open Photograph: Daniel Munoz/REUTERS

Rafael Nadal serves during the men's singles final at the Australian Open Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Roger Federer returns during the Australian Open final match Photograph: Darren Whiteside/REUTERS

Rafael Nadal runs after a shot during the men's final Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Roger Federer returns during the Men's singles final at the Australian Open Photograph: Mark Baker/AP

Rafael Nadal returns during the Australian Open final match Photograph: Daniel Munoz/REUTERS

Roger Federer looks on during the men's singles final Photograph: Petar Kujundzic/REUTERS

Roger Federer plays a forehand during the final match at the Australian Open Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal returns during the men's final Photograph: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images

Roger Federer serves during the men's final Photograph: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal plays a forehand in his men's final match against Roger Federer Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the men's singles final against Roger Federer Photograph: Petar Kujundzic/REUTERS

Rafael Nadal puts his arm around Roger Federer after winning the final match at the Australian Open Photograph: Daniel Munoz/REUTERS

Roger Federer, pictured after defeat in the men's singles final against Rafael Nadal Photograph: Greg Wood/AFP/Getty Images

Rafael Nadal consoles Roger Federer after winning the Australian Open final Photograph: Tim Wimborne/REUTERS

Roger Federer watches the trophy being handed to Rafael Nadal Photograph: Darren Whiteside/REUTERS

Rafael Nadal hugs Roger Federer during the awarding ceremony Photograph: Rob Griffith/AP

Rafael Nadal bites the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the men's final Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images