Roger Federer’s victory at this year’s Australian Open has been rated as one of the greatest triumphs of the Swiss maestro’s career, if not the greatest.

Coming off a six-month injury layoff at the age of 35 to win a Grand Slam isn’t easy, and beating long-term rival Rafa Nadal in a thrilling decider was just the icing on the cake.

The tennis world was in awe of Federer’s performances in Melbourne, and the praise from players past and present has been pouring in since he lifted the trophy.

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