Federer wins 16th Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Federer wins 16th Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Roger Federer of Switzerland kisses the champion trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final match of men's singles against Andy Murray of Britain at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Federer won 3-0.

MELBOURNE, Jan. 31 -- Roger Federer won his fourth Australian Open and his 16th grand slam title with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6( 13) victory over Andy Murray at Melbourne Park on Sunday.

Federer cruised to a two-set lead over the 23-year-old Scot before going down a break in the third set.

But the world number one broke back with Murray serving for the set at 5-4 and then took out a thrilling tie-break 13-11 after saving five set points.

Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland poses with Andy Murray of Britain with their trophies during the awarding ceremony after the final match of men's singles at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Federer won 3-0.

Federer has now won an unparalleled 16 grand slam titles from 22 final appearances, including triumphs at the 2004, 2006 and 2007 Australian Opens.

It was also the Swiss star's second grand slam final victory over Murray, defeating the Scot in straight sets in the 2008 U. S. Open decider.

Murray was aiming to become the first male British grand slam singles champion in 74 years.

Roger Federer of Switzerland poses with the champion trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final match of men's singles against Andy Murray of Britain at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Federer won 3-0.

Following are the match statistics for the men's Australian Open final at Melbourne Park here Sunday (prefix denotes seeding):

1-Roger Federer, Switzerland, bt 5-Andy Murray, Britain, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (13-11)

Time: 2hr 41mins

11 Aces 10

2 Double Faults 4

46 Winners 29

42 Unforced Errors 36

4/12 Break Point Conversions 2/8

116 Total Points Won 100

Roger Federer of Switzerland holds up the champion trophy during the awarding ceremony after the final match of men's singles against Andy Murray of Britain at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Federer won 3-0.

Following are the winners of the Australian Open over the past 25 years:

2010 - Roger Federer (SUI)

2009 - Rafael Nadal (ESP)

2008 - Novak Djokovic (SRB)

2007 - Roger Federer (SUI)

2006 - Roger Federer (SUI)

2005 - Marat Safin (RUS)

2004 - Roger Federer (SUI)

2003 - Andre Agassi (USA)

2002 - Thomas Johansson (SWE)

2001 - Andre Agassi (USA)

2000 - Andre Agassi (USA)

1999 - Yevgeny Kafelnikov (RUS)

1998 - Petr Korda (CZE)

1997 - Pete Sampras (USA)

1996 - Boris Becker (GER)

1995 - Andre Agassi (USA)

1994 - Pete Sampras (USA)

1993 - Jim Courier (USA)

1992 - Jim Courier (USA)

1991 - Boris Becker (GER)

1990 - Ivan Lendl (CZE)

1989 - Ivan Lendl (CZE)

1988 - Mats Wilander (SWE)

1987 - Stefan Edberg (SWE)

1986 - no competition

Roger Federer of Switzerland holds up the champion trophy and koala doll during the awarding ceremony after the final match of men's singles against Andy Murray of Britain at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Federer won 3-0. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

Following is the list of all-time winners of Grand Slam tennis events after Roger Federer's latest victory on Sunday (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open):

16 - Roger Federer (SUI) 4 Australian, 6 Wimbledon, 1 French, 5 US

14 - Pete Sampras (USA) 2 Australian, 7 Wimbledon, 5 US

12 - Roy Emerson (AUS) 6 Australian, 2 French, 2 Wimbledon, 2 US

11 - Bjorn Borg (SWE) 6 French, 5 Wimbledon

11 - Rod Laver (AUS) 3 Australian, 2 French, 4 Wimbledon, 2 US

10 - Bill Tilden (USA) 3 Wimbledon, 7 US

08 - Andre Agassi (USA) 4 Australian, 1 French, 1 Wimbledon, 2 US

08 - Ivan Lendl (CZE) 2 Australian, 3 French, 3 US

08 - Fred Perry (GBR) 1 Australian, 1 French, 3 Wimbledon, 3 US

08 - Ken Rosewall (AUS) 4 Australian, 2 French, 2 US

Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the final match of men's singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Murray lost 0-3.

Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the final match of men's singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Murray lost 0-3.

Andy Murray of Great Britain hits a return during the final match of men's singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Murray lost 0-3.

Andy Murray of Great Britain wipes his face during the final match of men's singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Murray lost 0-3.

Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during the final match of men's singles against Roger Federer of Switzerland at 2010 Australian Open Tennis Championship at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 31, 2010. Murray lost 0-3.
(Xinhua)