Defeating Marin Cilic 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 in the finals, Roger Federer lived up to his name as an undeniable legend in the sport. The 36-year-old now has several records to his name. He became the third man after Novak Djokovic and Roy Emerson to win six Australian Open titles.
Federer, 36, became the second oldest man to win the Australian Open after Ken Rosewall won the title at 38, in 1972. It has been 14 years since he won his first Australian Open title in Melbourne.
Soon after news of the victory broke, Twitter weighed in with reactions, and we have compiled the most meme-worthy posts.
— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) January 28, 2018
Yeah...you could say I am happy....
Roger Federer #AustralianOpen2018 win makes him the first man to win 20 grand slam titles. He’s the 🐐. pic.twitter.com/9XNdWaLNnf
— Austin (@AustinLatest) January 28, 2018
Tears of joy brah.
We Love You Roger 💛 pic.twitter.com/mgrxNXVW41
— ViGnEsH HaRi (@vigneshhari1) January 28, 2018
Yes mother, I will be home in time for dinner.
.@rogerfederer on the phone to the President of Switzerland, @alain_berset #AusOpen #RF20 pic.twitter.com/ARpV83BUjz
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018
Oh, the possibilities.
Here are the best photos from @rogerfederer's historic night ➡️ https://t.co/UJsR4FSv4A pic.twitter.com/v8twQ3CXV9
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018
This one is self-explanatory
1990: Liverpool: 18 titles. Roger Federer: 0 Grand Slams
— BenchWarmers (@BeWarmers) January 28, 2018
2018: Liverpool: 18 titles. Roger Federer: 20 Grand Slams pic.twitter.com/XMq35Xg83D
