Australian Open 2018 final: Roger Federer beats Marin Cilic to win Australian Open men's singles title

It’s the battle of the Titans at Melbourne Park. Tennis fans from all across the world are in a for a treat as Roger Federer will take on Marin Cilic in the Australian Open 2018 men’s singles finals.

Croatian Marin Cilic who has a 1-8 record versus Federer is aiming to stop him from achieving his sixth Australian Open title on Sunday. The Swiss player, on the other hand, Federer is looking to claim his 20^th overall grand slam crown in the much-awaited final.

Marin showed his clinical display versus Kyle Edmund in the thrilling semi-final of the Australian Open. Federer secured a berth in the finals when his opponent Hyeon Chung retired in the second set of their match.

Stay tuned to News Nation for the fastest updates of the exciting final which will start at 2 PM (IST).

Updates:

#Roger Federer becomes the first man to win 20 Grand Slam titles

"I love you guys. Thank you."

We love you too, @rogerfederer ❤️#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/PKTQrhvPYl

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018

#Federer wins 20 Grand Slams and six Australian Open titles back to back

Back to back. 20 Grand Slams. Six Australian Open titles.

Unbelievably amazing 👏👏👏#AusOpen #RF20 pic.twitter.com/PXwAmjO4kR

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018

#Roger Federer wins his 20th Grand Slam, defeats Marin Cilic

🏆BACK TO BACK 🏆@rogerfederer captures his 20th Grand Slam title defeating Marin #Cilic 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 6-1.#AusOpen #RF20 pic.twitter.com/ljJKFnnr8g

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018

#Roger Federer is one point away from the game

#Roger Federer comes into the lead again with 4-1

#Cilic makes it 3-3 with the fourth set

Roaring back!@cilic_marin breaks Federer for the second time for a 5-3 lead. Roger was broken four times in the previous six matches COMBINED!

Those forehands 🔥🔥🔥#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/euw4XYw2Ig

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 28, 2018

#Roger Federer takes on Cilic, leads with 3-1

#Roger Federer holds to 30 and is leading 5-2 at the moment

#Roger Federer wins the third set with 6-3 lead

#Roger Federer holds to 30 and is leading with 5-2

#Roger Federer starts the third set by taking a 1-0 lead on Cilic

#Marin Cilic takes second set 7-6 against Roger Federer

#The game is getting interesting as Roger Federer prolongs the point. The Swiss pick up two smashes from deep outside the playing court

#Roger Federer just dropped two points on serve in the first set

#BINGO! Roger Federer takes the opening set 6-2 within the first 26 minutes

#It's not even 15 minutes and Roger Federer already goes 4-0 up, Marlin needs to pull up his socks

 #Marlin Cilic is out first the on court followed by Roger Federer, fans cheer for their favorites