2017 Australian Open – Men's singles final 2017 Australian Open – Men's singles final The 2017 Australian Open Men's Singles final was the championship tennis match of the Men's Singles tournament at the 2017 Australian Open. It was contested between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, ranked 17th and 9th in the world respectively. It was their record ninth meeting in a Grand Slam final in their rivalry, and their 1st meeting in a Grand Slam final since the 2011 French Open. In a rematch of the 2009 Australian Open final, which Nadal won in 5 sets, Roger Federer won the duel in 5 sets, beating Nadal for
1971 Australian Open Australian Open, the 17th and final one held in Sydney, and the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. The tournament was part of the 1971 World Championship Tennis circuit. The singles titles were won by Australians Ken Rosewall and Margaret Court. The tiebreak was introduced for all sets except the deciding set. Ken Rosewall defeated Arthur Ashe 6–1, 7–5, 6–3 Margaret Court defeated Evonne Goolagong 2–6, 7–6, 7–5 John Newcombe / Tony Roche defeated Tom Okker / Marty Riessen 6–2, 7–6 Evonne Goolagong / Margaret Court defeated Joy Emerson / Lesley Hunt 6–0, 6–0 1971 Australian Open The 1971