Tearful Roger Federer conquers Melbourne, wins 20th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer has captured his 20th Grand Slam singles title, beating Marin Cilic in a tense, back-and-forth Australian Open final 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. It's the sixth Australian Open title in Federer's illustrious career, going along with his eight titles in Wimbledon, five at the U.S. Open and one at the French Open. (Source: Reuters)

Federer became the third man after Roy Emerson and Novak Djokovic to claim six Australian Open titles with his win over Croatia's Cilic on Sunday. (Source: Reuters)

Federer also equalled Rod Laver's record of claiming four grand slams after turning 30. (Source: Reuters)

Federer said winning the title was ``absolutely a dream come true.'' He says, ``The fairytale continues for us, for me, after the great year I had last year, it's incredible.'' (Source: Reuters)

Roger Federer was overcome with emotion as he concluded his remarks to the Rod Laver Arena crowd following his Australian Open victory over Marin Cilic. (Source: Reuters)

The 20-time major winner had difficulty finishing his speech, tearing up as he thanked his team and then starting to cry as the crowd gave him a lengthy standing ovation. (Source: Reuters)

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Federer captured his 20th Grand Slam singles title, beating Marin Cilic in a tense, back-and-forth Australian Open final 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1. (Source: Reuters)

It's the sixth Australian Open title in Federer's illustrious career, going along with his eight titles in Wimbledon, five at the U.S. Open and one at the French Open. (Source: Reuters)

At the age of 36 years, 173 days, Federer also becomes the second-oldest man to win a Grand Slam title in the Open era after Ken Rosewall, who won the 1972 Australian Open at 37. (Source: Reuters)

Addressing the fans, he added: "You guys make me nervous. You guys make me practice. You guys fill the stadiums. Thank you." (Source: Reuters)

"I'm so happy, it's unbelievable," Federer said, holding back tears. "I'm happy it's over, but winning is just an absolute dream come true. The fairytale continues for me. After the great year I had last year, it's incredible." (Source: Reuters)