But Wawrinka, who won the 2014 title at Melbourne Park, returned for the third set from the injury time-out a driven man. The US Open champion won 20 of a possible 26 points to crush Federer 6-1 and take the early break in the fourth. Federer levelled but Wawrinka wouldn't be denied when he had another three break points at 4-4 before he served out the set. With a break point hanging over Wawrinka's head, a double fault gifted Federer a crucial fifth set break and he then served out the match to love. Federer last lifted a grand slam trophy at Wimbledon in 2012 while he hasn't won at Melbourne Park since 2010.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 26, 2017 11:55 UTC