Australian Open 2018:As it happened

Australian Open 2018 will be remembered for many reasons. Whether it is because of Roger Federer's 20th grandslam victory, the pay hike controversy or Caroline Wozniaki's first grandslam victory after being in this sport for last 10 years. This blog is about this year's Australian Open.

The 2018 Australian Open will be very much remembered as the tournament of underdogs. The foremost reason is because of the player named Hyeon Chung who had a dream run in this tournament. He beat Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev in his amazing run to the semi finals.The other underdog was Kyle Edmund who also made it to the semi finals after beating the mighty Grigor Dimitrov who was also a favourite for this tournament. But the major attraction of the tournament was Roger Federer's 20th grandslam victory. Now what do I say about this wonderful player.The way he has played after 2016 is just outstanding.winning a grandslam at this age shows his class and passion for this game.This year he looked even more fit and confident than last.He just dominated the tournament. Until the finals, he did not drop even a single set.In the finals he yet again displayed his mental strength and battled out 5 sets to eventually won the title.But we shouldn't take anything away from the loosing finalist i.e Marin Cilic.He managed to get past Rafael Nadal who retired in the fifth set.Even in the finals he played exceptionally well. Taking Federer to 5 sets is never easy but Cilic raised his game according to the occasion and managed to do this herculean task.

If men's section was full of surprises,women's section was no less.Some of the best matches in women's tennis were played in this tournament.The semi match between Simmona Halep and Angelique Kerber was one of the highlights of the tournament.The final was even a level up where Simmona Halep and Caroline Wozniaki played an excellent three set match.

Finally I believe that this Australian Open has given a lot to the tennis world. May be a flag bearer of Roger Federer in the face of Hyeon Chung or players who can take the baton from Federer and Nadal.The future of tennis looks bright.

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