Who won Australian Open 2009?
Robert Miller
Updated on February 25, 2026
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the final, 7–5, 3–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–2, to win the Men’s Singles tennis title at the 2009 Australian Open. Nadal became the first and, as of 2021, the last Spanish singles player to win the tournament.
Is Federer playing Australian Open 2021?
Roger Federer will not play in the opening Grand Slam of 2021 after withdrawing from the Australian Open, his agent has confirmed in an interview with the Associated Press. “Roger has decided not to play the 2021 Australian Open,” said Tony Godsick said in a statement.
Did Federer win Wimbledon in 2009?
In a repeat of the 2004 and 2005 finals, Roger Federer defeated Andy Roddick in the final, 5–7, 7–6, 7–6, 3–6, 16–14 to win the Gentlemen’s Singles tennis title at the 2009 Wimbledon Championships for the sixth time.
Who won Tennis 2009?
Juan Martín del Potro defeated five-time defending champion Roger Federer in the final, 3–6, 7–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2 to win the Men’s Singles tennis title at the 2009 US Open. Del Potro became the first Argentine man to win the title since Guillermo Vilas in 1977.
What happened in the year 2009 in Australia?
February. 7 February – Bushfires in Victoria kill 173 people in what are not only the nation’s worst ever bushfires, surpassing the record set by Ash Wednesday in 1983. Also the nation’s worst peacetime disaster since Cyclone Mahina in 1899.
Who won Australian Open 2010?
Roger Federer
Roger Federer was the men’s champion, defeating finalist Andy Murray in straight sets 6–3, 6–4, 7–6(11).
Who will Roger Federer play next?
Who will Roger Federer play next? The player up against Federer in the Wimbledon 2021 quarter finals will be Polish 14th seed Hubert Hurkacz.
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
It presented a list of 100 tennis players to be considered the greatest of all time, both men and women….Top 100 ranking per Tennis Channel in 2012.
| Rank | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Roger Federer | |
| Nationality | SUI | |
| Majors | Grand Slam (March 2012) | 16 |
| Total (Current) | 20 |
Did Andy Roddick beat Roger Federer?
Their match in the 2009 Wimbledon final, which reached a thirty-game fifth set, has been called one of the greatest matches in tennis history. On February 2, 2004, Federer overtook Roddick as world No….List of all matches.
| Legend (2001–2008) | Grand Slam |
|---|---|
| Legend (2009–present) | Grand Slam |
| Federer | 8 |
| Roddick | 0 |
Who won Roddick vs Federer?
Federer beat Roddick 5-7, 7-6(6), 7-6(5), 3-6, 16-14 behind a career-high 50 aces to earn his 15th Grand Slam crown and deny the American a second major trophy. “It’s frustrating at times because I couldn’t break Andy ’til the very, very end,” Federer said.
Who was the winner of the 2009 Australian Open?
This was Nadal’s first Grand Slam hard court final while it was Federer’s ninth and at the time he was yet to lose in a Grand Slam hard court final. Nadal defeated Federer in five sets in four hours and twenty-three minutes, with the match finishing after midnight, becoming the first Spaniard, male or female, to win the Australian Open.
How did Roger Federer win the Australian Open?
He went ahead 5-2 after holding and Nadal then held to stay in the set. At 5-3 with Federer serving for the set at 15-all, a Federer ball was called out and Nadal appeared to have an opening. A Federer challenge saw the ball barely catch the line, giving Federer 30-15 instead of 15-30. He went on the hold from there and claimed the fourth set 6-3.
Who was the winner of the Australian Open tennis final?
Nadal defeated Federer in five sets in four hours and twenty-three minutes, with the match finishing after midnight, becoming the first Spaniard, male or female, to win the Australian Open.
Who was the first seed to win the Australian Open?
First seeded Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five sets to win the men’s singles title. This was Nadal’s first hard court grand slam title, having previously only won on clay at Roland Garros four times and grass at Wimbledon once. He also became the first Spaniard to ever win the Australian Open.
