Roger Federer battles past Marin Cilic in five-set thriller to win sixth Australian Open title [Photos]

Relive Roger Federer's stunning win over Croatia's Marin Cilic in the men's singles final of the Australian Open 2018.

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Switzerland's Roger Federer holds his trophy aloft after defeating Croatia's Marin Cilic. AP

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The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup to be awarded to the men's singles champion sits on court ahead of the final between Switzerland's Roger Federer and Croatia's Marin Cilic. AP

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Marin Cilic runs to make a forehand return to Switzerland's Roger Federer in opening set of the men's singles final. AP

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, right, walks past Croatia's Marin Cilic during a change of ends. It's one set apiece in the men's singles final at the Rod Laver Arena. AP

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Marin Cilic hits a backhand to Switzerland's Roger Federer. The Croat leads 5-3 in the fourth set after losing the third. AP

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Croatia's Marin Cilic reacts after winning the fourth set 6-3 against Roger Federer. This match is going down the wire. AP

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That's it! Roger Federer dominates the fifth set 6-1 to win his sixth Australian Open title. A five-set thriller. The look of sheer joy on his face.  

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Switzerland's Roger Federer, right, talks with Croatia's Marin Cilic after winning the men's singles final. AP