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Roger Federer at Australia Open

Roger Federer was Very Close to win the Australia Open and record-equalling 14th Grand Slam title, But Nadal had different story Nadal clinched the Australian Open title with an enthralling 7-5 3-6 7-6 3-6 6-2.

Nadal the world number no.1 become the first Spaniard to win the Open and chalked up his fifth straight win over Federer, Federer said "This is one of the matches in my career where I feel like I could have or should have won," a glum-looking Federer, who also lost a classic five-set final at Wimbledon to Nadal last July,

Federer further added "So that's what's tough about it. But I have no regrets so it's all right."

"I had, I guess, many chances," he said. "I mean, I was up a break in the first (set) twice.

"Yeah I had many chances. I missed them and they cost me dearly."

Federer also produced a poor service game, making just 52 percent of his first serves, and admitted it was a key factor in the game.

"I won a set against Rafa serving, what, 30 percent first serves?"

"I got a great second serve very reliable normally I hit some stupid double faults, but that's going to happen in a five set match usually.

"I tried to kind of get the grip on my serve but never really found the rhythm, which was a pity.

"It was a tough match. I don't think I served particularly well and I think that was the key to the match in the end."