Federer Wins Singles, Hingis Mixed at Australian Open

In the first set the Swiss dropped his serve in the fifth game, struggling with unforced errors. He handed another break and the first set to the Cypriot, and in the second set a double fault and forehand error gave Baghdatis an immediate break before the Swiss began to climb back into the match.

Baghdatis' downfall began after he failed to hold serve in the second set, serving at 5-6, 40-0, losing five straight points. After getting bageled in the third set, Baghdatis began to cramp in the fourth as the Swiss ran out the match.

"It was a great match," Baghdatis said. "I really played very well first two sets. I had my chances. I had a break in the second. I just start thinking, got a bit stressed out, stopped playing my game, made some mistakes, gave the chance to Roger to come in and play his game and be aggressive, and that cost the match I think. So I'm a bit unhappy. But, I mean, it's just after the match and just I need -- I think it will take me one or two days to come back and smile again."

Federer is now a perfect 7-0 in career Slam finals, losing only three sets in seven finals, and has won a record 52 consecutive matches on hardcourts.

"Last but not least, I would like to thank Rod Laver for (his) trophy," said the emotional Federer after receiving the trophy, again bursting into tears before hugging Laver.

In the mixed doubles final the unseeded team of Mahesh Bhupathi and Martina Hingis defeated No. 6 seeds Daniel Nestor and Elena Likhovtseva 6-3, 6-3.

"If anyone asks me why I came back, this is why, the dream of being back on court, of winning major titles," said Hingis who was appreciative of Bhupathi's effort. "He's the man right now in mixed doubles and also in doubles. Just next to him, it gives you so much satisfaction and security that you have to put the serve and returns in and he does the rest. You have someone to carry you all the way."

The win is Hingis' ninth Slam doubles title.