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Good friends Roger Federer and Marat Safin walk onto Rod Laver Arena both in search of their second Grand Slam title

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Both players are quickly into their stride, but after two breaks apiece, Federer finally takes the first set on a tiebreak

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Safin receives a warning for racket abuse in the second set as new world number one Federer hits top form

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Federer breaks in the fifth game of the second set and closes it out to leave Safin on the brink

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Safin is tormented as his serve deserts him and Federer just refuses to make any mistakes

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Federer breaks twice in the third set before serving out a crushing 7-6 6-6 6-2 win

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Safin comes to terms with finishing runner-up at the Australian Open for the second time

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Federer collects the Australian Open trophy for the first time

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Tournament director Paul McNamee helps Federer face the press

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Federer shows off the trophy in front of the Melbourne fans