1/38Simona Halep’s face says it all: She was struggling in conditions during the final and required a medical timeout
The agony and the ecstasy
MICHAEL Klein has had a front-row seat for all the action at Melbourne Park and he’s captured some of the greatest images of the 2018 Australin Open.
2/38Caroline Wozniacki, the perennial bridesmaid finally broke her Grand Slam hoodoo. Pic: Michael Klein
3/38Wozniacki and Halep with their trophies.Pic: Michael Klein
4/38Wozniacki is now a grand slam winner and world No 1Pic: Michael Klein
5/38That moment when: Wozniacki’s face said it all. This is the moment she won the final. Pic: Michael Klein
6/38Aussie champ: Dylan Alcott won his foruth consecutive trophy. Pic: Michael Klein
7/38Alex de Minaur serves during the first round .Pic: Michael Klein
8/38Destanee Aiava played eventual runner-up Simona Halep in the first round Pic: Michael Klein
9/38Roger Federer paid tribyte to Melbourne on his shoes this year. Pic: Michael Klein
10/38Maria Sharapova doesn’t seem to have lost any fans after serving a drugs ban. Pic: Michael Klein
11/38Trademark ‘tweener from Nick Kyrgios. His tournament ended in round 4 Pic: Michael Klein
12/38Heartbreak for Hyeon Chung - he took the world by storm reaching the semi-final - but it all came to an agonising end when injury forced him to retire. Pic: Michael Klein
13/38The heat was a huge talking point this year. Gael Monfils complained he “was dying on court” as temperatures his 42 degrees. Pic: Michael Klein
14/38The world held its breath when Rafa Nadal went down injured during his quarter-final with Marin Cilic. Pic: Michael Klein
15/38Making it just right, we all know Rafa is a stickler for detail. Pic: Michael Klein
16/38Ecstasy for Chung earlier in the competition, this is the moment he ousted Novak Djokovic. Pic: Michael Klein
17/38His face said it all.....Pic: Michael Klein
18/38The heartbreaking moment Rafa called it all off. Pic: Michael Klein
19/38Carla Suarez Navarro made it to the semi-finals where she lost to eventual champion Wozniacki. .Pic: Michael Klein
20/38She was the pre-tournament favourite having won in Sydney, but Angelique Kerber’s campaign ended in the semi-finals against Halep. Pic: Michael Klein
21/38Many thought Halep’s tournament was over when the turned her ankle during her round 1 clash with Destanee. Pic: Michael Klein
22/38Oh the heat....Pic: Michael Klein
23/38Wozniacki using ice between game to stay cool during her 2nd round match .Pic: Michael Klein
24/38At no point was play halted this tournament - but we came close. Pic: Michael Klein
25/38The moment Cilic made the semis when Rafa retired. .Pic: Michael Klein
26/38Liquorice Allsorts: The Nike outfits drew widespread critisicm for resembling lollies. Pic: Michael Klein
27/38Christos Kyrgios - brother of Nick - made the headlines for sporting unusual branded clothing Pic: Michael Klein
28/38The greatest backhand in the game - Roger Federer Pic: Michael Klein
29/38Ash Barty’s campaign ended in round 3 against Naomi Osaka Pic: Michael Klein
30/38The agnles were insane, Dimitrov v Kyrgios in round 4 Pic: Michael Klein
31/38Daria Gavrilova rips a forehand .Pic: Michael Klein
32/38What’s a grand slam without a little Hollywood? Pic: Michael Klein
33/38Roger Federer gets interviewed by Will Ferrell after tonights match .Pic: Michael Klein
34/38Roger Federer on his way to winning the Australian Open final against Marin Cilic. Picture: AAP
35/38Tears flow for Roger Federer as he realises his achievement. Picture: AP
36/38The excitement of victory for Roger Federer. Picture: AP
37/38Marin Cilic congratulates Roger Federer after the Australian Open final. Picture: AAP
38/38Roger Federer holds the winner’s trophy after beating Croatia’s Marin Cilic in their men’s singles final. Picture: AFP
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