MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 02: Rafael Nadal poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup following his victory at the Men's Singles at the Australian Open 2009 at the Langham Hotel on February 2, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain holds the Australian Open tennis trophy for photographers a day after defeating Roger Federer of Spain in the final, in Melbourne on February 2, 2009. Nadal won the match in a tough five-setter lasting more than four and a half hours to retain his number one ranking. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)
Legendary Australian player Rod Laver (L) speaks with Rafael Nadal of Spain, as Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on, moments before the trophy presentation for the men's tennis final on day 14 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on early February 2, 2009. Roger Federer says he was overcome by the emotions of a major defeat when he broke down in tears on the presentation dais after losing the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal. The Spanish world number one downed the Swiss star in a thrilling five-set final 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2 in four hours and 23 minutes to continue his Grand Slam domination over the Swiss star. AFP PHOTO / PAUL CROCK (Photo credit should read PAUL CROCK/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain gestures as he addresses a press conference following victory in his men's singles final against Roger Federer of Switzerland at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on February 1, 2009. Nadal won a classic Australian Open final against Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2 to secure his first hard-court Grand Slam and stop the Swiss equalling the all-time Majors record. AFP PHOTO/William WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Roger Federer of Switzerland, moments before Nadal's victory in the men's tennis final on day 14 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on early February 2, 2009. Rafael Nadal won a classic Australian Open final against Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2 to secure his first hard-court Grand Slam and stop the Swiss equalling the all-time Majors record. AFP PHOTO / WILLIAM WEST (Photo credit should read WILLIAM WEST/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory over Roger Federer of Switzerland after the men's tennis final on day 14 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on early February 2, 2009. Rafael Nadal won a classic Australian Open final against Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2 to secure his first hard-court Grand Slam and stop the Swiss equalling the all-time Majors record. AFP PHOTO / GREG WOOD (Photo credit should read GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images)
Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) is handed a toy by a ballboy at the presentation ceremony following victory over Roger Federer of Switzerland in their men's singles match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on February 2, 2009. Nadal won a classic Australian Open final against Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 3-6, 6-2 to secure his first hard-court Grand Slam and stop the Swiss equalling the all-time Majors record. AFP PHOTO/Paul CROCK (Photo credit should read PAUL CROCK/AFP/Getty Images)
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 01: Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning his men's final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during day fourteen of the 2009 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on February 1, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Lucas Dawson/Getty Images)