Showing no signs of slowing down, Roger Federer defied the years to claim a joint-record sixth Australian crown in his 30th Grand Slam decider in Melbourne on Saturday, beating Croatia's Marin Cilic in five tough sets.

It put him alongside contemporary rival Novak Djokovic and Australian great Roy Emerson with the most Australian titles. The win is also his 20th Grand Slam title, his third since his 35th birthday having not won a major title since Wimbledon in 2012.

As Rolex ambassador, the Swiss sported at his prize presentation, a blue dial Sky-Dweller in 904L steel and 18ct white gold.