The first Grand Slam of the year has concluded in Melbourne but the fortunes of Roger Federer continue to remain the same as he registered back-to-back titles at the Australian Open with an emphatic win over Marin Cilic on Sunday.Federer, who managed to trounced each of his opponents in his way to the final without dropping a set, was pushed to the limit by the Croatian counterpart, but ultimately reigned supreme, winning the match 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.One might think being the elite of elites and securing victories throughout his professional career, handling the emotion of post-match proceedings had just become part of the routine.However, the night at the Rod Laver Arena saw Federer in a different limelight after his latest triumph on Sunday.The world number two was reduced to tears during the champion’s speech as he could not hold on to his emotions on the back of yet another impressive outing.It was arguably the most emotional we've seen the 36-year-old for quite some time.

And he has revealed that it was the nature of his progress in the tournament which triggered the waterworks.

“I didn’t see that through my thick tears, that he [Rod Laver] was taking a picture of me crying. I don’t know what to tell you. I was trying to explain it to the news channels," he said, per The Metro.

“I think what happened is I got to the finals very quickly. The semis was cut short. I had a lot of emotions left in me because I didn’t have to go to extreme like last year against Nishikori, Stan, so forth.

“I think when it was all said and done, it reminded me very much of the Baghdatis final, which was tough. I was the favourite. I got to the finals in a really good manner. Then when it was all said and done, Rocket gave me the trophy, I was standing in front of the people, I don’t know, it’s when it really hits me."

He admitted that the tournament in its entirety has been a brilliant event and thanked everyone involved, including his own fans and Cilic for a terrific showdown.

“When I start thinking about what I was going to say, every subject I touch actually is very meaningful and very emotional. Thanking your team, congratulating Marin, thanking the people, thanking the tournament. At the end it’s like one big party.

“But I hoped over time in the speech I would start to relax a little bit, but I couldn’t. It was what it was. I wish it wasn’t so sometimes.

“At the same time I’m happy I can show emotions and share it with the people. If I got emotional, it’s because it was a full crowd again. No people in the stadium wouldn’t make me emotional, I’ll tell you that. This is for them really also.”

Federer may be nearing the twilight of his career, but after 20 Grand Slams and the kind of form and fitness he continues to display on court, experts and tennis faithful can be optimistic of another year of dominance ahead for the Swiss ace.