Federer on top of world after Oz win Open Safan

ROGER Federer yesterday put a quick end to Marat Safin’s exhausting run in the Australian Open.

The Swiss star won his second Grand Slam title and solidified his No. 1 ranking, beating Safin 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-2.

"What a great start to the year for me, to win the Australian Open and become No. 1 in the world," Federer said.