Tennis: Johannson claims Australian title

Sweden’s Thomas Johansson put an end to Marat Safin’s hopes of a double celebration when claiming the men’s single title at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Safin, 22 today, was seeking to become the first payer in history to win a Grand Slam singles’ title on his birthday, but Johansson, seeded 16, beat the ninth seed in four sets, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6.