Omnisport’s writers reflect on the drama they witnessed at the year’s biggest events. Dejan Kalinic on the Australian Open and a magical men’s singles final A first Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal grand slam final since 2011 made the men’s Australian Open decider special enough, but two of the greatest players of all-time served up a classic in their unexpected showdown on Rod Laver Arena. Federer was playing in his first tournament since Wimbledon the year prior and questions remained over how he would return from knee surgery. Nadal was on the comeback trail after a wrist injury, but found himself in an enthralling decider in Melbourne. The duo put on a stunning show, Federer winning a five-set thriller. And, what is more, the pair each went on to enjoy tremendous years, surely exceeding even their own lofty expectations as they split the year’s four slams. Nicholas McGee on a stunning Super Bowl LI comeback Any debate over the legacy of Tom Brady was settled in the most unbelievable fashion in February. Down 28-3 to the Atlanta Falcons, Brady appeared set to suffer the third Super Bowl defeat of his glittering career. However, in an utterly remarkable exhibition of his stunning poise…