Roger Federer defeated Marcos Baghdatis in the final, 5–7, 7–5, 6–0, 6–2 to win the men's singles tennis title at the 2006 Australian Open. It was his second Australian Open title and his seventh major title overall. It was his seventh victory in as many career major finals, an Open Era record. Baghdatis was the first Cypriot to reach a major final.
Marat Safin was the reigning champion, but withdrew due to injury.
This was the first main draw Australian Open appearance for future champion Stanislas Wawrinka and five time runner-up Andy Murray.
Seeds
Qualifying
Draw
Finals
Top half
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Bottom half
Section 5
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
References
External links Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) – 2006 Australian Open Men's Singles draw 2006 Australian Open – Men's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation