A breakdown of Rafael Nadal’s grand slams as he celebrates a historic 21st title
Rafael Nadal made tennis history by winning his 21st grand slam singles title at the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic has already explained how he'll respond to Rafael Nadal's 21st Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer both sent classy messages to Rafael Nadal after the 35-year-old won a record 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open on Sunday. The Spaniard dug deep to see off Daniil Medvedev, battling his way to a 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5 triumph. And Djokovic has already explained what he'll do next.
Rafael Nadal's only asterisk from Australian Open won't be Djokovic but to signify GOAT
There will be no asterisk alongside Rafael Nadal’s 21st Grand Slam win.
ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic Remains Number One Despite Australian Open Absence
Rafael Nadal's record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title in winning an epic Australian Open final frustrated Novak Djokovic's hopes of being the first to do so, but the Serb remains world number one in the rankings released Monday. The 34-year-old was unable to play in the first Grand Slam of the year after being deported from Australia over Covid-19 vaccination issues but he extended his record-breaking run as number one to 358 weeks. Nadal's beaten opponent in the Melbourne final, Daniil Medvedev, stays second but the Russian moves to within 1,000 points of Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty Give Australian Open Desperately Needed Happy Ending
An Australian Open like no other began in controversy with the deportation of Novak Djokovic but culminated in one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history by Rafael Nadal on Sunday. Throw in Ashleigh Barty becoming the first home winner for 44 years, and local heroes Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis winning the men's doubles, this was a Grand Slam that will live long in the memory for myriad reasons.
"An Inspiration To Me": Roger Federer's Heartfelt Message To Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Grand Slam Title
Roger Federer took to Instagram to share a heartfelt message for his long-time friend and rival Rafael Nadal after the latter won the Australian Open crown on Sunday for a record 21st Grand Slam title. Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open men's singles final on Sunday, coming from two sets down in the title clash. With his victory, Nadal overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the list of most men's singles Majors and become the first ever male player to win more than 20 Grand Slam titles in singles. Nadal won the thrilling final in Melbourne 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
"Amazing Achievement": Novak Djokovic Congratulates Rafael Nadal On Record 21st Major
Tennis star Novak Djokovic sent in his wishes as he congratulated Rafael Nadal on a thrilling five-set victory against Daniil Medvedev to win the Australian Open men's singles title. Nadal surpassed Djokovic and Roger Federer's 20 Major titles to become the first male player to win 21 Grand Slam crowns. Djokoivc termed the Spaniard's win as an "amazing achievement" and highlighted how his "fighting spirit" prevailed in a match that went down to the wire. Taking to Twitter, Djokovic wrote: "Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for 21st GS. Amazing achievement. Always impressive fighting spirit that prevailed another time. Enhorabuena @medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the passion and determination we have come to expect from him."
What Sachin Tendulkar Said On Rafael Nadal's Historic 21st Grand Slam Win
Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday congratulated tennis star Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the men's record-breaking 21st Grand Slam. Under the lights on Rod Laver Arena, the legendary Spaniard looked down and out against Daniil Medvedev. However, the sixth seed demonstrated his trademark big-match mentality, overcoming the Russian 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in front of a raucous crowd in a Melbourne classic.