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Rafael Nadal says he's 'lucky' to be part of Big Three with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after Australian Open win

Rafael Nadal says he feels lucky to be playing in the same era as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after picking up a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Sunday. Nadal fought back from two sets down to beat world No 2 Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in a gruelling five-hour battle on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday. Ad/> The 35-year-old Spaniard now leads the race to finish his career with the most Grand Slam singles titles in history after moving one ahead of Federer and Djokovic.

How Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty et al electrified the 2022 Australian Open - at a time when tennis needed it most

It seemed impossible that the 2022 Australian Open would ever be separated from the saga surrounding Novak Djokovic’s week-long stay in Melbourne. Even as Rafael Nadal insisted in the build-up that the Australian Open is “much more important than any player”, it didn’t feel that way. Ad/> Something exceptional needed to happen to move the discussion on.

Nadal edges ahead of Federer, Djokovic in GOAT debate

The numbers do not lie. Rafael Nadal stands alone on 21 Grand Slam titles, breaking a tie with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the race to be crowned the greatest male tennis player of all time.

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open win was portrait of a true artist at work

I’ll give you a blizzard of numbers and statistics later but Rafa Nadal coming back from two sets down to win the Australian Open final was not a tennis match that you can reduce quite so easily. This was a performance on stage, a piece of astonishing theatre and something that touched those of us watching in a way that was far deeper and more profound than simply a reaction to a sporting contest.

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic And I "Understood The Rivalry In A Positive Way": Rafael Nadal

Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal has said that he feels lucky to be in the same era as Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final of the Australian Open to surpass Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, each of whom have won 20 Grand Slam titles each. The 35-year-old who clinched his second Australian Open title on Sunday said, "I think we have always been respectful with each other."

Open de Australia 2022: Nadal como icono universal | Deportes | EL PAÍS

De todos los trofeos (90 en el circuito profesional), los premios y las distinciones que ha recibido a lo largo de su prolífica carrera Rafael Nadal, seguramente ninguna tenga más valor que la fotografía que dio la vuelta al mundo el 11 de octubre de 2018. Ese día, cuando las lluvias torrenciales habían arrasado casas, coches y calles de Sant Llorenç des Cardassar –un municipio de 8.000 habitantes situado a 11 kilómetros de Porto Cristo, donde reside el deportista–, el campeón de 21 grandes y reciente ganador del Open de Australia junto al resto de los vecinos de la localidad para achicar agua y colaborar. La imagen ocupó la portada del diario The Times y produjo un impacto planetario.

Rafa Nadal's Aus Open glory as unbelievable as Novak Djokovic drama as GOAT race changes

A crazy Australian Open which started with the drawn-out deportation of Novak Djokovic ended with a men's singles final which was just as unbelievable. And after five hours and 24 minutes of more high court drama, Rafael Nadal took the lead in the GOAT race by breaking the Grand Slam record and the spirit of Daniil Medvedev.

’I feel lucky to be part of this era that has been very special’ - Rafael Nadal on being part of dominant 'Big Three'

Rafa Nadal said he was lucky to be part of an era of tennis that included Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after the Spaniard won a men's record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open to move one ahead of his two great rivals.

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Rafael Nadal says he's 'lucky' to be part of Big Three with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after Australian Open win

How Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty et al electrified the 2022 Australian Open - at a time when tennis needed it most

Nadal edges ahead of Federer, Djokovic in GOAT debate

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open win was portrait of a true artist at work

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic And I "Understood The Rivalry In A Positive Way": Rafael Nadal

Open de Australia 2022: Nadal como icono universal | Deportes | EL PAÍS

Rafa Nadal's Aus Open glory as unbelievable as Novak Djokovic drama as GOAT race changes

’I feel lucky to be part of this era that has been very special’ - Rafael Nadal on being part of dominant 'Big Three'