Djokovic, Federer, Keys: Rafael Nadal lauded by pros after historic Australian Open win
A number of tennis stars have lauded Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard claimed a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
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Dreams dashed, Medvedev laments the loss of the crowd
MELBOURNE: As Daniil Medvedev began to absorb the reality of the most testing loss of his career, the Russian was crestfallen over the lack of support he received in the Australian Open final.
'Amazing achievement' - Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal after securing 21st major with Australian Open win
Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal following the Spaniard’s Australian Open victory which broke the tie for the winning-most man in major history. Djokovic won three Grand Slams in 2021 to join Nadal and Roger Federer at the top of the tree on 20 majors. Ad/> The Serbian world No.
'F***' - Rafael Nadal drops expletive when describing emotional rollercoaster of Australian Open win
An exhausted and overwhelmed Rafael Nadal dropped an F-bomb when he talked about losing his serve when serving for the Australian Open title in the fifth set. Nadal was 5-4 to the good and two points from victory, only to drop his serve and allow Daniil Medvedev back in the match. Ad/> Ultimately, it did not prove costly as Nadal broke back immediately and went on to serve out to clinch the win and a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.
'No disrespect to Djokovic...' – Rafael Nadal right back in GOAT race, claim Tim Henman and Mats Wilander
Rafael Nadal has hauled himself back into the greatest of all time (GOAT) conversation alongside Novak Djokovic with his extraordinary Australian Open triumph, according to Eurosport experts Tim Henman and Mats Wilander. The pre-tournament chatter was fixed on Djokovic as his bid for Grand Slam No. 21 was held up by a battle to compete unvaccinated.
Cerebral Medvedev challenges crowd and Nadal all the way to the end
Daniil Medvedev raised his eyebrows, swung his head to one side and mouthed “boring”. Tennis Australia president Jayne Hrdlicka was in the middle of her presentation speech, and listening politely to niceties was not a trick left in his playbook, which had already been sucked dry by the Spaniard standing next to him. It was peak Medvedev. Sore loser? Not really. He likely would have said the same thing even if he had won. Truculence is in his DNA – but not because he is Russian.
Rafael Nadal claims historic 21st grand slam – final day at the Australian Open
Rafael Nadal broke away from his rivals by winning a 21st grand slam title in extraordinary fashion to bring the Australian Open to a close.