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.
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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.
Daniil Medvedev "Not That Disappointed" After Heartbreaking Loss To Rafael Nadal In Australian Open Final
Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on "unreal" Rafael Nadal. The world number two looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title after his US Open breakthrough last year when he held three break points against Nadal's serve in the third set after winning the first two at Melbourne Park. But the never-say-die Spaniard saved them all before battling back for a famous 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in a gruelling 5hr 24min to deny Medvedev and win a historic 21st Grand Slam title.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrives in Spain to complete Barcelona transfer
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has touched down in Spain to complete a loan move to La Liga giants Barcelona.
Ravichandran Ashwin Reveals His "New Favourite" Tennis Player After Sunday's Australian Open Men's Singles Final
Sunday's men's singles final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev possibly had everyone by the edge of their seats as the duo battled it out in a five-set thriller in Melbourne. The marathon final, which had drama, emotion and a bit of show off as well, clearly lived up to the expectations with both Nadal and Medvedev displaying some stupendous skills on court. The Spaniard, however, pipped Medvedev to capture a record-breaking 21st grand slam after an exhausting match. Nadal fought hard and took the game deep to win 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.