Rafael Nadal: What's next for tennis' 'Big Three' after record-breaking grand slam victory?
By Ben Morse, CNN
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Djokovic remains world No 1 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 on Monday.
Rafael Nadal: The 'tough love' that shaped a 21-time Grand Slam champion
From the first ball Toni Nadal threw towards his three-year-old nephew, he could see there was something different about the kid lining up a shot on the other side of the court.
Australian Open: Nadal beats Medvedev to win record-breaking 21st grand slam title
Rafael Nadal has won a record-breaking 21st grand slam title, beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the Australian Open tennis men’s singles final.
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.
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.
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.