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'Not for a Russian' – Daniil Medvedev hints his nationality led to boos during Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev’s feud with the Australian Open crowd continued as he branded them “disrespectful” for distracting him in his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final – and suggested the poor reception could be linked to his nationality. The Russian threw away a two-set lead to lose a thriller on Sunday as Nadal won a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title. Ad/> Medvedev won few supporters during his run to the final in Melbourne, urging the crowd “to show respect” after his win over home favourite Nick Kyrgios in the second round and regularly turning on the chair umpires.

Rafael Nadal celebrates historic Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev as he secures record 21st major

Rafael Nadal has described his epic, five-set victory in the Australian Open men's final as probably the «biggest comeback» of his outstanding career.

Roger Federer sends classy heartfelt message to Rafael Nadal after Australian Open win

Roger Federer has hailed Rafael Nadal an ‘inspiration’ in congratulating him on his record 21st career Grand Slam title.

Nadal: de las muletas al éxtasis en apenas cuatro meses

El 11 de septiembre de 2021, publicó en su cuenta de Instagram una fotografía en la que se le veía con muletas y la pierna izquierda escayolada, una instantánea que ya es icónica en la extraordinaria historia del balear. Cuatro meses después, es del y acumula 21 títulos de Grand Slam, más que nadie en el tenis masculino.

Rugby evening headlines as Welsh region line up glamour New Zealand clash and Ireland dismiss fears their stars are undercooked for Wales

Here is your rugby news for the evening of Sunday January 30

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.

'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.

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'Not for a Russian' – Daniil Medvedev hints his nationality led to boos during Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal celebrates historic Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev as he secures record 21st major

Roger Federer sends classy heartfelt message to Rafael Nadal after Australian Open win

Nadal: de las muletas al éxtasis en apenas cuatro meses

Rugby evening headlines as Welsh region line up glamour New Zealand clash and Ireland dismiss fears their stars are undercooked for Wales

Dreams dashed, Medvedev laments the loss of the crowd

'Amazing achievement' - Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal after securing 21st major with Australian Open win

'No disrespect to Djokovic...' – Rafael Nadal right back in GOAT race, claim Tim Henman and Mats Wilander