Daniil Medvedev asks Rafael Nadal whether he was even tired after marathon Australian Open final

Daniil Medvedev admitted he was stunned by the «insane» energy of Rafael Nadal during their momentous five-set Australian Open final battle — in which the Spaniard ultimately triumphed to land a record 21st Grand Slam title. Nadal recovered from two sets down to take his second Australian Open title, and in the post-match ceremony received praise from his valiant opponent.

Ad/> Medvedev said: «It was tough to take, losing after five-and-a-half hours [five hours and 24 minutes]. Australian OpenNadal: It's one of the most emotional moments of my careerAN HOUR AGO Nadal: It's one of the most emotional moments of my career 'Indescribable, incredible' — Reaction as Nadal claims historic 21st Grand Slam title 'No disrespect to Djokovic but this is about Nadal' — Henman »I want to congratulate Rafa — during the match I was amazed.

/> «It was insane. »I think the level was very high.

«You [Nadal] raised your level after two sets for your 21st Grand Slam. /> »You're an amazing champion." — - Stream the 2022 Australian Open live and on demand on discovery+.