Mats Wilander believes Rafa Nadal 'on a mission for No. 21', Tim Henman claims Daniil Medvedev 'has slight edge'

Mats Wilander thinks Rafael Nadal is on a ‘mission for No. 21’ at the Australian Open, while Tim Henman claims Daniil Medvedev’s age gives him the upper hand. The pair meet on Sunday as they fight it out for the 2022 edition as the season cranks into gear with its first Grand Slam event.

Ad/> Nadal has 20 Grand Slams to his name, while current world No. 1 Novak Djokovic — who exited Australia in controversial circumstances — and Roger Federer are tied on the same number. Sunday’s match gives the Spaniard the chance to take the lead.

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“I think the other players haven’t done this. I think he knows when to serve and volley and when to hit the right serve at the right time.” Wilander continued: “Medvedev serves better but I think somehow that’s going to be evened up. [Nadal’s] on a mission for No.