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.

Nadal went into his Australian Open final clash with Medvedev looking to make history.

Things got off to a rocky start, with his Russian opponent blowing the former world No 1 away in the opening two sets.

But Nadal conjured the magic of old to reign supreme, securing a 21st Grand Slam title in the process.

It was a stirring performance, with the 35-year-old ahead of both Djokovic and Federer in the history books.

After the match, Djokovic congratulated his rival by saying: "Congratulations to @RafaelNadal for 21st GS.

"Enhorabuena @Medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the passion and determination we have come to expect from him."

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After realising he tagged the wrong account, Djokovic then added: Now with the right

@DaniilMedwed tagged! You put up one hell of a fight today and I know you will have many more Grand Slam wins in your future."

Now, many are waiting to see how Djokovic responds to Nadal bettering his Grand Slam record.

But the Serb, speaking at Wimbledon last year, made it abundantly clear he will always focus on his own game - rather than what his rivals do.

"I'm not chasing anybody," he said.

"I'm making my own path and my own journey, my own history.

"I'm privileged to be part of history of this sport that I love.

"I know about a lot of stats. I don't know about all of them.

"But they do motivate me even more to play my best tennis at the events that count the most in our