Rafael Nadal says his Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev was one of the most emotional of his career.
Rafael Nadal declared his extraordinary Australian Open final win over Daniil Medvedev as «one of the most emotional of my career». The Spaniard trailed by two sets against but came back from the dead to win in five sets, with the match spanning a remarkable 5 hours and 24 minutes to become the second-longest Grand Slam final in history.
Ad/> And all that after Nadal's six-month absence from the game with a chronic foot condition. Australian Open'Indescribable, incredible' — Reaction as Nadal claims historic 21st Grand Slam titleAN HOUR AGO Watch historic moment Nadal wins Australian Open and claims 21st Grand Slam title 'I've never watched a match like that!' — Reaction to Nadal winning 21st Grand Slam title 'What a shot!' — Nadal stuns fans in 'incredible' 40-shot rally with outrageous slice Speaking with the trophy on Rod Laver Arena, the 35-year-old said: «Without a doubt it has been one of the most emotional moments of my tennis career.
/> »It's just amazing. «Six weeks ago I didn't even know if I would be able to be back on the [ATP] Tour playing tennis again.
»Having this trophy in front me of here — you really don't know how much I fought to be here. «I can't thank you enough for all the support I received.» — - Stream the 2022 Australian Open live and on demand on discovery+.
