Rafael Nadal: What's next for tennis' 'Big Three' after record-breaking grand slam victory?

By Ben Morse, CNN

Updated 1454 GMT (2254 HKT) January 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after winning the 2022 Australian Open.

(CNN)There were three, but now Rafael Nadal stands on his own.

In winning theAustralian Open on Sunday after an epic final with Daniil Medvedev, the Spaniard claimed his 21st grand slam title, one more than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. The three had been tied on 20 for a while, but after overcoming a long-running foot injury, Nadal now stands a step above the members of tennis' «Big Three.»However, although he recognized his achievement in winning his record-breaking grand slam title, Nadal admitted it doesn't change his outlook on his career or legacy. «No, I don't want to change my point of view, honestly. Of course, for me, it's amazing to achieve another grand slam at this moment of my career. Just means a lot to me,» he told reporters. Read More«I feel honored. I feel lucky to achieve one more very special thing in my tennis career. I don't care much if I am the one or not the one or the best of the history, not the best of the history. Honestly, today, I don't care much. For me, it's about enjoying nights like today. That means everything for me, no? Means even more to achieve the second Australian Open more than any other thing.»So with Nadal looking like he's returning to his best tennis, with Federer continuing to struggle with injury and questions surrounding Djokovic's participation in future events due to his Covid-19 vaccination status, what could the future hold for the superstars of the sport? Nadal celebrates match point after beating Medvedev. 'I am proud to share this era with you'Nadal, Federer and Djokovic have lit up tennis over recent years, doing battle on