A historic comeback for a document win.
Rafael Nadal fought his means again from an 0-2 rating to defeat favourite Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in a marathon match that took 5 hours and 24 minutes to win his second Australian Open title — and his twenty first Grand Slam singles title.
The 35-year-old took the rostrum after he rallied again to beat the reigning US Open Champion Medvedev and raised the trophy above his head.
“I dont even know what to say, guys,” the Spaniard informed the gang with the Norman Brookes Problem Cup subsequent to him. “It’s simply superb. One month in the past I didn’t know if I’d be again enjoying on the tour… you don’t even know the way a lot I fought to be right here.”
He referred to as the victory “most likely probably the most emotional [wins] in my tennis profession.”
Nadal’s injury-marred 2021 season ended early with retirement rumors swirling in latest months. Now, he stands alone atop the boys’s tennis leaderboard, forward of each Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who've gained 20 Grand Slams apiece.
Neither will get off simple, as Nadal had a promise for an energized crowd at Rod Laver Area.
“I’m going to maintain enjoying my greatest to maintain coming subsequent 12 months,” he informed the .
Medvedev, the highest seed within the match after Djokovic was deported over COVID-19 vaccination necessities, raced out to an early lead, however succumbed to the tennis legend.
The second-seeded Medvedev joked on the podium and stated he requested Nadal after the loss if he was drained. The 25-year-old appeared awed by Nadal’s longevity.
“After the match I requested Rafa, ‘Are you drained?'” he stated.
Nadal returned the favor to the younger Russian.
“I don’t have any doubt you’ll have this trophy just a few instances in your profession since you are superb,” Nadal stated of Medvedev. “This has been probably the most emotional matches of my profession and it has been an honor to share the courtroom with you.”
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