Rafael Nadal recovers from two sets down to win a match for first time since beating Mikhail Youzhny at Wimbledon in 2007; he claims his first Australian Open title since 2009 to move ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in Slam stakes; it's his first major since French Open in 2020

Rafael Nadal rallied from two sets down to win his second Australian Open title and record 21st Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal rallied from two sets down to win his second Australian Open title and record 21st Grand Slam
Rafael Nadal rewrote the history books on Sunday after defeating Daniil Medvedev in a marathon Australian Open final to become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles.

The Spaniard battled back to win from two sets down for the first time at a Grand Slam in 15 years to complete a remarkable chapter in his extraordinary career, moving him one clear of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the Slam stakes.

His incredible 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-3 7-5 victory after five hours and 24 minutes was his second triumph at Melbourne Park - his first since 2009 - and made him only the second man after Djokovic to win every Grand Slam title at least twice since the sport turned professional in 1968.


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Nadal, playing in his 29th Grand Slam final, was put under intense early pressure by the big-serving Medvedev, who was competing in his fourth major final.

On each of those four occasions, the Russian has faced either Djokovic or Nadal, who beat the 25-year-old in a thrilling US Open final in 2019.



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Absolutely incredible!!!!!

Can you even imagine that Nadal is 35-years old!
Really incredible ������

From contemplating retirement last year due to a chronic foot injury to coming back from 2 sets down to win your 21st record breaking grand slam against a younger, fitter, faster and in form Medvedev who is the best among the young chaps
Congrats to the King of Clay

Nadal is a beast!!! I actually thought he'd lost d match after the 2nd set, Mehn that guy is mentally strong even at his age. Medvedev will dominate the ATP once Djokovic and Rafa retires for sure, because these new generation tennis players don't have the mental capacity to come from 2 sets down to win a match.

Even with his recent injury woes, what a way to win your 21st grandslam title (the first man to achieve that feat).

Medvedev should work on his emotions, of he wants to go far in the game. He's a great player, no doubt.

The old generation of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic are still bossing around the new generation of Medvedev, Sverev, and Tsitsipas.

ValCon888:
The old generation of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic are still bossing around the new generation of Medvedev, Sverev, and Tsitsipas.

Are you sure Roger Federer is still around?

IamPatriotic:


Are you sure Roger Federer is still around?

He's around. He wins his matches and only pulls out because of injury. Age is finally catching up with him.

old wine taste better....nadal just cnt stop winning..
nadal, federer n djokovic av don alot for tenis but i still prefer Roger federer among d rest for personal reason..all legends

ValCon888:

He's around. He wins his matches and only pulls out because of injury. Age is finally catching up with him.

age ave caught up with all of them, even djkovic too

ValCon888:
The old generation of Nadal, Federer and Djokovic are still bossing around the new generation of Medvedev, Sverev, and Tsitsipas.

that old rivalry rocked better....they dominated each other

paulolee:

age ave caught up with all of them, even djkovic too

And yet they're still beating the younger guys. The ones who are supposed to be the top dogs today.