Melbourne: Rafael Nadal-eyed Daniel Medvedev in the classic Australian Open final on Sunday, roaring from two sets to claim a record of 21 grand slam titles just a few months after afraid of noble careers may be more due to injury.
With Novak Djokovic forced by Deportation and Roger Federer recovered from knee surgery, great Spain now one main title cleans his ‘Big Three’ rival after surviving from 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6 -4, 7 -5 Thriller films at Rod Laver Arena.
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He held firm to break Medvedev again and served a match for love, rushed to giving a backhand volleyer as an amazing coup de Grace.
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It was a victory that was challenging and logic, 35 years completing his first five-set victory from the two-set deficit in 15 years – since overhaul Mikhail Youzhny in the fourth round Wimbledon in 2007.
After experiencing four final defeats in 2012, 2014, 2017 2019, Nadal can now enjoy the second crown of Melbourne Park, 13 years after defeating Federer in 2009 determination.
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After passing Wimbledon because of fatigue and the US open because of chronic conditions in his left leg, Nadal was on the verge of stopping in late-2021 and was blessed only appearing in Melbourne Park this year.
His ability to play seven matches feel magical for Spain, who joined Djokovic, Rod Laver and Roy Emerson as the only man to win every grand slam title twice.
Now, more than before, world number one Djokovic might regret its efforts to fail to defend his title in Melbourne without Covid-19 vaccination.
Deported threw wide open tournaments, leaving vacuum for Nadal to fill and attack potentially determined punches in the Grand Slam race.
Nadal won the 21st Slam title record with Aus Open Comeback Victory Over Medvedev
