Rafael Nadal said he was fortunate to be part of the tennis era, including Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after the Spaniard won the title of the 21st Grand Slam man at the Australian Open to move one of the two major rivals.
Nadal roared from two sets to Danil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the classic final on Sunday, only a few months after fearful his noble career might end because Nigggling left foot injury .
He then paid tribute to Federer, who missed the first Grand Slam this year to continue his rehabilitation from knee and Djokovic surgery, which was deported after a dispute over Covid-19 Australia’s entry requirements and unfavorable status.
“In the end, it’s just a game and in certain ways we reach more than what we have dreamed of when we are children,” Nadal told reporters.
“It doesn’t matter much if there are 21, one is 20, or the other is finished 23 and the other with 21.” I think we did very important things for our sport and we grab our dreams and we enjoyed it.
I feel lucky to be part of this era that has been very special for our sport.
“Read also an open service: How Rafael Nadal endlessly conquered great opportunities and ran through the best of GenerationRafael Nadal who kept running, holding the left foot patched in a surgery.
Opposing the demands of work.
Even though he will leave, with striking regularity from subject to then Cross, at the important points of the Spaniard continue to pressure, refusing to retreat.
The 35-year-old player, who left Wimbledon, who left Wimbledon, was pulled out of Wimbledon, Olympics Tokyo and the US Open in 2021 and returned to competitive action last month , said the satisfaction of winning Australia’s open crown both it was impossible to describe.
“It’s amazing to have this trophy with me,” Nadal said.
“During my career in Australia, finally, maybe the most unexpected year for me to achieve, once again the trophy This beautiful so I’m very happy.
“Read the end of the Alsonad in front of Federer, Djokovic in the number of goat debate is not He didn’t think of the next tournament.
“I’ve planned my schedule, but I enjoyed the moment …
I need to see how my body recovers from an extraordinary month and I will make a decision,” Nadal said.