Greatest Australian Open Final: Novak Djokovic hails Nadal – What could have been his, Novak Djokovic saw Rafael Nadal script history from 15,397 km away in Belgrade, Serbia. Nadal pipped his two rivals, Djokovic and Roger Federer, lifting his 21st Grand Slam, most in men’s singles, with the Australian Open title on Sunday. The Serbian congratulated Nadal on his achievement.
“Congratulations to @rafaelnadal for 21st GS. Amazing achievement. Always impressive fighting spirit that prevailed another time. Enhorabuena 👏🏆👍 @medwed33 gave it his all out there and played with the passion and determination we have come to expect from him,” Novak Djokovic posted on Instagram.
Greatest Australian Open Final: ‘Amazing Achievement’, Novak Djokovic hails Grand Slam RIVAL Rafael Nadal for winning 21st Slam
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Greatest Australian Open Final: ‘Amazing Achievement’, Novak Djokovic hails Grand Slam RIVAL Rafael Nadal for winning 21st Slam
Tied on 20 Grand Slam titles with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic was the favourite to win the record 21st Grand Slam but his unvaccinated status meant he was deported out of Australia after a week-long court battle.
On Sunday, Djokovic saw his rival achieve his 21st in an epic thriller. Nadal did the unthinkable in Melbourne as he rallied from two sets down to clinch a record-breaking Grand Slam title. Nadal clinched his 21st Grand Slam title, the most by a men’s singles player, overtaking Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to break the three-way tie. The Spaniard, who only returned from a foot injury in the build-up to the new season, defeated Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.
Greatest Australian Open Final: ‘Amazing Achievement’, Novak Djokovic hails Grand Slam RIVAL Rafael Nadal for winning 21st Slam
Two sets down, the legendary Spaniard rallied to defeat the world number two, Daniil Medvedev, by 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5 as he clinched the record-breaking Australian Open trophy at Rod Laver Arena. The title clash lasted for incredible five hours and 24 minutes. With this triumph, Nadal has broken his tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles in history.
The Spaniard has also become the fourth man in history to claim multiple crowns at all four majors. As expected the match started at very high intensity for the Russian as he broke Nadal twice early and grabbed a lead after the first set.
Greatest Australian Open Final: ‘Amazing Achievement’, Novak Djokovic hails Grand Slam RIVAL Rafael Nadal for winning 21st Slam
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