![]() It was a triumph that defied time and logic, the 35-year-old completing his first five-set win from a two-set deficit in 15 years - since overhauling Mikhail Youzhny in the fourth round of Wimbledon in 2007. He held firm to break Medvedev again and served out the match to love, rushing in to deliver a backhand volley as a stunning coup de grace.ĭropping his racket, Nadal shook his head and grinned, then kicked a tennis ball away and pumped his fists in delight. ![]() In a match steeped in drama, Nadal was two points from the title but was broken as he served for the match at 5-4. Riding a wave of raucous support from the crowd, a vintage Nadal pulled off one of his finest performances to deny Medvedev again, less than three years after leaving the Russian heartbroken in five sets at the 2019 U.S. ![]() With Novak Djokovic forced out by deportation and Roger Federer recovering from knee surgery, the Spanish great is now one major title clear of his ‘Big Three’ rivals after surviving the 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 thriller at Rod Laver Arena. Dont miss a moment of the US Open Subscribe now: Show more Show more Rafael. Rafa Nadal edged Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final on Sunday, roaring back from two sets down to claim a record 21st Grand Slam title only months after fearing his glorious career might be over due to injury. Watch the highlights between Rinky Hijikata and Rafael Nadal in Round 1 of the 2022 US Open. ![]()
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