Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev produced yet another instant classic in a Grand Slam final, this one at the Australian Open. Nadal’s comeback from two sets down gave him slam title No. 21, surpassing Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. It prevented Medvedev from becoming the first man to follow up his maiden Grand Slam title by winning the very next major.
The tennis world reacted on social media to Nadal’s 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 triumph that lasted five hours and 24 minutes.
A final of Herculean proportions, thank you for a brilliant contest @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed. Two AO crowns and 21 majors, given everything you have endured this historic victory is so special Rafa. It has been a privilege to watch you doing what you love. Congratulationsπ
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 30, 2022
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— Casper Ruud (@CasperRuud98) January 30, 2022
Rafaaaaa ππ»
— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) January 30, 2022
#21 @RafaelNadal
Rafa, your spirit and fight has no limit. You are a true inspiration to us all.
— Petra Kvitova (@Petra_Kvitova) January 30, 2022
Thank you for teaching us what it means to never give up.
Enjoy #21 π #AusOpen @RafaelNadal https://t.co/dDpZeZ3sYK
Wow @RafaelNadal!!! What a legend. π #AusOpen
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 30, 2022
Unbelievable @RafaelNadal ππππππππππ wow wow πππͺπͺ
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) January 30, 2022
The best competitor in sports IMO. Unrea match from both. The level of tennis just keeps hitting new standards ππΌ https://t.co/RXVlKwSsIt
— Jessie Pegula (@JLPegula) January 30, 2022
Raaaafaaaa!! Fenomenalny, niesamowity, szacun. @RafaelNadal @AustralianOpen #Respect
— Aga Radwanska (@ARadwanska) January 30, 2022
Rafa!!!! OMG! What a warrior!π±ππππ₯³ #AO2022
— Urszula Radwanska (@ula_radwanska) January 30, 2022
Tremendous respect @RafaelNadal heroic effort.. @DaniilMedwed many more GS titles to come, great fightππWhat a finalππ
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) January 30, 2022
Extraordinary comeback from @RafaelNadal Congrats!! #21 πππππππππππππππππππππ
— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) January 30, 2022
The best!! pic.twitter.com/T6x5yRJO6x
— David Ferrer (@DavidFerrer87) January 30, 2022
I just cried @RafaelNadal you are my idol π
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) January 30, 2022
21 Grand Slam titlesβ¦ Pure admiration for @RafaelNadal and his historic achievement ππ @AustralianOpen https://t.co/n7Vl9tIZFs
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) January 30, 2022
Que locuuuuura π₯Ίπ€―π³πππͺπΈ @RafaelNadal
— Paula Badosa (@paulabadosa) January 30, 2022
@RafaelNadal .. 21 π
— Lucas Pouille (@la_pouille) January 30, 2022
What a weapon!! @RafaelNadal
— Thanasi Kokkinakis (@TKokkinakis) January 30, 2022
Sigo en shock. @RafaelNadal
— Jaume Munar (@jamunar_38) January 30, 2022
Mamita!!! #21 @RafaelNadal π€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺπ€ͺ
— diego schwartzman (@dieschwartzman) January 30, 2022
Congrats for an amazing final from both! A match that was intensely lived.
— Stefanos Tsitsipas (@steftsitsipas) January 30, 2022
What else can I sayβ¦ truly a magical night even for those watching ππΌππΌππΌ
My face throughout the whole match…
— Iga ΕwiΔ tek (@iga_swiatek) January 30, 2022
My…forhead muscles will literally be sore for the next two days. π https://t.co/dw8755TVyg
Wow!!! That finalπ€― Both players leaving everything they have out there. I feel lucky to play such an amazing sport. So inspirational and makes me wanna work harder. Rafa you are a freakkkππΌπ
— Caty McNally (@CatyMcNally) January 30, 2022
Goosebumps. My heart is SO full. Never seen a guy who deserves it more.Forever a LEGEND. #21 #AO2022
— Katie Boulter (@katiecboulter) January 30, 2022
QuΓ© campeon ππ»πͺπ»π₯²π₯²π₯²π₯²@RafaelNadal @AustralianOpen
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) January 30, 2022
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Beyond belief: @RafaelNadal 's greatest comeback victory is his ultimate display of resilience, will, and heart. It defies description. privileged to call it, even from far away. Bravo Rafa on #21, and @DaniilMedwed for a 5:24 fight! New video on IG https://t.co/QOwAV9kqOi
— Chris Fowler (@cbfowler) January 30, 2022
holy Toledo what amazing π€© effort from Vamos-Rafa @RafaelNadal @AustralianOpen to toughing out Meddy π»in 5 grueling sets to get to 21 blackjack βοΈππππͺπͺπͺ incredible fighting spirt from 2 sets down
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) January 30, 2022
Rafa! pic.twitter.com/2gnNb9hJJE
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) January 30, 2022
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