Rafael Nadal on Sunday defeated Daniil Medvedev in the 2022 Australian Open final, becoming the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam titles, according to Anadolu Agency.

The 35-year-old Spanish legend won his second Australian Open title with 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, and 7-5 sets against world number 2 Medvedev, in almost five and a half hours of gameplay at Melbourne.

Nadal described the final as “one of the most emotional matches” of his career.

“Today I am here in front of all of you with this trophy. You don’t know how much it means to be back here. You are amazing and thank you so much for all of your love and support,” Nadal added.

Source: Azerbaijan State News Agency