Nadal makes history in Australian open five-set classic against Medvedev

Rafael Nadal made history once again in the early hours of Monday morning as he roared back from two-sets-to-love down to capture his record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
With his dramatic victory, Nadal claimed sole ownership of the record for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles, moving past Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who are both on 20 major crowns. The 35-year-old, who also clinched the trophy in Melbourne in 2009, has become just the second player in the Open Era alongside Djokovic to win each of the four majors at least twice.
“It was one of the most emotional matches of my career,” Nadal said during the trophy ceremony. “To share the court with Daniil Medvedev was just an honour. It is amazing. To be honest, one and a half months ago I wasn’t sure if I was able to be back on the Tour playing tennis again. But today I am here in front of all of you with this trophy in front of me. You are just amazing, thank you so much,” he added.