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Brain Game: How Nadal Powered Up For Record-Breaking Australian Open Title

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by el-admin - January 30, 2022 0368

The points were going long. Ironically, the match was slipping fast. Rafael Nadal orchestrated a stunning comeback in the Australian Open final to defeat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. The match lasted five hours and 24 minutes and finished at 1:11 a.m. Monday morning. Figuring out the winning game

Look Back At Nadal’s Four Comebacks From Two Sets Down

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by el-admin - January 30, 2022 0310

Rafael Nadal's stunning 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 comeback victory against Daniil Medvedev was not just the first Australian Open final in which the champion rallied from two set down to win since Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle in 1965. It was also just the fourth time Nadal has overcome a

Relive Nadal’s Epic Australian Open Victory In Pictures

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by el-admin - January 30, 2022 0259

Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in a thrilling five-hour, 24-minute Australian Open final to earn a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title. ATPTour.com relives the memorable battle through pictures. You May Also Like: Nadal Makes History In Australian Open Five-Set Classic Against Medvedev <img

Federer & Djokovic Congratulate Nadal On Historic Australian Open Title

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by el-admin - January 30, 2022 0377

© Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Novak Djokovic (20), Rafael Nadal (21) and Roger Federer (20) have combined to win 61 major singles titles. This article contains: Spaniard defeated Medvedev in five sets for the

Kyrgios On Australian Open Title: ‘This One Ranks No. 1 For Me’

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by el-admin - January 29, 2022 0330

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios on Saturday became the first wild cards in the Open Era to win the men’s doubles title at the Australian Open. To say they were thrilled would be an understatement. “I have won some big titles around the world, played some amazing matches. This one ranks

Stats Preview: Will Medvedev Or Nadal Serve & Volley In Australian Open Final?

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by el-admin - January 29, 2022 0305

Rafael Nadal is known for his pounding forehand and fighting spirit, while Daniil Medvedev is known for his dogged defence and problem-solving abilities. But could net play decide the 2022 Australian Open final? History shows that is a legitimate possibility. When the pair met in the 2019 US Open final, serve-and-volleying

Preview: Will Nadal Win 21st Slam Or Medvedev Play Australian Open Spoiler?

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by el-admin - January 29, 2022 0273

History will be made on Sunday in the Australian Open final. But will it be because Rafael Nadal claimed a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title or because Daniil Medvedev became the first man in the Open Era to earn his second major crown at the next Slam following his first? Entering

Kokkinakis & Kyrgios Complete Dream Run, Win Australian Open

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by el-admin - January 29, 2022 0285

Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios completed their dream Australian Open run late Saturday evening when they defeated fellow Aussies Matthew Ebden and Max Purcell 7-5, 6-4 to lift the trophy. The crowd favourites, who thrilled fans throughout the tournament with their entertaining play, are the first wild cards to win the

Medvedev: ‘I Know What I’m Capable Of’

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by el-admin - January 28, 2022 0235

Daniil Medvedev revealed he is not feeling the pressure and believes he can win the title on Sunday at the Australian Open after he moved past fourth-seeded Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a clash against Rafael Nadal in Melbourne. The Russian is aiming to become the first man to follow

Tsitsipas Views Medvedev Defeat As Important ‘Lesson’

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by el-admin - January 28, 2022 0355

Despite falling at the semi-final stage of the Australian Open for a third time on Friday, Stefanos Tsitsipas was feeling positive following his defeat to Daniil Medvedev as he looks to use the experience to develop further. “I have a long season ahead of me, with a lot of opportunities,” Tsitsipas