Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev will clash in a very special Australian Open final on Sunday in Melbourne when Rafa will have the opportunity to win his 21st slam. The Spanish sensation was sidelined for many months last year after struggling with a nasty foot injury that has been tormenting his career since the very beginning.
Why was Nadal crying?
During a press conference, Nadal admitted that he was surprised to be in the Australian Open final. Actually, he admitted he wasn’t even sure if he could play tournaments anymore.
The Spanish legend could not contain his emotions after he defeated Matteo Berrettini to cry right before leaving the court.
Here are the videos.
Nadal at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2022
Ranked no.5, Rafael owns a 9-0 record in 2022. Nadal is currently having a run at the Australian Open where he toppled Marcos Giron 6-1 6-4 6-2, Yannick Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4, Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1, Adrian Mannarino 7-614 6-2 6-2, Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 and Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3.
Rafael Nadal will play the world no.2 Daniil Medvedev in the final on Sunday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. The head to head is 3-1 for Nadal.
The Spaniard conquered 1 title in 2022 in Melbourne.
Nadal won 89 titles in his career: 22 on hard courts, 62 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Medvedev at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2022
Now the world no.2 (career-high), Daniil achieved a 9-1 match record in 2022. Daniil is currently playing at the Australian Open where he overcame Henri Laaksonen 6-1 6-4 7-63, Nick Kyrgios 7-61 6-4 4-6 6-2, Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-4 6-4 6-2, Maxime Cressy 6-2 7-64 6-74 7-5, Felix Auger Aliassime 6-74 3-6 7-62 7-5 6-4 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-65 4-6 6-4 6-1.
Daniil Medvedev will take on the world no.5 Rafael Nadal in the final on Sunday at 7:30 pm on Rod Laver Arena. The head to head is 3-1 for Nadal.
The Russian won 13 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 6 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev clashed against each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Nadal. Before, the last time they locked horns, Daniil Medvedev won 3-6 7-6(4) 6-3 in the semifinal in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.