Rafael Nadal (21) now has 1 slam more than Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (both at 20) after conquering the Australian Open on Sunday when he defeated Daniil Medvedev in an emotional final in Melbourne.
There is an ongoing debate about who is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) in tennis. Arguably, the GOAT is often considered a player who has won more Grand Slam titles. Rafael Nadal’s sponsor, Nike, did not miss the opportunity to post a nice video on social media celebrating Rafael Nadal’s recent success calling him “the GOAT.”
Here is the video.
Advantage, Nadal.
Today, @rafaelnadal made history by becoming the first male tennis player ever to reach 21 Majors. Rafa has been on a relentless journey to clinch this historic 21st Slam. He now stands alone at the top as the GOAT in the men’s game. pic.twitter.com/0DsIVmvTFR
— Nike (@Nike) January 30, 2022
Rafael Nadal in 2022
Ranked no.5, the Spaniard played his last match on the 30th of January when he overcame world no.2 Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 in the final in Australian Open to win his 90th career title.
At the moment, during this season Rafael has achieved an overall 10-0 win-loss record. Nadal has won 2 titles in 2022 in Melbourne and at the Australian Open.
Roger Federer in 2022
Currently ranked no.30, Federer played his last match on the 7th of July 2021 when he was overcome by world no.11 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 7-6(4) 6-0 in the quarter in Wimbledon (draw).
Until now, during this year Roger achieved a composed 0-0 match record.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer faced off 40 times. Their actual head to head record is 24-16 for Nadal. The last time they fought against each other, Roger Federer won 7-6(3) 1-6 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal in London (Wimbledon) in July 2019.
In the video below you can watch the highlights.
Novak Djokovic in 2022
WWWWLWWLWL Ranked world no.1, Novak played his last match on the 3rd of December 2021 when he defeated world no.26 Marin Cilic 6-4 6-2 in the Rubber 2 of the Davis Cup (draw).
Currently, during this season Djokovic has a 0-0 match record.
Rafael Nadal |
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