'One of the most emotional' says Rafael Nadal

‘One of the most emotional’ says Rafael Nadal on Australian Open victory

By Team ISN January 31, 2022

Rafael Nadal said winning the Australian Open title on Sunday was one of the most emotional moments of his profession as the Spaniard sealed a men’s record 21st Grand Slam title by overcoming Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Rafael Nadal battled from two puts down to win 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 and broke a three-way tie for the most significant titles in the men’s game, with the Spaniard nosing in front of opponents Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

The 35-year-old had made light of his title chances at the season’s initial bang subsequent to being sidelined for enormous lumps of the 2021 season with a vocation compromising foot issue and illness from contracting COVID-19.

“It was one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career. I don’t know what to say. For me, it’s just amazing,” he said.

“Being honest, one month and a half ago, I did not know if I will be able to be back on the tour and play tennis again. And today, in front of all of you, having this trophy with me you really don’t know how much I fought to be here.” he added.

“Having the huge support that I received during the three weeks is going to stay in my heart forever.”

It was Nadal’s subsequent title win at Melbourne Park after he won in 2009.

“Maybe there is a chance I say that was my last Australian Open, but no, I have plenty of energy to keep going,” Nadal said.

“I can’t explain the feelings I have right now but I am going to keep trying my best and keep coming here,” he concluded.