Rafael Nadal fights back to win Australian Open, makes Grand Slam history

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev to lift his second Australian Open and a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title.

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has won his second Australian Open men’s singles title and a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev in five thrilling sets.

The world number six clawed his way back to a grueling victory after having dropped the first two sets against the world number two Medvedev in Melbourne.

He won the epic encounter 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in five hours and 24 minutes.

The win edged Nadal to a record 21 major wins, ahead of his closest rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

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