Roger Federer congratulated longtime rival Rafael Nadal for winning the Australian Open on Sunday as the Spaniard defeated Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match to win a record 21st Grand Slam title.
Roger Federer was quick to congratulate longtime rival Rafa Nadal (AP Photo)
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Roger Federer sent a heartfelt message to his “friend and great rival” Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard became the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles on Sunday. Federer said he was proud to share this era with Nadal and was honored to have played a role in motivating the Spaniard to achieve more. Federer went on to say that Nadal’s incredible work ethic, fighting prowess and dedication are an inspiration to him and countless others around the world.
“What a match! My friend and great rival Rafael Nadal. Hearty congratulations on becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles,” Federer wrote in his Insta story.
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“We were making fun of both of us being on crutches a few months ago. Amazing, never underestimate a great champion. Your incredible work ethic, fighting skills and dedication are an inspiration to me and countless others around the world.” Is.
“I am proud to share this era with you and honored to play a role in motivating you to achieve more. Just as you have done for me for the last 18 years. I am sure you have There are more achievements ahead, but for now, enjoy it, Federer said.
Nadal broke the men’s record for the first Grand Slam singles title with 21, and did it the hard way by coming back from two sets to beat Daniil Medvedev in the nearly 5 1/2-hour Australian Open final.
Nadal was broken when he served for the championship at 5–4 for the first time in the fifth set, but he made no mistake and converted it on the first attempt by serving an ace to earn three championship points two games later. The 35-year-old Spaniard now has a bigger title in the so-called Big Three than his longtime rivals Federer and Novak Djokovic.
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