Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday congratulated tennis star Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard won the men’s record-breaking 21st Grand Slam. Under the lights on the Rod Laver Arena, the great Spaniard looked down and out against Daniil Medvedev. However, the sixth seed displayed his trademark big-match mentality, beating the Russian 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in front of a raucous crowd at the Melbourne Classic. Did.
With his dramatic win, Nadal claims sole ownership of the record for most men’s singles Grand Slam titles, surpassing Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who are both at 20 major crowns.
“It’s absolutely fantastic. Amazing to say the least. Unbelievable to come back from 2 sets and win my 21st Grand Slam. Congratulations @RafaelNadal!” Sachin tweeted.
It’s absolutely fantastic. Amazing to say the least.
Coming back from 2 sets to win my 21st Grand Slam is incredible.
Congratulations @Rafael Nadal,#os open pic.twitter.com/VHjjlb4GFN
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) 30 January 2022
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Former India batsman VVS Laxman also praised Nadal for his “commemorative effort” and his historic comeback.
Laxman tweeted, “It’s not over till the end. From sets 2, comeback and winning in grand style is an important effort. Congratulations to #RafaelNadal on a record 21st Grand Slam and for winning the #AustralianOpen in a great way, Laxman tweeted.
It’s not over until it’s over.
Coming back from 2 sets downs and winning in grand style is a memorable effort. Congratulations #Rafael Nadal Record to win more at 21st Grand Slam #Australian Open In great fashion. pic.twitter.com/vz7yuV70Hl— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) 30 January 2022
Meanwhile, former India batsman Virender Sehwag also wrote, “Rafael – Fire is Fire. What an incredible comeback, what a champion #RafaelNadal.”
Raphael – Fire???? It’s fire.
What a great comeback, what a champion #Rafael Nadal pic.twitter.com/5aNFTRP1wc— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) 30 January 2022
In a high-quality and physical match that dwindled and swept, a pumped-up Nadal displayed his fighting spirit to pour water on a red-hot Medvedev performance. With his back firmly against the wall after the second set, Nadal’s champion mentality shone as he began to hit with more success through Medvedev in a brutal, heavy-hitting performance.
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