Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic congratulated their long-time rival Rafa Nadal after the Spaniard clinched a file all three gamers have been chasing – a twenty first Grand Slam title – together with his Australian Open triumph on Sunday.
Nadal’s victory over Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller put him one away from Federer and world primary Novak Djokovic on the all-time Grand Slam titles race within the males’s singles sport.
“What a match! To my buddy and nice rival, Rafael Nadal. Heartfelt congratulations on turning into the primary man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles,” Federer mentioned in a social media put up.
Djokovic had been prime seeded within the draw for the Open however was unable to play, deported from Australia on the eve of the match in a dramatic dispute over the nation’s COVID-19 entry necessities and his unvaccinated standing.
“Congratulations to @rafaelnadal for twenty first GS. Wonderful achievement. At all times spectacular preventing spirit that prevailed one other time,” the Serbian participant mentioned in a put up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CZXAQmXLfHs.
Federer missed the match to proceed his rehabilitation from knee surgical procedure.
“Just a few months in the past we had been joking about each being on crutches. Wonderful. By no means underestimate an excellent champion,” the Swiss participant mentioned of Nadal.
“Your unbelievable work ethic, dedication and preventing spirit are an inspiration to me and numerous others around the globe.”
“I’m proud to share this period with you and honoured to play a task in pushing you to attain extra,” added Federer.
“As you’ve achieved for me for the previous 18 years.
“I’m certain you’ve extra achievements forward however for now take pleasure in this one!”
(Reuters)