Rafael Nadal is the first tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam men\u2019s singles titles.<\/b>
\nTennis star Rafael Nadal won a record 21st Grand Slam men\u2019s single title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final Sunday, breaking a three-way tie between him, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer for the most wins at the sport\u2019s top four tournaments. $125 million. That\u2019s how much prize money Nadal has taken home since he went pro in 2001 at age 15, according to Forbes. He\u2019ll get another $2.8 million payout for winning the Australian Open. Nadal was the only player of the \u201cBig Three\u201d to compete in this year\u2019s Australian Open. Djokovic was deported from Australia ahead of the tournament over his failure to comply with the country\u2019s Covid-19 vaccination policy for travelers. Federer sat out of the Australian Open as he continues to recover from two knee surgeries last year, with plans to return to tour later in 2022. Djokovic\u2019s Sponsors Stick By Him Or Stay Silent\u2014But He Could Lose Millions From Missing Grand Slams ( Forbes) Rafael Nadal Moves Into Australian Open Final, Will Bid For Record 21st Grand Slam Title ( Forbes)<\/p>\n