Novak Djokovic has posted a message congratulating Rafael Nadal on his record 21st Grand Slam title Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafae
Novak Djokovic has congratulated Rafael Nadal after the Spaniard won the Australian Open title to claim a record 21st Grand Slam crown to move ahead of the Serbian star in the all-time standings. Nadal overcame Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic in Melbourne on Sunday, battling back from two sets down to defeat the Russian in a marathon match lasting more than five hours. Nadal’s triumph earned him a second Australian Open title to add to the one he claimed in 2009, and moved him one Grand Slam crown ahead of generational rivals Djokovic and Roger Federer in their tussle for the biggest all-time haul among men’s stars. Djokovic was infamously denied the chance to defend his title in Australia this year after being deported from the country in a row which centered on his vaccine status. But despite being absent, Djokovic graciously took to social media to congratulate Nadal as well as women’s singles champion Ash Barty – who on Saturday had become Australia’s first home Grand Slam singles champion in 44 years when she beat America’s Danielle Collins in the women’s final.
