Rafa Nadal lifted two sets against Daniil Medvedev to proclaim himself champion of the Australian Open 2022 with a final result of 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 and 7-5 in five hours and 24 minutes of play . Nadal is the first male tennis player to win all 21 Grand Slams. Follow the result of the Australian Open final between Nadal and Medvedev online with live commentary.
Nadal – Medvedev, Australian Open final result live:
The ceremony ends!
The tournament trophy ceremony is over! So far the direct from the Australian Open final in which Nadal has been proclaimed champion and is the first tennis player in history to reach 21 Grand Slams! Thank you very much for being there and having experienced Nadal’s epic victory in Melbourne on OKDIARIO . Here is the chronicle of the meeting.
Reunited with Norm 🏆#AusOpen • #AO2022 • @RafaelNadal pic.twitter.com/QAh0CPWYN0
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2022
Nadal: “I’m full of energy to keep going”
Nadal acknowledges that he did not know if he could play the Australian Open again and being like this now makes him feel “full of energy” to move forward.
Nadal: “It’s one of the most exciting moments of my life”
Rafa Nadal is very excited and grateful for the support he has received from the stands. “You don’t know what I’ve fought to get here,” says Nadal, who recalls that he didn’t know if he could compete again after his injury.
Nadal: “Medvedev, you will win this tournament more than once”
“You are a great champion, I have no doubt that you will have this title in your career more than once”, says the Spaniard. “It has been an honor to share with you one of the most exciting matches of my career,” he tells Medvedev.
Nadal already raises the title of champion of the Australian Open
Rafa Nadal already has the Australian Open champion title in his hands!
Medvedev takes the floor
Applause from the Rod Laver Arena after a great Russian tournament. Medvedev receives the trophy as the Australian Open runner-up. » I want to congratulate Nadal because what he has done is . Are you tired?!” Nadal jokes and congratulates him on his 21st Grand Slam. Medvedev says he hopes the rivalry in the Big-3 never ends.
This is how Nadal celebrated the victory point at the Australian Open:
Goose bumps yet! What a match for Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final! This is how the Spanish tennis player, author of a new chapter in the history of this sport, celebrated the victory point!
Congratulations on your gigantic win at the @AustralianOpen, @RafaelNadal, your historic 21st Grand Slam! We are proud that a great madridista like you and an honorary member of our club is a sports legend and the greatest tennis player of all time.
– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 30, 2022
The trophy delivery ceremony begins, Nadal about to receive the title
Nadal is now going to receive the title of champion of the Australian Open! Great image of Nadal and Medvedev chatting like it was nothing after the battle they just starred in the Rod Laver Arena.
First reactions after Nadal’s victory at the Australian Open
One of the first to congratulate Rafa Nadal after making history in Melbourne was his good friend Pau Gasol.
21 Grand Slams, which are nothing compared to the legacy that you enlarge day by day. Congratulations, @RafaelNadal!!! 🐐 #AusOpen #AdvantageNadal @Nike pic.twitter.com/IgXhLWH5fI
– Pau Gasol (@paugasol) January 30, 2022
Real Madrid also congratulates Rafa Nadal on his achievement.
Congratulations on your gigantic win at the @AustralianOpen, @RafaelNadal, your historic 21st Grand Slam! We are proud that a great madridista like you and an honorary member of our club is a sports legend and the greatest tennis player of all time.
– Real Madrid CF (@realmadrid) January 30, 2022
Nadal, champion of the Australian Open
What a Rafa Nadal match! Maximum emotion in the Balearic, who a few days ago recognized that the idea of retiring crossed his mind and has just won his 21st Grand Slam. Nadal ends the curse of the Australian Open, conquering it for the second time after that 2009 edition and is the first to have 21 Grand Slams. A whole lesson, I don’t know how many there are, from Rafa Nadal!
Another chapter is written 🏆@RafaelNadal defeats Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 to win his second #AusOpen title in an epic lasting five hours and 24 minutes.
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🎥: @wwos • @espn • @eurosport • @wowowtennis #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/OlMvhlGe6r— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2022
HISTORIC!!! NADAL CONQUERS 21 GRAND SLAMS!
Rafa Nadal is proclaimed champion of the Australian Open after an epic battle of more than five hours against Daniil Medvedev. He has lifted two sets against and has won his second Australian Open. Nadal has just become the first male tennis player to win all 21 Grand Slams. Well deserved victory! Great match for both, but the title goes to Rafa Nadal.
POINT, GAME, SET AND VICTORY FOR NADAL
NADAL CHAMPION OF THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN!!!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (6-5) Ace to the line!
THREE TOURNAMENT BALLS FOR RAFA NADAL!!!!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (6-5) 30-0 Good serve!
Medvedev fails with the rest after a good service from Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (6-5) 15-0 To the net!
Medvedev stays in the net!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (6-5). At your service, Rafael.
5 hours and 23 minutes left at the Australian Open. Next, Nadal will serve a second time to take the title. GOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSS!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (6-5). CHRISTMAS BREAKS!
BREAK NOW! Bring out the Spanish again to win the tournament!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) Ad-40 In the hall!
Break ball for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) Same!
The Russian comes out unscathed with his service.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) Ad-40. New opportunity for Nadal
Nice deep forehand from Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) 40-40 In the hall!
He misses Christmas. Deuce!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) 40-30 Break Ball!
Break ball for Rafa! He went into the hallway!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) 30-30 What a blow from Nadal!
Great ball in Nadal’s net!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) 15-30 Ace de Medvedev
The Russian gets ahead with his service.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5). 15-0 ¡Passing by Nadal!
Nadal wins the point! The Spaniard needs to forget what happened in the previous game! The fight for the title is still there! What a match! Nobody gives up!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-5) It stays on the net!
Nadal’s backhand remains in the net!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-4) 30-40. Medvedev break the ball
The Russian finished off and now has a break ball!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-4) 30-30 Double fault!
What tension! Rafa Nadal double fault! From 30-0 to 30-30, but we are still two points away…
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-4) 30-15 Wide ball
Se le va larga a Nadal.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-4) 30-0 Rafa’s volley!
Nadal’s winning volley! 30-0 for the Spanish!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-4) 15-0 Nadal’s great service
Good service from Nadal! First point for him!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 5-4. survive Medvedev
Go left by Medvedev to put the 5-4 on the scoreboard. Nadal will then serve to win the Australian Open tournament!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-3) 30-40 To the hall
Nadal’s backhand goes to the corridor!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-3) 30-30 Double fault!
Medvedev’s double fault!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-3) 15-30 Remonta Medvedev
The Russian manages to get ahead with his service. Serve to survive.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (5-3) 15-0 What a Nadal ball!
To the corner! Great Christmas!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 5-3. Game for Nadal!
Upload the 5-3 to the scoreboard! RAFA NADAL WILL REMAIN TO WIN THE TOURNAMENT!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (4-3) 40-30 The Russian escapes!
By little, but Medvedev’s ball has been thrown out! Ball for 5-3 for Nadal.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (4-3) 30-30. What a point from Medvedev!
Medvedev beats Nadal on the net.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (4-3) 30-15. Double jackpot!
Double jackpot! The chair umpire sang that Medvedev’s blow was no longer worth it! Ahead, Nadal, with his service.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (4-3) 15-0. Point in Nadal’s net!
Solve on the Nadal network!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 4-3. Game for Medvedev
Blank game for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian does not lower his arms.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 4-2 CHRISTMAS CONFIRMS THE BREAK!
Nadal confirms the break and goes 4-2 in the fifth set of the Australian Open final!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. Nadal Advantage!
This one can’t go anymore! Advantage for Nadal to make it 4-2!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. ¡Deuce!
Nadal’s open serve and the error reaches the rest of Medvedev. This sixth game of the fifth set is lasting more than twelve minutes! Key game that the Spaniard has to carry out!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. Third break ball for Medvedev
Another chance to break for the Russian!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (40-40). Salva Nadal!
Another great serve from the Spaniard to avoid the counterbreak!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. New lead for Medvedev
Nadal hits him badly and it’s a new pitch opportunity for Medvedev.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (40-40). Salva Nadal!
Good service from Nadal and Medvedev escapes. Fourth deuce of this game! We remember, Nadal serves to confirm the break!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. (40-Ad) Break ball for Medvedev
Point with Daniil Medvedev’s parallel and it’s a break ball for the Russian
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2. ¡Deuce!
Nadal stays in the net! Third deuce!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (Ad-40). Advantage for Rafael!
New opportunity for Nadal to put the 4-2 on the scoreboard.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (40-40) Same!
Medvedev’s winning forehand
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (Ad-40). Medvedev Long Rest
Long return from Medvedev!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (40-40) Same!
Nadal complains because during the point someone has called ‘out’ and has ended up distracting the Spanish. Same!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (40-15). It stays on the net!
The Russian failed with the right. It stays on the net!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (30-15). Good Medvedev backhand
Great crossover backhand from Medvedev! What a ball the Russian has put in the corner!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (30-0) Good serve from Nadal!
Great service from the Spanish! It gets 30-0 on the scoreboard. Closer to confirming the break.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 (15-0) Hoot!
Maximum intensity in the match! It is not for less! Nadal’s kick after a good defense by Medvedev.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 3-2 CHRISTMAS BREAK !!!!
BREAK NOW! Punch from the Spaniard with a right down the line to make it 3-2! HOW GREAT, NADAL!!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (2-2) Another break ball for Rafa!
Medvedev’s unforced error. New opportunity to break from NADAL.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (2-2) 40-40 He escapes!
Nadal fails with the backhand. Same!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (2-2) 40-30 Break ball for Rafa!
Chance to break for Rafa Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (2-2) 30-30 Nadal’s winning forehand!
Nadal’s winning forehand!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); (2-2) 15-0 Medvedev’s long shot!
Medvedev’s long ball! Nadal gets ahead with the Russian’s service
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 2-2 Blank game for Rafa!
Blank game for Nadal! 2-2 on the scoreboard in this live fifth set of the Australian Open 2022 final.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 1-2. Game for Medvedev
Medvedev takes the game without problems. One of the balls that Nadal subtracted hit the linesman’s chair. What a scare the referee got, but he didn’t get it! The Spanish apologized. First break of this fifth set. Medvedev is getting a leg massage.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 1-1 Game for Nadal
Now it was Medvedev who was left in the net! Game for Rafa Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-1 (40-30). Nadal stays in the net
Nadal was left in the net, but still has an advantage to put one equal on the scoreboard.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-1 (15-0). Good service from Rafa!
Good serve from Nadal to start commanding with his service!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-1. Game for Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev starts the set with his serve after lifting a break ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-0 Another deuce!
Nadal forces another deuce, after a good service from Medvedev that placed him with an advantage.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-0 (40-40). Medvedev saves her
Medvedev saves her with a good serve!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-0 (40-30). Break ball for Nadal!
Ball at the feet! The Russian cannot return it! It’s a break ball for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4); 0-0 (30-15) Passing by Rafa!
Nadal passes him! 30-15 for Spanish
The fifth set begins! At your service, Medvedev
Medvedev serves at this start of the fifth set! The chair umpire has to ask for order after they keep shouting between Russian serves. He has warned them that if they continue like this, security will enter the track.
Nadal-Medvedev. Midnight in Melbourne, we’re off to the fifth set! (2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4)
The Australian Open final will be decided in the fifth set! Nadal has managed to take the duel with Daniil Medvedev to the fifth and final set after coming back from two sets down. Midnight in Melbourne, two in the afternoon in Spain, more than 4 hours and a quarter of a match, everything to be decided! Historic match. You have to take your hat off no matter what happens against Rafa Nadal! He came from an ordeal of several months without being able to compete, with doubts about whether he could play again and is in the final of the Australian Open fighting in the fifth set for his 21st Grand Slam. Go for it!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (6-4). NADAL FORCES THE FIFTH SET
DON RAFAEL NADAL PARERA!!!!! Force the fifth set in the final of the Australian Open 2022! What a great game we are living!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-4) 40-0 Three set balls for Rafa
Three set balls for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 5-4. Resiste Medvedev
Game for Medvedev. Nadal will serve next to close the set!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3) Advantage for Medvedev
Solve in the Medvedev network. Advantage to put the 5-4.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3). According to deuce!
Medvedev had an advantage for 5-4 but he has not been able to take advantage of it.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3) 40-40 La salva Medvedev
The Russian raised the set ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3). Set ball for Rafa!
Nadal’s winning backhand and it’s a set ball for him!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3) 30-30 What an angle from Rafa!
With 15-30 on the scoreboard, the Spaniard does not give up a ball for lost! Great angle from Nadal to put the 30-30. Look for the first set ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (5-3). CONFIRM THE CHRISTMAS BREAK!
Direct kick from Rafa Nadal! Go up 5-3 on the scoreboard!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) Ad-40 Nadal’s winning forehand!
He has nailed it! Nadal’s great right cross to get ahead! Ad-40
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) 40-40. And save the second!
Same! Medvedev’s backhand miss.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) 30-40. Salva Nadal!
Nadal’s winning forehand!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) 15-40. Two break balls for Medvedev
Nadal is going to the corridor! and there are two break balls for Medvedev just when the final four hours of the Australian Open between Nadal and Medvedev have passed, a match that we are following online at OKDIARIO.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) 15-30. Good shot from Nadal!
Good shot placed by Rafa Nadal to avoid break balls.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3) 0-30. Two consecutive failures of Nadal
Two consecutive misses by Nadal at the same point put him behind on serve.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-3). Blank game for Medvedev
Very fast game by Medvedev to make it 4-3 on the scoreboard. He has not given any point to the rest. The chair umpire had to ask for silence between serve and serve.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (4-2) Nadal confirms the break
What a Nadal game, he resolved with a volley! It is also celebrated by the stands of the Rod Laver Arena. Gap in the scoreboard for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (3-2) 40-15 Nadal bounces soon!
Nadal kick! Boat early and winner for Rafa.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (3-2) 30-15 What a point!
Nadal insisted on the cross with the entire court open, with Medvedev hitting from the corridor and ending up resolving the point with a centered ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (3-2). Medvedev complains about the noise in the stands
Medvedev talks to the chair umpire and asks for more silence in the stands.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 3-2 BREAKS NOTHING!!
What a blow Nadal has pulled off! Rafa Nadal’s winning backhand! Punch to put the 3-2 on the scoreboard with a break ahead!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Ad-40. Advantage for Rafael!
Seventh break ball for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Medvedev saves her!
Another ball saved by the Russian! Let’s go for the fifth ‘deuce’ of the game.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2). New break ball for Nadal!
This game has no owner!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) It slips away!
Nadal long ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Ad-40. Another one for Rafael!
New break ball! The fifth for Rafa!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Salva Medvedev!
What a Medvedev parallel right! Same! The third in this game.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Ad-40 Another chance for Nadal!
New break ball for Rafa!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) Same!
Medvedev’s mistake!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) 40-Ad
Advantage for Medvedev. Nadal caught the ball in the net but was unable to get it to the other side.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) 40-40 In the hall!
Nadal escapes! For very little but it has thrown in the corridor!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2) 40-30. save the first two
Save the first two Medvedev!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2). Nadal’s three break balls!
THREE BREAK BALLS FOR NADAL WITH ANOTHER GREAT SETBACK!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-2). 30-0 Send Nadal!
Two Nadal backhand winners put him ahead on Medvedev’s serve!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 2-2 Medvedev counterattack
Break Medvedev! Tables again on the scoreboard! What a fight between Nadal and Medvedev in the Australian Open final! The Russian reacted and prevents the Spanish from opening a gap on the scoreboard. Maximum equality in this fourth set!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-1) 30-40. Medvedev break the ball
Break ball for Medvedev! Good crossed backhand from the Russian that allows him to enjoy the ball to break Nadal’s serve.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-1) 30-30. Nadal’s great forehand!
Medvedev defended himself well but Nadal managed to pin him to the back of the court! Attack with the right to the reverse of the Russian and puts the 30-30 on the scoreboard.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-1). 15-30. Medvedev’s winning backhand
Good backhand from Medvedev to get ahead with Nadal’s service. The Russian is looking for the counterbreak after giving up his service in the previous game.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (2-1) 15-15
At the break, Medvedev was treated for hamstring discomfort. The more than three and a half hours of play that have already been reached in the final of the Australian Open are beginning to take their toll. Nadal is serving to confirm the advantage, at the moment 15-15 on the scoreboard.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 2-1. CHRISTMAS BREAKS
DOUBLE FOUL OF MEDVEDEV! What a moment! BREAK NOW! He takes the lead in the fourth set!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (1-1) 40-30. Ace of Medvedev
Direct serve from Medvedev to lift the first break ball!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (1-1) (40-15). Two break points for Rafa!
TWO BREAK BALLS FOR CHRISTMAS!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); (1-1) (30-0). Nadal kick!
Nadal passing! He hit from behind and with the cross beat Medvedev. 30-0 for Nadal, to the rest!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 1-1. Game for Nadal!
This game lasted more than ten minutes and Nadal managed to get his serve up to make it 1-1 on the scoreboard in this fourth set of the Australian Open final!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (Ad-40) That setback doesn’t happen!
Medvedev stays in the net! Advantage for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1. Same!
Counterword of the Russian! What a backhand volley the Russian has scored from below. It takes to the applause of Nadal. It has been a great point.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1. Advantage for Nadal!
The Russian left it on his side! Advantage for Nadal to put the one equal in this fourth set of the final of the Australian Open!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (40-40). fail with reverse
Medvedev’s backhand miss! Another break ball saved!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (40-Ad). Another break ball for the Russian
Nadal stays in the net! New break opportunity for Medvedev.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (40-40). Saving right!
Nadal’s saving right! What a right hand from the Spanish!
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (30-40). Break ball for Medvedev
Medvedev crosses the ball.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1 (30-30). Good point from Nadal
Great Nadal, takes the point with Daniil Medvedev in the net! A double fault from the Spaniard has given the Russian wings in this game, but for now the Spaniard is knowing how to manage it well.
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4); 0-1. Game for Medvedev
Start sending the Russian on the scoreboard of this fourth set.
We’re going to the fourth set! Nadal-Medvedev (2-6, 6-7, 6-4)
Daniil Medvedev on serve in this start of the fourth set of the 2002 Australian Open final!
Never count out a champion 🙅♂️
🇪🇸 @RafaelNadal takes the third set against Medvedev 6-4.#AusOpen • #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/9twWSMShbv
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2022
(2-6, 6-7); 6-4. NADAL WINS THE THIRD SET!
Great Christmas! Blank game to force the fourth set in the Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev! This is not over, Nadal wants more on the Rod Laver Arena! The Spaniard, who is still alive in the final of the Australian Open, roared!
(2-6, 6-7); 5-4 (40-0). And now with the reverse!
THREE SET BALLS FOR NADAL! Nadal’s winning backhand!
(2-6, 6-7); 5-4 (30-0). Another right from Nadal!
Nadal’s winning crossover forehand!
(2-6, 6-7); 5-4 (15-0). Nadal’s winning forehand!
The Spaniard feels the ball better and takes the point with a winning forehand! 15-0 in a service turn with which he hopes to close the set.
(2-6, 6-7); 5-4. CHRISTMAS BREAKS!
We said it! It was a key moment and what a game Rafa Nadal played! BREAK THE SPANISH and will then serve to close the set.
(2-6, 6-7); (4-4). 40-30 What a Medvedev arm!
What a Medvedev defense! He stretched out his arm to return an impossible ball that complicated Nadal and ended up failing the Spanish.
(2-6, 6-7); (4-4) 40-15. Medvedev is precipitating!
TWO BREAK BALLS FOR NADAL! Part of the stands celebrated Medvedev’s mistake. Two breaking opportunities for the Spanish!
(2-6, 6-7); (4-4). 30-15. Medvedev escapes!
Medvedev’s bad ball! Nadal is still ahead with the Russian’s service.
(2-6, 6-7); (4-4) 15-0. Nadal kick!
Deep ball from the Spaniard, he complicated Medvedev later with a short ball and put in a great angle to take the point and start sending the rest.
(2-6, 6-7); 4-4. Nadal puts the tables on the scoreboard
Comfortable game for Rafa Nadal, with his service he takes the opportunity to make it 4-4 in the third set. We enter a key moment of the partial!
(2-6, 6-7); 3-4. 30-15 Medvedev’s mistake!
Three hours have passed in the final of the Australian Open with a result between Rafa Nadal and Medvedev 2-6, 6-7 and 3-4.
(2-6, 6-7); 3-4. Game for Medvedev
Ball to Medvedev’s line to make it 3-4 on the scoreboard in this third set.
(2-6, 6-7); (3-3) 30-30. The one that Medvedev has failed!
Nadal defended well at the net and the Russian missed with the backhand! The star on the net and it’s 30-30!
(2-6, 6-7); 3-3 Game for Nadal!
Very important game and Nadal has taken it forward after lifting several break balls! 3-3 on the scoreboard! What a way to compete, not to give up!
(2-6, 6-7); (2-3) ¡Ad-40!
Advantage for Nadal! Cheer the stands of the Rod Laver Arena to Spanish!
(2-6, 6-7); (23). Same!
Couldn’t solve Spanish, same again!
(2-6, 6-7); (23). Rafael advantage!
Nadal advantage to make it 3-3!
(2-6, 6-7); (2-3) Same!
Point saved by Nadal! The Spanish roar that asks for the support of the stands! Spanish does not give up!
(2-6, 6-7); (2-3) 30-40. And the second!
Medvedev’s mistake, he doesn’t bounce on the track! Second break ball saved by Nadal.
(2-6, 6-7); (2-3) 15-40. Nadal saves the first!
Nadal left to save the first break ball!
(2-6, 6-7); (2-3) 0-40. Three break balls for Medvedev
Three break balls for Daniil Medvedev! What a game the Russian is doing!
Australian Open Final Live Stats:
A devastating fact in this final of the Australian Open 2022. Nadal has made 41 unforced errors during the match compared to 23 by Daniil Medvedev. As for winners, 27 to the credit of the Spanish against the 36 of the Russian. Medvedev is serving very well, he has connected up to 13 aces against a single ace from Nadal.
(2-6, 6-7); 23. Blank game for Medvedev
The Russian maintains the initiative on the scoreboard. It goes like a Medvedev shot in this third set. Blank game for him.
(2-6, 6-7); 2-2. Nadal puts the tables
It was a bit difficult for him but he got through the game without conceding any break options! 2-2 on the scoreboard of the third set in the final of the Australian Open between Nadal and Medvedev live.
(2-6, 6-7); 1-2 (40-30). The Spanish game is complicated
Nadal was leading 40-0 with his service but two errors put the Russian in the game.
(2-6, 6-7); 1-2 (30-0). Great point Rafa!
What a backhand crosscourt volley by Nadal! To the line! Spanish kick to make it 30-0!
(2-6, 6-7); 1-2. Blank game for Medvedev
Placid game for Medvedev, he has not given up any points and puts the 1-2 on the scoreboard in the final of the Australian Open.
(2-6, 6-7); 1-1 equal Nadal!
Game for Nadal! Worked game to put the tables at the beginning of the third set.
(2-6, 6-7); (0-1) 40-40. Same!
He was working on the point well to close the game but he miscalculated again and the Spaniard missed it long! He looked at his bench after the error, too many unforced errors and a service that is not working as in the rest of the tournament are putting him in so much trouble today. And already, with Medvedev, on the other side of the network, the company is more complicated.
(2-6, 6-7); (0-1) 30-30 Nadal solves!
Good shot Nadal from above to find the winning parallel. From 0-30 to 30-30.
(2-6, 6-7); (0-1) 0-30 More problems for Rafa
Medvedev’s winning forehand and he goes 0-30 on Nadal’s serve.
(2-6, 6-7); 0-1 Medvedev gets his service forward
With an ace Medvedev solves a game that was getting complicated for him. Up to six times the ‘deuce’ has been given, and the Russian has had to lift a break point against Rafa Nadal.
(2-6, 6-7); (0-0). Rafa escapes!
another deuces! The Spaniard fails to convert the break ball
(2-6, 6-7); (0-0). Christmas break ball
Medvedev’s failure and the first break ball arrives for Nadal!
(2-6, 6-7); (0-0) Double fault!
another deuces! Medvedev’s double fault!
(2-6, 6-7); (0-0) Third deuce!
The break option has not yet arrived, but it is costing Medvedev to put the 0-1 on the scoreboard. At the moment there are already three ‘deuces’.
(2-6, 6-7); 40-40 Strength equals Nadal!
Same on Daniil Medvedev’s first serve in this third set! Nadal tries to press from the beginning, although he does not finish finding continuity. Very demanding match of the number two of the ATP.
Go for the third set! Nadal-Medvedev: 2-6, 6-7
The third set begins! At your service, Daniil Medvedev! It is the first partial that begins serving the Russian.
Medvedev leads two sets up before Christmas (2-6, 6-7):
Two hours and seven minutes into the match, Medvedev commands the final of the Australian Open with two sets to nil against Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard had two set balls to equalize the contest, but they escaped him, while the Russian has not forgiven the only set ball that has come his way. An uphill match for the Spaniard, with no margin for error on his way to the 21st Grand Slam. Medvedev, on the other hand, is only a set away from his second top-flight title, the first in Australia.
2-6, 6-7. Medvedev wins the second set!
Daniil Medvedev takes the second set in the tiebreak!
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreaker: 5-6. First set ball for Medvedev
Set ball for Medvedev. To the rest.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 5-5 Nadal volleys out
For very little Nadal’s volley has gone! Heart attack! The Russian returned it badly but the chair umpire assures that Nadal’s previous ball bounced out.
(2-6); (6-6) Tie-break: 5-4. Contrabreak the Medvedev
What a rest of Medvedev! He left it at Nadal’s feet and has not managed to give him height.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 5-3 Rafa confirms the advantage!
Nadal confirms the advantage of the minibreak with his service. It’s another serve time for the Spaniard with whom he hopes to get the first set points in this minibreak.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 4-3 ¡Minibreak para Rafa!
Medvedev escapes! Point very well worked by Nadal from the rest!
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreaker: 3-3. Point in the net of the Russian
Medvedev’s volley that the Spanish cannot reach. I change sides. Maximum equality in this tiebreak. Nadal went ahead first but the Russian equalized the contest.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreaker: 3-2. Nadal’s serve and net!
What a Nadal serve and volley!! He lifted a ball very low to leave it dead on the other side of the net.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 2-2 Rafa stays in the net!
Medvedev counter-break! Nadal failure in the network! The Spaniard has another serve to take the initiative in this tiebreak.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 2-1 Good Russian crusader
Good backhand cross from Medvedev. Winning shot for the Russian.
(2-6); (6-6) Tiebreak: 2-0 ¡Falla Medvedev!
RAFA’S MINIBREAK! The Russian failed on the net!
(2-6); (6-6). Tiebreak: 1-0
The right parallel to the Russian escapes him!
(2-6); (6-6). We’re going to the tiebreak!
The Russian gets his serve forward and this second set will be decided in the tiebreak!
(2-6); (6-5) 30-30 To the line, Rafa!
Great ball to Nadal’s line! 30-30!
(2-6); (6-5) 15-15. Good forehand from Nadal!
Two great forehands from Nadal allow him to put the 15-15 on the scoreboard! The Russian is taking out with second services.
(2-6); 6-5. Nadal secures the tiebreak
Nadal has already secured the tiebreak in this heart-stopping second set that we are experiencing! Then all the pressure for Medvedev, who will serve to stay alive in the second set of the Australian Open final.
(2-6); (5-5). Ad-40 Rafa’s punch!
Nadal raises his fist and takes the ovation of the stands! Spanish kick, deep and taking the Russian to the limit!
(2-6); (5-5). 40-40. The hall!
Nadal’s characteristic banana shot has not come out this time, the ball bounces in the corridor and we are even.
(2-6); (5-5). Ad-40 The Russian stays in the net!
Nadal took advantage of a short ball to finish off and although the Russian responded, the ball did not pass the net. Advantage for Nadal to make it 6-5!
(2-6); (5-5) 40-40. maximum tension
Nadal is left at the net and it is 40-40. The Spanish is serving to ensure the tiebreak.
(2-6); (5-5) 30-15 Nadal’s winning forehand!
Nadal’s punch with a right cross! Good point to regain confidence after an unforced error in the previous one.
(2-6); 5-5. Medvedev puts the tables
Medvedev’s serve and net to achieve the final point that puts the 5-5 on the scoreboard. Jug of cold water after Nadal has been dominating the set and has even enjoyed a set ball to even the contest. But the set goes on! Next, Spanish will serve.
(2-6); (5-4). Medvedev’s break
The game is missing! Fifth time was the charm for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian achieves the counterbreak after lifting a set ball to Nadal.
(2-6); (5-3) 40-Ad. Rafa cane!
Rafa’s cane and the fifth break ball of this game arrives for Medvedev!
(2-6); (5-3) 40-40. It stays on the net!
What game! Nadal was left behind! SAME!
(2-6); (5-3). Set ball for Nadal!
Good first serve from the Spanish and the Russian is going long! SET BALL FOR RAFA NADAL!
(2-6); (5-3) Same!
Another ball lifted by Rafa Nadal! Medvedev’s mistake!
(2-6); (5-3) 40-Ad They sing it bad!
Nadal missed the down the line backhand and it went long when he had the entire court free. Medvedev was very heeled and wasn’t even going for the ball, but he mistimed the Spaniard! Another break ball!
(2-6); (5-3) 40-40 Same!
Nadal left to lift the break ball!
(2-6); (5-3) 40-Ad. By a hair touch the line!
What a ball! It seemed that Medvedev had gone to the corridor, but he touched the line by a hair on the outside! New break ball for the Russian. Someone has jumped onto the track. Controlled situation, he is already preparing to take out the Spanish.
(2-6); (5-3) 40-40. And the second!
And another save! Same! Save the Nadal point in the net!
(2-6); (5-3) 30-40. Saved the first!
Nadal’s serve and net to lift the first break ball! There is another!
(2-6); (5-3) 15-40. Two break balls
What a point the Russian has played! He went to the net and resolved with a volley after dominating the game. Two beak balls for the Russian.
(2-6); (5-3) 15-30. The Russian stays on the net!
It stayed on the net! Nadal snorts! 15-30.
(2-6); (5-3) 0-30. Problems for Nadal
Two errors by Nadal leave him in tow in this game in which he serves to try to close the set. Another 0-30 that the Spanish must face.
(2-6); 5-3 CHRISTMAS BREAKS!
GO AWAY FROM RAFA NADAL! Break the Spanish! He left it nailed and when starting to go for it the Russian almost fell. Nadal serves next to win the second set!
(2-6); (4-3) (40-30). Break ball for Nadal!
What a short Nadal backhand! Break ball for the Spanish!
(2-6); (4-3) (30-30). Nadal’s great forehand!
Great deep parallel right from the Spaniard! He bounced on the line! 30-30 on the scoreboard with the Russian’s service.
(2-6); (4-3) (15-15). Medvedev’s double fault!
First double fault for the Russian!
(2-6); (4-3) 0-15. Tape!
Pity! Nadal was playing the point very well, he attacked with a right cross but the ball hit the tape and went into the corridor!
(2-6); 4-3. Rompe Medvedev!
Long away from Nadal! The Russian recovers the service and will serve next to return the tables to the scoreboard.
(2-6); (4-2) 15-40. Two break balls for Christmas!
Nadal misses the inverted forehand! Beware that there are two break balls for Medvedev.
(2-6); (4-2) 15-30 What cold blood Nadal!
How Nadal risked the second serve and then won the point with a great forehand.
(2-6); 4-2 (0-30). squeeze the russian
Nadal is having too many second services and this is giving life to Medvedev, who already enjoys 0-30 with Nadal’s serve.
(2-6); 4-2. Blank game for Medvedev
Medvedev also takes his serve with a love game.
(2-6); 4-1. Nadal confirms the break!
Blank game for Rafa Nadal! What a way to confirm the advantage! Great reaction from the Spaniard, who already leads 4-1 in the second set of this Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev!
(2-6); (3-1) (40-0) Nadal’s first ace!
Direct serve of Rafa Nadal!, the first in the final of the Australian Open. Free point to put the 40-0 on the scoreboard.
(2-6); 3-1. CHRISTMAS BREAKS!
BREAK NOW! Break in favor of Spanish! Medvedev saved the first with an ace but could not with the second. Nadal takes advantage in this second set!
(2-6); (2-1). 40-15 Two break points for Rafa!
What a cut crosscourt backhand by Rafa Nadal! What an angle the Spanish has taken! It’s what it took to get the first two break balls for him in the match!
(2-6); (2-1) 30-0. Nadal ahead of the rest
Two consecutive unforced errors by the Russian leave Nadal up 30-0 on Medvedev’s serve.
An hour of play is completed in the final of the Australian Open! (2-6, 2-1)
The first hour of play in the Australian Open final has just been reached just as they are at the first break of the second set. Daniil Medvedev commands the scoreboard with a set in his pocket (2-6). In the second set, the Spaniard was ahead, 2-1, without breaks for now.
(2-6); 2-1. Game for Rafa!
The Spaniard attacked with his right and the Russian failed with his backhand. He continues to take the initiative in this second set.
(2-6); (1-1) 30-30 Press the Russian
From 30-0 after two errors with the backhand by Medvedev to 30-30 that he looks now. The Russian is putting a lot of pressure on Nadal with his serve.
(2-6); 1-1 Medvedev on the option
I play for the Russian, who is playing to his heart’s content on his serve. He has barely given up seven points throughout the game to the rest.
(2-6); 1-0. Game for Nadal!
Nadal ends the Russian’s streak of five games in a row to take the score 1-0. It is being a tough game, with many doubts about his service. A new double fault made it 40-30, but he then resolved with a good serve to avoid the dreaded break balls.
(2-6); (0-0) (40-15). Good forehand from Nadal!
Nadal’s great forehand! He is having a very difficult match against the Russian, a whole wall, but with a winning forehand he is already one point away from putting the 1-0 on the scoreboard.
(2-6); The second set begins, at service, Nadal
The Spaniard will start serving in this second set of the Australian Open final.
2-6. Medvedev wins the first set against Nadal
Set for Medvedev! The Russian scores the first set of the Australian Open final against Rafa Nadal, 2-6. Nadal forced to come back in Melbourne. It is the first set that escapes the Spaniard in these two weeks, but let’s remember, it’s not how it starts but how it ends.
(2-5) (15-40). From set balls to Medvedev
What a pity! The Spaniard went to volley but got stuck in the net and it’s two set points for Medvedev.
(2-5) (15-0). Good forehand from Nadal
Nadal’s great cross forehand! The Spaniard remains to survive in this first set of the final! For now, the first goal is scored!
2-5. Medvedev double break
The Russian escapes on the scoreboard of this first set! The Spaniard is having many problems with his service and is already down two breaks. Medvedev will then serve to win the first set of the Australian Open final.
(2-4) (0-40) Nadal suffers
Medvedev’s passing and he has three break balls to extend the lead!
(2-4) (0-30). Two double faults from Nadal!
Problems for Rafael! He has committed two double faults in a row which makes him go 0-30 down again on his serve! The stands applaud him to cheer him on!
2-4. Medvedev confirms the break
Medvedev confirms the advantage on the scoreboard against Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard has fought, but the break balls still do not appear at the moment.
(2-3) 30-40. Press Nadal!
Good forehand from Nadal who is still looking for the counterbreak! He has managed to dominate the Russian with his serve to go from 15-0 to 15-40, but Nadal has achieved a winning point to stay alive in this game.
(2-3) 15-0. Nadal dominates with his right
Begin by sending Nadal to the rest! He has dominated the point with his right and the Russian’s error has arrived, which crashed the ball against the net.
2-3. Medvedev’s break
Nadal’s unforced error with the backhand and is the break for the Russian tennis player. Medvedev takes the lead, 2-3, against Nadal in the second break of this first set of the Australian Open final.
(2-2) Three break balls for the Russian
Be careful, it’s 0-40 for Medvedev! The Spanish is suffering with his service. He already had to lift two break balls in his previous service turn, now he faces three in a row.
(2-2) (0-30). Medvedev presses again
Russian’s winning shot to the line that allows him to dominate again with Nadal’s service. 0-30 for Medvedev.
2-2. Medvedev puts the tables
The games with Medvedev at service were much shorter, but Nadal still knew how to make things difficult for him and went 30-30. The Spanish is trying to move the Russian to provoke his mistakes, something that has worked for him in this game. However, Medvedev’s good services have allowed him to dominate the game.
2-1. Nadal gets his service forward!
It took a while, but Nadal made it 2-1 in the first set of the Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev! He has raised two break balls and with a great forehand he has ended up taking the game. First break in the Melbourne final, Nadal leads 2-1 on the scoreboard.
(1-1) (Ad-40). Advantage for Rafael!
Daniil Medvedev’s failure! The Spaniard now has an advantage to make it 2-1.
(1-1) (40-40). The Spanish save her again!
Good service from Nadal, who avoids the break!
(1-1) (40-Ad). Another break chance for the Russian
Nadal’s right was hooked and he granted a new break opportunity. Too many errors by the Spanish at this start of the game: eight unforced against three by the Russian.
(1-1) (40-40). Nadal saves her in the net!
The Spanish went up to the net and avoids the break! 40-40 in the third game of the Australian Open final!
(1-1) (30-40). First break ball for Medvedev
30-40 Nadal escaped and is a break ball for the Russian!
(1-1) (30-30). Rafa volley!
Good reaction from Nadal! From 0-30 to 30-30 with a great volley from the Spanish. He has celebrated in a big way. It is not for less, because at the moment it avoids the break balls.
(1-1). What a kick from Nadal!
15-30 What a point Nadal has won! In the net Medvedev put a ball to the center to surprise the Spaniard and he did nothing more than place his hand and his ball bounced on the line. hoot!
(1-1). What a parallel reverse of the Russian!
0-30 for Medvedev with Nadal’s service. After a long exchange of blows, the Russian hit a great backhand parallel to the line that allowed him to go ahead with the Spaniard’s service. The Spanish is changing his height a lot to try to make his rival uncomfortable
1-1. Game for Medvedev
Very solid service from the Russian to make his debut in this final of the Australian Open. He has only given one point to the rest.
1-0 GAME FOR NADAL!
Rest to the corridor of Daniil Medvedev and raises the 1-0 in the scoreboard in favor of Rafa Nadal. The Spaniard takes the initiative at this start of the Australian Open final.
Advantage for Nadal!
Daniil Medvedev was left in the net! It is an advantage for Nadal!
40-40 ¡Deuce!
Two consecutive backhand errors by Nadal make it 40-40 in the first game of the match of this Australian Open final.
The first point of the match is for Nadal!
The first point of the match is for Rafa Nadal. He left the Russian pinned and took the point off foot. 15-0 for the Spanish.
The final of the Australian Open begins!
At the service Rafa Nadal! THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL BEGINS! At stake, NADAL – MEDVEDEV.
9:46. Last step on the chair
Warm-up is now complete. Last step through the chair before starting the game. All set for the Australian Open final!
9:42. The warm-up begins!
Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev are already warming up on the Rod Laver Arena in the run-up to the Australian Open final. Nadal has won the toss and has chosen to start by serving. In just five minutes the decisive match will begin. Nadal, Medvedev, who will win the Australian Open 2022?
9:38. Nadal and Medvedev hit the court!
The moment has come! The two great protagonists of this final of the Australian Open have just entered the court! The first to enter the Rod Laver Arena was Rafa Nadal, to a standing ovation. Several Spanish flags in the stands! Next, Daniil Medvedev entered, to applause and some other whistles from the stands.
9:33. Medvedev: “Nadal is practically perfect”
“We all know what Nadal’s mentality is like. I don’t know if I should call him that, but he is practically a perfect tennis player. Not only in physical appearance, but also in personality. He is a tennis player who does not break rackets and who always has an impeccable attitude on the court. He is a very difficult tennis player to beat and without a doubt I will have to give my best to be able to win the title, ”said Daniil Medvedev at the press conference once the ticket was sealed to play the final of the Australian Open against the Balearic Islands.
9:28. Nadal: “It makes me happier to enjoy tennis again than to be able to win the 21st Grand Slam”
«A few months ago I could not imagine having another opportunity and, once we have reached this point, I am excited to win, that is clear. What I have experienced lately makes me face things with a different perspective, but with the same competitive spirit, it is in my DNA. However, winning 21 Grand Slams or 20 is not a big difference, I think. If I win the title I will get a lot of joy for a while, but the real happiness for me is to be competitive again and enjoy tennis. What makes me happy in life is having the opportunity to do what I like and that is what is truly important to me,” Nadal said at the press conference after reaching his sixth Australian Open final.
9:20. In a few minutes, the final of the Australian Open live
There is very little left to enjoy the first Grand Slam final of this 2022. The Australian Open final ceremony is about to start and at 9:30, 7:30 p.m. in Melbourne, Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev in the center of the Rod Laver Arena to play the decisive match that will decide who is proclaimed champion of this Australian Open. A match that we are going to follow live and online, point by point in OKDIARIO.
When it comes to time on court, it’s been a similar journey for our men’s singles finalists ⏰@rolex · #AusOpen · #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/vWF6pCBdIe
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2022
9:12. Medvedev suspended before Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev ‘s two weeks at the Australian Open have not been calm at all for the Russian tennis player. The number two of the ATP has experienced different moments of tension with the public, especially during the match against Nick Kyrgios; with the organization of the tournament, for having scheduled two consecutive matches at the Margaret Court Arena instead of on the main court; or with the chair umpire, whom he insulted during the semifinal of the tournament. An attitude that, in addition to tarnishing his image, has cost him a fine of 11,000 euros.
9:07. Nadal’s great effectiveness in Grand Slam finals
While Daniil Medvedev needed three finals to win his first Grand Slam at the last US Open, Nadal can boast a great effectiveness in top-flight tournament finals. In fact, the Spaniard’s numbers are better than those of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Of the 28 finals played to date, the Spaniard has finished champion 20 times, with an effectiveness rate of 71.42%.
9:02. This has been Medvedev’s path:
The Russian has barely spent half an hour more on the track than Rafa Nadal to reach the final of the Australian Open. Medvedev dropped Henri Laaksonen, Nick Kyrgios, Botic van de Zandschulp, Maxime Cressy, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Stefanos Tsitsipas from the tournament. In the quarterfinals he had to come back from two sets down in a match that lasted 4 hours and 42 minutes against Auger-Aliassime.
8:56. This has been Nadal’s path:
Until reaching the Australian Open final, Rafa Nadal has beaten Marcos Giron, Yannick Hanfmann, Karen Khachanov, Adrian Mannarino, Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Berrettini. He has only played a fifth set in the quarterfinal match against the Canadian, after having scored the first two sets, his rival equalized the contest and the victory was decided in the fifth. It was a tough match for Nadal in which he also had to deal with stomach problems due to heat stroke. In all the games he has started winning.
8:50. Nadal and Medvedev, a date with history
Whoever wins today in the final of the Australian Open 2022 will make history. If Rafa Nadal wins, he will become the first tennis player to win 21 Grand Slams. In the event that victory goes to Daniil Medvedev , he will become the first tennis player in the Open Era to win another consecutive Grand Slam after lifting a top-flight title for the first time. And it is that the Russian lifted his first Grand Slam title in the last edition of the US Open.
8:43. Nadal and Medvedev, face to face
The 2022 Australian Open final is the fifth meeting between Nadal and Medvedev on the professional circuit. The Spanish prevailed in the first three duels, while the most recent was won by the Russian.
This is the second time they have met at a Grand Slam, as they both starred in the US Open final in 2019, a match they will probably remember, as it was one of the most exciting finals of the tournament and it was close to reaching five hours. Nadal had scored the first two sets, but the Russian managed to force the fifth and final set. The Spaniard reacted in time and won his fourth crown in New York.
In fact, it is not the only title that Nadal has lifted against Daniil Medvedev. The one from Manacor had also won shortly before in the final of the Masters 1000 in Canada, the first time they had coincided on the track.
Daniil Medvedev’s only victory against Nadal was in the semifinal of the 2022 Masters Cup, in the last precedent between the two.
8:35. Wink from the Australian Open to Nadal
The official account of the Australian Open has shared an image of Rafa Nadal ‘s first meeting in the Australian tournament back in 2004, when he was just 17 and a half years old. The Spaniard is playing his sixth final in Melbourne today and aspires to make history with the maximum number of Grand Slams won. The years go by, but that passion remains intact!
Rewind to 2004 ⏪
A 17 year-old @RafaelNadal makes his first appearance at Melbourne Park. Tonight, a record 21st career Grand Slam title is on the line. #AusOpen · #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/5iDUxSfhAS
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 30, 2022
08:30. Welcome to the live narration of Nadal – Medvedev:
Hello! We are here to live live and online the final of the Australian Open 2022 between Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev ! A Sunday morning that can be historic: the Spaniard has reached his sixth final at the Australian Open and is facing the opportunity to become the first tennis player to reach 21 Grand Slams. For this, it will be necessary to prevail over the Rod Laver Arena to the number two of the ATP and finalist of the tournament in the last edition.
The first Grand Slam of the year reaches today, Sunday, January 30, the crucial moment in which it will be decided which tennis player will be proclaimed champion of the Australian Open 2022. Of the 128 players who started the tournament on January 17, only two have been able to overcome the six previous rounds necessary to reach the final that starts in an hour on the Rod Laver Arena. This is Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev , number 6 and 2 in the ATP, respectively, in a high-flying duel that promises excitement from the first moment.
“I came here only with the clear objective of returning to the circuit,” Rafa Nadal said before his Australian Open debut. The man from Manacor was out of the circuit for several months due to his foot injury, a time in which many doubts arose about whether he could compete again. However, his passion for playing and his spirit of improvement have prevented him from giving up and not only has he managed to compete again, but he is in a Grand Slam final.
For Rafa Nadal, 35, it is the twenty-ninth Grand Slam final he has played. On the other side of the net, 25-year-old Daniil Medvedev is playing his fourth final in top-flight tournaments, the second in a row at the Australian Open. From now on we are going to live the preview of this exciting match, we will review some data of the two finalists in the Australian Open and, of course, we will live point by point the final between Nadal and Medvedev. Let’s start!
What time and where to see the final of the Australian Open 2022?
The final between Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open will take place this Sunday, January 30, starting at 9:30 in the morning -one hour less in the Canary Islands-. The meeting can be followed on television through Eurosport 1, available on the Movistar + and DAZN payment platforms. In OKDIARIO , you will be able to follow the final of the Australian Open online with the live commentary of the match between Nadal and Medvedev today.
