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Added on the 17/02/2021 22:34:55 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Nadal went down two sets to his opponent, Russia's Daniil Medvedev, but managed to stage a comeback to snatch the record Gran Slam title.
An imperious Ashleigh Barty has become the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. Relive the thrilling encounter through AFP's top match photos.
Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with "a special" 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.
Tennis world number one Ashleigh Barty says she is "lucky" to have won three grand slams but adds she doesn't feel she belongs in the same category as the "GOAT" (greatest of all time) of women's tennis Serena Williams. Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years on Saturday 29 January 2022.
The tennis world No 1's hopes of defending his Australian Open title and winning a record 21st Grand Slam have come to an end as Novak Djokovic left the country for Dubai.