Social Media Reacts To Nadal's Thrilling Australian Open Win
Rafael Nadal completed a thrilling comeback from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. It was just the fourth time the Spaniard has rallied from two sets down and the first time since his fourth-round Wimbledon victory against Mikhail Youzhny in 2007.
The stars — including Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic — took to social media to congratulate the lefty on his record-breaking 21st major title. Australian legend Rod Laver, former World No. 1 Andy Roddick, three-time major winner Stan Wawrinka, WTA icon Billie Jean King and others also shared their praise.
A final of Herculean proportions, thank you for a brilliant contest @RafaelNadal and @DaniilMedwed. Two AO crowns and 21 majors, given everything you have endured this historic victory is so special Rafa. It has been a privilege to watch you doing what you love. Congratulations?
— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) January 30, 2022
Wow. Congrats @RafaelNadal ! An absolute pleasure to watch
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) January 30, 2022
21 Grand Slam titles… Pure admiration for @RafaelNadal and his historic achievement ?? @AustralianOpen https://t.co/n7Vl9tIZFs
— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) January 30, 2022
The mental and physical marathon of a 5-hour Grand Slam final requires grit, guts, spirit, & determination.
Congratulations to @RafaelNadal on his 21st Grand Slam!
What a comeback! https://t.co/W5W5WyMcak
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 30, 2022
I love tennis ?❤️@RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed @AustralianOpen
— Stanislas Wawrinka (@stanwawrinka) January 30, 2022
Wow @RafaelNadal!!! What a legend. ? #AusOpen
— Madison Keys (@Madison_Keys) January 30, 2022
Unbelievable @RafaelNadal ?????????? wow wow ????
— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) January 30, 2022
I just cried @RafaelNadal you are my idol ?
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) January 30, 2022
A LEGEND! ?⭐️
Congratulations, @RafaelNadal!! ? https://t.co/XnDVmTYiuc
— Barbora Strycova (@BaraStrycova) January 30, 2022
Several athletes from outside of tennis also congratulated Nadal, including football star Toni Kroos, Formula 1 driver George Russell and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Rafael Nadal. That’s the tweet.
— Toni Kroos (@ToniKroos) January 30, 2022
Wow @RafaelNadal. What an athlete! What a player! Congrats on 21 ?
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) January 30, 2022
That is absolutely magnificent. Stunning to say the least.
From 2 sets down to come back and win your 21st Grand Slam is incredible.
Congratulations @RafaelNadal!#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/VHjjlb4GFN
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 30, 2022