Rafael Nadal overwhelmed with emotion after 21st Grand Slam victory | Australian Open 2022 

His consolation to Medvedev is soooo humbling and encouraging, these are the words of someone who's been there and really knows how it feels. Great sportsmanship

You NEVER write Rafa Nadal off...never say die, never surrender. Through covid, vaccines, foot injuries, and an in form Russian... He comes back from the brink of defeat to put in one of the performances of his lifetime

Even how he chooses to phrase winning or losing this tournament “no doubt, you will have the trophy with you a couple times in your career…” and “having the trophy with me” displays his attitude, his humility, his gratitude and appreciation for his own great good fortune. He’s so lovable.

Well I'm a Federer fan but it's damn impressive how Nadal won considering that the last time he won Australian open was in 2009. He was two sets down and playing against a much younger player not to mention that he had taken a 6 months gap before this. Also he recovered from covid in December. Despite facing so many hurdles he never gave up. Is there anything he can't do!!. You've really got to love this guy. VAMOS RAFA!! ❤️

They said this guy is CLAY(meant for) Then he grown up to GRASS... Now they see him as a GOAT... Vamos Rafa... The true fighter of mental and physical pains... Live long... Live strong...

That was an instant classic! What a comeback. Good job to both of them but Rafa will not be denied number 21!!

Thank you for making my day Rafa, that was incredible! This level of mentality is what separates the big 3 from the rest of the crowd, we're probably never going to see this in our lifetime again

From a Nole fan. Rafa, nobody can deny your greatness. Man you won us over today. I just can't believe how monumental this comeback was.

I thank Toni Nadal as well. He trained and built this tenacious master!!!

What's unstated is that he probably played to the end while enduring pain in his foot - he had to sit down during the trophy ceremony and part of the photography session, and couldnt do the victory lap round the stadium. Which makes a statement about his tenacity and will to win - a lesser champion would have given in. What an athlete!

To accomplish #21 on the court that has given him all the heartbreaks must be much sweeter for Rafa..

My eyes filled with tears in the final moment. Rafa provides me with moments of joy in a pandemic world that is so divided, and I am grateful to him. The greatest comeback in the history of tennis! Spanish resilience overcomes Russian insanity! Congratulations to my sporting hero, Rafa. 🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾🎾

He's an amazing champion! Go Rafa! He always shows how to be the best competitor! Love you, Rafa!

Congratulations, Rafael Nadal for clinching Grand Slam number 21 by winning the Australian Open 2022 Final against Medvedev. True enough, success is sweetest where pain is greatest. You will always be our Champion, our Hero ON and OFF the COURT, the GOAT, Rafael Nadal.

More than anything else, Nadal is the most amazing sportsperson ever, as far as I know. I admire Djokovic and Federer too, but not only a champion, Nadal is such a great human being that I prefer Nadal over the two just because of his character. I bow to thee, Vamos Rafa.

I love him he is so humble.

I am a Federer fan, but Rafa hats off to you bro. Let's go for Trophy 🏆 no. 22 @ French open ❤️

I stayed awake most of the night & even dreampt of Rafa when I dozed! You are nothing short of an amazing person and player!!! Always loved Rafa😉🥰🐐⚘💌💟💜💙⚡🔥🎾Props to Daniil too🎈🖐

Nadal has been my dearest inspiration since his first French open title and will be the same forever...love u rafa...u r a true champion

Amazing comeback! A great champion and humm being!

Simply one of the greatest match i have ever seen! What a comeback, what a great performance by Rafa. Simply outstanding. But Medvedev played really well to held his nurve till last moment but bad luck for him. The new GOAT for tennis is Rafael Nadal. Congratulations to him from Bangladesh ❤️

I m in all tears of joy... It doesn't matter who wins most major grand slams eventually Rafa will always be the goat ... What a character.. what a legend.. hats off Rafa from all my heart...

Federer would be proud 👏 also well done Medvedev for getting this far from this epic final! Great match👍

You dont win these type of matches just because you are physically fit. It also shows a hell of a lot of courage, fight, mental strength, grit, determination and above all the hard work and discipline that he has put in. Amazing to have come back from surgeries, then covid just a month ago and then to win these marathon matches back to back, sustain himself for 4-5hours under such heat playing the sport he is so passionate about speaks volumes of his character. A true champion. I bet not too many can do that at the age of 35 against guys who are a decade younger and in their abosolute prime. I dont believe anybody is like you Rafa. Hats off. GOAT!

Soon 22 in RG, Vamos Rafa!

I have a feeling he'll win all 4 slams this season then he'll finally call it a career. As good as he is, it just seems like his body's already reached its breaking point. Whatever happens, whether Novak or Roger end up winning more slams than him, he will already be known as one of the bests ever. Never had three players like these three playing in the same era. Wow.

What a machine. Congrats on 21 🏆Rafa! 🎉

He gives joy to a lot of people!! We love ❤️ you Rafa! All the best for 2022!!🙏🙏🙏 you are a great champion!!!!

Only a fool would underestimate Nadal's ability to come back and WIN!!! What a fabulous achievement considering he has a condition with his feet and recently caught Covid...BRAVO!!

This Epic comeback will be remembered for ages 🔥

There is nothing better, the world's most valuable Champion ❤️VAMOS RAFA ❤️21 GRAND SLAMSS❤️👑👏🎾

Daniil played like God until the real God unleashed his fury. Congratulations from a Novak fan.

Rafa is so inspiring and one of the most humble and genuinely good person. You are the best.

I am big fan of Rafa.Congrualations,winning 21 grand slam title

Rafa the Goat! With two sets down he dug himself out. Fighting the good fight against all odds - form, age, injury, covid, so on and so forth. I became a fan of Rafa for his grit and energy. Today I am a fan of Rafa for his humility, empathy for other players, love for tennis.

He is not only good player but also good huminity person,no words for his humanity....

Congrats to Rafa and his winning team but well played Medve also.

Such a hard working, sincere, humble human being. Love you always Rafa💕

NADAL won his 21st grand slam ❤️🎾

You are my hero Rafa. You have inspired me to work hard and believe one can make an impossible possible. Stay in the tennis until 40 and inspire more of us!

Congratulations Rafa!!! Rafa is an amazing 21 grand slam champion and Novak wasn't even in the tournament. So you guys will never know what would've happened. They are both great champions so stop with the "what if" and simply congratulate and be happy for a man that deserves it. At his age and after his injuries this is something that definitely deserves an applause instead of hate.

The class and breeding of this man is just incredible. A role model for all human beings.

Medvedev just really looks so upset. I feel him. I admire him for showing his true emotions. This event would make you stronger for sure.

Both did an amazing match and no doubt that Daniil is on the path to become one of the best as well. But right now Rafa is the best with an incredible coming back and showing us his best tennis. Congratulations both and Rafa we love you from everywhere and thanks for your kindnes with everyone.

Simply the GOAT with 21 slams. No words for what you did Rafa

Thank you so much for your tenacity and courage! congratulations.

I'm teary watching this ... his humility--I adore RAFA ❤👏🏽

I love Rafa - He has such grit and heart and determination.

Un súper atleta... una leyenda del tenis... el primer tenista en alcanzar esa cifra de grands slams... grande Rafa!

Mr. Sportsmanship 👏

The happiness on his face when he says that he will keep trying to participate in AO every year is I guess unparalleled after having such moments in last 6months. This guy is a Mental Fortress Legend of the game Rafa💯💯

Been watching Rafa for 17 years. His performance was emotionally great. Thats just Rafa. I was more surprised by his English

🔥VAMOS GOAT🔥💪YOU'RE SIMPLY THE BEST🔥💪

There were 2 winners. But just one name can be written in the books. Well played champs👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

A wonderful event which kept all us glued to our seats for over 5 hours. A wonderful match between two top class players. Well done.

im the most happy men on earth ( after nadal of course ) LETS GO VAMOS

Dentro y fuera...siempre un señor Campeón ¡¡¡¡. Gracias por tanto Rafa.

I still cry with this win. Rafa wasnt supposed to make the final but here he is holding the trophy. It was an amazing win. So emotional for his fans. God Bless you, Rafa.

He îs heart of tennis! Magic Day, great player! 🏆🥇🙏👏

This win looks very similar to Federer's comeback. I can definitely feel the connection between the two :)

The True definition of the phrase human with dignity, humility and class Congratulations my dear Nadal You are and always will be the Best tennis player ever lived. Thank You

Rafael Nadal is the greatest Tennis Athlete the world ever witness till date. Very humble and discipline . A very good human as well. Spaniard are really strong.

I can explain: you, Rafa, are the GOAT and an amazing person. Congratulations! 💪

deserving!!! The one and only Rafael Nadal

Respect comes from core of my heart, for him.

What a amazing come back never seen such a great never say die spirit of a superb athlete like Nadal. Welldone

It’s impossible to not love him! Rafa! Vamos! #22❤️

Una fiera! un CAMPEON!!!! con todas las letras, pero ademas, un caballero.

Legendary man

Roger fan, and had many bitter moments over the years towards Rafa but very happy for Rafa. Amazing comeback and win. Power to him I say

They have to add a new word in the dictionary: "RAFA" to mean an indomitable spirit that enables one to give everything; to fight through pain and against all odds till the very end.

my hero....vamos rafa

His passion is never off.well done!

Hope he plays till 2024 for Paris Olympics on HIS court then go out after 20 years, my favourite of all time.

congrats sir...its love from India

The post match interview with Daniil was heartbreaking. I rooted for Rafa and am very happy for him..but that crowd really broke the human inside Daniil. Disgraceful. I hope after the heat of the moment subsides, he can reflect on Nole and Rafa himself who have lost so many times, with crowds against them.. that champions won’t be denied. I will be rooting for Daniil in Paris.

I almost dropped my whole body from the chair after his winning return!! Honestly I almost surrendered especially the predictor saying only 30% for Nadal which is probably correct at the time given the way he played in the previous games. But I had this feeling of comfort that he is a great athlete and knows what to do during tough games. Congratulations Rafa my greatest tennis player in all these times!!! You are just amazing, incredibly undescribable moment of success!

My ultimate favorite player! What a game! Congratulations Rafael!

As they say, good things take time... it took 13 years for rafa to win his 2nd australian open but boy was it worth it❤

This was fabulous, congratulations RAFA! And congrats to Daniil, he was a noteworthy adversary. This match was just fantastic.

Tremendous energy and finest match of all time ❤️🖤❤️🖤what a legend ❤️🖤

Rafa.. I will die for you.. You are my best player.. A true fighter.. Legend... Mentally strong.. What a come back.. What a play.. .. Love you so much.. Love you..

What an absolute Chad. One can't help but feel humbled the way you see champs like him give it is all like that, to me it is truly super human. Respect to Medvedev, a future #1 for sure. Fans give the new generation a hard time for not beating the big 3 into retirement but they try their best. Federer elevated the game, Nadal rose to the level and Novak took it all and became near unbeatable. We'll probably never see something like the big 3 again. Long live our sport!

I feel the GOAT argument will not be settled for quite some time, but what an ambassador of the sport Nadal is!

Grande Rafa!!! Has superado lo que nadie se imaginaba, eres único!!!

Above all the towering tennis prowess this genius possess… he is perhaps the BEST ambassador of sport with humility and sportsmanship… never ever saw him swearing or breaking any racket!!! Head and shoulders above the rest!!

I feel privileged to have watched this amazing tennis 🎾 match! It will go down in history as one of the most exciting and greatest matches of all time! Like everyone else, I thought it was over! Then, RAFA dug deep to come back and surprise us all! Medvedev played a sensational game and it's still hard to imagine he didn't come out the victor! I am looking forward to watching him in the future! Congratulations 👏 Rafa Nadal, you have been my favorite for long time and, hopefully, long time to come!!

Nadal thanks for closing the goat debate permanently

Bravo Rafa! Te hiciste gigante frente a tantos competidores. Que deben aprender de tu esfuerzo, constancia y respeto. Gran gran superacion. Abrazo grande bro!

Vt a Man.. Rafa... Phenomena... Huge love nd Support to him..

He looks leggy, it seems like he’s having to work harder out there than his opponent in this final, how long can he keep up this intensity, he hasn’t come back from 2 sets down in a final since 2008. They always doubt, but you always prevail. YOU ARE AMAZING RAFA!!!

GOAT for now...lets see what the future unfolds.. anyway lucky to experience the golden era of tennis. Tennis will never be same after the big three retires.

Epic! Vamos Rafa!!!!

Rafa, you are a legend! Not only great tennis player but also great human

What a crowd, very appreciative Australians!

Congratulations Rafael Nadal!!! You did it, I couldn’t be more impressed by your efforts and ultimate comeback following your layback last year!

¡Vamos Rafa!♥️

Just amazing, I've been watching this since I was a kid, he's insane 👍1000th comment

A real legend Rafa Nadal!

El mejor tenista de la historia ....España te quiere