From the Archives: Nadal Takes the Tennis Throne with Australian Open Title After a Historic Remontada
This article covers a historic sporting event from January 2022, when Rafael Nadal made tennis history with a stunning comeback victory at the Australian Open
Back in January 2022, Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal completed one of the most remarkable comebacks in tennis history, defeating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller to win the Australian Open title. The final score was:
(2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5).
With this victory, Nadal secured his 21st Grand Slam title, setting a new all-time record and surpassing both Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, who were tied at 20 titles each.
◽ A Rocky Start
Nadal began the match with difficulty, struggling with unforced errors and losing the first two sets. Medvedev looked dominant early on, controlling the baseline rallies and capitalizing on Nadal’s inconsistency.
◽ The Legendary Comeback
But what followed was a display of pure resilience and championship spirit. Nadal turned the tide in the third set and carried the momentum into the fourth, leveling the match with tactical brilliance and emotional intensity.
In the decisive fifth set, Nadal broke Medvedev’s serve at a critical moment and held on to seal one of the greatest comebacks in tennis history.
◽ A Historic Moment
This triumph not only gave Nadal the lead in the Grand Slam race but also solidified his place among the sport's greatest ever. His performance in Melbourne that night remains a defining chapter in his storied career.
📌 A night to remember. Nadal’s 2022 Australian Open victory is still regarded as one of the most heroic and inspiring moments in Grand Slam history.