Rafael Nadal will cherish his second Australian Open triumph as he navigates the final period of his illustrious career.
The Spaniard escaped from the clutches of defeat in a sensational final at Melbourne Park.
He recovered from a two-set deficit to defeat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in a mammoth five hours and 24 minutes.
