While conceding that No. 21 had a special ring to it, Rafael Nadal refused to get into a debate on the 'greatest of all time', adding that a second Australian Open title meant more to him than going ahead of his rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam race.
"It's amazing to achieve another Grand Slam title at this moment of my career. It means a lot to me," the 35-year-old said. "This title has a big significance. I never will say I deserve, because I think a lot of people fight and a lot of people deserve. But I really believe that I hold a very positive spirit. For the last six months, I really fought a lot to try to be back on court."
