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Rafael Nadal's success means Novak Djokovic is running out of time to be the greatest

Novak Djokovic's desire to be remembered as the best may be hindered by his vaccination stance, particularly now Rafael Nadal has overtaken him, writes Paul Johnson.

ABC News · Jan 31, 2022

Novak Djokovic congratulates Australian Open winners after deportation denied him a shot at being first to 21 major titles

Novak Djokovic has congratulated the two Australian Open singles winners, Ash Barty and Rafael Nadal, after he was deported from Australia and not allowed to compete for his 21st major title.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Rafael Nadal savours record-breaking 21st title following retirement fears

Nadal fought back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev and win a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Cerebral Medvedev challenges crowd and Nadal all the way to the end

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev was never the fans’ favourite in the Australian Open final but his unpredictability meant he was always fun to watch

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Rafael Nadal’s body may be creaking but his desire remains undimmed

The 35-year-old was at his best to win his 21st grand slam title and there may be more despite his history of injuries

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

From the brink of retirement to grand slam history, Rafael Nadal refuses to be beaten

Nadal battled from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in an extraordinary Australian Open final, just weeks after coming close to retiring from the sport

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Novak Djokovic breaks silence as Rafael Nadal breaks Grand Slam record at Aus Open

Djokovic declared Nadal's 21st major singles title is an "amazing achievement" after the Spaniard defied the odds to lift the Australian Open trophy

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2022

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic Congratulate Rafael Nadal on Epic Australian Open Victory

Nadal's victory in Melbourne gave him his 21st Grand Slam title and broke his tie with his longtime rivals atop the men's leaderboard.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30, 2022

Rafael Nadal ‘an inspiration to me’, says Roger Federer after record 21st title

Novak Djokovic also paid tribute to the efforts of Nadal and beaten Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022