Berlin – Rafael Nadal has won the Australian Open for the second time and set a record in men’s tennis with his 21st title at one of the four Grand Slam tournaments. The Deutsche Presse-Agentur has compiled a list of comments from the international press.
Spain:
“As”: “Rafa Nadal pulled off one of the greatest heroics in the history of the sport at the 2022 Australian Open. Four months ago he was on crutches with his left leg in plaster, and this Sunday he is already the greatest of all time in men’s tennis, at least if the number of Grand Slam titles is anything to go by. “
Marca”: “Rafael Nadal made history again by rallying from two sets down against Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open to win his 21st Grand Slam title (…) Nadal gave a true display of both play and epicness at (Stadium) Rod Laver. Because just a few weeks ago, he didn’t even know if he could play.”
“El Mundo Deportivo”: “Epic comeback by Nadal. The greatest champion in history! (…) At 35, he led a comeback against a player ten years younger than him that will remain in the golden book of tennis and sport. “
Great Britain:
“Daily Mail”: “Rafael Nadal’s incredible Australian Open comeback brings back memories of his victory over Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2008… and gives Novak Djokovic another blow to the nose.”
“The Sun “: “Rafael Nadal has become the most successful player in the history of men’s professional tennis thanks to one of the greatest comebacks of his sensational career.”
“The Guardian”: “Rafael Nadal’s body may grate, but his desire remains undimmed. The 35-year-old was in top form to win his 21st Grand Slam title and there may be more to come, despite his injury history. “
Italy:
“La Gazzetta dello Sport”: “Nadal, you are immortal! He beats Medvedev in a come-from-behind win to claim his 21st Grad Slam.”
“Corriere dello Sport”: “Historic success for the Spanish tennis player: at 35, this is the 90th title, and above all, he is the first tennis player in history to win 21 Grand Slams. An incredible liberation for Nadal, who in recent months was in danger of having to retire from the sport altogether. “
France:
“L’Équipe”: “Nadal like from another planet. He has raised the flame to the highest heights of the Melbourne sky.”
Austria:
“Kronen Zeitung”: “Spain’s Rafael Nadal pulled off the feat on Sunday and also secured a record number of major triumphs by winning the Australian Open. “
Switzerland:
“Blick”: “After a dull start with the focus on the inglorious Causa Novak Djokovic, the Australian Open comes to a sporting end that will be remembered for a long time. The 35-year-old Rafael Nadal – who returned to the tour after foot surgery and a month-long break without any great expectations – is making tennis history. “
Australia:
“Herald Sun “King Rafa. (…) The ruler – The Spanish bull now the GOAT after a comeback for the ages in one of the best Aus Open finals. “
