Australian Open V Nadal “I challenged myself as the last Australian Open, but I still think I'll do my best.”

Nadal (AP) responding to the meeting with a smile

Daniil Medvedev aiming for the first Australian Open victory in 2nd place After a fierce battle with (25=Russia) 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 over 5 hours and 20 minutes, it was the second time in 13 years since 2009 with a big turnaround. It became the victory of. “It was an unforgettable match in my tennis life. I can’t believe it. I didn’t know if I could play tennis again, but I won the championship. Thank you very much.”

Matchpoints arrive after 1am local time on the 31st rice field. The two-day fierce battle ended with Nadal’s back volley on the net. Nadal stands on the net with a smile and can’t move. I covered my face with both hands and immersed myself in a new history.

Indomitable fighting spirit and a world that never gives up no matter what the pinch The toughest man in the world has finally reached the unprecedented peak of boys. In addition to the longest match of this tournament, which exceeds 5 hours, it was a big reversal from 2 setdowns, which was only 3 times in the past in Nadal’s long tennis life.

Avoid the fast development that Medvedev is good at, and slow down the rhythm of the opponent Sealed the attack. In the first two sets, the opponent was able to move physically, so he was overtaken or driven. However, Nadal, who swung the ball forward and backward, slowly fell into a trap.

Boasting 13 French Open championships, he is said to be the toughest man Nadal was also 35 years old. Last year, he missed the French Open for the fifth consecutive title and missed the Tokyo Olympics because of his physical condition. Due to a back and leg injury, he finally left the tour in August. In late December, he was also infected with the new coronavirus.

Still, I never gave up. “I thought I was the last Australian Open and challenged myself, but I will do my best.” Before this tournament, there was a turmoil that Djokovic was deported. Nadal emphasized that “Australian will be the best tournament, with or without Djokovic.” And now, he proved that word with his own victory.

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