Rafael Nadal on Sunday created history as he became the first man to win the 21 Grand Slams.
Two sets down, the legendary Spaniard rallied to defeat the world number two, Daniil Medvedev, by 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 7-5 as he clinched the record-breaking Australian Open trophy at Rod Laver Arena. The title clash lasted for incredible five hours and 24 minutes. With this triumph, Nadal has broken his tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer for the most men’s singles Grand Slam titles in history.
The Spaniard has also become the fourth man in history to claim multiple crowns at all four majors.
Result Year Tournament Opponent Score
Won 2005 French Open Mariano Puerta 6–7, 6–3, 6–1, 7–5
Won 2006 French Open Roger Federer 1–6, 6–1, 6–4, 7–6
Lost 2006 Wimbledon Roger Federer 0–6, 6–7, 7–6, 3–6
Won 2007 French Open Roger Federer 6–3, 4–6, 6–3, 6–4
Lost 2007 Wimbledon Roger Federer 6-7, 6-4, 6-7, 6-2, 2-6
Won 2008 French Open Roger Federer 6–1, 6–3, 6–0
Won 2008 Wimbledon Roger Federer 6–4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7
Won 2009 Australian Open Roger Federer 7-5, 3-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-2
Won 2010 French Open Robin Soderling 6–4, 6–2, 6–4
Won 2010 Wimbledon Tomas Berdych 6–3, 7–5, 6–4
Won 2010 US Open Novak Djokovic 6–4, 5–7, 6–4, 6–2
Won 2011 French Open Roger Federer 7–5, 7–6, 5–7, 6–1
Lost 2011 Wimbledon Novak Djokovic 4–6, 1–6, 6–1, 3–6
Lost 2011 US Open Novak Djokovic 2–6, 4–6, 7–6, 1–6
Lost 2012 Australian Open Novak Djokovic 7-5, 4-6, 2-6, 7-6, 5-7
Won 2012 French Open Novak Djokovic 6–4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
Won 2013 French Open David Ferrer 6–3, 6–2, 6–3
Won 2013 US Open Novak Djokovic 6–2, 3–6, 6–4, 6–1
Lost 2014 Australian Open Stan Wawrinka 3–6, 2–6, 6–3, 3–6
Won 2014 French Open Novak Djokovic 3–6, 7–5, 6–2, 6–4
Lost 2017 Australian Open Roger Federer 4-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 3-6
Won 2017 French Open Stan Wawrinka 6–2, 6–3, 6–1
Won 2017 US Open Kevin Anderson 6–3, 6–3, 6–4
Won 2018 French Open Dominic Thiem 6–4, 6–3, 6–2
Lost 2019 Australian Open Novak Djokovic 3–6, 2–6, 3–6
Won 2019 French Open Dominic Thiem 6–3, 5–7, 6–1, 6–1
Won 2019 US Open Daniil Medvedev 7–5, 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–4
Won 2020 French Open Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5
Won 2022 Australian Open Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6–7, 6–4, 6–4, 7-5
