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Rafael Nadal

Rafa Nadal became the first man in the history of tennis to win 21 Grand Slam title when he won the Australian Open 2022 crown in Melbourne on Sunday (January 30). (Source: Twitter)

In Pics: 21-time Grand Slam champ Rafa Nadal's connection to India

Rafa Nadal defeated world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in an epic five-set match to win the Australian Open 2022 title in Melbourne and become the first man in the history of the sport to clinch 21 Grand Slams. Nadal interestingly has a long connect with India, where he set up the 'Nadal Educational Tennis School' in the remote village of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, back in 2010. In this collection of picture, we take a look at Nadal's connection with India.

Jan 31, 2022, 09:28 AM IST

Australian Open 2022: Rafa Nadal reveals being ‘physically destroyed’ after historic 21st Grand Slam win

Before Sunday, the last time Rafa Nadal won from a two-set deficit was 15 years ago, and a second Australian Open title was the last thing he had expected, he said.

Jan 31, 2022, 07:15 AM IST

Meet Rafael Nadal's beautiful wife Maria Francisca Perello - IN PICS

Besides his glittering tennis career, Rafael Nadal has a lovely love story to tell too. Here, in this gallery, we introduce you to his long-time girlfriend who he married not so long ago. Her name is Maria Francisca Perello.

Jan 30, 2022, 22:33 PM IST

Never underestimate a great champion: Roger Federer to Rafael Nadal after his 21st Grand Slam win

Spain's Rafael Nadal and Switzerland's Roger Federer are great rivals. But outside the off court, they share a warm relationship. The brotherhood is so strong that you rarely see their fans using bad language for each other. Rafa and Federer have raised the benchmark higher together, both on and off the court.

Jan 30, 2022, 21:27 PM IST

Rafael Nadal: From 1st Grand Slam win in 2005 to 21st in 2022, a look at his career

Rafael Nadal created history on Sunday (January 30) when he won his second Australian Open title after victory over Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the summit clash at the Rod Laver arena.

Jan 30, 2022, 20:48 PM IST

Rafa is a Legend: AB de Villiers, Sachin Tendulkar and others react on Nadal's 21st Grand Slam win

Rafael Nadal got to 21 first.

Jan 30, 2022, 20:02 PM IST

Rafael Nadal writes history with 21st Grand Slam win, beats Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open 2022 final

With Novak Djokovic forced out by deportation and Roger Federer recovering from knee surgery, the Spanish great is now one major title clear of his ‘Big Three’ rivals after surviving the 2-6 6-7(5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 thriller at Rod Laver Arena.

Jan 30, 2022, 19:42 PM IST

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev downs Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up final showdown with Rafael Nadal

World No.2 Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to face Rafael Nadal in final of the Australian Open 2022.

Jan 28, 2022, 17:47 PM IST

Rafael Nadal reaches Australian Open 2022 final: All records he broke after win over Matteo Berrettini

Rafael Nadal stormed into the final of Australian Open 2022. He defeated Italy`s Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the semi-final hereat the Rod Laver Arena to storm into his sixth Australian Open final.

Jan 28, 2022, 16:07 PM IST

Rafa Nadal beats Matteo Berrettini to enter Australian Open 2022 final, keeps record 21st Slam bid alive

No. 6 seed Rafa Nadal from Spain is currently on level with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic on 20 Grand Slam titles.

Jan 28, 2022, 12:23 PM IST

Australian Open 2022 semi-finals: Rafael Nadal vs Matteo Berrettini When and where to watch in India

Check the streaming details of Australian Open 2022 semi-finals between Rafael Nadal and Matteo Berrettini in India.

Jan 27, 2022, 14:22 PM IST

Australian Open: Matteo Berrettini beats Gaels Monfils in quarterfinals, becomes 1st Italian man to achieve THIS feat

In a heavy-hitting performance at Rod Laver Arena, Berrettini beat France's Monfils 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-2 in an epic three hours and 48-minute clash to book a place in the semi-final wherein he will face Rafael Nadal on Friday.

Jan 25, 2022, 23:49 PM IST

Australian Open 2022: Rafael Nadal beats Adrian Mannarino to power into quarter-finals

Spaniard Rafael Nadal defeated Adrian Mannarino 7-6, 6-2, 6-2 to enter quarter-finals of the Australian Open 2022.

Jan 23, 2022, 12:51 PM IST

Australian Open 2022 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch Australian Open 2022 Live in India

Fans across the globe will be entertained throughout the Australian Open 2022 with some high octane and enthralling games as World No 1 Ash Barty will attempt to become the first local player to win an Australian Open singles title in 44 years while defending champion Naomi Osaka is expected to return to action and will target a fifth career major singles title.

Jan 16, 2022, 23:45 PM IST