Rafael, multiple Grand Slam champion, Spanish tennis player Nadal called victory over the Russian Daniel Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open 2022, one of the most emotional of his career.
In the tournament deciding match, Nadal defeated Medvedev, losing to the Russian after the first two sets. The game ended with the score of 2:6, 6:7 (5:7), 6:4, 6:4, 7:5.
What happened in 2022 is already a thing of the past. But in sports, especially in a sport like tennis, people remember career-ending victories, right? People will remember that today I have 22 Grand Slam tournaments, not that I lost 50 others (smiles). What happened last year will forever be etched in my heart and in my memory. It is without a doubt one of the most emotional victories of my tennis career, Nadal said during a press conference.
The Spaniard also said he felt vulnerable ahead of the start of the Australian Open-2023.
– Do I feel vulnerable at the start of the tournament? Yes, of course, without a doubt. I lost more than usual. Just accept the situation. I think I’m humble enough to accept that and work with what I have today. I need to gain self-confidence through victories. In the matches where I lost at the beginning of the year, I faced serious opponents, Nadal said.
The Australian Open will be held in Melbourne from January 16-29.
Source : MatchTV
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