Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev from two sets down in Melbourne epic
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The 35-year-old Spaniard has been at the centre of some of the sport's most incredible triumphs - but this surely goes down as the most amazing Grand Slam victory of his illustrious career. "Without a doubt it is one of the most emotional wins of my career," he said after the trophy presentation. Nadal sealed victory after five hours 24 minutes - and at 01:11 local time in Melbourne - when Medvedev could not return a net volley on the first of the Spaniard's three match points.
The intensity of his celebration illustrated the euphoria Nadal felt after the obstacles he had overcome - on the night and in the recent months - to win.
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