JAKARTA - Tennis star Rafael Nadal is in the spotlight. She brought all elements of Spanish society together after scoring the most Grand Slam titles with 21 titles at the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Sunday.
Nadal has been flooded with praise and congratulations, considering that at the age of 35 and suffering an injury late last year, he could still beat world number one Daniil Medvedev, who is 10 years his junior.
"When people tell you something is impossible, just think about Rafa," said the front page of sports newspaper Marca.
The happiest man in Melbourne 😁🏆 @RafaelNadal x Norman on tour 🙌 #AusOpen · #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/6aDOOHKeGE
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 31, 2022
A second Australian Open title triumph since 2009 means Nadal Nadal is one title ahead of longtime rival Roger Federer and world number one Novak Djokovic on the list of all-time men's singles champions.
The local "USA" newspaper wrote "The best ever" and made it a headline by featuring a photo of a smiling Nadal holding a trophy. Not to forget also inserted 20 photos of other Grand Slam titles that he has won.
"The largest of the largest," wrote EL PAIS on the front page of Spain's most popular newspaper.
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Nadal's victory has also become a hot topic of conversation on Spanish radio broadcast networks. Monday and Tuesday broadcasts were buzzing about their proud tennis athlete who emerged victorious after a five-hour and 24-minute battle over Russian Medvedev.
It was a long Sunday morning for Spanish fans, with every major radio station broadcasting live commentary on his epic five-hour and 24-minute battle against the Russian.
Since morning, residents have gathered and flocked to bars and restaurants to watch their sports heroes on television until late in the afternoon.
Nadal's achievements also made a number of Spanish sports figures sympathize and be proud after struggling in Melbourne.
"He is an example of character and will. Bravo, Rafa," said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Former world basketball champion Pau Gasol wrote on Twitter: "21 titles is nothing compared to the legacy you continue to build day after day."
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