Nadal Vs Medvedev Australian Open 2022 Men’s Singles Final Highlights: Rafael Nadal has beaten Daniil Medvedev 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 in 5 hours and 24 minutes to win his second Australian Open title and lift a record 21st Grand Slam trophy. Follow for complete Nadal vs Medvedev scores and Updates.
Rafael Nadal Vs Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2022 Final Highlights: Nadal vs Medvedev Updates
Rafael Nadal Vs Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2022 Highlights: Rafael Nadal beats Daniill Medvedev 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 in a five-set thriller to lift his second Australian Open title. This is also his 21st Major title, becoming the first man to do so. The first honours of the mega Nadal vs Medvedev have gone the Russian's way. Medvedev broke Nadal in Game 5 and 7 and eventually bagged the first set 6-2 in 42 minutes. While Nadal has looked inconsistent, Medvedev has looked strong on his serves and at the baseline. The start to the second set was a better one for Nadal as he won a break point in Game 4. Then, Medvedev broke back in game 7 only to see Rafael Nadal win another break in the next game. But Medvedev responded by breaking Nadal back again to make it 5-5. Eventually, after 84 minutes and a tie-breaker, Medvedev inched ahead to a 2-0 lead by closing it 7-6. The third set, till game 8, was relatively straightforward as the two players held their service games upto that point. Nadal then pulled the trigger by breaking Medvedev in the next and then consolidating on it to take third set 6-4 in 64 minutes to make it 1-2. 20-time Grand Slam champion Nadal then struck first in the fourth set by breaking Medvedev in Game 3. The Russian broke back in the next game to draw level. Nadal broke back in the subsequent and eventually won the fourth set 6-4 in 62 minutes to force a deciding 5th. After trading service holds till Game 4, Nadal inched ahead by breaking Medvedev's serve in Game 5 of the final set. Medvedev broke again only to see the Spaniard break him for the second time and eventually hold to win the match.
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Jan 30, 2022, 20:18:14 IST
Australian Open 2022: Thank you!
This also brings us to the end of our coverage of the Australian Open 2022. We hope you enjoyed all the action we brought to you in various forms and pieces. We will now look ahead to the 2022 French Open, due to begin on May 22.
For now, this is Shivansh Guptasigning off and drawing curtains on this historical men's singles final. From everyone here at the HT Online Sports team, we bid you goodbye with hopes of seeing you very soon. CIAO!
Jan 30, 2022, 20:14:44 IST
Australian Open final: Presentation ceremony ends
And this brings us to the end of the presentation ceremony. The players will take photographs and if Nadal has left enough in his tank, he might take a lap of honor
Jan 30, 2022, 20:06:12 IST
Nadal says this could be his final Australian Open
RAFAEL NADAL SAYS THIS COULD PROBABLY HIS LAST AUSTRALIAN OPEN
“Thank you very and see you soon”- Rafael Nadal signs off
Jan 30, 2022, 20:02:23 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final Live Score: Rafael Nadal speaks
Rafael Nadal has a word of encouragement and appreciation for Medvedev, his family, and his team.
“One of the most emotional matches of my career and to share it with you is an honour”- Nadal to Medvedev Nadal thanks the supporters for their love, talks about tough recent past
Nadal thanks his entire team and family! He then has a word of appreciation for KIA, Craig Tiley, the tournament director, and the organisers of Tennis Australia
Jan 30, 2022, 20:01:43 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final: Rafael Nadal crowned champion
PLEASE WELCOME YOUR 2022 AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMPION AND 21-time Grand Slam Champion, RAFAEL NADAL!
AND NADAL LIFTS THE TROPHY! HE IS OFFICIALLY CROWNED CHAMPION
Jan 30, 2022, 20:00:34 IST
Australian Open Final: Daniil Medvedev, the ever-charming
Medvedev has a word or two for Nadal. It is followed by a word for his team.
“Are you even tired?”- Medvedev reveals funny anecdote
“probably the TV is broken by now”, jokes Medvedev while talking about his wife watching from home.
Daniil then thanks Craig Tiley and the organisers of the Australian Open
Jan 30, 2022, 19:58:10 IST
Australian Open 2022: Danill Medvedev receives runners-up trophy
AND AT LAST, DANIIL MEDVEDEV IS GREETED BY A COMPLETE OVATION AND APPLAUSE FROM THE CROWD.
And boy, does he deserve it
Jan 30, 2022, 19:57:17 IST
Australian Open: A round of applause for today's chair umpire
John Blom, the chair umpire, receives his medal.
And then, the COO of Australia speaks
Jan 30, 2022, 19:54:25 IST
Australian Open 2022 final Live Updates: A marathon in all sense
Have I already mentioned that this final lasted 5 hours and 24 minutes? Astonishing
Jan 30, 2022, 19:52:29 IST
Australian Open 2022 final LIVE: Jayne Hrdlicka speaks first
The players, the ball kids, the master of ceremony, the flags, the trophies, and the officials are now taking part in this ceremony
Jan 30, 2022, 19:49:15 IST
Australian Open: More records for Rafael Nadal
-Rafael Nadal is now the second man in the Open Era, after Novak Djokovic, to win each Grand Slam at least twice.
-He is the third-oldest man to win a Grand Slam
Jan 30, 2022, 19:47:55 IST
RAFAEL NADAL IS NOW THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Rafael Nadal has overtaken Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, with 20 Majors each, to become the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles
Jan 30, 2022, 19:45:27 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final: The final scoreline
Rafael Nadal has beaten Daniil Medvedev 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 to win his second Australian Open title and lift a record 21st Grand Slam trophy.
Jan 30, 2022, 19:43:01 IST
RAFAEL NADAL WINS AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2022
AND HE HAS DONE IT! RAFAEL NADAL IS YOUR AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2020 CHAMPION
Jan 30, 2022, 19:40:58 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final Live Updates: FIFTH SET | Nadal 6-5 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
15-0: Nadal three points away now, courtesy of an error from the Russian
40- ACE AND THAT'S THREE CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
Jan 30, 2022, 19:38:39 IST
FIFTH SET | Nadal 6-5 Medvedev
For the second time today, Rafael Nadal is now serving for history
Jan 30, 2022, 19:35:50 IST
Australian Open Live Updates: FIFTH SET | Nadal 6-5 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
NADAL BREAKS
15-15: THIS GAME ISN'T OVER YET! After Medvedev is unable to keep a volley in play, a long rally forces Nadal to net his return
30-15: ACE DOWN THE T
30-30: Once again, a drop from Medvedev but Nadal is equal to it. He nails the backhand pass and deals with the low ball so well
30-40: AND NOW, NADAL HAS A BREAK POINT! Medvedev drags his forehand wide DEUCE- Medvedev fights back
ADV TO NADAL AND DEUCE AGAIN! Both players trade unforced errors
ADV TO NADAL- Medvedev's backhand crosscourt return is wide.
NADAL BREAKS! Medvedev's return is long
Jan 30, 2022, 19:33:10 IST
FIFTH SET | Nadal 5-5 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
MEDVEDEV BREAKS
30-15: Nadal just two points away now
30-30: Medvedev continues to fight. Nadal with a double fault
30-40: WHAT'S HAPPENING HERE? He has a break point opportunity as he finishes the point with a smash
And a time violation for Nadal
YOU CANNOT WRITE THIS SCRIPT! MEDVEDEV BREAKS! Incrediblee
Jan 30, 2022, 19:26:08 IST
FIFTH SET | Nadal 5-4 Medvedev
Rafael Nadal is now serving for history
Jan 30, 2022, 19:25:02 IST
Australian Open Final Live: FIFTH SET | Nadal 5-4 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
0-15: WHAT A START TO THE GAME! Shuffles across and nails the swerving forehand down the line on the run. Iga Swiatek in the stands has her eyes lit up
15-15: Nadal nets his backhand slice
30-15: A good volley to win the point from Medvedev. Charged very quickly to the net
30-30: A DOUBLE FAULT
40-30: Nadal's return is long
MEDVEDEV HOLDS
Jan 30, 2022, 19:23:01 IST
Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev Live
Rafael Nadal is just one game away from history
Jan 30, 2022, 19:17:36 IST
Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev Live Score: FIFTH SET | Nadal 5-3 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
15-0: BREATHTAKING POINT! A beautiful volley crosscourt from Nadal. Had to reach high to get it.
5 HOURS NOW! We are now into the 6th hour of the match.
This is already the longest match of Medvedev's career.
30-30: WHAT FEEL FROM THE BIG RUSSIAN ON THE RUN! Nadal brings him forward with a tap over the net and Daniil charges from the opposite corner to make the passing winner off the backhand
30-40: YOU'VE GOT TO FEEL FOR THE RUSSIAN! Did so well to return the drop and then hit a lovely top-spin return. He then had to dart left to meet the pass and he nearly pulled it off. The ball fell just wide of the sideline
GAME TO NADAL AND HE IS JUST 1 GAME AWAY NOW
Jan 30, 2022, 19:16:19 IST
Australian Open 2022 Live Score: FIFTH SET | Nadal 4-3 Medvedev
A lightning quick hold from Medvedev in just 1 minute and 14 seconds.
Jan 30, 2022, 19:05:25 IST
Australian Open Final: FIFTH SET | Nadal 4-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
30-0: Nadal, who holds the fate of this match for the first time in this match, sends down a scintillating winner to inch ahead
30-15: OUT OF NOWHERE! An inch-perfect backhand crosscourt winner
40-15: But it doesn't matter as he sends his forehand drive wayward
40-30: On the very next point, he hammers a heavy down the line winner of the forehand
40-40: TOE-TO-TOE AND DANIIL DOESN'T GIVE UP! A 20-shot rally that results in Nadal hitting his forehand crosscourt return wide.
ADV to NADAL due to an error from Daniil
DEUCE! Nadal draws Medvedev forward and he responds with a forehand crosscourt pass. There's still life in those legs.
ADV to Nadal as Medvedev's service return is long.
DEUCE! Daniil forces Medvedev deep into the back court and eventually, Nadal finds the net on his return
ADV TO MEDVEDEV! A dagger down the line and Medvedev can break. A thunderous backhand winner.
DEUCE! Nadal serves well and Medvedev can only return it wide
ADV to MEDVEDEV- Nadal miscues it forehand and it shoots long
DEUCE- The Russian misses yet another break point chance. 15th out 20, to be exact. Nets his return
ADV TO MEDVEDEV- BP no. 3 as Nadal drags his forehand from the baseline long.
DEUCE- As expected, he misses yet another backhand service return in this game.
ADV to NADAL- Now, Nadal has a chance to close it out as Medvedev goes long with his return from the baseline
AND HE DOES! AFTER 13 MINUTES AND 39 SECONDS, NADAL SAVES 3 BPS TO HOLD.
Jan 30, 2022, 18:57:56 IST
Australian Open Final Live Updates: FIFTH SET | Nadal 3-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
NADAL BREAKS! IS THIS THE CHAMPIONSHIP?
15-15: Another ace
30-15: Another ace. Medvedev knows if he has to win, he has got to serve his way out because in rallies, long or short, Nadal is completely dominating
30-30: The famous Nadal inside-out and he levels in this game
30-40: BREAK POINT FOR NADAL! Unforced error from Medvedev
40-40: A BIG, BOOMING SERVE SAVES HIM as Nadal shoots his return long
ADV TO NADAL- Daniil rams his return into the net
NADAL BREAKS WITH ONE OF THE BEST FOREHAND DOWN THE LINE WINNERS YOU WILL EVER SEE
Jan 30, 2022, 18:54:32 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final Live Score: FIFTH SET | Nadal 2-2 Medvedev
A comfortable love to hold for Nadal. Gets the job done in just over 2 mins.
Jan 30, 2022, 18:50:57 IST
More attention for Medvedev
The physio massages Daniil Medvedev's legs once again. We are ready to go again
Jan 30, 2022, 18:49:53 IST
FIFTH SET | Nadal 1-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
15-0: Well-read from Daniil. He stayed put after approaching the net and finished it with a backhand volley.
30-0: A forehand winner down the lone as Nadal's service return is loose
40-0: HE NEARLY TAKES OUT THE BALL KID AND THE UMPIRE, YET AGAIN! Nadal has done it again as his service return is wayward.
HOLD TO LOVE: That's the kind of service game you'd expect to see from the Russian
Jan 30, 2022, 18:47:21 IST
Rafael Nadal Vs Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2022 Final Live Score: FIFTH SET | Nadal 1-1 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
15-15: The two players exchange early unforced errors in Nadal's first service game of the 5th.
30-15: Medvedev nets the service return
40-15: JUST OUT! Medvedev's down the line forehand falls just long.
40-30: A tired-looking backhand from Nadal and the net gets the better of it
GAME AND NADAL HOLDS! Medvedev nets his volley
Jan 30, 2022, 18:41:33 IST
Australian Open Live Score: FIFTH SET | Nadal 0-1 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal] Medvedev to begin the fifth set
30-40: Rafa gets across the court very early and he nails the forehand down the line pass. Medvedev nets his return
ADV TO MEDVEDEV- Sends down an ace
GAME- He was an early break point down but Medvedev serves his way out of trouble
Jan 30, 2022, 18:36:08 IST
Rafael Nadal Vs Daniil Medvedev: Remember what we discussed earlier?
Daniil Medvedev is 37-0 after winning the first set at hard court Majors.
Rafa has never overcome an opening set deficit at a hard court Majors final.
The Spaniard has a lot of work ahead of him. Is this going to stay true or are we going to bin this set.
Jan 30, 2022, 18:33:47 IST
A WORTHY OF AN AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL
After 62 minutes, Nadal has forced a deciding 5th set. He is moving like he is playing the 1st or 2nd set and is making full use of a serious drop in Medvedev's quality. From 0-2 to 2-2, the dream of a record 21st is very much alive.
1 set shoot-out now
Jan 30, 2022, 18:30:57 IST
Australian Open Live Score: FOURTH SET | Nadal 6-4 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
30-0: Medvedev takes the ball from inside the baseline but nets his backhand down the line drive.
AND WE ARE GOING 5 AS RAFAEL NADAL WINS SET 4
Jan 30, 2022, 18:27:41 IST
Rafael Nadal looks to close out the set
Right then! After 58 minutes of Set 4, Rafael Nadal will serve for the set.
It's nearly midnight in Melbourne.
Jan 30, 2022, 18:26:28 IST
Australian Open: FOURTH SET | Nadal 5-4 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
30-15: Medvedev forces Nadal wide with the serve and opens up the court. Puts the point to bed with a forehand down the line winner.
30-30: OH, STOP IT! RAFAEL NADAL, WOW! How good is this wide, backhand down the line winner.
30-40: SET POINT! AND HE DOES IT AGAIN! Nadal's playing like this is the first or second set. 40-40: A huge backhand crosscourt from Medvedev and Nadal returns it long
ADV TO MEDVEDEV- There's no way the Russian will give up. Catch Nadal wrong-footed and wins the point with a forehand crosscourt winner
DUECE- Nadal wants to finish it in this game. Medvedev nets his return
ADV TO MEDVEDEV- A brilliant serve down the T and then a jump backhand smash to finish the point
AND HE FINALLY HOLDS, DOES MEDVEDEV
Jan 30, 2022, 18:21:45 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final Live Score: FOURTH SET | Nadal 5-3 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
15-30: YOU CAN'T TELL BY THAT SHOT THAT NADAL HAS PLAYED FOR FOUR HOURS NOW! He leaps up to meet the overhead and smashes it pas Medvedev
15-40: His return is wide and Daniil has two break points
30-40: A TRADEMARK NADAL FOREHAND. He revs it up with a quality top-spin winner
40-40: Medvedev bottles break point opportunity yet again as his backhand slice finds the net
ADV TO NADAL- A fierce baseline exchange and Nadal hits an inside-out forehand winner from the middle of the baseline
GAME TO NADAL- A WONDERFUL BAILOUT AND HE SEALS THE GAME WITH AN ACE
Jan 30, 2022, 18:14:26 IST
Australian Open Final Live Updates: FOURTH SET | Nadal 4-3 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
15-0: An ace to start with for Medvedev
30-0: Nadal returns the serve long of the baseline.
40-0: Nadal nets his backhand return
EASY HOLD TO LOVE FOR MEDVEDEV
Jan 30, 2022, 18:12:45 IST
Australian Open Final Live: FOURTH SET | Nadal 4-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
30-15: Nadal wins an exhilarating point as he manages to push Medvedev out of bounds top open the court for a winner
40-15: THAT.IS.SIMPLY.INCREDIBLE! A full-swing to meet a half-volley at the baseline and hit crosscourt for a winner. That's Rafa peaking
GAME TO RAFA AND HE IS IN TOTAL CONTROL
Jan 30, 2022, 18:08:08 IST
Australian Open Final Live Updates: This game is a gift that keeps on giving
That game lasted more than 10 minutes. This is exhausting! It really is and Medvedev continues to chat with the chair umpire. He is asking him to “step up” with respect to the control he has on the game.
Jan 30, 2022, 18:00:19 IST
FOURTH SET | Nadal 3-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
NADAL BREAKS!
0-30: He is drawn forward with a drop from Medvedev and He still manages to hit a down the line pass off his backhand. 0-40: NOW THREE BREAK POINTS FROM RAFA! A third winner, another one off his backhand. 15-40: Nadal nets his return 30-40: HE IS A WARRIOR, IS MEDVEDEV! A bold backhand volley on the approach after sending Nadal deep on the service return on his backhand side. 40-40: NOW, MEDVEDEV SAVES THREE BREAKS! Nadal can't believe he missed that inside-out forehand. It falls wide.
ADV TO MEDVEDEV- Nadal meets the high pass from Medvedev with a forehand volley but he nets it. DEUCE- THAT'S OUT OF THE STADIUM! Ridiculous error from Medvedev! A high lob from Nadal and Medvedev looked to finish it but he ended up hitting it off the edge of the racquet and it flew long
ADV TO NADAL- A forehand pass down the line after a botched serve and volley attempt from Medvedev.
DEUCE! WE ain't done it. This game is into the 7th minute as Medvedev pulls out a scintillating down the line winner off his forehand
ADV TO NADAL- A poor drop shot from Daniil and Nadal makes him pay
DEUCE- A fifth chance to break goes wrong as Nadal hits his return long.
ADV TO NADAL- 6th break point now. Catches Daniil wrong-footed with his forehand down the line and the Russsian nets it
DEUCE- GOODNESS GRACIOUS! ARE YOU KIDDING ME? A loose drop shot but a loose return from Nadal and Medvedev nails the forehand crosscourt winner.
ADV TO NADAL- Medvedev hits the backhand return off the baseline into the net.
NADAL BREAKS WITH AN UNBELIEVABLE BACKHAND PASS
Jan 30, 2022, 17:50:43 IST
Australian Open 2022 Live Updates: FOURTH SET | Nadal 2-2 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
MEDVEDEV BREAKS 15-15: A regulation overhead volley from Medvedev as he draws level in this game 15-30: MORE OF THESE, DANIIL! He needs to be audacious like he was there with a wonderful down the line backhand winner
30-30: THE ROOF COMES OFF AGAIN! WOW! Nadal and Medvedev going all out and eventually, Nadal wins the point with a scintillating down the line forehand winner. So much top spin in that. So many revs!
30-40: MEDVEDEV HAS ANOTHER BREAK POINT. Nadal nets his forehand crosscourt return
MEDVEDEV BREAKS! WHAT A GAME THIS IS! YOU JUST CAN'T PREDICT WHICH WAY IT'LL GO. UNLIKE GAME 2, MEDVEDEV CONVERTS THE BREAK POINT
Jan 30, 2022, 17:50:08 IST
Medical treatment for Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev's physio is out and is giving him a quads massage.
Jan 30, 2022, 17:48:16 IST
Australian Open Final Live Score: FOURTH SET | Nadal 2-1 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
NADAL BREAKS! 0-30: THE EBBS AND FLOW AND THE BEAUTY OF A FIVE-SETTER! Nadal nails a backhand winner and he sniffs a chance.
15-30: He then hits his return wide. 15-40: TWO BREAK POINTS! His return is long and look at the crowd go berserk 30-40: Saves once with an ace DOUBLE FAULT AND NADAL BREAKS!
Jan 30, 2022, 17:40:14 IST
FOURTH SET | Nadal 1-1 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
15-0: Approaches the net after sending Medvedev deep on his backhand and then finishes the point with forehand down the line winner.
30-30: Nadal looks at his box with disgust as he hits his forehand top-spin return wide down the line.
30-40: MEDVEDEV HAS A BREAK POINT OPPORTUNITY. Sends Nadal wide on the backhand, attacks the net and the Spaniard nets his return.
40-40: WOW! THAT WAS ONE OF THE FASTEST FOREHAND WINNERS YOU'LL SEE TODAY! He threw the kitchen sink at that down the line winner.
ADV TO MEDVEDEV: Nadal nets a regulation return
DEUCE! Medvedev bottles yet another chance to break by ramming his backhand crosscourt drive into the net.
ADV TO NADAL- Nadal draws Medvedev forward with the drop shot, Medvedev returns and then he misses the backhand volley.
DEUCE- THIS IS TENNIS OUT OF THIS WORLD! After nearly three and a half hours, Medvedev, who is visibly struggling physically, meets the Nadal forehand drop, and then wins the point with a dig. The backhand lob finds the line and even Nadal applauds that winner.
ADV TO NADAL- Medvedev nets his return
AND FINALLY, NADAL HOLDS after 9 minutes and 12 seconds as Medvedev hits his backhand lob long
Jan 30, 2022, 17:33:58 IST
Australian Open 2022 Final: FOURTH SET | Nadal 0-1 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal] 40-30: A backhand drop shot from Medvedev that wins him the point GAME. BIG HOLD FROM MEDVEDEV! Nadal hits his backhand slice long
Jan 30, 2022, 17:30:22 IST
TIME FOR SET NO.4
Nadal played the best game of his match so far to seal the set. He sent down a forehand winner down the line and WE AREN'T DONE YET.
TIME FOR SET NUMBER 4. Daniil Medvedev to serve first
Jan 30, 2022, 17:27:44 IST
Australian Open Final Live Updates: THIRD SET | Nadal 6-4 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Nadal-Medvedev]
NADAL WINS THE SET 15-0: The crowd is up on its feet again as Nadal hammers a down the line winner off his forehand
30-0: A deep serve to Medvedev's forehand and the return is loose. Nadal charges to mid-court and pounces onto with a forehand crosscourt winner 40-0: THIS IS A PERFECT GAME FROM NADAL! Another backhand down the line winner
GAME AND SET FOR NADAL! The Spaniard does it. HE TAKES THE THIRD SET TO MAKE IT 1-2
Jan 30, 2022, 17:25:03 IST
Nadal vs Medvedev Live Score
Rafael Nadal is serving for the 3rd set
Jan 30, 2022, 17:23:26 IST
Australian Open 2022 Live Score: THIRD SET | Nadal 5-4 Medvedev
[Read Scores: Medvedev-Nadal]
NADAL BREAKS AND THE ROOF OF THE RLA COMES OFF
0-15: HE FINDS THE LINE! Medvedev is made to run to each and every part of the court and yet, he is able to get the ball back into play. Rafa commands the rally from the start and eventually, sends down a passing winner to the corner of the far court. He just found the line
15-15: LOVEY TECHNIQUE AND CONTROL as Medvedev opens the face of racquet on the approach to
15-30: Rafa sniffs a chance and so does the crowd as they egg him on. Medvedev with an unforced error
15-40: TWO BREAK POINTS! Medvedev misses a regulation winner and he gives sarcastic applause to the crowd.
30-40: MEDVEDEV SAVES ONE as he fights off a tough battle mid court and it ends with Nadal whips it wide of the court.
NADAL BREAKS WITH A LEGENDARY DOWN THE LINE WINNER OFF HIS BACKHAND
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