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LIVE: Rafael Nadal must chase down strongman Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final |  Australian Open

LIVE: Rafael Nadal must chase down strongman Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final | Australian Open

Rafael Nadal (5And 6)

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Daniel Medvedev (2And 2)

Rafael Nadal is chasing his 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne, which would make history. If the 35-year-old Spaniard wins today’s Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev, Nadal will become the first tennis player to win more than 20 major tournaments.

  1. It’s 11 p.m. 43. To the tiebreak! With a powerful shot, the number 2 in the world again balances the score. Nadal is the first to serve in the tiebreak. .
  2. 11:37. Unloading at Nadal: 6-5. Once again, Rafael Nadal must fight to win his serve match. With a few calculated backhands, Medvedev was forced to his knees. The Spaniard screams all his frustrations. .
  3. 11 hours 24. The opportunity for the fifth break is appropriate. Medvedev broke this group for the second time. Entering the field caused a stir for a moment, but both players continued to bring quality tennis onto the court. & nbsp; Nadal skillfully gave 4 break points to the Russian with a combination of low kicks and shots falling. At the fifth attempt, Medvedev won 5-4. .
  4. 11 am 11. Take a break and re-break. Daniil Medvedev entered Nadal’s serve 4-2, but the Spaniard changed his serve in the Russian’s serve. He immediately retaliated with a nice shot. Nadal serves to win the group. .
  5. 10 am 56. Nadal confirms his break. Striking: The Spaniard is clearly playing tennis at his own service more aggressively. With a send and a shot he made 4-1. .
  6. 10 am 52. Nadal’s first break. It came a bit out of the blue, but Rafael Nadal is on a respite. The Spaniard ran after every ball sent by Medvedev. That hard work gave him one break, which the former top player also used: 3-1. .
  7. 10 AM 41. Both gentlemen retain service. Nadal and Medvedev skip the match unscathed. Although it was more difficult for the Spaniard than for the Russians. .
  8. 10:30 a.m. Express 1st group: 2-6. Daniil Medvedev does not pity Rafael Nadal and hits hard. The Spaniard has yet to come out with a response to the No. 2 match and is 0-1 behind in sets. .
  9. 10 am 26. Medvedev serves for the victorious group. The service does not work with the 20-time Grand Slam winner. Medvedev immediately leads 0-40 with a score of 2-4 and tames his first break opportunity. Nadal should be chasing. .
  10. It’s ten in the morning. Medvedev break: 2-3. Where Medvedev took advantage of Nadal’s previous service games, he has now succeeded. The Russian leaves Nadal making meters and decorating a stopping point. This time, Medvedev was able to take advantage of it. .
  11. 10 am 06. Nadal suffers through a serve match. Daniel Medvedev starts the match strong and makes it difficult for Rafael Nadal to serve the Spaniard. Nadal pulls off break points with a great piece of defensive tennis. After a match that lasted more than 9 minutes, he placed 2-1 on the scoreboard. .
  12. 09 hours 48. Get started! Nadal and Medvedev are ready. The Spaniard is the first to serve. .
  13. 09:37. The wrestlers enter the Melbourne Arena. Nadal and Medvedev will be introduced to the public soon. After that, the finalists prepare for the final competition for a while and then the final really begins. .
  14. 09 hour 19.
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