The world stood still to congratulate the great Rafael Nadal, who has broke the tie with his great contemporaries- Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by being the first to hit the special number 21 in the year 2022. The action filled run in the Grand Slam history for almost two decades has been filled with arguments and bants as to who is the G.O.A.T( Greatest of All Time ) among the three Giants.
A little flashback down memory lane suggests alot events before this defining moments. In 2003-2007, Rogers Federer has dominated tennis, for each year in the era he won at least one Grand Slam Championship- Yes, you read that well, The Swiss won a total of three out of four, it Rafael Nadal to halt Federer in the French Open from completely win the Grand Slam in 2006 and 2007, but that did not stop his reign at that time as the Swiss International had won a total of 12 out of 20 trophies ( they included 5 Wimbledon crowns, 4 US Opens and 3 Australian Opens)
It was time for a new name to be heard and that was Rafael Nadal who made a remarkable entrance in the main stage in 2005 by winning the Roland Garros on his first appearance for the tournament. He did not stop there as he won the trophies four times in a row, he is popularly regarded as King of Clay Court, but Nadal was quick to erase those trolls by beating Federer in a classic Wimbledon final in 2008. Federer and Rafael Nadal had won 10 out of 12 Grand Slam within 2008 to 2010 with Nadal having six in total and Federer having four.
Despite present day challengers like Andy Murray, Stan Wawrinka and Marin Cilic). The three Giants- Federer, Nadal and Djokovic has dominated this beautiful game of Tennis. Djokovic won the Australian Open in 2008 clinching his first title, by 2011 he started becoming popular and dominant after winning 3 of our 4 trophies.
Rafael Nadal becomes the first of the three to win a record breaking 21st Grand Slam title after he defeated Medvedev at the Australian Open in a five sets game, this win comes after huge setbacks for Nadal with injury and covid. Ladies and Gentlemen, May I re-introduce to you the King of Grand Slam titles "Rafael Nadal".
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I really love Rafael Nadal, his been one of my favourite tennis player. Especially for a left handed person.