Rafael Nadal has had a dream start to the 2022 season. The Spaniard lifted the Melbourne Summer Set title before going into the Australian Open 2022. Yesterday, the 35-year-old created history by becoming the first player to win 21 Grand Slam titles in men’s singles.

He defeated Daniil Medvedev of Russia in a marathon encounter to lift his second Australian Open title. Moreover, he left Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic behind in the race for most Grand Slam men’s singles titles.

Nadal’s achievement on the court invited words of appreciation from fellow players and former legends. People flooded social media with praises for the Spaniard. However, a shocking revelation was made by a fellow player on the tour.

Damir Dzumhur makes a shocking statement after Rafael Nadal lifts the Australian Open 2022 trophy

The Bosnian tennis player erupted a controversy after he posted a story on Instagram which read, “Anyone can win a grand slam without Novak competing. Still the goat Djoker!”

Prior to the start of the opening Grand Slam of the season, Novak Djokovic was in the news for all the wrong reasons. The Serb had received a vaccine exemption to participate at the Australian Open 2022.

Trending

Roger Federer Turns Teary Eyed Over Wife Mirka Breaking 15-Year Long Silence for His Upcoming Documentary

May 15, 2024 05:45 AM EDT

Coco Gauff’s Coach’s Call for a Serious Action Backfires After Fans Use the Occasion to Criticize American’s Shortcomings

May 14, 2024 01:30 PM EDT

Italian Open 2024: How Much Does Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek Will Earn if They Claim the Title?

May 18, 2024 02:39 PM EDT

Serena Williams’ Ex-Coach Rushes to Coco Gauff’s Defence Against a Nasty Troll Belittling Her US Open Glory

May 15, 2024 12:30 PM EDT

Tennis Rumour: Jannik Sinner Possibly Dating Anna Kalinskaya Sends Fans Into a Frenzy

May 17, 2024 03:56 PM EDT

Get instantly notified of the hottest Tennis stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

‘Before I am a Commentator, I am a Human Being’: Former Spanish Player Alex Corretja Gets Emotional as Rafael Nadal Scripts History at Australian Open 2022

However, upon landing in Australia, his visa was canceled and he was subsequently detained for failing to provide enough evidence for his exemption.

Further, Djokovic decided to challenge his deportation in the Federal Courts of Australia and won the court case. However, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke canceled the Serb’s visa. Subsequently, a day before the commencement of the Australian Open, Djokovic lost the appeal and decided to return to his hometown.

Can Novak Djokovic make a strong comeback in the coming tournaments? Do let us know your views in the comments below.

WATCH THIS STORY: Tennis Stars React To Novak Djokovic’s Australian Open 2022 Controversy