Rafael Nadal created history on Sunday by winning the Australian Open title and taking his total tally to a historic 21. In a five and half-hour gruelling five-set match, the Spaniard managed to get the better of world No. 2 Daniil Medvedev 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5.

Carlos Moya joined Rafael Nadal’s coaching team in late 2016. Since then, Nadal has won 6 of his 22 Grand Slam events. During the presentation ceremony, Nadal reiterated how much his team meant for him and how they had supported him in his lowest moments. He mentioned how it was his team and his family that made it possible for him to stand there, with the Australian Open trophy in his hands.

” I honestly can’t thank enough all the guys that are there – all the team, all the family, those that aren’t here,” Nadal said. “In the low moments, you have been there every single moment in support. Without you none of this is possible so thank you very much for everything.”

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Ivan Ljubicic congratulates Rafael Nadal’s coach, Carlos Moya

After Nadal’s incredible win, Carlos Moya, a former world No. 1 himself, tweeted in Spanish, “Sometimes reality surpasses the best dreams. Congratulations legend, we keep adding. Thanks, Melbourne and Australia, always at home.”

(Quotes have been translated using Google Translate)

Roger Federer’s coach Ivan Ljubicic commented on this tweet, congratulating Moya for his contributions to Nadal’s continued success. He wrote, “Well done Charly! Amazing effort and emotions you guys have produced to all tennis lovers are incredible! Enjoy !!!”

Rafael Nadal was down two sets to love in the match against Medvedev. But he stepped up his game to make an amazing comeback in what everyone thought would be Medvedev’s final.

Roger Federer also sent a graceful message to his ‘great rival’ Rafael Nadal, on his 21st Grand Slam, saying how his “incredible work ethic, dedication, and fighting spirit are an inspiration” to him and many more people across the world.

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