World No.2 Rafael Nadal claims his fourth US Open title and the 19th Grand Slam title of his career at the US Open 2019 after rallying past through a thrilling five-setter against the first time Grand Slam finalist, Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in 4 hours and 50 minutes.
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With this victory, Rafael Nadal extends his lead against the world No. 1 Novak Djokovic to three majors and close the gap on Roger Federer’s all-time Grand Slam record of 20 titles with just one major tournament win away from equalling the record.
The victory also puts the Spaniard at 2,000 points lead in the race to end the season as a top-ranked player in the ATP rankings. The 33-year-old also continues the dominance of the ‘Big Three’ at the Grand Slam events, sharing the last 12 Grand slam titles among themselves.
On the other hand, Daniil Medvedev will jump to world No.4 in the ATP rankings after his incredible run at the US Open 2019.
The final @RafaelNadal arrival 👀 #USOpen
Two points in and we've already got a 🔥🔥 Hot Shot 🎥: @usopen | @RafaelNadal | #USOpen
Nili won't be officiating another Nadal match then, eh. 😂
Nadal isn't loving Ali Nili's work, to say the least lol
US Open Rule: Players have 25 seconds max between points. This time is displayed on the serve clock. Any violation results in a Time Violation. Since this is the first Time Violation offense, it results in a warning.
Fully Focused 👀 🇪🇸 @RafaelNadal leads Daniil Medvedev 7-5. | #USOpen
First set to Rafael Nadal. Uphill task for Daniil Medvedev now. Nadal rarely loses from this position #USOpen
Rafael Nadal wins the first set 7-5. He’s taken the opening set in 16 previous Grand Slam Finals and gone on to win 15 of them. Any way back for Medvedev? #USOpen
First Set ✅ 🔥 @RafaelNadal 🔥
Nadal getting closer on #19, takes the first set vs Medvedev in the #USOpen final, 7-5.
The worst thng abt this 18 time GS legend is he doesnt break whn he sud At 15-40 up, @RafaelNadal sud hv broken. Even at AD, br nt be 2-2 in d 2nd set at #USOpenFinals
Daniil Medvedev just about hanging in here at a set and 3-2* down to Rafael Nadal. Not sure I fancy his chances of joining Dominic Thiem as the only player currently under the age of 30 to win a set in a grand slam men's singles final #USOpen
Fired 🆙 Nadal grabs the first break of the set for the 4-2 lead in the second. #USOpen
@DaniilMedwed is such a good tennis player. One of the future of the game if he keeps it up. Rather unfortunate he’s playing against an in-form @RafaelNadal. He’s sure having a good go. #USOpen
You have to wonder where does Rafael Nadal get the end to end run and strength to hit as hard from. #USOpen
🇪🇸 @RafaelNadal is up 7-5, 4-2 on Daniil Medvedev. He's won 63 straight GS matches when winning the first set! 😮 #USOpen
Rafa Nadal now 7-5, 5-2 up in the #USOpen final...
Rafael Nadal is one set away from a 4th #USOpen title. 7-5, 6-3 against Daniil Medvedev. [getty]
One set away from @USOpen title number 4. 🔥 @RafaelNadal claims the second set 6-3 over Medvedev. Live blog →tnns.co/RF6pDI #USOpen
Percentage of Medvedev's serves that have NOT been returned in the 2019 US Open R1 36% R2 33% R3 45% R4 41% QF 41% SF 32% F 13% (Nadal)
Some stat this! Nadal has made just two unforced errors on a Medvedev serve thus far - both on the second serve. 32/82 on return points won #USOpen LIVE: bit.ly/USOFinal
Percentage of Medvedev's serves that have NOT been returned in the 2019 US Open R1 36% R2 33% R3 45% R4 41% QF 41% SF 32% F 13% (Nadal)
What can you do when @RafaelNadal's at the top of his game? 🤷♂️ #beINUSOpen #USOpen
Nadal with the break in the 3rd.
Daniil Medvedev's hopes of winning his first Grand Slam are hanging by a thread, as Rafael Nadal leads 3-2 in the third set. Live ➡ bbc.in/2m6pOiN #bbctennis
Nadal doing Nadal things 🔥 #USOpen
Nadal double faults to hand Medvedev 2 break points.
Nadal fire🔥 from 40-15 to 40-40🎾
Safin, before Nadal served at 3-2: "Nothing is lost yet. I can see Nadal still respects and is fearful of Medvedev." Nadal goes 0/30. Camera close-up on his face/head. Safin: "Told you Nadal is very nervous, loses his hair" 💀 (long pause in commentary)
Medvedev breaks back to stay alive.
Daniil Medvedev now leads Rafael Nadal 4-3 in the third set. Talk about battling back! He's not giving up without a fight. Live ➡ bbc.in/2m6pOiN #bbctennis
Wow Medvedev battles back and gets a break. Doing so well to stay in this! Love the fight! #USOpen
Terrible miss from Medvedev. 0-30 at 4-4...
🔥 28 sizzling shots 🔥 @RafaelNadal doing Nadal things out here... #USOpen
WOW! 👀 Daniil Medvedev is one game away from winning the third set. He leads Rafael Nadal 5-4. ➡ bbc.in/2m6pOiN #bbctennis
Medvedev takes the 3rd set from a break down. 7-5.
https://twitter.com/TennisChannel/status/1170837747143081984?s=19
Daniil Medvedev becomes second man born in the 1990s to win even a set in a Slam final, joining Thiem at this year's French Open. He still trails Nadal by quite a bit, but this is as close as a 90s boy has come. Meanwhile Bianca Andreescu, a 00s girl, won a Slam yesterday.
Medvedev not happy that Nadal is going behind his pace when returning, and he tells umpire Ali Nili so. "Ali, every serve I have to wait. Every time I have to wait." #USOpen
I could have been in bed 2 hours ago... Wtf am I doing? #USOpen #RafaelNadal #Medvedev #noSleep
Nobody ever won a Slam on hard coming back from 2 set to love in the final. #partypooper
Wow. Medvedev breaks to take the 4th set, 6-4. We are going 5!
@DaniilMedwed pulls it back to 2-2. @RafaelNadal - convert those break points, please. #USOpen #USOpen2019
US Open twitter account is peaking.
I can't believe what I am seeing today, No one has ever put up game after losing two sets against Rafael Nadal. Way to go Daniil Madvedev,The final isn't boring anymore. #USOpen #USOpen2019
What an hold for Rafael Nadal. 3 BPs saved. 1-1.
Medvedev felt his legs in this game. Asks for the trainer.
TVW for Nadal again. Loses 1st serve. Double fault. Medvedev breaks back. 5-3.
5 sets in nearly 5 hours... An EPIC way to win your 4th title in Flushing Meadows! 🙌 @rafaelnadal 🙌 #USOpen
1️⃣9️⃣ FOR RAFA🔥 Rafael Nadal (+290 to win the #USOpen) grinds out an incredible five-setter over Medvedev to claim the title! VAMOS🇪🇸
Rafael Nadal! Never ever give up!!! Wow! 19 Grand Slam titles! Mentality!!!! #USOpen
Rafael Nadal sitting in his courtside chair in tears as a montage of his 19 grand slam titles plays on the big screens inside Arthur Ashe Stadium #USOpen
Respect to both finalist ...Daniil Medvedev you fought and make the victory a hard one for @RafaelNadal 👍👍#usopen2019
Respect between two warriors 🤜🤛 🎥: @usopen | @RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed | #USOpen
2019: R. Nadal 🖊 @RafaelNadal continues to add to his legacy in Flushing Meadows... #USOpen
This guy is from another planet! @RafaelNadal @usopen
Ya no hay palabras para describir lo que es @RafaelNadal para el deporte y valores que transmite en todos los aspectos. Gracias!
This man is soulful and a true champion @RafaelNadal took it to the limit tonight @usopen #19 incredible inspiring
Nadal: "Medvedev had a great summer. Tonight everyone saw why he's the World No. 4 at just 23. The way he could fight was incredible." #USOpen LIVE: bit.ly/USOFinal
That's a very, very special kiss from Rafael Nadal. Full story ➡ bbc.in/2kyEwi5 #USOpen #bbctennis #USOpenFinals
What a match guys!! Unforgettable fight @RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed. 👏🏽👏🏽 Felicitaciones Rafa!! #usopen
Very humble guy...@RafaelNadal @DaniilMedwed #USOpen Amazing final, an Epic battle congrats to NADAL
Speechless!!! This match was incredible and @RafaelNadal proved again why he is so loved around the world!! @DaniilMedwed what a speech!!