Rafael Nadal was the great protagonist of this start of the season. The Spanish champion started the year by winning the Melbourne ATP, and then achieved an extraordinary feat at the Australian Open. In a tournament that was often hostile to him, the former world number 1 achieved one of the most beautiful feats of his entire career.After surviving two authentic battles against Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Berrettini, the Majorcan reassembled Daniil Medvedev in two sets in the final. Just as the Russian glimpsed the finish line banner, Rafa proved to be an absolute legend of the sport.The second triumph in Melbourne allowed him to overtake Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time Grand Slam standings. The 35-year-old from Manacor will try to reach 22 Majors already at Roland Garros, where he will start with the underdogs.As if that w …