Rafael Nadal has broken countless records, despite his career being heavily impacted by injuries. Foot pain limited him to just seven official tournaments in 2021, causing fear of his imminent retirement. Arriving in Australia without great expectations at the beginning of this year, the Spanish phenomenon created a memorable ride destined to remain engraved in the annals.After clinching the Melbourne ATP 250, the former world number 1 triumphed at the Australian Open against all odds. The 35-year-old from Manacor recovered two sets from Daniil Medvedev in the final, undermining his opponent’s certainties just when the Russian seemed one step away from the finish line.That success allowed Rafa to overtake Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the all-time rankings of the Majors. The Iberian became the fourth man in history to have won all the Slams at least twice …

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