JAN 30
Melbourne Park
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Medvedev final hurdle for Nadal
 
Rafael Nadal is one victory away from claiming a record 21st Grand Slam title, to edge ahead of rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic’s total of 20 major titles each. World No.2 and U.S. Open winner Daniil Medvedev will provide resolute opposition

Rafael Nadal ESP
Daniil Medvedev RUS

 
HEAD-TO-HEAD
Nadal leads 3-1
Last meeting
6-3, 6-7, 3-6, Nitto ATP Finals 2020

ROUTE TO FINAL
M. Giron      R1  H. Laaksonen
Y. Hanfmann   R2  N. Kyrgios
K. Khachanov  R3  B. Zandschulp
A. Mannarino  R4  M. Cressy
D. Shapovalov QF F. Auger-Aliassime
M. Berrettini SF S. Tsitsipas 
6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3     7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
 
GRAND SLAM BEST
Won 2009 Aus. Open*  Final 2021
13 wins  R. Garros   QF
2 wins   Wimbledon   R4
4 wins   U.S. Open   Won 2021

89  ATP titles 13

  
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Source: ATP
Pictures: Getty Images
*Prior to 2022
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