Rafael Nadal on Wednesday said he is still not satisfied with 21 Grand Slam titles after the historic feat at the Australian Open. Nadal clinched his latest big win in Melbourne after coming back from a stunning two-set down to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the final. The 35-year-old’s pivotal victory put him at the top of the all-time men’s list and one of the 20 Grand Slam titles won by Roger Federer, who is currently injured, and Novak Djokovic, who has been injured. deported from Australia before the tournament begins.
The Spaniard can now hit 22 at the French Open in June, where he’s been crowned champion a record 13 times.
“I don’t know how many Grand Slams I will have,” Nadal told a press conference at his academy in Mallorca.
“Not long ago, I signed a contract so I could play tennis again.
“I want to be the most specialized of the three of us, I’d love to, but I’m not obsessive, not at all. Anything that comes in is welcome and to be honest, I am. I don’t think 21 is enough. But you never know what will happen in the future.”
Nadal’s return to Medvedev also has broader context, as he cast doubt on even returning to professional tennis while grappling with a foot injury last year.
Injuries have limited Nadal to playing just one tournament in the last seven months of 2021. Nadal said he will decide if he is ready to compete at Acapulco in Mexico later this month but he is keen to compete at Indian Wells in March.
“It still hurts when I play,” said Nadal. “But I’m playing at a higher level than I was four weeks ago and this has given me huge confidence going forward.”
“On a personal level, it was an unforgettable experience,” added Nadal.
“I was able to enjoy top sport again, which a few weeks ago was hard to imagine.
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“Along with achieving something special, for me it’s special to be able to compete maximally again with the best players. This is very important for me and for the future.”
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