Rafael Nadal wins 19th Grand Slam, now one title away from Federer’s draw

World No-2 Rafael Nadal defeated Russia’s Danil Medvedev in the final of the US Open.

Spain star Rafael Nadal has won the singles title of the fourth and last Grand Slam US Open of the year. World No-2 Nadal defeated Russia’s Danil Medvedev in the final. Nadal defeated World No. 5 Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in a marathon match lasting 4 hours 51 minutes. The dream of winning the title of 23-year-old Medvedev, which reached the final of a Grand Slam for the first time, was incomplete.

With this, 33-year-old Nadal won the 19th Grand Slam singles title. Nadal is now just 1 major title behind his great rival, 38-year-old Roger Federer. Federer is on top with 20 Grand Slam singles titles. Nadal has captured the US Open for the fourth time (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019). Earlier, he won the title at the US Open in 2017.

Most Men’s Singles Grand Slam Top-4 (All-Time)

1. Roger Federer (Switzerland) 20 (Australian-6, French-1, Wimbledon-8, US-5)

2. Rafael Nadal (Spain) 19 (Australian-1, French-12, Wimbledon-2, US-4)

3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia) 16 (Australian-7, French-1, Wimbledon-5, US-3)

4. Pete Sampras (US) 14 (Australian-2, French-0, Wimbledon-7, US-5)

Medvedev appeared in great form in the current season, making it to the finals of the US Open after the Washington Open, Canada Open, Cincinnati Masters. But for the first time, Nadal’s experience was heavy on Medvedev, who reached the Grand Slam final. Earlier, he was defeated by Nadal in the final of Canada Open.