Who beat Roger Federer in 2009 Australian Open?
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the final, 7–5, 3–6, 7–6, 3–6, 6–2 to win the men’s singles tennis title at the 2009 Australian Open. It was his first Australian Open title and his sixth major title overall. Nadal became the first Spaniard to win the title.
Why did Federer cry at Australian Open 2009?
Federer’s emotions stemmed from another brutal defeat at the hands of Nadal, who handed him his fifth Grand Slam final defeat, as well as his failure to match Sampras’ record. “I had many chances,” Federer then admitted.
Who did Nadal beat in Australian Open final?
Daniil Medvedev
Nadal mounted a remarkable comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev on Sunday—2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5—to secure his second Australian Open crown and 21st career Grand Slam, breaking a tie he previously held with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic for the most in men’s tennis history.
Did Federer play doubles?
Federer and Nadal have played doubles together once before, at the inaugural Laver Cup in 2017. The idea of reuniting wasn’t Federer’s, however. Federer said Nadal asked if he wanted to play the 2022 Laver Cup together after last year’s event in Boston.
Has Nadal ever won an Australian Open?
Nadal is the first Spaniard to win the Australian Open. Nadal is the only male player in tennis history to win the French Open and the US Open in the same calendar year four times (2010, 2013, 2017, 2019).
How many times has Nadal lost from 2 sets down?
Look Back At Nadal’s Four Comebacks From Two Sets Down. Rafael Nadal’s stunning 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 comeback victory against Daniil Medvedev was not just the first Australian Open final in which the champion rallied from two set down to win since Roy Emerson defeated Fred Stolle in 1965.
What was the longest round in tennis?
Other longest tennis matches
| Grand Slam | Match | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon, 2010 men’s singles first round | John Isner bt. Nicolas Mahut | 11 hours and 5 minutes |
| US Open, 1992 men’s singles semi-final | Stefan Edberg bt. Michael Chang | 5 hours and 26 minutes |
