Australian Open 2021 begins promotions with top 5 incredible Rafael Nadal shots: Watch

Despite uncertainty surrounding first Grand Slam of year, promotions for Australian Open 2021 are underway. Among  first players to be houred by AO social media ps is 2020's record maker - Rafael Nal. After equalling Roger Federer's record of 20 Grand Slam titles, 34-year-old will be on hunt to be crowned unchallenged GOAT of tennis in 2021 - and first chance at this will come early on at Australian Open 2021. 

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Australian Open buzz begins with "PhemeNal" clip

Although re is still some back and forth happening between Tennis Australia and Melbourne's government regarding dates and rules for quarantine at Australian Open, buzz for Grand Slam has begun. Australian Open's social media ps shared a compilation of 5 of Rafael Nal's best shots at tournament, captioning video with a witty take on World . 2 - "Phemenal". Going into AO 2021, Nal will hope to close points gap between himself and . 1 vak Djokovic. 

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However, this may be easier said than done for 'King of Clay', who will clash with 'King of Australian Open' - vak Djokovic. Djokovic, who suffered a crushing straight-set loss to Nal at French Open finals, will be looking for revenge in Melbourne Park next year. With a record eight titles, World . 1 has dominated Australian Open at almost a similar level to Nal's domination at Roland Garros.

Both men have only won one title each at respective tournaments as well, with Nal winning his only Australian Open title in 2009 against Roger Federer. 

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Nal ATP ranking 

Rafael Nal will go into 2021 season as World . 2. With 9,850 points, Spaniard is just 2,180 points behind World .1 vak Djokovic, and a few more wins in year would have given Nal a fighting chance at a year-end .1 ranking. However, for w, he will have to do with second place and try to get back on top with some quick wins early next year.

Since entering . 2 spot on June 12, 2017, Rafa has maintained his place in top 2, switching between . 1 and 2 for last three years. Rafa's last week outside Top 10 was all way back in April 2005 when he was ranked 11th by ATP. With his 790th consecutive week in Top 20 coming on vember 9, Rafa broke Jimmy Conrs' 789-week record to put ar against his name. 

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