Published 16:49 IST, September 9th 2019

US Open: Netizens congratulate Rafael Nadal for his 19th Grand Slam

Netizens poured congratulatory wishes as Rafael Nadal won a record 4th US Open title and a 19th Grand Slam overall. Nadal defeated world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev.

Reported by: Ruchit Rastogi
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US Open h a new winner this year as Spanish tennis player Rafael Nal won a record 4th US Open title and a 19th grand slam overall ranking second after Swiss champion, Roger Federer, who has won 20 grand slams overall. Nal defeated world . 5 Daniil Medvedev in 5 sets: 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 on September 8. Fans poured congratulatory wishes to celebrate Nal's victory.

Fans shed tears of joy and happiness

A tennis fan posted a tweet that said tears of joy and happiness are being shed.

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Ar user tweeted Nal for his "unparalleled passion and will". 

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A fan tweeted that 2020 French Open belongs to Rafael Nal 

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A never-ending marathon

A final that lasted almost 5 hours seemed like a never-ending marathon, Nal held his nerve and defeated Medvedev. After Federer and Djokovic were defeated earlier on, Nal was favorite to win US Open. His Russian counterpart, Daniil Medvedev was gunning for a maiden grand slam title gave a tough fight to stay in game for a longer period of time. 

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After Nal won first two sets, 23-year-old Russian won next two sets in what was termed as a captivating match. With a tie at 2-2 after fourth set, Medvedev h a chance to repeat an upset just like one that happened in women's final wherein teen sensation Bianca Andreescu defeated Serena Williams to win her maiden grand slam title. However, Nal played his natural game and finally breezed past mir upset that he suffered to win his 4th US open title. 

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13:23 IST, September 9th 2019