Australian Open 2022 Men’s Final Live Streaming, Live Updates: Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev Australian Open 2022 Men’s Final Live Scores and Updates: Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev will face off in a generational clash on Sunday for the year’s first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, with both men having the chance to write their names into the record books. A second triumph at Melbourne Park for 2009 champion Nadal will break a three-way tie for the most major titles in the men’s game, with the Spaniard nosing ahead of rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer with a 21st Slam.
The 35-year-old repeatedly played down his chances in the leadup and during the past fortnight owing to a calamitous buildup due to a career-threatening foot problem and illness from contracting the COVID-19 virus. Yet he has produced some incredible tennis to enjoy a 10-match winning run, picking up an ATP 250 title in Melbourne before the year’s first major, and reach a 29th major final and his sixth in Australia.
Another win on Sunday will cement Medvedev’s status as the leader of the next generation, who will give the ‘old guard’ a run for their money in an exciting year for the sport and end their iron grip on Slam titles.
A love hold from Medvedev, who increases his ace tally to 13. Nadal to serve at 1-2 after the changeover. He's down two sets to Daniil Medvedev with the pair now 2-2 in the third set. Medvedev has been brilliant today. (Nadal 2-6, 6-7, 2-2 Medvedev)
Medvedev is in the zone right now and Nadal looks exhausted. Even though the match has been almost equal so far, Medvedev is the better player on court today. Medvedev starts the third set confidently. (Nadal 2-6, 6-7, 0-1 Medvedev)
What a thrilling set! Medvedev saves a set point to take two-set lead over Nadal, 6-2 7-6(5). Nadal led the second set of this final, 4-1—and then again, at 5-3—but eventually drops it, 7-6 (5). Medvedev was twice down a break, saved a set point in the ninth game, and was down a mini break on two occasions in the breaker.
Medvedev now up two sets, and he's won his last five in Grand Slam finals (three against Novak Djokovic).Medvedev is a set away from title.
The last time Rafael Nadal won from two sets down? In 2007, against Mikhail Youzhny, in fourth round of Wimbledon.
It's a tie-break in the second set! 2-1. Medvedev sends a backhand volley wide to give Rafa the mini-break but then makes it 2-1 with a crosscourt backhand winner.
68 minutes into the second set, Nadal holds for 6-5. A huge fist pump from Rafael Nadal. Daniil Medvedev will serve to try and take the second set to a tie-break. Huge hold for Nadal, guarantees himself at least a tiebreak in this second set. (Nadal 2-6, 6-5 Medvedev)
The second-set finish line eludes Nadal, as Medvedev converts on his fifth break point of the 3-5 game. (Nadal 2-6, 5-5 Medvedev)
A protestor leapt onto centre court and attempted to unfurl a banner and was quickly taken away by security at a crucial moment in the second set of the men's final between Nadal and Medvedev.
Medvedev led Nadal 30-15 and a consolidation of his break appeared imminent. But a push back from Rafa—and a drop-shot winner to end the game—leaves Daniil down 3-5 in the second. (Nadal 2-6, 5-3 Medvedev)
We're back on serve (3-4) after Medvedev makes Nadal pay for his inability to find a first serve. He wore down the Spaniard in a grueling rally to arrive at 15-40 and stepped in to force an error for the break. (Nadal 2-6, 4-3 Medvedev)
Rafael Nadal has broken in the second set! Nadal looking to conserve some energy on return games while up a break, as he has been for most of this tournament. Not too many players where it feels like one break of serve is not enough. Medvedev is one of them, though. (Nadal 2-6, 4-1 Medvedev)
Vintage Nadal, dictated the first point of the game with his forehand. He has broken Medvedev's serve for the first time in the match. If the game goes deep, the chances of Rafa winning the match is higher. Medvedev needs to ensure that he is not losing to Nadal in rallies. (Nadal 2-6, 3-1 Medvedev)
The 20-times Grand Slam Champion has been put under tremendous pressure by Daniil Medvedev. Nadal has found it hard to get going in the match so far. Medvedev is looking like someone, who has got the cheat code and is playing on his own terms. Nadal has to work hard for every point. (Nadal 2-6, 2-1 Medvedev)
Clinical from Daniil Medvedev. He takes the first 6-2 quite comfortably. He has broken Nadal's serve twice, and so far it is long like one-way traffic. The Russian has won five games in a row. (Nadal 2-6 Medvedev)
The Russian is running wild in the court. Nadal is looking clueless. Nadal has become too predictable and is crumbling under the pressure. Second, break for the No 2 seed and he will now serve for the first set. Before the final, Nadal has conceded only five break points, Medvedev has taken two in the first set. (Nadal 2-5 Medvedev)
A pretty simple break for Daniil Medvedev. It was written on the walls. Nadal barely managed to hold on to his first two serves. The Spaniard is struggling. (Nadal 2-3 Medvedev)
What a magnificent game. Medvedev pushed Nadal to the brink, and the 35-year-old veteran has barely managed to hold onto his serve. Nadal has been forced to earn the points by Medvedev. Nadal wins a couple of outrageous points, but it is the Russian, who is having the upper hand in this mouth-watering clash so far. Incredible tennis from the duo. (Nadal 2-1 Medvedev)
Quite a smooth first point for Medvedev. He has definitely picked up where he left off against Stefanos Tsitsipas. He finished the game off with a bullet ace. It is all square. (Nadal 1-1 Medvedev)
What a first game. Intense extended rallies, put your seat belts on. And yes, Rafael Nadal somehow, managed to hold his first serve, followed by a huge uproar from the crowds. No brainer, who is a crowd favourite at the Rod Laver Rena. Meanwhile, Medvedev is leading the win predictor race by 64% to 36% for this match. (Nadal 1-0 Medvedev)
Stay tuned for the match to begin. Nadal has won the flip of the coin and opted to serve.