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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal aims for 21st Grand Slam title against Daniil Medvedev

Rafael Nadal will aim to win a record 21st Grand Slam title when he meets Russian second seed Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

The Spaniard, 35, is level on 20 major titles with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, who both missed the Slam.

US Open champion Medvedev, 25, is bidding to become the first man in the Open era to win his first two majors at successive Grand Slams.

The men's singles final at Melbourne Park takes place from 08:30 GMT.

Nadal chasing history

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has won all nine of his matches in 2022

Unsure if he'd be able to continue playing at the top level as he struggled with a foot injury last year, sixth seed Nadal has been savouring every moment of his Australian Open run.