Rafael Nadal Becomes Emotional During Tribute Video After U.S. Open Victory

SI.com | September 9, 2019

This is what it's all about for Rafael Nadal.

The 19-time Grand Slam champion won the U.S. Open on Sunday, outlasting Daniil Medvedev (7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4) after nearly five hours.

Following the win, Nadal fell to the floor.

5 sets in nearly 5 hours...

An EPIC way to win your 4th title in Flushing Meadows!

ud83dude4c @rafaelnadal ud83dude4c#USOpen pic.twitter.com/dn3Krln0m1— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2019
He then became emotional ahead of the trophy presentation.
The second-seeded Nadal’s victory Sunday moves him within one major championship of Roger Federer for the most by a man in tennis history.