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Rafael Nadal is now one Grand Slam forward of Roger Federer (Image: Getty)

Roger Federer has hailed Rafael Nadal an ‘inspiration’ in congratulating him on his document twenty first profession Grand Slam title.

Nadal’s epic 5 set win over Daniil Medvedev within the Australian Open closing on Sunday noticed him create tennis historical past.

The 35-year-old has now gained yet another Grand Slam than rivals Federer and Novak Djokovic and sits high of the boys’s all-time singles champions listing.

Federer, who missed the primary Grand Slam of the yr by means of damage, took to social media to ship his congratulations to the two-time Australian Open winner.

‘What a match! To my good friend and nice rival @RafaelNadal, heartfelt congratulations on changing into the primary man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles,’ the Swiss veteran posted on Instagram.

‘A number of months in the past we have been joking about each being on crutches. Wonderful. By no means underestimate an important champion. Your unimaginable work ethic, dedication and preventing spirit are an inspiration to me and numerous others world wide.

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Roger Federer wasted no time in congratulating Rafael Nadal (Image: Instagram)

‘I'm proud to share this period with you and honoured to play a task in pushing you to attain extra, as you've carried out for me the previous 18 years.

‘I'm certain you've extra achievements forward however for now get pleasure from this one!’

All three gamers are set to proceed battling it out on the high of males’s tennis earlier than calling time on their careers however world No.1 Djokovic is one yr youthful than Nadal with Federer 5 years his senior at 40 years of age.

Nadal was uncertain if he’d even play this yr given he’s been sidelined for six months with a foot damage however in his post-match speech he hinted his triumph Down Underneath has spurred him on to proceed his profession for so long as he can compete.

‘Perhaps there's a probability I say that was my final Australian Open, however no, I've loads of vitality to maintain going,’ he mentioned.

‘I can’t clarify the emotions I've proper now however I'm going to maintain attempting my finest and preserve coming right here (Melbourne Park).’

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