Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title after defeating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic at the Australian Open. The Spaniard outlasted his much younger opponent, clawing his way back from a two-set deficit to win in over five hours.
Noah, a former French Open champion, said the fact that Nadal was “physically dominating” younger players despite being 35 was hugely impressive.
Nadal’s Australian Open win moved him ahead of arch-rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the Grand Slam race and also strengthened his claim for the GOAT title.
Noah, however, refused to give his take on the GOAT debate and instead said he was more interested in watching epic matches between the Big 3. He also hailed the level of play in the Australian Open final, saying it gave him “PlayStation” vibes.
“Some will highlight the aesthetic side of Roger Federer, others the courage of Rafael Nadal” - Yannick Noah
During the same conversation, Noah stressed that he doesn’t “care” who the GOAT is. According to the Frenchman, some fans will lean towards Roger Federer because of his “aesthetic” tennis, while others will rate Nadal for his “courage.” The 61-year-old, however, suggested that no single criteria could determine the GOAT.
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