2022 Australian Open: Day 14. (Image source: Getty)Tennis star Rafael Nadal etched his name in the history books by winning his 21st Grand Slam on Sunday, January 30. The 35-year-old defeated Daniil Medvedev 2-6,6-7,6-4,6-4,7-5 in a thrilling five-set encounter in the men's singles final of the Australian Open 2022.The Spaniard overtook Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to become the first tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam titles.It is worth mentioning that Medvedev started strongly by winning the first two sets. However, Nadal staged a miraculous turnaround and won his second Australian Open.Social media was flooded with appreciation posts for Rafael Nadal after his brilliant victory. Several members of the Twitter fraternity also congratulated the player on his famous victory.Here are some of the reactions from the cricketers.India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar:Sachin Tendulkar@sachin_rtThat is absolutely magnificent. Stunning to say the least.From 2 sets down to come back and win your 21st Grand Slam is incredible.Congratulations @RafaelNadal!#AusOpen7:55 AM · Jan 30, 20227300844That is absolutely magnificent. Stunning to say the least.From 2 sets down to come back and win your 21st Grand Slam is incredible.Congratulations @RafaelNadal!#AusOpen https://t.co/VHjjlb4GFNIndia U19 head coach VVS Laxman:VVS Laxman@VVSLaxman281It isn't over until it's over. From 2 sets down, to comeback and win in Grand style is a monumental effort. Congratulations #RafaelNadal on a record 21st Grand Slam and for winning the #AustralianOpen in great fashion.8:01 AM · Jan 30, 20221200103It isn't over until it's over. From 2 sets down, to comeback and win in Grand style is a monumental effort. Congratulations #RafaelNadal on a record 21st Grand Slam and for winning the #AustralianOpen in great fashion. https://t.co/vz7yuV70HlFormer South Africa captain AB de Villiers:AB de Villiers@ABdeVilliers17Rafa always shows us what Sport is all about. Respect for his opponent and the game, incredible fight till the end, and humility irrespective of his achievements. Legend7:49 AM · Jan 30, 2022108041446Rafa always shows us what Sport is all about. Respect for his opponent and the game, incredible fight till the end, and humility irrespective of his achievements. LegendEx-India opener Virender Sehwag:Virender Sehwag@virendersehwagRafael - Fire hai Fire . What an incredible comeback, what a champion #RafaelNadal8:04 AM · Jan 30, 20224234319Rafael - Fire 🔥hai Fire . What an incredible comeback, what a champion #RafaelNadal https://t.co/5aNFTRP1wcFormer India keeper-batter Parthiv Patel:parthiv patel@parthiv9More than the feat of 21st Grand slam which is the most by anyone in men’s history , this is truly a stunning comeback by #Nadal in this match who is a superman!#AustralianOpen2022 #AustralianOpen #NadalvsMedvedev #NadalMedvedev7:53 AM · Jan 30, 202221011More than the feat of 21st Grand slam which is the most by anyone in men’s history , this is truly a stunning comeback by #Nadal in this match who is a superman!#AustralianOpen2022 #AustralianOpen #NadalvsMedvedev #NadalMedvedev https://t.co/5DbQF1CnRjIndia's senior wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik: DK@DineshKarthikWhat a match and what a man It looked like a straight set blowout the way Medvedev was playing.But champions never give up One of his best comebacks ever Congrats @RafaelNadal #AO2022 #AusOpen8:00 AM · Jan 30, 2022135378What a match and what a man 👏It looked like a straight set blowout the way Medvedev was playing.But champions never give up ‼️One of his best comebacks ever Congrats @RafaelNadal 🏆#AO2022 #AusOpen https://t.co/LVIJvsUsLFIndia's cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar:Sanjay Manjrekar@sanjaymanjrekarRAFAEL NADAL!7:46 AM · Jan 30, 2022152745RAFAEL NADAL!India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin: Ashwin 🇮🇳@ashwinravi99Such Tenacity as usual from the great man Rafa! #AO20227:00 AM · Jan 30, 20227640317Such Tenacity as usual from the great man Rafa!👏👏 #AO2022"It has been one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career" - Rafael NadalSpeaking in his on-court interview, Nadal mentioned that it was one of the most emotional matches of his career. He stated that it was an honor to share the court with the talented Daniill Medvedev.Rafael Nadal said:"It has been one of the most emotional matches in my tennis career and to share the court with you [Medvedev] was an honor."Being honest, one and a half months ago I didn't know if I would be back on the tour playing tennis again and today I am here in front of you with the trophy again. You don't know how much I fought to be here. Thank you so much for the love and support."He revealed that he had doubts regarding his participation in the event, as he was dealing with a foot injury. Rafael Nadal added that he was overwhelmed with the tremendous support he received from fans during the Australian Open 2022.