Rafael Nadal became the first man in tennis history to win 21 Grand Slams, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final of the 2022 Australian Open on Sunday. Congratulations have poured in for the Spaniard from all fronts, including several media outlets that praised him for his historic triumph.But more than a few outlets have made the cardinal sin of calling the former World No. 1 the "first player to win 21 Grand Slams.""Rafa Nadal becomes the first tennis player to win 21 majors after winning the Australian Open," Spanish daily newspaper 'El Pais' tweeted.EL PAÍS@el_pais ÚLTIMA HORA | Rafa Nadal se convierte en el primer tenista en ganar 21 grandes tras vencer en el Open de Australia #AusOpen bit.ly/3Ge3Hdm7:42 PM · Jan 30, 202257451193🔴 ÚLTIMA HORA | Rafa Nadal se convierte en el primer tenista en ganar 21 grandes tras vencer en el Open de Australia #AusOpen bit.ly/3Ge3Hdm https://t.co/8O7KiVRwORWhile he is certainly the first male in tennis history to reach the landmark, three women have outdone the Mallorcan -- Margaret Court (24 Majors), Serena Williams (23 Majors) and Steffi Graf (22 Majors).Tennis fans on Twitter could not sit idly by and watch three of the greatest women's players being ignored. A flood of tweets were immediately posted to serve as reminders that Rafael Nadal was still only fourth on the all-time list of Slam winners."Not to take away from Nadal's incredible career and record, but here's a gentle reminder that THREE women have won more grand slams than him. And one of them is the only person to have won a golden slam. Tennis Goddesses Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf," one user tweeted.Valia Babycats 🏳️‍🌈@VaishnaviofflNot to take away from Nadal's incredible career and record, but here's a gentle reminder that THREE women have won more grand slams than him. And one of them is the only person to have won a golden slam. Tennis Goddesses Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf.11:23 PM · Jan 30, 20225514Not to take away from Nadal's incredible career and record, but here's a gentle reminder that THREE women have won more grand slams than him. And one of them is the only person to have won a golden slam. Tennis Goddesses Margaret Court, Serena Williams and Steffi Graf. https://t.co/tcTjgc4FIpTim Milford@timmilfordVery disappointing to hear the news talk of Rafa Nadal’s bid to “become the most successful tennis player of all time”. As we all know, Serena Williams and Margaret Court have won more titles. Nice little bit of #everydaysexism there.11:34 PM · Jan 28, 202210018Very disappointing to hear the news talk of Rafa Nadal’s bid to “become the most successful tennis player of all time”. As we all know, Serena Williams and Margaret Court have won more titles. Nice little bit of #everydaysexism there.Aparnna Hajirnis@FuschiaScribeMargaret Court: 24Serena Williams: 23Stefanie Graf: 22Just putting it out there.11:18 PM · Jan 30, 20222162265Margaret Court: 24Serena Williams: 23Stefanie Graf: 22Just putting it out there."Rafael Nadal is described as the best tennis Player in the world with 21 Major titles. Small reminder: Steffi Graf: 22 Majors. Serena Williams 23 Majors. Margaret Court: 24 Majors. Female success isn't less worth than male," another user tweeted.Daniel Heithorn@DanielHeithornRafael Nadal is described as the best Tennis Player in the world with 21 Major titles.Small reminder:Steffi Graf: 22 MajorsSerena Williams 23 MajorsMargaret Court: 24 MajorsFemale success isn't less worth than male.5:56 PM · Jan 31, 20229823Rafael Nadal is described as the best Tennis Player in the world with 21 Major titles.Small reminder:Steffi Graf: 22 MajorsSerena Williams 23 MajorsMargaret Court: 24 MajorsFemale success isn't less worth than male. https://t.co/o1ZstiBGlfRuby Irene Pratka (pronounflexible)@mllemargueriteObligatory note that Nadal is the first man to win 21 majors (an incredible achievement), but two women in the Open era (Steffi Graf & Serena) have won more. Three if you count Margaret Court. #AusOpen8:03 PM · Jan 30, 202241Obligatory note that Nadal is the first man to win 21 majors (an incredible achievement), but two women in the Open era (Steffi Graf & Serena) have won more. Three if you count Margaret Court. #AusOpenFor this very reason, fans appreciated the video Nike released to celebrate the 21-time Grand Slam champion. Twitter users were pleased that the brand specified that he was the "first male player" to achieve the feat, instead of pushing women's achievements to the sidelines."I genuinely appreciate Nike specifying he’s the top male tennis player. No erasure of Serena Williams, Margaret Court, or Steffi Graf while still celebrating Nadal," one user wrote.Elissa@plnetofthecapesI genuinely appreciate Nike specifying he’s the top male tennis player. No erasure of @serenawilliams, Margaret Court, or Steffi Graf while still celebrating Nadal. twitter.com/nike/status/14…Nike@NikeAdvantage, Nadal.Today, @rafaelnadal made history by becoming the first male tennis player ever to reach 21 Majors. Rafa has been on a relentless journey to clinch this historic 21st Slam. He now stands alone at the top as the GOAT in the men’s game.11:38 PM · Jan 30, 2022285Advantage, Nadal.Today, @rafaelnadal made history by becoming the first male tennis player ever to reach 21 Majors. Rafa has been on a relentless journey to clinch this historic 21st Slam. He now stands alone at the top as the GOAT in the men’s game. https://t.co/0DsIVmvTFRI genuinely appreciate Nike specifying he’s the top male tennis player. No erasure of @serenawilliams, Margaret Court, or Steffi Graf while still celebrating Nadal. twitter.com/nike/status/14…Devlina ‏‎دیولینا 🌟@AarKiBolboBoloWhile celebrating Nadal's 21st title, let's also remember Steffi Graf , who won 22 and Serena Williams with 23. The win, albeit spectacular, isn't historic. Remember these women and what they won8:07 PM · Jan 31, 202214528While celebrating Nadal's 21st title, let's also remember Steffi Graf , who won 22 and Serena Williams with 23. The win, albeit spectacular, isn't historic. Remember these women and what they wonAdam Fare 💙@adamfare1996“Nobody has won 21 Grand Slam Tennis events”The “nobody”- Margaret Court (24)- Serena Williams (23)- Steffi Graf (22).01:51 AM · Feb 2, 202220841“Nobody has won 21 Grand Slam Tennis events”The “nobody”- Margaret Court (24)- Serena Williams (23)- Steffi Graf (22). https://t.co/qI2Di0dcm3Margaret Court, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams have held all four Majors simultaneously at one point in their respective careersSerena Williams has held all four Grand Slams simultaneously not once but twice in her careerMargaret Court is the all-time leader in terms of Grand Slams, having won 24 Majors. The Australian is among a handful of players who have won Grand Slams on either side of the advent of the Open Era in 1968. She completed the Calendar Slam in 1970.Tennis Hall of Fame@TennisHalloFameCelebrating 50 years since a remarkable feat! Bravo to Hall of Famer Margaret Court, one of just three women in tennis history to achieve the calendar year Grand Slam! #AusOpen01:30 AM · Jan 28, 2020223Celebrating 50 years since a remarkable feat! Bravo to Hall of Famer Margaret Court, one of just three women in tennis history to achieve the calendar year Grand Slam! 👏👏#AusOpen https://t.co/VlrHzS6z0SSteffi Graf was the second woman to cross the 20 mark, winning 22 Grand Slams across a career spanning 17 years. Graf also became the first tennis player to achieve the Golden Slam, winning all four Majors and the Olympic gold medal in 1988. Furthermore, she is the only player to have won each Major at least four times.Tennis Channel@TennisChannelOn October 1, 1988, 19-year old Steffi Graf became the first player to complete a Calendar Golden Slam after defeating Gabriela Sabatini, 6-3, 6-3, at the Seoul Olympics. No one has matched the feat since. 🥇8:00 PM · Oct 1, 202165499On October 1, 1988, 19-year old Steffi Graf became the first player to complete a Calendar Golden Slam after defeating Gabriela Sabatini, 6-3, 6-3, at the Seoul Olympics. No one has matched the feat since. 🥇🏆 https://t.co/tjbjMvVjMeThen there is Serena Williams, who is widely regarded as the GOAT in tennis -- male or female. The American went past Graf with her triumph at the 2017 Australian Open but is still looking to equal Court's record of 24.The 40-year-old has held all four Majors simultaneously, albeit not in the same year, twice. She did so by winning the 2002 French Open, Wimbledon, US Open and then the 2003 Australian Open. In the second iteration, the former World No. 1 won the 2014 US Open and followed it up with the first three Grand Slams in 2015.