Rafael Nadal wins Melbourne Summer Set 1 title; equals Jimmy Connors' Open Era record

Rafael Nadal registered his name in the history books by winning at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 2022 on Sunday. The Spaniard won his 29th ATP title without dropping a single set, equalling Jimmy Connors' Open Era record.Nadal defeated Maxime Cressy 7-6(6), 6-3 to win his first title of the season and 89th overall.We Are Tennis@WeAreTennis Title No.89! Successful comeback for Rafael Nadal who claims Melbourne title at the expense of Maxime Cressy 7-6 6-3. VAMOS! (📸 @rnadalacademy)3:55 PM · Jan 9, 202253545🏆 Title No.89! 🏆Successful comeback for Rafael Nadal who claims Melbourne title at the expense of Maxime Cressy 7-6 6-3. VAMOS! (📸 @rnadalacademy) https://t.co/FM38hwlPqmNadal equalled Connors' record and moved ahead of second-placed Ivan Lendl (28). The Spaniard's arch-rivals, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, are way behind him, winning just 22 and 19 tournaments respectively without losing a set. TennisMyLife@TennisMyLife68 Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Summer Set 1 has won his 29th title without dropping set. Tied Jimmy Connors Open Era record4:53 PM · Jan 9, 20224720🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal at Melbourne Summer Set 1 has won his 29th title without dropping set. Tied 🇺🇸 Jimmy Connors Open Era record https://t.co/J4kKJAD7OANadal has won four of his 13 French Open titles without dropping a set.bet365@bet365He's won 100 out of 102 French Open matches.He's become champion for a record-extending 13th time.He's won the title four times without dropping a set.He's dismantled the world number one for the loss of just seven games.Rafael Nadal - the King of Clay.#FrenchOpen9:21 PM · Oct 11, 20202164252He's won 100 out of 102 French Open matches.He's become champion for a record-extending 13th time.He's won the title four times without dropping a set.He's dismantled the world number one for the loss of just seven games.Rafael Nadal - the King of Clay.#FrenchOpen https://t.co/qBPpqUmylVRafael Nadal edges past Roger Federer and Andre Agassi; becomes the first player to win a title in 19 consecutive tennis seasonsRafael Nadal is the epitome of consistency, evidenced by the fact that he is the only player to remain inside the top-10 ATP rankings since 2005.Rafael Nadal at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 2022His victory at the Melbourne Summer Set 1 means he has won a title in his 19 straight seasons on the ATP tour. He first won a title during the 2004 tennis season (Sopot Open) and has now earned a title in 2022.TennisMyLife@TennisMyLife68Defeating Maxime Cressy at Melbourne Summer Set 1 Rafael Nadal collects his 19th season in a row with at least 1 @atptour title. Open Era record for him 3:51 PM · Jan 9, 2022344103Defeating 🇺🇸 Maxime Cressy at Melbourne Summer Set 1 🇪🇸 Rafael Nadal collects his 19th season in a row with at least 1 @atptour title. Open Era record for him ‼️ https://t.co/Q1Uj4j6n4aThis has taken him past Roger Federer and Andre Agassi, who won at least one title in 18 consecutive seasons. While Federer lifted titles every season from 2001 to 2019, Agassi managed this feat on the court from 1987 to 2005.Rafael Nadal's triumph has certainly consolidated his chances at the 2022 Australian Open, a Grand Slam he hasn't won since 2009.Also check out: Complete 2022 Australian Open Schedule of Play

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