Medvedev ‘not that disappointed’ after losing lead to Nadal

Daniil Medvedev insisted on Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on “unreal” Rafael Nadal. The world No 2 looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title when he held three break points against Nadal’s serve in the third set after winning […]

Daniil Medvedev insisted on Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on “unreal” Rafael Nadal.

The world No 2 looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title when he held three break points against Nadal’s serve in the third set after winning the first two at Melbourne Park.

But Nadal saved them all before battling back for a famous 2-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 victory in a gruelling 5hr 24min to deny Medvedev and win a historic 21st Grand Slam title.

“If we talk about tennis, I’m not that disappointed. It was a huge match,” said the 25-year-old Russian.