Rafael Nadal made history in the world of tennis by winning the Australian Open

Melbourne: Spanish star Rafael Nadal has made history in the world of tennis by winning the final of the Australian Open and winning the 21st Grand Slam title of his career.

Rafael Nadal defeated his Russian rival Daniel Medvedev in the decisive match of the Australian Open tennis tournament played in Melbourne.

The final match between the two stars lasted for 5 hours and 24 minutes in which the Spaniard raised the victory flag.

Rafael Nadal broke the record of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic by winning the 21st Grand Slam.