Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev from two sets down in Melbourne epic

In the most stunning fashion, Nadal won his 21st Grand Slam title in the most stunning way, coming back from two sets down to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final.

Nadal was supported by a loud crowd as he rallied to win on Rod Laver Arena.

He was going for his second major title.

Before Nadal showed all of his renowned fight and determination, he was in command.

This is the most amazing Grand Slam victory of the 35-year-old Spaniard's illustrious career.

In the absence of Novak and Roger, Nadal has moved one ahead of his rivals in the race to finish with most major men's singles titles.

He thought he would never be able to return to the tour because of a foot injury.

He said after the trophy presentation that it was one of the most emotional wins of his career.

The issue restricted him to only one tournament in the final seven months of the year, while a bout of coronaviruses left him very sick.

The Australian Open was Nadal's second competitive event in five months, having won a warm-up tournament in January.

After five hours and 24 minutes, Nadal sealed victory when Medvedev could not return a net volley on the first of his three match points.

When Nadal dropped his racquet, he stood motionless with his hands on his hips. He walked towards his support team after a warm embrace with Medvedev.

His hands were covering his face as he looked up to the sky after a triple first pump.

The euphoria Nadal felt after overcoming obstacles to win illustrated the intensity of his celebration.

Previously in his career, Nadal had only won three matches from two sets down, the last of which was at Wimbledon in 2007.

It took 30 minutes for the 2012 Grand Slam final to be over when Nadal lost to Novak.

After thanking his team, he joked that the TV will be broken now that he has thanked them.

More to come.