Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev – Australian Open final: Live score and game-by-game updates

Rafael Nadal vs Daniil Medvedev LIVE: Spaniard chasing record-breaking 21st Grand Slam wins the third set but Russian opponent is still just ONE set away from the Australian Open title in engrossing final in Melbourne


Rafael Nadal walks out onto the Rod Laver Arena court knowing he is three sets away from winning a record 21st Grand Slam title this morning. 

Tied all-time with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, both of whom missed this tournament, Nadal can make a statement on Sunday as he faces tricky Russian star Daniil Medvedev, who won the US Open in September. 

Follow Sportsmail’s KIERAN JACKSON for live coverage of Nadal vs Medvedev in the Australian Open final, including build-up, game-by-game updates and reaction.