“Well first of all I know it’s a tough moment Danniil, you are an amazing champion,” Nadal said.
“But I don’t have any doubts that you will have this trophy a couple of times in your career because you are amazing and I want to congratulate you.
“It has been one of the most emotional matches of my tennis career and to share the court with you is just an honour so all the best in the future.”
Nadal started slowly Down Under as he lost the first set 6-2, before missing out on the second set following a tiebreak.
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