Boris Becker called Rafael Nadal “a class act” after the Spaniard congratulated Novak Djokovic on winning a record 10th Australian Open and tying him on the all-time Grand Slam record list. In the Australian Open final, Djokovic defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to complete his triumphant return to Australia.

Nadal, who was the defending champion at this year’s Australian Open, took a moment to share a congratulatory message to Djokovic. “Amazing achievement Nole @djokernole. Many congrats to you and your team! Well deserved. Enjoy Nole!” Nadal wrote on his Instagram Story.

Reacting to Nadal’s congratulatory message to Djokovic, Becker wrote on his Instagram Story: “Class act Rafa.”

Becker praises Nadal for congratulating Djokovic

Now, both Nadal and Djokovic have 22 Grand Slams. After tying Nadal, Djokovic admitted that he “does not want to stop here.” “I really dont want to stop here.

I don’t have intention to stop here. I feel great about my tennis. I know that when I’m feeling good physically, mentally present, I have a chance to win any slam against anybody,” Djokovic said. Meanwhile, Nadal has had an unfortunate start to the new season.

In the Australian Open second round, Nadal was hampered by a hip issue and he ended up suffering a straight-set defeat to Mackenzie McDonald. After the match, Nadal was diagnosed with a grade two tear in his iliopsoas muscle.

Nadal won’t be in action in February but there is still a chance to return to action at the Indian Wells Masters. “Today I have been at the Tecknon Tennis Clinic in Barcelona where they have carried out some tests on me.

The Melbourne results are confirmed and the deadlines remain the same. Established the treatments to follow and in 3 weeks they will perform new tests to see the evolution,” Nadal posted on Twitter last week. Nadal will soon be 37 and the last few years haven’t been easy for him health-wise.

On the other side, Djokovic is still very healthy and there is no indication that he will retire anytime soon.