Nadal into Australian Open semi-finals
Nadal into Australian Open semi-finals The Spaniard needs 5 sets to overcome Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open at noon on January 25. In the search for the 21st Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal showed his fighting spirit and bravery in the quarterfinals lasting 5 sets. The sixth seed won 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6 and 6-3 over Denis Shapovalov in more than four hours to reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the seventh time. A year after losing to Stefanos Tsitsipas despite leading two sets in the quarterfinals, Nadal did not let that happen again. In the 5th set, the Spaniard broke in the 2nd game, and successfully saved 3 break-points he had to face in 2 prolonged games. He won after Shapovalov's goal cut the ball out. Nadal brother 1 Nadal celebrates hard win. Photo: Reuters. "It was great to get to the semi-finals. I was lucky to serve well in the decisive 5th set. Shapovalov served very well, especially his second ball," Nadal shared quickly af...