Rafael Nadal pushes through to Australian Open final
Rafael Nadal withstood a fightback from Matteo Berrettini to reach his sixth Australian Open final.
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Rafael Nadal brushes aside Matteo Berrettini to reach Australian Open final and close on 21st Grand Slam title
Rafael Nadal overcame seventh seed Matteo Berrettini to reach the Australian Open final and close in on a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. The Spaniard, who is eyeing a historic major title in improbable fashion, brushed the big-hitting Italian aside in four sets, 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3, on Rod Laver Arena in what ended up being an inspired semi-final win. Ad/> A few months ago, the 35-year-old did not even know if he would be in Australia to participate after struggling with injuries over a sustained period ahead of the tournament.
Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final
The 35-year-old Spanish legend, seeded sixth, was too solid for the Italian seventh seed winning 6-3, 6-2. 3-6, 6-3 in 2hr 55min and will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final.
Resumen y resultado del Berrettini - Nadal | Semifinales del Open de Australia
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