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‘I really don't want it!’ – Rafael Nadal hits back at claims of preferential treatment after Denis Shapovalov spat

Rafael Nadal says he neither receives nor wants special treatment after his epic, five-set, testy quarter-final win against Denis Shapovalov. The 20-time Grand Slam winner eventually would win through in four hours and 10 minutes but it was a match marked by testy exchanges. Ad/> Shapovalov said in his post-match press conference he misspoke when he used the term “corrupt” to describe umpire Carlos Bernardes perceived lack of action against Nadal for tardiness.

Shapovalov claims Nadal gets preferential treatment from umpires

MELBOURNE : Denis Shapovalov said his Australian Open quarter-final opponent Rafa Nadal "100per cent" receives preferential treatment from officials and benefited from favouritism during the Spaniard's five-set victory on Tuesday.

Open Australia | Nadal da más de una lección a Shapovalov

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Australian Open: Rafael Nadal receives preferential treatment, says Denis Shapovalov

Rafael Nadal is «100%» given preferential treatment by umpires, claimed Denis Shapovalov after his defeat by the Spaniard in their Australian Open quarter-final.

'It should be equal for everyone' - Denis Shapovalov hits out after testy Rafael Nadal clash at Australian Open

Denis Shapovalov has clarified comments made during his Australian Open quarter-final loss against Rafael Nadal. The Canadian let rip with a furious rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire Carlos Bernardes during their fiery clash, where he flew into an angry exchange with the official, whom he accused of being «corrupt» in a row over code violations. Ad/> In his post-match press conference, the 22-year-old clarified his comments, saying that he misspoke.

Nadal sufre para vencer a Shapovalov, pero mira al 21

Durante bastantes minutos, el fantasma de otra remontada contra en cuartos del, como la que protagonizó , sobrevoló la Rod Laver Arena. Pero esta vez el balear se agarró como pudo a la pista y batió a Denis Shapovalov por 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6 y 6-3 en 4h08 después de sufrir un bajón tremendo por el que tuvo que pedir un tiempo muerto médico en el cuarto set. Así se clasificó para las semifinales por séptima vez en el torneo, 36ª en Grand Slams, y mira ya de cerca al 21, esa cifra de títulos en majors que le colocaría en el primer lugar de la tabla histórica y desharía el empate a 20 que mantiene con Federer y Djokovic. Espera rival para el viernes: el italiano Matteo Berrettini o el francés Gael Monfils.

Rafael Nadal outlasts Denis Shapovalov in a fiery five-set epic to reach Australian Open semi-finals

Rafael Nadal is into the semi-finals of the Australian Open for the seventh time of his career after battling past Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena. The Canadian grew into the match, with Nadal recording the most double faults in a match in his career, but in the end the No 14 seed had no answer to the Spaniard’s superior serving and aggression from the baseline. Ad/> Nadal, who last won the Australian Open in 2009, will face either Gael Monfils or Matteo Berrettini in the last four.

'You guys are all corrupt!' - Denis Shapovalov in furious rant at Rafael Nadal and umpire at Australian Open

Denis Shapovalov let rip with a furious rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire Carlos Bernardes during their fiery quarter-final at the Australian Open. Absolutely livid at what he felt was the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park's constant time-wasting, the Canadian flew into an angry exchange with the umpire where he accused the official of being «corrupt».

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‘I really don't want it!’ – Rafael Nadal hits back at claims of preferential treatment after Denis Shapovalov spat

Shapovalov claims Nadal gets preferential treatment from umpires

Open Australia | Nadal da más de una lección a Shapovalov

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal receives preferential treatment, says Denis Shapovalov

'It should be equal for everyone' - Denis Shapovalov hits out after testy Rafael Nadal clash at Australian Open

Nadal sufre para vencer a Shapovalov, pero mira al 21

Rafael Nadal outlasts Denis Shapovalov in a fiery five-set epic to reach Australian Open semi-finals

'You guys are all corrupt!' - Denis Shapovalov in furious rant at Rafael Nadal and umpire at Australian Open