Australian Open day nine
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the ninth day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday:
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Matteo Berrettini withstands comeback to beat Gael Monfils and set up Australian Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal
Matteo Berrettini withstood an impressive comeback attempt from Gael Monfils before beating the veteran Frenchman in a crowd-pleasing five-set match to reach his first Australian Open semi-final. Monfils rallied from two sets down but Berrettini recovered to win 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 3-6, 6-2 on Rod Laver to set up a semi-final against Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard had outlasted Denis Shapovalov in another epic five-setter earlier.
Ashleigh Barty and Rafael Nadal make the semis – day nine at the Australian Open
Rafael Nadal and Ashleigh Barty took contrasting paths to the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal survives scare to squeeze past Denis Shapovalov in five sets at Australian Open
An ailing Rafael Nadal battled to a five-set victory over Denis Shapovalov in a dramatic Australian Open quarter-final.
Matteo Berrettini to face Rafael Nadal in Australian Open semifinals after outlasting Gaël Monfils
World number seven Matteo Berrettini launched a remarkable resurgence in the fifth set to defeat 17th seed Gaël Monfils and book an Australian Open semifinal with Rafael Nadal.
‘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.
Nadal responde: "Creo que Shapovalov se equivoca"
Un eufórico no pudo mostrar su satisfacción tras la victoria ante Denis Shapovalov en cuartos de final del . Unas sensaciones que el propio Nadal manifestó en la entrevista a pie de pista que le hizo Jim Courier nada más terminar el partido.
Nadal focused on enjoying his tennis, not Grand Slam record
MELBOURNE : Rafa Nadal said there would be no regrets if he failed to claim another Grand Slam title after moving within two wins of a record 21st at the Australian Open.