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.
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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.
Rafael Nadal news: John McEnroe believes the Spaniard can emulate Roger Federer’s comeback style
Rafael Nadal has made it to the semi-finals at the Australian Open, despite being out of the game for four months last season with a foot injury.
Canada's Shapovalov's valiant comeback effort halted by Nadal in marathon match at Australian Open quarters
It took five sets, but Canadian Denis Shapovalov's impressive run at the Australian Open is over.
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.
'Amazing that Rafael Nadal could do what Roger Federer did' - John McEnroe hails Australian Open feats
Rafael Nadal could emulate his great rival, Roger Federer, by completing his 'amazing' comeback from injury at the Australian Open, according to John McEnroe. Nadal was forced into five gruelling sets by Denis Shapovalov, but the 20-time Grand Slam champion ultimately showed the greater desire to outlast his doughty opponent and sealed his place in his 36th major semi-final in four hours and 10 minutes. Ad/> The Spanish star is now through to the semi-finals at Melbourne Park for the seventh time in his illustrious career after battling past the Canadian, 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3, despite being ranted at for time-wasting by his opponent in a fiery exchange which involved the umpire being accused of being «corrupt».