A modern day Australian icon, Barty a throwback to golden generation
MELBOURNE : When Evonne Goolagong Cawley first set eyes on Ash Barty in Melbourne, she was mesmerised.
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Rafael Nadal defeats Matteo Berrettini in 4 sets, advances to Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal stayed on track for a men's-record 21st Grand Slam singles title, beating Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Australian Open semifinals on Friday.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Matteo Berrettini to reach Melbourne final
Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men's title after a dominant start enabled him to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals.
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 targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal can give himself a shot at becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles, providing he can get past Italian power server Matteo Berrettini when they clash in an afternoon Australian Open semi-final on Rod Laver Arena on Friday.
Rafael Nadal eyeing 21st slam title but says ‘happiness doesn’t depend’ on win
Rafael Nadal is relishing the opportunity to surprise as he attempts to hunt down a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.
Nadal set for Berrettini semi-final | Happiness won't depend on records
As Rafael Nadal prepares for his seventh Australian Open semi-final, he says his love of the game is a great driver and not the pursuit of overall records.
Roger Federer: John McEnroe says it would be 'unbelievable' if 20-time Grand Slam champion could win again
John McEnroe thinks it would be “unbelievable” if Roger Federer could return to his highest level again – but does not want to see him on tour playing at “80 per cent”. Federer, 40, returned from a lengthy lay-off in March last year but only played 13 matches before shutting down his season. Ad/> He has since undergone another knee surgery and has suggested he will not be ready to return in time for Wimbledon this year.