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Novak Djokovic retirement fears raised with 'it very difficult for him to continue'

Novak Djokovic could be forced to get vaccinated or retire. The world No 1 looked set to miss the Australian Open when it became mandatory for all players to be fully jabbed but was granted a medical exemption by Tennis Australia. But the Immigration Minister decided to cancel his visa on the grounds that his presence could "excite anti-vax" sentiment and he was booted out of the country on the eve of the tournament.

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.

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.

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.

Rafael Nadal overcomes stomach problem to beat Denis Shapovalov in five-set thriller

By Ben Church, CNN

'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».

'Rafael Nadal wasn't ready' - Becker backs 'right' Denis Shapovalov over time-wasting fury at Australian Open

Boris Becker has backed Denis Shapovalov after his angry rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire 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». Ad/> With a 1-0 lead in the second set, having lost the opener 6-3, Shapovalov yelled at the umpire for not handing Nadal a code violation for taking too much time between points.

Ailing Nadal survives Shapovalov thriller to reach semis

Rafael Nadal moved to within two matches of a record 21st Grand Slam title with a dogfight five-set quarter-final win over Denis Shapovalov at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

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Novak Djokovic retirement fears raised with 'it very difficult for him to continue'

Matteo Berrettini to face Rafael Nadal in Australian Open semifinals after outlasting Gaël Monfils

Rafael Nadal news: John McEnroe believes the Spaniard can emulate Roger Federer’s comeback style

Nadal focused on enjoying his tennis, not Grand Slam record

Rafael Nadal overcomes stomach problem to beat Denis Shapovalov in five-set thriller

'Amazing that Rafael Nadal could do what Roger Federer did' - John McEnroe hails Australian Open feats

'Rafael Nadal wasn't ready' - Becker backs 'right' Denis Shapovalov over time-wasting fury at Australian Open

Ailing Nadal survives Shapovalov thriller to reach semis