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.
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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.
'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.
Rafael Nadal advances to Australian Open semifinals with 5-set win over Denis Shapovalov
MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal stayed on track for a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title with a topsy-turvy 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 win over Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday at Melbourne Park.
Rafael Nadal into Australian Open semi-finals after defeating Denis Shapovalov in five-set thriller
Rafael Nadal has survived a serious scare from Denis Shapovalov to book his spot in a seventh Australian Open semi-final.