Rafael Nadal 'more relaxed about winning 21st Grand Slam than Novak Djokovic' says Becker on Australian Open

Eurosport expert Boris Becker has given his analysis after Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open as he closes in on a 21st Grand Slam 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.

Now he has reached his sixth final at Melbourne Park. Australian Open'Everyone talked about Djokovic, they forgot about Nadal' — McEnroe2 HOURS AGO Nadal can move beyond rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic with a 21st singles Slam in Melbourne on Sunday, and will now await the winner of Daniil Medvedev's last-four clash with Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite all his major titles, the sixth seed has just the solitary title at the first Grand Slam of the season, back in 2009.

He will now have every chance of claiming his second in Sunday's showpiece, and Becker has given his view of the achievement. Becker told Eurosport Germany's 'Matchball Becker' show: «What a legend of our sport. Two months ago, it was uncertain whether he would be able to continue playing at all after his serious ankle operation — and then he comes to Australia and plays his best tennis.

»I don't think Nadal was thinking about his 21st Grand Slam title before the semi-final. He is more relaxed about it than Novak Djokovic. «He says, 'I'm happy that I still can play tennis and that I'm in the final in Australia'.