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

By Ben Church, CNN

Updated 0916 GMT (1716 HKT) January 25, 2022

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(CNN)Rafael Nadal remains on track to make history at this year's Australian Open after beating Denis Shapovalov in five sets — 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 — on Tuesday.

The Spaniard is bidding to break the record for most men's grand slam singles titles, a landmark he currently shares with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.Nadal is now just two matches away from that elusive 21st grand slam title and will face either Matteo Berrettini or Gael Monfils in the semifinals.'Here I am': Rafa Nadal reaches Melbourne ahead of Australian OpenThere were questions over Nadal's fitness going into Melbourne after the 35-year-old struggled with injuries and a bout of Covid-19 last year, but the 20-time grand slam champion showed on Tuesay he was ready for the fight. His