Australian Open LIVE Updates: Rafael Nadal’s ‘MAGIC’ continues- 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has defeated Denis Shapovalov to enter the semifinals. The Spaniard weaved his magic in a thrilling five-set battle to oust the Canadian in a game that lasted 4 hours & 8 minutes. Nadal clinched the first two sets but Shapovalov fought back to take the next two sets. The final set saw Nadal keeping calm to win the epic contest. The epic battle sets him on course for record 21st Grand Slam to go past Roger Federer & Novak Djokovic. Follow AO2022 LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
“For me, it’s everything to be able to play one more time here.”
For us, it’s an honour @RafaelNadal #AusOpen • #AO2022 • #AOinterview pic.twitter.com/Eu0qEii2e0
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2022
The Spaniard made a confident start breaking the Canadian in the fourth game of the opening set to take an important 3-1 lead. From there, Nadal comfortably went on to win the first set 6-3. The second set started on a competitive note till 3-3 but the 2009 Champion broke the Canadian in the seventh game to take the lead. Nadal held his serve to win the second set 6-4 and take a two-set lead.
Just when it seemed that sixth seed Nadal would run away with the match, Denis Shapovalov fought his way back. Both the players held their serves and in the tenth game the Canadian broke Nadal to win the third set 6-4 and take the match to the fourth set.
The Canadian took the momentum of the third set into the fourth breaking Nadal in the fourth game to take a 4-1 lead. Shapovalov went on to win the fourth set 6-3 to make it two sets apiece and take the match to the deciding set.
In the fifth and final set Rafael Nadal hit a double fault to concede a break point in the opening game but the Spaniard saved it and broke Shapovalov in the next game to take a 2-0 lead. In the third game as well Nadal saved two break points as the game went to three deuces to finally take a 3-0 lead. The 20-time grand slam champion held his serve to win the fifth set 6-3 to enter the semi-finals of the Australian Open 2022.
Australian Open LIVE Updates: Rafael Nadal’s ‘MAGIC’ continues, outruns Shapovalov to enter Aus Open Semifinals: Check Highlights
Game 5: Nadal won 6-3
One for the ages ✨
🇪🇸 @RafaelNadal defeats Denis Shapovalov 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 to reach his seventh #AusOpen semifinal.#AO2022 pic.twitter.com/2vp5Enfeep
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2022
Game 4: Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE- GAME ON- Shapovalov takes 4th set 6-3 to take the match to 5th set in an intense Quarterfinal battle. Will Nadal survive thriller?
Not looking back 👀@denis_shapo fights back to level things up against Nadal, taking the fourth set 6-3.#AusOpen • #AO2022 pic.twitter.com/aAhsm8XrbL
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2022
Game 3: Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE- Denis Shapovalov fights back in the third set to stay in contention for the semifinals race. He clinched the third set 6-4 to end stronghold from Nadal.
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Game 2: Rafael Nadal clinches the second set 6-4 to continue the lead against the Canadian opponent. The game was evenly poised for a long time but Nadal came out on top beat Shapovalov and extend his lead for a semifinal spot.
Second SET – Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE: Things hotting up here in Melbourne. Shapovalov protesting to the Chair Umpire that ‘RAFA is using delaying tactics’
It’s on serve for now 2-2
You don’t see that every day!! 🤯🤯
After clashing with the umpire for a second time, Shapovalov has been met in the middle of the court by his opponent Rafael Nadal to sort out business. 🎾👏#AusOpen – Live on Channel 9 and 9Now pic.twitter.com/2nl8dz0yzG
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) January 25, 2022
First Set – Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE: It’s RAFA’s show in 1st SET. Nadal takes the 1st Set by 6-3. It was complete Rafa Nadal show right from the beginning. His big forehand did not get any answers from young Denis Shapovalov. Canandian right from the word-go was under pressure early, Rafa’s FOREHAND worked very well for him.
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Rafa is ready 💪
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— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 25, 2022
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Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE – Can Nadal zoom ahead in Most Grand Slam TITLES Record Race? The sixth seed expects another challenging encounter against Canadian Shapovalov, who beat him as a teenager in their first meeting on the hard courts at Montreal in 2017, although the 35-year-old has since improved the head-to-head record to 3-1.
“It’s going to be a tough one for me … It’s a match to try my best, to play at my highest level if I want to have chances to go through,” Nadal told reporters. “Yeah, I’m excited about it. I didn’t expect to be where I am weeks ago.”
Nadal returned to action on the ATP Tour for the first time since Aug. 5 earlier this month and has slowly moved into top gear at the first major of the year, reaching the last eight after a gritty performance against Frenchman Adrian Mannarino.
The champion left hander has just one Australian Open title to his credit. But now he is all geared up to win his 21st GRAND SLAM title at a place where he reaped least dividends.
Men’s Tennis: Most Grand Slam Titles Record
| Player |
Total
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Australian Open
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French Open
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US Open
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Wimbledon
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| Novak Djokovic | 20 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Roger Federer | 20 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Rafael Nadal | 20 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Pete Sampras | 14 | 2 | – | 5 | 7 |
Nadal vs Shapovalov LIVE: World number one Ash Barty steps up her bid to emulate Chris O’Neil and give Australia a first home women’s singles champion at Melbourne Park since 1978. Standing in her way is American 21st seed Jessica Pegula, who has never reached the semi-finals.
Resurgent American Madison Keys, a former U.S. Open runner-up, meets Czech fourth seed and French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in an intriguing contest. Big-serving Italian seventh seed Matteo Berrettini takes on Frenchman Gael Monfils.
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