Australian Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Denis Shapovalov to reach semi-finals in Melbourne | Tennis News

Rafael Nadal overcame an abdominal issue to defeat Denis Shapovalov in five sets at the Australian Open

Rafael Nadal overcame an abdominal injury and Denis Shapovalov to win in five sets as he reached his 36th Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

The Spaniard, who is gunning for a record 21st Grand Slam title, appeared to be cruising with a two-set lead before the Canadian mounted a fightback.

But Nadal, who had called the trainer for an abdominal issue during the fourth set, made his experience count to move ahead early in the fifth and hold on for a 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 victory.

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