Rafael Nadal beats Matteo Berrettini to reach Australian Open final | Tennis News – Times of India
A win for Nadal in Sunday’s final against either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas will break a three-way tie with Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer and give him sole ownership of the record for most Grand Slam singles titles.
With rain bucketing down outside, the 35-year-old Nadal made a fast start under the closed roof of the Rod Laver Arena and took control by breaking Wimbledon finalist Berrettini’s serve early in each of the first two sets.
It’s a sixth #AusOpen final for @RafaelNadal ???? He outlasts Matteo Berrettini in a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 thriller ????… https://t.co/veow2iRUJK
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Berrettini finally came alive in the third and started forcing Nadal back with his forehands, a break of serve forcing a fourth set.
Grazie, @MattBerrettini ❤️Congratulations on an incredible fortnight ???? #AusOpen · #AO2022 https://t.co/n6atQdANfl
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The Spaniard got the crucial break in the eighth game as the Italian’s unforced errors increased and another mistake allowed Nadal to convert his first match point after a battle that lasted two hours and 55 minutes.
“For me, it’s all about the Australian Open.” @RafaelNadal · #AusOpen · #AO2022 https://t.co/FvpKnmUNay
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Signing on for Grand Slam final No.2️⃣9️⃣ @rafaelnadal · #AusOpen · #AO2022 https://t.co/eQIKkLgWz2
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The happiest man in Melbourne right now ????@RafaelNadal · #AusOpen · #AO2022 https://t.co/9eKd9pgR4t
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