PhotosAustralian Open 2022, Day 9: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Register Contrasting Wins To Enter Semis
Australian Open 2022, Day 9: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Register Contrasting Wins To Enter Semis
Rafael Nadal survived a five set thriller to beat Denis Shapovalov while Ash Barty dished out a clinical performance to humble Jessica Pegula in their respective quarter-final matches on a hot Melbourne day.
Updated: 25 Jan 2022 8:15 pm
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Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Denis Shapovalov of Canada reacts during his quarterfinal against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Ash Barty of Australia celebrates after defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Ash Barty, right, of Australia is congratulated by Jessica Pegula of the U.S., following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Jessica Pegula of the U.S. reacts during her quarterfinal match against Ash Barty of Australia at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Madison Keys of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Madison Keys, left, of the U.S. is congratulated by Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic following their quarterfinal at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic pours water over herself during a break in her quarterfinal against Madison Keys of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Matteo Berrettini of Italy reacts after winning the first set against Gael Monfils of France during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Matteo Berrettini of Italy plays a backhand return to Gael Monfils of France during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.
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Gael Monfils of France plays a forehand return to Matteo Berrettini of Italy during their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia.