In the Australian quarterfinals expanded 2022, Rafael Nadal has just had a spectacular backlist against Denis Shapovalov. To lose 6-4 and 6-3 after the first 2 sets, the Spaniard won back in the remaining 3 sets, thereby writing his name in the semi-finals.
In this round, Nadal's opponent is Matteo Berrettini – 7th in the world. In the previous round, the Italian player also had a very emotional victory against Gael Monfils after 5 sets. However, before the level opponent like Nadal, Berrettini could not make surprises.
Entering Set 1, Nadal has the first gaming game quite hard when winning after more than 5 minutes. However, even in Game 2, he played great when there were powerful dramas, thereby excellently winning the first break of the match. This is also the turning point of helping the King of the ground to win 6-3.
In this set, Berrettini made 14 errors of self -damage but won 5 points ACE (compared to 0 of Nadal). However, Rafa's serve phase is extremely transformed. This is also a factor that helps the Spaniard to win the upper hand and win quite easily.
Sang Set 2, Nadal has a very convenient start when breaking Berrettini's first serve game. The better, the more the king of the ground continued to win the break in Game 3 and then took the 4-0 lead.
In the rest of the match, Berrettini could not reclaim the break. In set 9, the Italian player was once again broken by Nadal. He has successfully saved Set Point, but the last victory still belongs to Nadal.
In set 3, Nadal showed signs of emotions, creating conditions for Berrettini to rise. After the first period of struggling, the Italian player played very well in the second half of the set. In game 7, Mr. Thang White 40-0 to lead to 4-3.
The turning point of the match in game 8, when Berrettini won the first break in this match. Nadal only saved 1 break point and had to accept losing 3-6 in this set, thereby having to enter the 4th set.
At this time, Berrettini had a bad start when there were 3 white games 40-0 against Nadal. However, at the end of the set, Nadal's bravery was shown. He won the turning point in Game 8 and successfully defended the gaming game in Game 9 to win 6-3.
In the end, Nadal defeated Berrettini with a score of 3-1 to officially write his name in the Australian finals expanding 2022. Here, his opponent will be the winner in the semi-final between Medvedev and Tsitsipas. The King of the Platform is only a 21st Grand Slam title in the history of the match.
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