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First set: *Tsitsipas 2-4 Nadal
Nadal is firing off both wings – “it’s like two forehands” parps Chris Bradnam on the Eurosport commentary – and if Nadal’s backhand is as vicious as his forehand tonight, what hope does Tsitsipas have? 15-0, 30-0, 40-0, game. After sliding 15-30 down in his opening service game, Nadal hasn’t conceded a point on serve.
First set: Tsitsipas 2-3 Nadal*
However three consecutive games for Nadal has not got to the Greek. Tsitsipas shows admirable resolve to come up with a love game of his own, rounding things off with a beautiful one-handed backhand winner down the line.
Written by Katy Murrells
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jan/24/stefanos-tsitsipas-rafael-nadal-australian-open-semi-final-live under the title “Stefanos Tsitsipas v Rafael Nadal: Australian Open semi-final – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
