Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 25, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal during his quarter final match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov REUTERS/Morgan Sette
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - If there were any lingering doubts remaining over Rafa Nadal's fitness and preparations for the Australian Open, the 35-year-old Spaniard dispelled them during his win over fellow left-hander Denis Shapovalov.
Only two wins separate Nadal and a men's record 21st Grand Slam title but not many would have bet on him to clinch a second title at Melbourne Park when he arrived in Australia at the start of the month.
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