It took five sets, but Canadian Denis Shapovalov’s impressive run at the Australian Open is over.
Spain’s Rafael Nadal outlasted the left-hander from Richmond Hill, Ont., winning a marathon five-set quarter-final match (6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3) at Rod Laver Stadium on Monday night in Melbourne, Australia.
With the win, Nadal remains on track for a record 21st major singles title. He also improved his career record against Shapovalov to 4-1.
Nadal was appearing in his 14th Australian Open quarter-final, tying him with Australian John Newcombe for second behind Roger Federer (15).
Shapovalov, 22, was in his first Australian Open quarter-final.
