Rafael Nadal defeated Matteo Berrettini in four sets in the Australian Open semifinals to come within one win of a record 21st Grand Slam title.
Seventh seed Berrettini eventually turned the match into a contest, but Nadal completed a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 win.
It's a sixth #AusOpen final for @RafaelNadal
He outlasts Matteo Berrettini in a 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 thriller #AusOpen · #AO2022
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The 35-year-old Spaniard is level on 20 major titles with long-time rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Nadal, who won his only title in Melbourne in 2009, will face Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final.