LIVE Score Berrettini vs Nadal 2022 Australian Open Semifinal Live Tennis Score: Nadal 0-0 Berrettini

The 2022 Australian Open Men’s semifinals bring up a lot of questions that will be answered by the time both the high-profile matches end. First up it’s Rafael Nadal vs Matteo Berrettini with all eyes on Nadal. Will Nadal extend his quest for a record 21st Grand Slam singles major in the absence of the two men he is tied with on 20 — Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer? Or will Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini upset Nadal and continue his search for a first major title in Sunday’s final? Follow Live Updates

Nadal’s road to semifinals

Quarterfinals Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3

Round 4 beat Adrian Mannarino 7-6 (14/12), 6-2, 6-2

Round 3 beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1

Round 2 beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-3, 6-4

Round 1 beat Marcos Giron 6-1, 6-4, 6-2

Australian Open 2022 men’s singles semifinals: Nadal’s shot at history

Even before he hit his first ball at this year’s Australian Open, Rafael Nadal knew he had an open door to set the men’s record for most career Grand Slam singles titles.

So far he hasn’t let it close.

Nadal plays Matteo Berrettini in one semifinal on Friday at Melbourne Park, knowing he’s potentially two match wins from a 21st major title. He’s tied for the record of 20 with Roger Federer, who is recovering from right knee surgery, and Novak Djokovic, who was deported from Australia on the eve of the tournament following an 11-day visa saga over his decision not to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

In the other semifinal, Daniil Medvedev plays Stefanos Tsitsipas in a rematch of their 2021 Australian Open semifinal. Medvedev won last year’s semifinal, then lost to Djokovic in the final.

Australian Open 2022: Nadal beats Shapovalov in five sets to enter semifinals

Rafael Nadal has stayed on track for a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title with a topsy-turvy 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 win over Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park.

Nadal had several medical timeouts in the 4-hour match, appearing related to stomach issues.

Nadal is tied for most major singles titles by a male player with Roger Federer, who is not playing here due to continuing recovery from right knee surgery, and Novak Djokovic, who was deported before the tournament began over visa issues concerning his decision not to be vaccinated for COVID-19.