3. Rafael Nadal vs Roger Federer (Australian Open 2009 Final) In the 2009 Australian Open final, Rafael Nadal achieved something truly remarkable by defeating Roger Federer to win his first title ...
Nadal, who had previously defeated Verdasco in 14 out of 16 meetings, was widely expected to sail through the third round. However, Verdasco had other plans. The 2009 Australian Open semifinalist ...
Sinner — who won his maiden major at last year’s Australian Open — has become the youngest man to reach consecutive semi-finals at Melbourne Park since Rafael Nadal in 2008 and 2009.