Rafael Nadal is distancing himself from the prospect of becoming the most decorated male tennis player in the sport’s history ahead of his Australian Open semi-final clash with Matteo Berrettini, according to his coach Carlos Moya.
Nadal will move clear of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer atop the all-time ratings if he secures a 21st career Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. The Spaniard has impressed throughout the tournament, dropping just three sets en route to a semi-final berth.
He is chasing a second title Down Under after winning the Australian Open back in 2009 - and Nadal was forced to grind out a tough five-set win over Canadian star Denis Shapovalov. Nadal saw off the 22-year-old in a thriller, triumphing 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3.
