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Rafael Nadal dumped out of the Australian Open after sensational Stefanos Tsitsipas comeback


Stefanos Tsitsipas has dumped Rafael Nadal out of the Australian Open with a sensational comeback win in the quarter-final.

The Greek ace looked down and out when he was comprehensively overpowered in the opening two sets of the match.

At that point, the win looked a mere formality for Nadal, but Tsitsipas had other ideas, producing a comeback for the ages to claim a 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 win.

“I am speechless,” Stefanos Tsitsipas said after downing Rafael Nadal. “I have no words.

“My tennis speaks out for itself. It is an unbelievable feeling to be able to fight at such a level.

“Todays performance was… is started nervous. I don’t know what happened after the third set. I flew like a little bird. Indescribable”

“Holding me nerve is a very important element. I would also give a big part of my win to being able to be consistent with my mood and staying calm.

“I have been working on keeping everything to myself. It’s something I am really happy with, and the attitude I had out on the court.”


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