Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarterfinal match against Canada's Denis Shapovalov at the 2022 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 25, 2022. Loren Elliott/Reuters
MELBOURNE, Australia—With another Australian Open semifinal spot secured after a four-hour, five-set victory, Rafael Nadal looked toward his support team in Rod Laver Arena and nodded his head.
It was like he was just confirming the plan: Five wins down, two to go in his bid for a men’s record 21st major title.
