WATCH: Rafael Nadal tears up after reaching Australian Open final
He is into his 25th Grand Slam final, but that doesn’t mean Rafael Nadal no longer gets emotional after matches.
The 17-time major winner reached the 2019 Australian Open final on Thursday with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas in one hour and 46 minutes.
After the post-match presentation was done, Nadal made his way to the locker room and then his emotions got the better of him, but he did pull it together quickly.
One win away…@RafaelNadal takes some time to process the moment as he makes his way through the walk of champions.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/qtZbjUNexH
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2019
He heads into Sunday’s showpiece, where he will face either world No 1 Novak Djokovic or Frenchman Lucas Pouille, without dropping a set in the tournament.
The Spaniard is hoping to win his second Australian Open trophy with his only title coming in 2009.
More from Tennis365:
-
-
Pat Cash: British tennis blew a big chance to capitalise on Andy Murray’s success
-
Exclusive: Mats Wilander gives his verdict on rising superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas to Tennis365
-
Comment: Alexander Zverev’s disdain for Stefanos Tsitsipas sows the seeds of great rivalry
-
Super-coach Patrick Mouratoglou opens up the impact he has had on Serena Williams
-
Matt Smith: Australian Open display convinced Andy Murray to have more hip surgery
-
Latest
-
Tennis NewsEXCLUSIVE – Daniela Hantuchová on the players to watch in 2021
Daniela Hantuchová believes French Open champion Iga Świątek is the player to watch on the WTA Tour in 2021
-
Tennis News‘Never write him off’ – Andy Murray’s former coach backs the Scot to shine in 2021
Andy Murray’s former coach Dani Vallverdu believes the former world No.1 can defy his doubters
-
Kevin PalmerTennis365 speaks to ASICS about the input players had into the new Solution Speed FF trainers
Tennis trainers are a hugely significant part of a tennis player’s armoury, so how to do find the perfect trainer?
-
ATP Tour2020 ATP Awards nominees revealed: Diego Schwartzman in the running for two awards
Your 2020 ATP Awards nominees…
-
WTA TourGrand Slam winners Sofia Kenin, Naomi Osaka, Iga Swiatek on WTA Player of the Year shortlist
Your 2020 WTA player award nominations are out.
-
ATP TourRoger Federer accused of ‘using his position’ and changing ATP Rankings system to ‘protect himself’
Dirk Hordorff unimpressed by Roger Federer.
-
WTA TourOut with the old, in with the new as WTA revamps event categories, changes logo, marketing campaign
New logo, revamped tournament categories for WTA.
-
Australian Open2021 Australian Open set for 8 February start with players allowed to train during quarantine – reports
Dates for the 2021 Australian Open all but confirmed.
-
Kevin PalmerRoger Federer delivers a special Christmas treat for his army of fans
Roger Federer has revealed his iconic RF logo is now back under his control.
-
ATP TourAndy Murray: ‘I want to do everything that I did when I was No 1 to see what I can achieve’
Andy Murray determined to get back into shape.