Nadal defeats Shapovalov to reach Australian Open semifinals

By Muhammed Enes Calli

ANKARA (AA) - Rafael Nadal on Tuesday sealed his place in the Australian Open semifinals with a win over Canada's Denis Shapovalov.

The sixth seed secured the victory with sets of 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3 at Melbourne Park.

"For me it's just a present of life that I am here playing tennis again," the Spanish tennis player said following his victory.

The 35-year-old has won 20 Grand Slams over the course of a glittering career, including 13 French Open titles, as well as a gold medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

- Madison Keys moves to semifinals for 2nd time

American Madison Keys reached the Australian Open semifinals after beating Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday.

Keys beat her opponent with sets of 6-3 and 6-2.

She will compete at Australian Open semifinals for the second time in her career.