Australian Open 2009 Semifinals Results: Rafael Nadal Survives Marathon Match with Fernando Verdasco to Reach Finals

Rafael Nadal will challenge for his first Australian Open singles final after a marathon five set victory over Fernando Verdasco in the semifinals 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (7-2), 6-7 (2-7), 6-4.

Nadal continued to use efficiency as his greatest asset as he won 72 percent of his first serves and hit just 25 unforced errors in a match that lasted more than five hours. While Verdasco hammered out 20 aces and hit 95 winners he was done in by 76 unforced errors.

Nadal has won five Grand Slam singles titles including four at the French Open and his first Wimbledon title last year. Three of his French Open titles and his Wimbledon crown came at the expense of Roger Federer. Nadal’s best finish at the Australian Open was a semi-final appearance last year.

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