Spain's Nadal secures comeback win to set up ATP Cup final against Djokovic-led Serbia


  • Tennis
  • Saturday, 11 Jan 2020

Tennis - ATP Cup - Ken Rosewall Arena, Sydney, Australia - January 11, 2020 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his Semi Final singles match against Australia's Alex de Minaur REUTERS/Edgar Su

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal secured a come-back victory against Australia's Alex De Minaur at the ATP Cup in Sydney on Saturday, propelling Spain into the final of the inaugural event to play the Novak Djokovic-led Serbian team.

The world's top ranked player was ambushed early by the young Australian, who threatened to run away with the match, before the Spaniard recovered to win 4-6 7-5 6-1.

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