Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 23, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his fourth round match against France's Adrian Mannarino REUTERS/Loren Elliott
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal faces a tricky test in his quest for a men's record 21st Grand Slam title when he takes on Denis Shapovalov in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, but the Spaniard is relishing another battle with his fellow left-hander.
World number one Ash Barty steps up her bid to emulate Chris O'Neil and give Australia a first home women's singles champion at Melbourne Park since 1978. Standing in her way is American 21st seed Jessica Pegula, who has never reached the semi-finals.
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