Nadal Bests Federer To Make Aussie Final (ap)

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their semifinal at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.

One round earlier than they usually meet in a Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer still treated it like a final. Nadal outlasted Federer 6-7 (5), 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-4 in an Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night between longtime rivals who had met in eight major finals. It was the first time they’d played in the semis of a Grand Slam since 2005.

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