Rafael Nadal vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
Australian Open
Date: Thursday January 24
Court/start time: 8.30am GMT, Rod Laver
It will be Rafael Nadal who Stefanos Tsitsipas faces after the world number two comfortably dispatched Tiafoe 6-3 6-4 6-2.
This has been a breakthrough slam for the American, who turned 21 on Sunday, but he was simply unable to match the relentless power and consistency of Nadal.
Tiafoe had struggled physically during his fourth-round victory over Grigor Dimitrov, resorting to drinking pickle juice to try to give him energy.
His plan was to attack the Spaniard as early as possible in rallies but, as countless opponents have found, that is much easier said than done and he was firmly on the back foot from the moment he lost his opening service game.
After dropping serve again at the start of the second set, Tiafoe had two chances to get back on level terms in the fourth game but could not take either and from there Nadal raced towards the finish line.
Tsitsipas will now take on the legendary Spaniard having already defeated Roger Federer in the round of 16.
What a contest this will be!
Start time
The match has an approximate start time of 8.30am on Thursday January 24. The match will be played in the Rod Laver Arena.
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Head to Head record
The pair have faced each other of two previous occasions, with Nadal winning in straight sets both times at Barcelona and the Canadian Masters last year.
Betting tips via Betfair | UK users only | Odds subject to change
- Nadal win price: 1/6
- Tsitsipas win price: 17/4
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