Rafa Nadal takes Roger Federer to fifth set in epic final

Published 29/01/2017 at 11:16 GMT

Rafa Nadal took Roger Federer to a fifth set in a pulsating Australian Open final.

Montage : Roger Federer et Rafael Nadal

Image credit: AFP

The Spaniard went 2-1 down and looked to be struggling after an epic five-set semi-final against Grigor Dimitrov on Friday.

08/01/2018 at 08:41

However, after going 4-6 6-3 1-6 down, he incredibly fought back to snatch the fourth set 6-3.

Nadal is hoping to win his 15th Grand Slam title - and first since 2014 - with Federer having 17 to his name.

08/01/2018 at 14:49

05/01/2018 at 15:16

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