'I suffered a lot': Rafael Nadal plays through pain barrier with blistered hand

Rafael Nadal knows what to expect going into a blockbuster semi-final clash against Roger Federer at the Australian Open, but is focused on improving one key area of his game going into the encounter: his serve.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will resume their rivalry in the Australian Open semifinals after each posted four-set quarterfinal victories on Wednesday. The world No. 1 Nadal was the first to advance, claiming a 3-6, 7-6 (7-3

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will resume their rivalry in the Australian Open semifinals after each posted four-set quarterfinal victories on Wednesday. The world No. 1 Nadal was the first to advance, claiming a 3-6, 7-6 (7-3

Rafael Nadal celebrates during his quarterfinal match against Grigor Dimitrov. (GREG WOOD/AFP/Getty Images). MELBOURNE, Australia — Everyone knows Rafael Nadal is the most intense, focused, point-by-point 

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will resume their rivalry in the Australian Open semifinals after each posted four-set quarterfinal victories on Wednesday. The world No. 1 Nadal was the first to advance, claiming a 3-6, 7-6 (7-3