iStockphoto/Thinkstock(AUSTRALIA) — The 2015 Australian Open has had a major upset.
In straight sets, Tomas Berdych defeated No. 3 ranked Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-0, 7-6, Tuesday to move on to the semi-finals.
“I was ready for everything and I think that was the difference,” Berdych said. “I started pretty well, but when you’re playing Rafa you have to keep going to the last point.”
Berdych, a 29-year-old from the Czech Republic, had lost 17-straight times to Nadal. The 18th time, Berdych was focused, showing little emotion during the match and kept Nadal off balance.
“I’m feeling ok, just was not my day,” said Nadal, the 2009 winner of the Australian Open. “I didn’t play with the right intensity, the right rhythm and the opponent played better than me.”
Berdych will face Andy Murray in the next round.
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