Rafael Nadal's Australian Open hopes were dashed in cruel fashion as he retired through injury in the fifth set of his quarterfinal against Marin Cilic.
Although Nadal initially continued after receiving prolonged treatment on his upper right leg, he was ultimately unable to compete and retired when trailing 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-2, 2-0.
Click here to read how the epic quarterfinal on the Rod Laver Arena unfolded.
Cilic [6] bt Nadal [1] 3-6 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 6-2 2-0 Ret.
WINNERS/UNFORCED ERRORS
Cilic - 83/62
Nadal - 39/32
ACES/DOUBLE FAULTS
Cilic - 20/8
Nadal - 3/2
BREAK POINTS WON
Cilic - 5/19
Nadal - 2/10
FIRST SERVE PERCENTAGE
Cilic - 67
Nadal - 75
PERCENTAGE OF POINTS WON ON FIRST/SECOND SERVE
Cilic - 77/38
Nadal - 67/32
TOTAL POINTS
Cilic - 157
Nadal - 145
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