Nadal edges Verdasco to face Federer in the AU Open finals
Top seed Rafael Nadal has advanced to his first Australian Open final, defeating compatriot Fernando Verdasco 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(2) 6-7(1) 6-4 in an epic Friday’s men’s singles semifinal to set up a dream match-up with second seed Roger Federer on Sunday.
