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Nadal suffers injury setback as Cilic strolls to semis

Rafael Nadal reacts in a past match [Photo: Courtesy]

Marin Cilic made his second Australian Open semi-final after world No.1 Rafael Nadal retired with a leg injury during a titanic struggle on Tuesday.

The world No.6 and former US Open champion won 3-6, 6-3, 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 2-0 in 3hr 47min on Rod Laver Arena when Nadal pulled out in pain early in the fifth set.

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