Shock as Rafael Nadal's bid for record 21st Grand Slam title ended by Tsitsipas

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 17, 2021. Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his quarter final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas. [REUTERS/Jaimi Joy]

Rafael Nadal's hunt for a record 21st Grand Slam title ended at the Australian Open on Wednesday with a quarter-final defeat to fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Nadal was overhauled 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 by the Greek in the mouth-watering clash at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.