Rafael Nadal remains on track to make history at this year's Australian Open after beating Denis Shapovalov in five sets -- 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 -- on Tuesday.
The Spaniard is bidding to break the record for most men's grand slam singles titles, a landmark he currently shares with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
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