Melbourne 30-1-2009 - Australian Open 2009 - DAY 12 Semifinal between Rafael NADAL (ESP) and Fernando VERDASCO (ESP). NADAL won in 5 sets with the following score: 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(1) 6-4. It was the longest match ever at the Australian Open, 5 hours and 14 minutes. Photo Ray Giubilo