The former Grand Slam winner has had a tougher road to prosperity here in Melbourne… but it has only strengthened his resolve for when the chips are down.
ROUND ONE: d. Terence Atmane 5-7, 6-2, 6-4, 1-0 (WALKOVER)
ROUND TWO: d. Emil Ruusuvuori 3-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0
ROUND THREE: d. Felix Auger Aliassime 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
ROUND FOUR: d. Nuno Borges 6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-1
QUARTERFINAL: d. Hubert Hurkacz 7-6, 2-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
SEMI-FINAL: d. Alexander Zverev 5-7, 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3