Medvedev knows he is closing in. It’s going to take a mammoth effort from Nadal if he is to get back into this one.

But we’ve seen him do it before...

Are you not entertained?!

That’s a real sickener for Nadal. He was a break up on two occasions and then led 5-3 in the tie-break before Medvedev roared back to win four points in a row.

Incredible resolve from the Russian. He is one set away from becoming the Australian Open champion for the first time.

Medvedev gets it! An 84-minute set is won by the Russian as he passes Nadal at the net with his trademark backhand down the line.

Boos ring out around the Rod Laver Arena. The crowd are gutted. Medvedev won’t care one bit.

Medvedev puts Nadal away with a backhand crosscourt. Set point for the Russian.

Remarkable! Nadal looks to be on top in the rally as he comes to the net but his volley is out!

The crowd think Nadal has won the point as Medvedev put the return into the net, but it was already out.

Nadal goes for the serve and volley but Medvedev disrupts it with a superb passing shot and the Spaniard can only plant his volley into the net.

Medvedev into the net! Nadal’s forehand is really finding its range now as he puts Medvedev on the back foot.

There is daylight for Nadal for the first time in this tie-break.

A pair of wonderful forehands from Nadal and he has another mini-break over Medvedev as the Russian can only send a looping backhand wide.

This time it’s Medvedev who faultlessly executes the volley at the net. Halfway through this tie-break and there is nothing between them.