Rafael Nadal is one win away from a record 21st slam men's title after defeating Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Seventh-seeded Berrettini gave Nadal a run for his money however the Spaniard was able to win 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3.
Nadal will face Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday, January 30 for the finals.
The 35-year-old is level on 20 major titles with long-time rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer whereby If he wins the final he will be ahead of the two.
"The first two sets were a number of the simplest I've played for an extended time. I had to suffer and that I had to fight but to be within the final again means a lot,", "Nadal noted
Before the match, there were some lingering doubts over Nadal's chances after an injury problem.
The star has bounced back from a career-ending foot injury by accomplishing a 29th slam final.
During his injury period, Nadal had considered the possibility of retiring.
He struggled to manage Müller-Weiss disease, a condition that caused chronic pain to the bones located in the middle of the foot.
Nadal has won only one Australian Open singles title from 2009, in five appearances in the tournament's final.