Canada's Shapovalov is out of the Australian Open after losing marathon match to Nadal

It took five sets, but Canadian Denis Shapovalov’s impressive run at the Australian Open is over.

Spain’s Rafael Nadal outlasted the left-hander from Richmond Hill, Ont., winning a marathon five-set quarter-final match (6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3) at Rod Laver Stadium on Monday night in Melbourne, Australia.

With the win, Nadal remains on track for a record 21st major singles title. He also improved his career record against Shapovalov to 4-1.

Nadal was appearing in his 14th Australian Open quarter-final, tying him with Australian John Newcombe for second behind Roger Federer (15).

Shapovalov, 22, was in his first Australian Open quarter-final.