Gael monfils
Monfils pulls out, Shapovalov beaten in Auckland
The flamboyant Monfils said his injury flared Saturday and had not responded to treatment.
Both Novak Djokovic and Gael Monfils struggled physically as air temperatures peaked at 39.9 degrees Celsius with reports of 69 degrees being measured down on the court surface.
Rafa Nadal celebrated wildly after closing out the two-hour 56-minute clash at a packed Rod Laver Arena.
Novak Djokovic now has the opportunity to become the tournament’s first four-time winner in Sunday's final.
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga illuminated a dark grey day in Paris by beating Tomas Berdych 6-3 6-2 6-7(5) 6-3.
Roger Federer said the recent discomfort he felt in his back began to ease the longer the contest went on.
Rafa Nadal shrugged off an injury scare to destroy flamboyant Frenchman Gael Monfils