Paolini and Sara Errani defeated Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa 7-5, 7-5 in the deciding doubles to put Italy through to the final for the second year in a row.
As the former world No. 1 prepares to hang up his racquets, here is Nadal talking tennis philosophy, finding joy through suffering, his biggest rivalries and more.
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