AO Semi: Rafael Nadal (9) vs Grigor Dimitrov (15)

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Australian Open Semi Final:

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Rafael Nadal (9) vs Grigor Dimitrov (15)

H2H: Nadal leads 7-1

2016 Beijing QF Hard Grigor Dimitrov Rafael Nadal 6-2 6-4
2015 Basel R16 Hard Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 6-4 4-6 6-3
2015 Madrid Masters QF Clay Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-4
2014 Rome Masters SF Clay Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 6-2
2014 Australian Open QF Hard Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 7-6(3) 7-6(7) 6-2
2013 Cincinnati Masters R16 Hard Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 5-7 6-2
2013 Monte Carlo Masters QF Clay Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 2-6 6-4
2009 Rotterdam R16 Hard Rafael Nadal Grigor Dimitrov 7-5 3-6 6-2

 

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This was before Dimitrov's quarters but the commentator reminded us that Grigor is undefeated in 2017.

 

[Moxie]

An old friend of ours is predicting Nadal in 4, so I'll go with him. Grigor and his new attitude and approach are an unknown at this level, so he looks dangerous, but I'm not sure he makes the long slog v. Rafa. Also, Rafa likes a rally player more than a big tall server, so he should be more comfortable, even if I'm pretty sure this will be a longer, tougher match.

 

[isabelle]

Manaco's bull in 3 or 4

 

[Moxie]

Manaco's bull in 3 or 4

But didn't you just say you don't want to see a Fedal final?

 

[shawnbm]

Rafa in five grueling sets. It is what he does. LOL

 

[Moxie]

Rafa in five grueling sets. It is what he does. LOL

I liked your post, but I hoping it's only 4.

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Grigor gets a set.

 

[shawnbm]

^ Murat--Love the image of you behind the kit. You and Levon baby!

 

[brokenshoelace]

Grigor gets a set.

Good to see you, buddy.

 

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[Vince Evert]

I liked your post, but I hoping it's only 4.

No 5 Gruelling sets so Rafa will be a spent force by the time he takes the court versus Roger. Bring it On

 

[Moxie]

No 5 Gruelling sets so Rafa will be a spent force by the time he takes the court versus Roger. Bring it On

Roger just played 5 sets, too. Oh, right...but he gets that extra day of rest. No, seriously...I'll even take 5 sets, if he wins.

 

[Moxie]

Nobody voted for Grigor yet?

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

^ Murat--Love the image of you behind the kit. You and Levon baby!

Thanks brother...if only I could play and sing like him

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Good to see you, buddy.

Likewise brother. I wish I could participate more but life ...

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

no idea ////.......rafa/wafa might win. sir greeeeegor might win.

wow. whatever whatever.

 

[mrzz]

Nobody voted for Grigor yet?

There you have it. I am sure you are fearing some kind of third degree reverse jinx, so you do not need to worry anymore. Honestly, as in fact I like Dimitrov´s game (funny we had a little debate about him not too long ago), the natural thing for me is to root hard for the guy, but in the end I do not really now who to root for, not even what result I prefer. Well, gun to the head I would say 25-23 in the fifth for Dimitrov, but apart from that...

 

[Carol]

Meanwhile everybody is discussing about this player or that one, who will win this semis and the finals this player yesterday was trying to find an entertaining while was raining and waiting to practice :whistle: