Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is all set to take on his long-time rival Swiss legend Roger Federer at the Australian Open final on Sunday. The 14-time Grand Slam champion will play Federer in a Grand Slam final for the ninth time.
Going by the facts, Nadal will have the upper hand as he, the 2009 champion, seeded ninth, leads Federer 23-11 in their head-to-head rivalry, and has won their past three meetings in Melbourne, at the semi-final stage in 2012 and 2014 and in 2009 final. In 2014 final, Nadal won 7-6, 6-3, 6-3. He looks confident enough to repeat this.
Nadal looks extremely dangerous and now, after his five-set victory over Grigor Dimitrov, all the more. Nadal has already proved that from the baseline he is king, and the missiles that he launches from there will whiz past the stretched racquet of Federer.
Former Australian Tennis player, Ashley Cooper, carries the Sir Norman Brookes Challenge Cup for the #AusOpen 2017 men’s final #Fedal pic.twitter.com/LRtDjhEDiV
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Wherein, Federer, the 35-year-old superstar, who had returned to top-level tennis after a six-month injury lay-off, booked a spot in his 28th Grand Slam final with an inspiring victory over the 2014 title holder and fourth seed Stan Wawrink 7-5, 6-3, 1-6, 4-6, 6-3 here on Thursday.
Two legends.
One epic showdown.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/9T2sRSVs9W
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Here are the live updates:
Limber up…
The Men’s Final is only 30mins away!#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/GRe2jcQFNs
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Roger Fedrer and Rafael Nadal arrive on RLA for the Australian Open 2017 men’s singles final
.@rogerfederer and @RafaelNadal arrive on RLA for the #AusOpen 2017 men’s singles final #Federer #Nadal #Fedal pic.twitter.com/dZznXlHgqn
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
The battle starts now!
The one we’ve all been waiting for.
The #Fedal battle starts now. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/cMDLCFF51u
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
The toss!
The coin toss by #TennisHotShots Eagan Lai for the men’s singles #AusOpen 2017 final. #Nadal to serve. #Federer to receive pic.twitter.com/PJCPDYukC6
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Both the players warming up!
.@rogerfederer warming up for the final #AusOpen #Federer #Fedal pic.twitter.com/9aXqC6Dp1S
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Ready to play! 1st Set
It’s men’s final time #AusOpen #Fedal pic.twitter.com/SLT7nY1yBL
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Game 1 goes to Nadal. What a start!
Fedrer shows his class in Game 2. Its now 1-1
Game Nadal. Its now 2-1. Exciting game of tennis is on display.
#Federer takes it right to the net, #Nadal takes the point. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/r9ui7diSnr
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Federer returns! its 2-2 now.
Nadal takes the lead now, Its 3-2.
Fedrer giving tough fight too, 3-3 now.
Its 4-3, Fedrer takes the lead.
First blood has been drawn. #Federer breaks #Nadal to lead 4-3.
#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/ymJhxvdBWi
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
OMG! Fedrer is on fire, he takes the lead to 5-3
Nadal showed his class, and stopped the Fedrer from taking further lead. Its 5-4 now
Fedrer wins the first set in style! score is now 6-4
Maestro on the move…
Clean machine #Federer takes command of the 1st set 6-4 v #Nadal. #AusOpen #Fedal pic.twitter.com/svRO3CD7oY
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
All Set For 2nd Set
What a start for set 2. Its game Nadal. Score now stands at 1-0.
In a display of best class in tennis, Nadal takes the 2-0 lead. Good start after losing the 1st set.
Again, the game goes to Nadal. Both the players fought hard. Score is now 3-0
The score is now 4-1, Federer fought back.
Roger Federer returns and wins the another game too. Score is now 4-2
Nadal takes the lead. Score now stands at 5-2
Game Fedrer. Score now stands at 5-3
Bull on the loose…
Those eye-watering groundstrokes come out to play as #Nadal charges through the 2nd set 6-3. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/xgDmZdHwKh
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Prepared for a long battle #FedererNadal #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/qPSURnOq0Z
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
3rd Set Begins
What a rally! but game goes to Federer. Score: 1-0
Federer at his best! Score 2-0
OMG! Federe taks the 3-0 lead
#Federer holds the 1st game of the 3rd set after 10 minutes #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/NMhSXJOWQl
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Nadal opens his account in third set. Score is now 3-1.
#Federer and #Nadal are making all the hot shots. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/JzzCAnoBK8
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Fedi just 2 wins away to clinch this set. Can he? Score 4-1
And, its 5-1 now, Nadal struggling in front of veteran tennis star.
#Federer breaks #Nadal again in the third set. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/6Iy8XZX024
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Federer thrashed his rival in the 3rd set by 6-1
All set for 4th Set
Nadal is leading the 4th set by 3-1.
#Nadal is holding serve in the fourth set. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/LGQW35EotS
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Nadal still leading this set by 4-1.
#Federer applauding #Nadal for another hot shot. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/kwpSHSsk6j
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Federer showed some strength. Score now stands at 5-2.
#Federer reacts to missing a smash. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/xnVnBYOEPA
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Federer again played a superb rally. Its now 5-3.
Fourth set goes to Nadal. He clinched the set by 6-3
Would it even be a #FedererNadal clash if it didn’t go to 5?
Things are about to go into overdrive as Rafa takes the 4th 6-3. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/2rEqvuJf0j
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Players ready for 5th set
The #Federer and #Nadal #AusOpen men’s singles final goes into the fifth set. #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/Lwa00QoKWQ
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Nadal takes the lead. Score: 1-0
That @RafaelNadal forehand #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/1TGC7anZU7
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
After the third game, Nadal is leading. Nadal 2, Federer 1.
Things are close in the fifth set. #Nadal has broken #Federer and now trying to hold serve #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/9X3MAjJI1T
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Nadal does not look in mood to let it go. After the 4th game of the 5th set, Nadal 3, Federer 1.
In the 5th gme, Fedi rocks again. Scores: Nadal 3, Federer 2.
The fans are happy with that one #Federer. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/cvcupHtsPM
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
During the sixth game, the spectators be like:
This match though…#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/0itnzHw5y8
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Ooohhh. What a game. What a come back from the Spanish star. Nadal wins it. Score levels. Nadal 3, Federer 3.
Game by game, the excitement level is rising. The heat of the game is rising. After 7th rubber, it’s Federer ahead. Nadal 3, Federer 4.
Nadal boosting up himself to swipe it off.
Rafa willing himself on. #Nadal #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/9LZ43mGg4X
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
And it’s Fedi again. 8th game, Federer wins. Nadal 3, Federer 5.
#Federer is serving for the match #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/YA45qB9I1S
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
And Federer wins.
Clinches the title by 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3
Ladies and Gentlemen, the King has returned.#Federer clinches his 18th Grand Slam title def. Nadal 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/KyJklc7vge
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
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