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Australian Open 2017 - Day 14

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Full schedule of play: https://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html
Weather: Becoming sunny 28C.
Coverage: Channel 7, or watch any match online at https://www.7tennis.com.au/live. You can also download the 7Tennis App to watch any match online on your digital device.

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Roger Federer [17] v Rafael Nadal [9] - Rod Laver Arena (NOT before 7:30pm)

Head to Head:
Federer 11-23 Nadal
  • Hard Courts = Federer 7-9 Nadal
  • Clay Courts = Federer 2-13 Nadal
  • Grass Courts = Federer 2-1 Nadal
Head to Head in Grand Slams:
Federer 2-9 Nadal
  • Australian Open 2014 (Semi Final) = Nadal (3 Sets)
  • Australian Open 2012 (Semi Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2011 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • Australian Open 2009 (Final) = Nadal (5 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2008 (Final) = Nadal (5 Sets)
  • French Open 2008 (Final) = Nadal (3 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2007 (Final) = Federer (5 Sets)
  • French Open 2007 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2006 (Final) = Federer (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2006 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2005 (Semi Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
Road To The Final:

Roger Federer:
  • 1st Round = Jurgen Melzer (4 Sets)
  • 2nd Round = Noah Rubin (3 Sets)
  • 3rd Round = Tomas Berdych [10] (3 Sets)
  • 4th Round = Kei Nishikori [5] (5 Sets)
  • Quarter Final = Mischa Zverev (3 Sets)
  • Semi Final = Stan Wawrinka [4] (5 Sets)
Rafael Nadal:
  • 1st Round = Florian Mayer (3 Sets)
  • 2nd Round = Marcos Baghdatis (3 Sets)
  • 3rd Round = Alexander Zverev [24] (5 Sets)
  • 4th Round = Gael Monfils [6] (4 Sets)
  • Quarter Final = Milos Raonic [3] (3 Sets)
  • Semi Final = Grigor Dimitrov [15] (5 Sets)
 
PonsfordMagpie said:
Full schedule of play: https://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html
Weather: Becoming sunny 28C.
Coverage: Channel 7, or watch any match online at https://www.7tennis.com.au/live. You can also download the 7Tennis App to watch any match online on your digital device.

federer-headshot15.png
vs.
nadal_head_16.png

Roger Federer [17] v Rafael Nadal [9] - Rod Laver Arena (NOT before 7:30pm)

Head to Head:
Federer 11-23 Nadal
  • Hard Courts = Federer 7-9 Nadal
  • Clay Courts = Federer 2-13 Nadal
  • Grass Courts = Federer 2-1 Nadal
Head to Head in Grand Slams:
Federer 2-9 Nadal
  • Australian Open 2014 (Semi Final) = Nadal (3 Sets)
  • Australian Open 2012 (Semi Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2011 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • Australian Open 2009 (Final) = Nadal (5 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2008 (Final) = Nadal (5 Sets)
  • French Open 2008 (Final) = Nadal (3 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2007 (Final) = Federer (5 Sets)
  • French Open 2007 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • Wimbledon 2006 (Final) = Federer (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2006 (Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
  • French Open 2005 (Semi Final) = Nadal (4 Sets)
Road To The Final:

Roger Federer:
  • 1st Round = Jurgen Melzer (4 Sets)
  • 2nd Round = Noah Rubin (3 Sets)
  • 3rd Round = Tomas Berdych [10] (3 Sets)
  • 4th Round = Kei Nishikori [5] (5 Sets)
  • Quarter Final = Mischa Zverev (3 Sets)
  • Semi Final = Stan Wawrinka [4] (5 Sets)
Rafael Nadal:
  • 1st Round = Florian Mayer (3 Sets)
  • 2nd Round = Marcos Baghdatis (3 Sets)
  • 3rd Round = Alexander Zverev [24] (5 Sets)
  • 4th Round = Gael Monfils [6] (4 Sets)
  • Quarter Final = Milos Raonic [3] (3 Sets)
  • Semi Final = Grigor Dimitrov [15] (5 Sets)
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Who's your tip for the men's title?
I think Roger in 4 sets
 

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Let's savour one of the great rivalries in world sport and hope that it's a classic battle. Still cannot believe these 2 will face off in the final of a grand slam tournament again, we are lucky to be able to witness it again and at the Australian Open no less.

Hope they both play well and do not mind who wins.
 
Initially I was thinking that Nadal was a certainty, but the more I think about it the more it evens up.

The courts are playing a lot quicker this year, which limits Rafa's biggest advantage against Roger (hence the grass court record being in favour of Fed). Federer appears to have held his nerves a bit better than Nadal throughout the tournament too, which is obviously going to be a big factor.

I still think Nadal will win, but I'm predicting a closer battle than some.
 
pepsi said:
Let's savour one of the great rivalries in world sport and hope that it's a classic battle. Still cannot believe these 2 will face off in the final of a grand slam tournament again, we are lucky to be able to witness it again and at the Australian Open no less.

Hope they both play well and do not mind who wins.
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Thats beautiful.

Cmon Roger!
 
I think Fed will get it done only because he's serving very well this whole tournament. Fed should have more luck on Rafa's serving games than Rafa on Fed's.
 

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LukeParkerno1 said:
Nadal is returning very well- was elite against Raonic (you have to be to beat him), and returned well in the semi final against Dimitrov who has a good serve
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Yeah but Fed is the ultimate serve bot when his serve is on. I'd take it over Karlovic, Raonic or Isner any day.
 

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bato said:
Yeah but Fed is the ultimate serve bot when his serve is on. I'd take it over Karlovic, Raonic or Isner any day.
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Don't disagree but I don't feel Federer is serving that well (eg Wimbledon final vs Roddick)
 
I have no idea who I want to win.
 

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