It took Nadal nearly five hours to finish off a stubborn Dimitrov. Nadal has dominated Federer on clay courts and holds the advantage (9-7) on hard courts. Serena Williams grabbed her 7th Australian title overall and first Australian Open where she did not lose a set during the tournament, defeating her sister Venus Williams in the final, 6–4, 6–4 to win the Women's Singles tennis title at the 2017 Australian Open.Serena also did not face a tiebreak in any set throughout the tournament. He has to avoid getting into those long Rafa rallies. I lost the last couple of ones, matches in the fifth. "They have defied the odds and their critics, their ages and their seedings, and, of course, their inspired opponents throughout this unforgettable fortnight," wrote Roger Federer celebrates after winning a match at the 2017 Australian Open.Rafael Nadal reacts to winning a nearly five hour match in the semifinals of the 2017 Australian Open. Federer is among the best serve-and-volley players in the game. The last time they met in an Australian Open final was that 2009 classic. But with less recovery time, if the two find themselves in another five-setter, Federer will be fresher. Nadal took out Milos Raonic in straight sets in the quarterfinals. Federer is more rested, relaxed and recharged than he's been in years. He knows what to do to win big matches. In the fifth set, facing break points at 3-4, Nadal became more aggressive, charging the net. He had to survive two five-set matches, including a semifinal win against three-time Grand Slam champion and compatriot Wawrinka.In the fifth set, Wawrinka, who took a medical timeout in the second set, appeared to struggle physically, as Federer moved him from side to side.Federer overcame the speedy Kei Nishikori 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in the fourth round. If all things were equal, it would only make sense to pick Nadal to win his 15th Grand Slam title.But going into this match, all things are not equal. Among them all, the one that stands out the most though is probably “Special.” This was a special match, a special moment in tennis history,… The question was whether Nadal ever imagined they would meet a few months later in the Australian Open final.Will they produce another instant classic? He's withstood the swift Nishikori and the powerful Wawrinka, both in five sets. He dismissed the charismatic Frenchman Talented teen Alexandr Zverev, the No.

It's the "Throwback in the Outback," with longtime rivals meeting for the 35th time, the ninth in a Grand Slam final.Although Federer and Nadal have won a combined 31 Grand Slams, their run at this year's Australian Open is perhaps the most surprising. Denis Istomin, a wild-card entry, ousted Djokovic in the second round. "It's obviously an important result for me. Roger Federer claimed his 18th grand slam title with a thrilling 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over his old foe Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final The Australian Open total prize money for 2017 was increased by 14% to a tournament record The following are the seeded players and notable players who withdrew from the event. Roger Federer slides to make a play on the ball during a match at the 2017 Australian Open. He has the courage to do it in big moments, to trust his game," tennis analyst Darren Cahill said during an ESPN broadcast. Luckily for Nadal, Dimitrov's game is so similar to Federer's that he earned the nickname Baby Fed. By attacking the net, he can finish points faster and reduce the amount of running he has to do on the court. Serena and Venus Williams meet in Grand Slam final for first time since 2009 The following players were accepted directly into the main tournament, but withdrew with injuries and other reasons. Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years with a thrilling five-set victory over Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final. Australian Open 2017 results from men's and women's singles in Melbourne Keep track of all the results from Melbourne as Sir Andy Murray bids to win a maiden title Share 17, Federer took the tough road to the finals. Meanwhile, Federer and Nadal were hoping to make a good show of it after coming off injuries. After two thrilling five-set semifinals, the 2017 Australian Open gets the epic men's final matchup most fans longed to see: Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal.. The following is the preview and prediction for the 35th installment in the Federer vs. Nadal series. Australian Open 2017 women's final GUIDE: Serena Williams vs Venus Williams TV info, date, time and more. 24 seed, pushed Nadal to five sets in the third round.

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