2017 Australian Open QF MILOS "the Lumberjack" Raonic vs. RAFAEL "the Bull" Nadal

[Terenigma]

Just curious but what will the top 5/6 rankings look like at this very moment? Raonic i take it will no longer be No 3? How far ahead do Murray and Djokovic remain at 1 and 2 over the 3-5 guys after their earlier losses?

Murray/Djokovic will be unchanged no matter what happens since they have like over 4000 points lead over the rest (thats 2 slams worth of points)
Wawrinka is now #3 with Raonic losing
Nadal can become #4 if he wins the whole thing
Raonic will finish #4 or #5 (depending on Nadal)
Nishikori is currently #5 (Depending on Nadal)
Nadal is currently #6 (can become #4 if he wins the whole thing)

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Nadal so humble, "I am not a very arrogant person, so I always have doubts"

Courier should have replied "Are you sure about that?"

Epic comeback wasted.

 

[cc0509]

I see your jinx and raise your jinx.

Dimitrov Stan!!

It's not a jinx. I love FEDAL.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

It's not a jinx. I love FEDAL.

I just hope Fed doesn't mess it up, because I don't think Nadal will vs Dimitrov.

 

[Rusty Shackleford]

Anyway, I thought Nadal's return game was outstanding (specially in the first set). Raonic's volleys sucked donkey ballz.

 

[Steve0904]

Dimitrov is tough as nails this season from the little I've watched him play.

He can pose all sorts of problems for Nadal due to his aggressive play, ability to deal with Rafa's topspin and his movement and defensive capabilities which are outstanding.
If Nadal manages to through that one, he's properly set for Federer (Wawrinka too in a sense).

Yeah, I like this match as well. Nadal will hit a lot of FH's to Dimitrov's BH, but Dimi BH's is not Fed's, meaning that it's probably better equipped to handle Nadal's topspin, and maybe most importantly he has nowhere near the mental baggage that Federer has. I favour Nadal all things considered, but Dimitrov is playing well too. He just can't miss his opportunities like Raonic did, but that's a big if.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Very solid performance from Nadal but I can't believe how disappointing Raonic was. Not sure if he hit a single backhand winner throughout and those six set points he let slip through his fingers in the 2nd set, dear oh dear.

He really did choke like a hooker, as @The_Order would so eloquently put it.

 

[Steve0904]

Fowler = Skip Bayless of Tennis

I can almost see it.

 

[cc0509]

I just hope Fed doesn't mess it up, because I don't think Nadal will vs Dimitrov.

I'm good with whatever happens. I'd love for Federer to turn the tables on Nadal and beat him but I'm ok with the other outcome too.

I don't think Dimitrov will beat Nadal either.

 

[eliars]

Stay classy now..

Pot meets kettle.

 

[Meles]

Hopefully your hype of the new gen will be toned down for a day or two

Picked Dimi for title.

 

[ArcspacE]

Picked Dimi for title.

I've saved him or Rafa for the SDL final

 

[eliars]

roflmao at that bit with JMac and Boris.

The expression on Boris' face. Should be my new avatar. Priceless.

 

[clayqueen]

Raonic got passed so many times, I lost count.

 

[eliars]

Raonic got passed so many times, I lost count.

Rafa still struggling with forehand, making a lot of errors. Good thing is he's still committing to most of his shots. Greegor will look to pummel that forehand side.

 

[zep]

Rafael Nadal vs Milos Raonic - Australian Open QF 2017 Match Point

Where do you get it from without any commentary?

 

[JSummers]

Missed the match. But is the general consensus Raonic played like crap or Nadal was really sharp?

 

[clayqueen]

Is it me or did Raonic serve a lot bigger in previous rounds? Haven't seen him go over 227 once, while he was getting out the 235+ 2nd serves in earlier rounds

He did so all the time. Before the match Raonic said he would use his serve to dictate the points, so why would he not serve big?

 

[cucio]

Nadal playing close to the lines and going for his shots and Federer kicking arse and taking names with an oversize.

Man, TT sure rules the world of tennis! Now if only Roger hooked up with a top model...

 

[tennisaddict]

Dmitrov is not going to win 3 sets over Rafa. Please

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Missed the match. But is the general consensus Raonic played like crap or Nadal was really sharp?

Nadal was opportunistic and made some great shots, but Raonic was absolute garbage.

 

[tennisaddict]

Missed the match. But is the general consensus Raonic played like crap or Nadal was really sharp?

Both. Nadal played really well and he would have beaten a clutch Raonic as well . It helped that Raonic sucked big time at the clutch moments

 

[JonnyMac]

Hey buddy - how was your morning?

Happy Roamugs out, and happy Dim will be out next.

 

[marc45]

won't be easy for Nadal vs. Dimitrov, hottest player on the tour,.beat Nadal last time and has already had a tough battle on Laver with him before...could be his moment

Nadal has huge head to head on everyone now but it doesn't feel like it anymore

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Both. Nadal played really well and he would have beaten a clutch Raonic as well . It helped that Raonic sucked big time at the clutch moments

Hard to say that for sure IMO, if that second set went Raonic's way it would have gotten really interesting.

 

[clayqueen]

Looking at their h2h, Rafa has always beaten Raonic easily except at IW in 2015 when Rafa was going down to everyone and in Brisbane and even then Raonic needed 3 sets both times.

Year Name Round Surface Winning Player Losing Player Score

2017 Australian Open QF Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 6-4 7-6(7) 6-4

2017 Brisbane QF Hard Milos Raonic def Rafael Nadal 4-6 6-3 6-4

2015 Shanghai Masters R16 Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 6-3 7-6(3)

2015 Indian Wells Masters QF Hard Milos Raonic def Rafael Nadal 4-6 7-6(10) 7-5

2014 Miami Masters QF Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 4-6 6-2 6-4

2013 Canadian Masters F Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 6-2 6-2

2013 Barcelona SF Clay Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 6-4 6-0

2011 Tokyo Outdoor R16 Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 7-5 6-3

2010 Tokyo Outdoor R16 Hard Rafael Nadal def Milos Raonic 6-4 6-4

 

[tennisaddict]

Hard to say that for sure IMO, if that second set went Raonic's way it would have gotten really interesting.

Raonic court positioning and volleys were horrendous today

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Raonic court positioning and volleys were horrendous today

Oh I agree, I meant if we got the best Raonic can be I'm not sure Nadal would have still won. I mean, probably, Nadal has looked pretty damn good. But that match really turned in Raonic blowing that 2nd set. His form probably would have picked up a bit too if he was able to tie that up.

 

[Winners or Errors]

Missed the match. But is the general consensus Raonic played like crap or Nadal was really sharp?

Yes, Raonic played like crap. He did not look like a quarterfinalist out there. That may have been Nadal, who was in fact hitting the ball past the service line.

 

[LETitBE]

He did so all the time. Before the match Raonic said he would use his serve to dictate the points, so why would he not serve big?

he was injured you twit! couldnt push off properly,i actually seen pain on his face...dont you watch the matches?

 

[movdqa]

Saw the score but was asleep for the match. I'll catch the highlights on YouTube. From the score, maybe Raonic is still suffering some effects of the flu.

 

[clayqueen]

he was injured you twit! couldnt push off properly,i actually seen pain on his face...dont you watch the matches?

I refer you to my post #1535.

 

[Gytha]

Rafa back up to 6th in the rankings

 

[Druss]

Nadal and Federer are both back again in a GS SF! Both well past their prime, yet they have shown us just how unbelievably good they are. Raonic and Nishikori well and truly in their absolute peak, are still no match for these 2 legends. One can only imagine (for those who did not watch tennis prior to 2011) what they would have done to the field when in their peak. Give us a FEDAL final!


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[Rusty Shackleford]

Very solid performance from Nadal but I can't believe how disappointing Raonic was. Not sure if he hit a single backhand winner throughout and those six set points he let slip through his fingers in the 2nd set, dear oh dear.

He really did choke like a hooker, as @The_Order would so eloquently put it.

LOL yeah, the hooker gag (pun intended).

I'm sorry to tell you, mate, But if you get disappointed by Raonic's performance you haven't watched him enough.

 

[Gazelle]

Very solid performance from Nadal but I can't believe how disappointing Raonic was. Not sure if he hit a single backhand winner throughout and those six set points he let slip through his fingers in the 2nd set, dear oh dear.

He really did choke like a hooker, as @The_Order would so eloquently put it.

Well, 'disapointing' performances like Raonic' today have made Djokovic' career. It's only disapointing to you now that Djok isn't the beneficiary of Raonic' (and his peers) mental muggery.

 

[terribleIVAN]

Thinking Milos wins, but hoping for Nadal.

Milos has the ability to blow Nadal off the court.

At this point, Nadal needs a little help from Milos to win.

Congrats to Rafa,

but Milos did mightly help him in that tie-break by double faulting on set point.
I believe Milos wasn't 100% physically there; and still Rafa looked nervous on many moments.

How many lives has this cat got?

He looked finish last year losing to Verdasco.

I believe the next rd vs Dimitrov is 50-50.

I would give my left nut for a Fedal final.

 

[clayqueen]

Thinking Milos wins, but hoping for Nadal.

Milos has the ability to blow Nadal off the court.

At this point, Nadal needs a little help from Milos to win.

Raonic looks more terrifying than he really is. When you imagine him serving bombs, you feel he's got the advantage but it doesn't always translate on the court. Rafa is leads their h2h 7:2 and on top of that, Rafa has beaten him 2 years running in the final in Abu Dhabi.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Nadal and Federer are both back again in a GS SF! Both well past their prime, yet they have shown us just how unbelievably good they are. Raonic and Nishikori well and truly in their absolute peak, are still no match for these 2 legends. One can only imagine (for those who did not watch tennis prior to 2011) what they would have done to the field when in their peak. Give us a FEDAL final!


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Oh dear oh dear.

 

[Djokovic2011]

LOL yeah, the hooker gag (pun intended).

I'm sorry to tell you, mate, But if you get disappointed by Raonic's performance you haven't watched him enough.

In fairness I thought he looked great at last year's tournament, a thousand times better than the version we saw today.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Well, 'disapointing' performances like Raonic' today have made Djokovic' career. It's only disapointing to you now that Djok isn't the beneficiary of Raonic' (and his peers) mental muggery.

It's disappointing to me because I got up early looking forward to a long, entertaining match and what I got was pretty much on a par with watching paint dry.

 

[Mike Sams]

Nadal and Federer are both back again in a GS SF! Both well past their prime, yet they have shown us just how unbelievably good they are. Raonic and Nishikori well and truly in their absolute peak, are still no match for these 2 legends. One can only imagine (for those who did not watch tennis prior to 2011) what they would have done to the field when in their peak. Give us a FEDAL final!


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Djokovic was always the real and true adversary to Federer and Nadal. Nobody else truly emerged to challenge them consistently.
Fedal fans should enjoy this little blast to the past happening in Melbourne.
When Djokovic wakes up..if he wakes up and gets hungry again...the Federer/Nadal show is over unfortunately

 

[clayqueen]

It's disappointing to me because I got up early looking forward to a long, entertaining match and what I got was pretty much on a par with watching paint dry.

A Djokovic fan who hates watching paint dry is an anomaly. In other words, you got up early to see Raonic blow Nadal off the court.

 

[cc0509]

A Djokovic fan who hates watching paint dry is an anomaly.

No, it's ironic.

 

[eliars]

Djokovic was always the real and true adversary to Federer and Nadal. Nobody else truly emerged to challenge them consistently.
Fedal fans should enjoy this little blast to the past happening in Melbourne.
When Djokovic wakes up..if he wakes up and gets hungry again...the Federer/Nadal show is over unfortunately

He won't. He's in decline too.

 

[clayqueen]

It's disappointing to me because I got up early looking forward to a long, entertaining match and what I got was pretty much on a par with watching paint dry.

 

[icedevil0289]

No, it's ironic.

meh nadal isn't exactly entertaining either imo, probably far worse but w/e different strokes

 

[cc0509]

meh nadal isn't exactly entertaining either imo, probably far worse but w/e different strokes

For me, there's no comparison. Nadal when he is playing his best is much more entertaining than Djokovic. But each to his own.

 

[clayqueen]

meh nadal isn't exactly entertaining either imo, probably far worse but w/e different strokes

Well, there is no accounting for taste.

 

[Gazelle]

It's disappointing to me because I got up early looking forward to a long, entertaining match and what I got was pretty much on a par with watching paint dry.

I thought you liked that.