Rafael Nadal was at his grittiest best as he thrashed the hopes of Raonic in 3 sets to bag a place in the semi-final of the opening Grand Slam. Nadal was at his potential best as his serves were on point and his forehands compelling. There was very little the Canadian could do.
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The memories of 2009 clash between Federer and Nadal seem to crawl up as now both the players will be in their respective semi-final in 2017. And the possibility of a Fedal Final is just a step away.
Here is how twitter reacted to the sensational game by Nadal.
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VAMOS! #Nadal is through to the quarters!
Milos #Raonic awaits. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/3fkdMY4egI
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 23, 2017
Rafa in flight!#Nadal bounds into his 24th Grand Slam SF, defeating [3] Raonic in straight-sets 6-4 7-6(7) 6-4..#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/sazL0JJeK5
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 25, 2017
He's done it! Rafael Nadal reaches the #AusOpen semi-finals with a straight-sets victory over Milos Raonic. Very, very impressive! pic.twitter.com/m8SQvemr2Z
— Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) January 25, 2017
Great from Nadal. Raonic is showing the hallmarks of a choker though. Had him down to win this one comfortably. #AusOpen
— Will Marsden (@WillMarsden85) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/JamesSinky83/status/824216042415226883
QF #AusOpen Rafael Nadal saves 6 set points in the 2nd & wins 6-4 7-6(7) 6-4 against world no. 3 Milos Raonic! pic.twitter.com/OAq1ZFEj2H
— Tennisweek.de (@TennisweekDE) January 25, 2017
When @RafaelNadal serves faster than i drive my car 😳 #AustralianOpen
— Kamini like harmony (@KaminiPather) January 25, 2017
🎾 The dream is alive…#AusOpen #AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/Q4RYAicaJL
— bet365_aus (@bet365_aus) January 25, 2017
2009 #AusOpen champion Rafael #Nadal beats Milos #Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 6-4(7) to reach his 24th Grand Slam semi-final! https://t.co/5GFDgKnarC pic.twitter.com/IopYE4gkcd
— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) January 25, 2017
Overwhelming support for #Nadal vs #Raonic in their #AusOpen encounter. https://t.co/hLBAoAFED2
— Nick Fishpool 🏴 (@NickFishpool) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/ChiamarsiFogna/status/824207647633186816
https://twitter.com/lodewijkschuls/status/824215704106897408
It's his first semi-final since 2014.
Rafael Nadal is into the last four of the #AustralianOpen
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More: https://t.co/h6hmgL7eOD pic.twitter.com/Zcgjp4puxM— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 25, 2017
WHAT AN AMAZING GAME! #Nadal V #Raonic True champions! Incredible tennis! Good game Milos! ❤️ We love you #Nadal! Woooo! 🎾🎾 @AustralianOpen
— jacinta✨ (@Heartiques) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/seancardo/status/824218737981222912
Grande #Rafa @RafaelNadal #AustralianOpen pic.twitter.com/Z5XYnQpsoS
— Brigitte Munich (@BrigitteMunich) January 25, 2017
Good Morning! Just found out @milosraonic got eliminated from @AustralianOpen by @RafaelNadal. LOVE them both – but sad for Milos!
— Nicole McCormick (@tvgurl) January 25, 2017
#AusOpen: @RafaelNadal defeats @milosraonic 6-4, 7-6 (9-7), 6-4 for his 50th Australian Open win and will meet #Dimitrov in the semis. pic.twitter.com/OQksyzGWGY
— ST Sports Desk (@STsportsdesk) January 25, 2017
"He is a wonderful, humble human being" – John McEnroe on ESPN2 on Rafael Nadal #VamosRafa #AustralianOpen
— SpanishTennisSecrets (@SpainTennisBook) January 25, 2017
#ausopen Rafael Nadal celebrates his win over Milos Raonic on centre court @theheraldsun @heraldsunsport 🎾⭐️👍📸 pic.twitter.com/MDiWmyJUAo
— Wayne Ludbey (@WLudbey) January 25, 2017
Q: Why is Nadal winning?
(Lluis) A: I dunno, cuz he’s playing with the left hand…#Lefty #Handy #AusOpen #AustralianOpen #Nadal #Raonic— Nak Kondakoff (@NKondakoff) January 25, 2017
Most entertaining Quarterfinal match of this @AustralianOpen. Nadal killing it 🔥🔥#VamosRafa #Nadal #Raonic
— Rovana Basha (@rovanabasha) January 25, 2017
https://twitter.com/livetennis/status/824216625431842816
Great to see Rafa Nadal back to his best #AustralianOpen
— Mark Dinan (@Mark_Dinan) January 25, 2017
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