It was a match that tested skill, emotion and grit; a match that could afford two warriors but couldn’t afford two winners. It’s just a shame that you couldn’t pull out two winners from the match. After all the drama that was presented to the fans, it was Nadal who played the big points better to narrowly edge out Grigor Dimitrov in 5 gruelling sets of Tennis.
For long now Dimitrov has been tipped as the future champion of the Tennis circuit, and today was probably his biggest breakthrough, a match that helped not only the fans realise his potential, but most importantly helped himself understand how far he has come in the game.
Nadal has gifted the tennis romantics with a fairytale Roger vs Rafa final, something that everyone wished for, but few could have vouched for.
A beautiful setting, a beautiful final, and this is how the world reacted to the news:
It will be @RafaelNadal v @RogerFederer in the #ausopen final! Nadal holds off @GrigorDimitrov 63 57 76(5) 67(4) 64. https://t.co/xvlNvpl5G3 pic.twitter.com/mvbN3Q6C4y
— ATP Tour (@atptour) January 27, 2017
The 2017 Australian Open finals are the same as they were at Wimbledon 2008!
Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal
Serena Williams v Venus Williams— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) January 27, 2017
ITS A FEDERER NADAL FINAL AGAIN! #AusOpen2017 pic.twitter.com/lwaNB18G8h
— Finlay Cormack Potter (@FinlayCormack) January 27, 2017
#Nadal is in the #AusOpen final! Amazing. Such a great competitor. Every match he moves a bit closer to old top form.
— Pat Cash (@TheRealPatCash) January 27, 2017
Gutted for Dimitrov, but what an incredible match. A Federer-Nadal final once again
— Luke (@Azpified) January 27, 2017
Nadal and Federer will contest their first Grand Slam final since 2011. #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/vn6ccXIF0q
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) January 27, 2017
BREAKING: Rafael Nadal will meet Roger Federer in the #AusOpen final after a 6-3 5-7 7-6 6-7 6-4 win over Dimitrov https://t.co/eha04yvCX2 pic.twitter.com/8MW5CsETU6
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) January 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/rishitutu96/status/824979620978110467
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I don't think anyone will be more surprised than me if Federer beats Nadal on Sunday. I'm already prepared for disappointment.
— Longest View (@alvinisaiah) January 27, 2017
Dimitrov was a beast. Thank you for the game man. Sat on the edge of my seat the whole time! Federer-Nadal Final!!!! #AusOpen
— Vil (@VillieSoarin) January 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/tony_serpico/status/824979400026423296
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https://twitter.com/SithiniMatiwane/status/824980734016385031
If Grigor can almost beat Nadal with a OHBH then so can Federer. I am not going to freak out just now.
— 🌸 (@DropVolleys) January 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/EmilyBenammar/status/824980722066731008
Fedal final. Make the most of it
— Jansen🎾 (@RafaDozen) January 27, 2017
#Nadal: "Now is the moment to be very happy, having a fantastic match. Great quality of tennis tonight." #AusOpen
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2017
Old rivalries are gonna be revived.Its Federer vs Nadal…..Cmoon Rafa,show us what a champion u are 💪🏻#FedererNadal #AustralianOpen
— Shashank (@shaw_shank7) January 27, 2017
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#AusOpen finalists:
V. Williams (36)
S. Williams (35)
Roger Federer (35)
Rafa Nadal (30)Age is just a number
— BROCHI 💫🥷🏾 (@tmot18) January 27, 2017
Ouchhh! It's Nadal! Time to pray for Federer. #bbctennis
— Akin Abiodun (@sundayakinwale) January 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/oktranking/status/824986304127627266
https://twitter.com/EMMAFROOST/status/824987187842265088
#BabyFed took Nadal to 5 sets and lost, ok now Dad Fed will take him on and try winning against him #Federerfans pray for our #Federer c'mon
— Anant Kaur (@preittypink) January 27, 2017
https://twitter.com/Veteran_Regista/status/824987099539656704
