ARTICLES:
- Nadal Holds Off Dimitrov Challenge (via ATP)
… “[It was] very important to win the third set,” said Nadal. “You are coming back after the first set and winning the next two in both tie-breaks, is a tough moment mentally for the opponent.
- Rafael Nadal suffers horrific looking blisters during Australian Open quarter final – but battles through the pain (via dailymail.com)
- Rafael Nadal v Grigor Dimitrov: Australian Open 2014 – as it happened (via The Guardian)
- Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal: Australian Open semi-final will be the hottest ticket in town (via The Telegraph)
… Roger Federer’s semi-final against Rafael Nadal on Friday will be the hottest ticket in town. The precedents all favour Nadal, who leads their head-to-head meetings by 22 to 10. But Federer has been a man reborn in Melbourne, and he believes that his new alliance with Stefan Edberg could help him turn the tide.
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Nadal Focuses On Improving Serve (via ATP)
… “We played a lot of times,” said Nadal of the pair’s 33rd meeting. “You don’t need to talk about the match. I need to play my best.”
- Rafael Nadal vs. Roger Federer: Critical Info for 2014 Australian Open Semifinal (via bleacherreport.com)
- Federer Grinds Down Murray To Set Nadal Clash (via ATP)
… Federer has lost his past four meetings against Nadal and trails their FedEx ATP Head2Head 10-22, but the Swiss is hopeful that new coach Stefan Edberg can give him the edge in their 33rd meeting.
- Toni Nadal: ´La llaga en la mano no debe ser un problema´ (via diariodemallorca.es)
- Interview with Rafael Nadal: Australian Open quarterfinals – Nadal vs. Dimitrov (ICYMI)
- Rafa enters BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells
- Rafael Nadal interview (quarterfinals) – 2014 Australian Open
- Nadal’s incredible set point – 2014 Australian Open
- “Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.” Shakespeare said that. But he never saw HIM attempt. “Doubts” – Rafael Nadal
- In fans eyes: Nadal
- Signature style – 2014 Australian Open
- Federer and Nadal set up semi showdown
- GSM extra: Men’s round-up
- Nadal lands wonderful passing shot
- Highlights: Nadal v Dimitrov
PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal defeats Grigor Dimitrov to reach semifinals at Australian Open
- Cooper’s wish to meet Rafael Nadal: Some more brilliant photos of Cooper’s wish to meet Rafael Nadal have come through. Cooper’s smile says it all! (via Make-A-Wish Australia)
“Rafa Nadal is a great fighter, and he is much better than he thinks. Do not forget that.” – Roger Federer
the best fighter ever in the tennis world!!! what a gladiator and true champ he is!!!
He roars like a lion on court but he is like a kitten off it. I love this guy so much just because he is so good at what he does. Vamos Rafa!
Rafa, you are the man!!!!!! good luck.: