World No. 1 Rafael Nadal will take on Grigor Dimitrov on Saturday for a place in his 12th final in Monte-Carlo, where he has lifted ten trophies and has an incredible 66-4 match record.
Date: April 21, 2018
Match time: 1.30 PM local time / 7.30 AM EDT – New York, Montreal / 12.30 PM BST – United Kingdom / 1.30 PM CET – Spain, France, Germany, Italy / 9.30 PM AEST – Melbourne. To convert to your local time, use this website.
Grigor may prefer not to think too much about their head-to-head rivalry: 10-1 to Rafa. The most recent match was in the 2017 Shanghai Masters, a match our champ won in three sets. Grigor’s only win over Rafa was at the 2016 China Open. Rafa is 3-0 against Grigor on clay.
| Year | Event | Surface | RND | Winner | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Shanghai China |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2017 | Beijing China |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2017 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | SF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2016 | Beijing China |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Grigor Dimitrov | |
| 2015 | Basel Switzerland |
Indoor Hard | R16 | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2015 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Madrid Spain |
Outdoor Clay | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2014 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome Italy |
Outdoor Clay | SF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2014 | Australian Open Australia |
Outdoor Hard | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2013 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati OH, U.S.A. |
Outdoor Hard | R16 | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2013 | ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Monte Carlo Monaco |
Outdoor Clay | QF | Rafael Nadal | |
| 2009 | Rotterdam Netherlands |
Indoor Hard | R16 | Rafael Nadal |
Rafa has won 11 straight semifinal appearances, as his last loss came in the 2016 Olympics. He is hoping to reach his first final since last years Shanghai Masters.
GOOD LUCK & VAMOS RAFA!
I will never tire of saying CONGRATZ RAFA. One more to go.
Dimitrov did what Thiem couldn’t. So much for the highly paid sports media.
RAFA ROCKS HIS SEMI-FINAL
I m nervous now
Thought I would post a comical tweet from yesterday about Rafa’s win over Thiem.
“So nice of Rafa to consider sun and heat exhaustion for all his fans in MC today and making quick work of things.”
[@ifighted, Twitter, 4/20/2018]
RAFA ROCKS
If, and that’s a BIG IF, Dimitrov can bring his hard-court skills to clay he may win a set or less, nothing more.
Dimitrov denies he pulled out of doubles, partnered with Goffin, because of a shoulder issue. He needs to be ready for Rafa. Let’s see if he’s telling the truth.
RAFA ROCKS
Well done Rafa in your match against Dominic.
All the best for your match against Grigor.
Love and prayers,
AlaineXXSydneyXXAustraliaXX
A great match to Rafa vs Dimitrov. He’s got this one too.
RAFA ROCKS
All the best for your next match Rafa❤❤❤
Mucha suerte champion VAMOS RAFA
Vamos Rafa! Suerte Campeón !
All the best for the match tomorrow. Vamos Rafa <3
VAMOS & GOOD EVENING SWEETHEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) ; ) ; ) : ) : ) Have a great time tonight …… and lots of fun !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) ; ) : ) Enjoy your beautiful tennis & have lots of fun playing…… it will be a great match for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) 🙂 : ) We really love how speedy & feisty you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) OUR DEAR GLADIATOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) GOOD NIGHT & SWEET DREAMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) GO RAFA GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) : ) LOTS OF LOVE & HAPPINESS & VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) VAMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )
We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : ) XOXOXOXOXO