Rafael Nadal def. Grigor Dimitrov
6-3 5-7 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-4
Rafael Nadal defeated Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 5-7 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-4 in the 2017 Australian Open semifinal on hard courts.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Rafael Nadal | Grigor Dimitrov |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 8 | 20 |
| Double faults | 3 | 5 |
| First serve % | 73.0% | 69.0% |
| First serve points won % | 69.0% | 70.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 55.0% | 49.0% |
| Break points saved % | 75.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points converted % | 38.0% | 25.0% |
| Service points won % | 65.0% | 64.0% |
| Return points won % | 36.0% | 35.0% |
| Total points won % | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Player Comparison
| Field | Rafael Nadal | Grigor Dimitrov |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ESP | BUL |
| Birth date | Jun 3, 1986 | May 16, 1991 |
| Age | 30 | 25 |
| Height | 185 cm | 191 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 15 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,195 | 2,135 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,206 | 2,136 |
| Current career W-L | 1,056–228 | 477–314 |
| Current career earnings | $134,946,100 | $32,298,339 |
Path
Rafael Nadal's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milos Raonic | 6-4 7-6(7) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 2017 | QF |
| Gael Monfils | 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 2017 | R16 |
| Alexander Zverev | 4-6 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2017 | R32 |
| Marcos Baghdatis | 6-3 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2017 | R64 |
| Florian Mayer | 6-3 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 2017 | R128 |
Rafael Nadal's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | 4-6 6-3 1-6 6-3 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Jan 29, 2017 | F |
Grigor Dimitrov's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Goffin | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 26, 2017 | QF |
| Denis Istomin | 2-6 7-6(2) 6-2 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 24, 2017 | R16 |
| Richard Gasquet | 6-3 6-2 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 22, 2017 | R32 |
| Hyeon Chung | 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 19, 2017 | R64 |
| Christopher O'Connell | 7-6(2) 6-3 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Jan 18, 2017 | R128 |