Dimitrov, Nadal to clash in blockbuster semi-final

We have a fantastic semi-final in Beijing: Nadal – Dimitrov. Let’s see how they got there.

Nadal

In the quarters, Rafa has defeated an in-form John Isner after playing a remarkable match. The world no.1 has been impressing with his tennis and his new mindset that brings him much more at the net. Against the American, Rafa won the opener after breaking John in the 9th game; in the second set, the Spaniard impressed again after winning the breaker at 0, something that is not very easy to achieve against Isner. The final score was 6-4 7-6 (0).

 

Dimitrov

Grigor is having a tough, but successful week in Beijing. The Bulgarian had 3 difficult matches against an in-form Dzumhur (6-1 3-6 6-3), Del Potro (7-6 (6) 7-5), and in the quarters against Roberto Bautista Agut (7-6 (5) 4-6 6-2).

The head to head

Dimitrov has a grim record against Nadal (1-8), but his only win came in Beijing last year where he defeated Rafa 6-2 6-4. In addition, Grigor lost to Rafa only at the photo-finish in the recent Australian Open semifinal.  

A match not to be missed.



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