Nadal downs Milos Raonic to reach semis at Australian Open 2017
What did Rafa have in his favour coming into the Australian Open? Hardly anything. He was coming back from an injury and a dull season, on a surface that is not his favourite surface and with much uncertainty of form. He did make a great showing at the Abu Dhabi exhibition event winning the title but the grand slam scenario was always going to be different. But, now, Rafael Nadal has defied all odds at Melbourne Park as he is through to the last four after his comprehensive victory over Milos Raonic in his quarter-final match on Wednesday. He downed the...
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What did Rafa have in his favour coming into the Australian Open? Hardly anything. He was coming back from an injury and a dull season, on a surface that is not his favourite surface and with much uncertainty of form. He did make a great showing at the Abu Dhabi exhibition event winning the title but the grand slam scenario was always going to be different. But, now, Rafael Nadal has defied all odds at Melbourne Park as he is through to the last four after his comprehensive victory over Milos Raonic in his quarter-final match on Wednesday. He downed the...
Read the full article at 'The Continental Grip'