Brisbane International, Queensland, Australia - ATP 250

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Semi Final: 3-Kei Nishikori (Japan) beat 2-Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland) 7-6(3) 6-3

Match Highlights above in previous post.

 

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Semi Final: Grigor Dimitrov d. Milos Raonic 7/6 6/2

 

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Brisbane Final

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Kei Nishikori (3) v Grigor Dimitrov

H2H: Nishikori leads 3-0

2016 Canadian Masters QF Hard Kei Nishikori Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 3-6 6-2
2014 Miami Masters R32 Hard Kei Nishikori Grigor Dimitrov 7-6(1) 7-5
2013 Shanghai Masters R64 Hard Kei Nishikori Grigor Dimitrov 6-3 6-4

 

[Mastoor]

If I remember correctly a commentator mentioned it a couple of months ago. He said that Milos has a habit of grinding his teeth during matches. That's why he wears the mouthguard.

That apparently has something to do with his back and the mouthguard helps him with his back problem but so far everyone is quizzed about it.

 

[Mastoor]

This maybe the chance for Dimitrov to win against Kei for the first time.

 

[Moxie]

Kei has the pressure, and Dimitrov seems to be trying to manufacture the resolve. It will be interesting.

 

[Mastoor]

Dimitrov won it but I don't think it is Christmas for Bulgarians for whom I think they celebrate it with Catholics. Neither it is for Canadians.

 

[Moxie]

Do they play the final earlier where you live?

 

[britbox]

Dimitrov won it but I don't think it is Christmas for Bulgarians for whom I think they celebrate it with Catholics. Neither it is for Canadians.

Are you talking about the semi? Final isn't until 7pm?

 

[Moxie]

Typically cryptic Mastoor. Whatever. The match-up is like an undercard mirror of Murray-Djokovic in Doha. Kei will want to go into the AO with a head of steam and Dimitrov wants to prove he's serious about this new commitment. They should both fight hard for it, and they're an interesting style match-up. It could be a really fun match.

 

[britbox]

I'd normally pick Kei here every time, but Grigor seems to have found a new resolve and commitment.... who am I picking now... erm.. still Kei.

 

[Federberg]

Wow! Dimi is balling. I can get on board with him if this is what's to come

 

[Federberg]

Jeepers.. this is insane quality from Kei and Dimi

 

[britbox]

Wow! Dimi is balling. I can get on board with him if this is what's to come

I was on board waiting for so long that the wood became termite infested. I got off a while ago... but loving this.

 

[britbox]

Break Points for Kei.

 

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Nish gets the break. 3-2 in the second.

 

[britbox]

That was a quick turnaround. Nish just turned the whole match on it's head and takes the second.

Final set decider... got to go with Kei to bring it home.

 

[Federberg]

Final set will tell us if this is a new Dimi. He doesn't have to win, it's about his production in the final set

 

[britbox]

Final set will tell us if this is a new Dimi. He doesn't have to win, it's about his production in the final set

Gets the break! Serving for the match. This will answer a lot of questions on where he is at.

 

[britbox]

Yay! He gets it. Kudos to Grigor!