Twitter reacts to the epic Australian Open final between Federer and Nadal
The stars aligned themselves perfectly to bring to the world a tennis fan's ultimate fantasy - a Grand Slam Final match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. At the end of some brilliant tennis by both the tennis greats, Federer overcame his demons and Nadal to lift his 18th grandslam title.
The two have given the fans some amazing matches, and this one was no less. Unsurprisingly, Twitter buzzed about the match-up and thousands of people from around the world were glued in to what was going down at the Rod Laver Arena as two of the greatest players to have ever picked up a tennis racquet gave their fans another 5-setter they'll remember.
The greatest rivalry the sport has ever seen
The world is watching....#AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/BinZCx0zcz
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
We knew who Pakistan was cheering for.
Come on Rafa. The whole of Pakistan is behind you. pic.twitter.com/wlAE3iUswo
— cricBC (@cricBC) January 29, 2017
Two very different kind of champions.
The silky smooth #Federer backhand v the buggy-whip #Nadal forehand.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
What a show!#AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/wsncZjNbMc
No matter how fierce rivals they are ON THE COURT, Roger and Rafa are the best of friends off it.
Haha, superb!
— Deepak (@chuck_gopal) January 29, 2017
(via @swissminipeople) pic.twitter.com/7IsNGC84yv
Roger broke Rafa's serve to win the first set and Fedfans went berserk.
Roger gets the break and *I* go: pic.twitter.com/LeaBUM0wCr
— Ashish Magotra (@clutchplay) January 29, 2017
But Nadal, being Nadal, fought back and won the second.
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Bull on the loose...
Those eye-watering groundstrokes come out to play as #Nadal charges through the 2nd set 6-3. #AusOpen #FedererNadal pic.twitter.com/xgDmZdHwKh
Or was he even Nadal?
Who's this guy playing against Federer in the 2nd set? Where has he come from?
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 29, 2017
Someone had an explanation for what went wrong for Roger in the second.
My racquets were hacked by the Russians in the 2nd set. Staff members, please notify @WilsonTennis immediately #wikileaks #AusOpen
— Not Roger Federer (@PseudoFed) January 29, 2017
Meanwhile
Bhaiya, hamare liye toh yahi Federer aur Nadal hain.#INDOpen pic.twitter.com/0Byxw8wTcf
— Sunil- The Cricketer (@1sInto2s) January 29, 2017
Federer came out all guns blazing to win the third set after breaking Nadal twice.
Roger is storming back 4-1 third set. #FedererNadal #USOpen pic.twitter.com/ElOmKxarQJ
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) January 29, 2017
He also played this beauty.
#Federer pic.twitter.com/p8oIidHXTb
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) January 29, 2017
But again, Nadal, being Nadal, won the fourth to take it to a decider.
He's pushing his way back in this final Down Under. Rafa is up 4-1 fourth set. #FedererNadal #USOpen pic.twitter.com/JksdvXcmio
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) January 29, 2017
In which he played this forehand winner.
#Nadal pic.twitter.com/M5fU8uffQ9
— doublefault28 (@doublefault28) January 29, 2017
The fans had got what they wanted, a long battle between two of the games greatest stalwarts.
Prepared for a long battle #FedererNadal #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/qPSURnOq0Z
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
Nadal broke early in the fifth to take a lead, and Federer had 5 break opportunities in 3 different games, but
5 break points 5 winners
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) January 29, 2017
Before he finally did break, and hell broke loose.
This AO fifth set has us like (stop it)... Leave us a comment if you feel the same. Roger moves in 1 step closer 3-3. #FedererNadal #USOpen pic.twitter.com/P4nAmsVijw
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) January 29, 2017
Casey Dellacqua couldn't handle it.
Oh my gawd this match 😱😱😱 oh my gawd!!!!!!!!! 🎾🎾🎾 #AusOpen #FedererNadal
— caseydellacqua (@caseydellacqua) January 29, 2017
Chris Evert couldn't believe it.
Are you KIDDING me???!
— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) January 29, 2017
There's no point of any more tennis really
Tennis should be retired as a sport after this #FedererNadal. They can call it something else. #AusOpen
— Stereotypewriter (@babumoshoy) January 29, 2017
Rafa ;)
Rafa #Nadal: "Roger deserved it a little bit more than me" #ausopen pic.twitter.com/by9qJSl9qy
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 29, 2017
True that!
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are like Shiv-Parvati. Henceforth their names will always be taken together.
— Roflindian (@Roflindian) January 29, 2017
When the best in cricket wishes the best in tennis!
@sachin_rt @rogerfederer Congratulations to my friend Federer for winning the Australian open titles. He deserved it.
— sachin tendulkar (@Sachin_rt_10) January 29, 2017
The latest rankings!
New Top 10
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) January 29, 2017
1.Murray
2.Djokovic
3.Wawrinka (+1)
4.Raonic (-1)
5.Nishikori
6.Nadal (+3)
7.Cilic
8.Thiem
9.Monfils (-3)
10.Federer (+8)
Path breaker for a reason!
Federer is the first man to win 5 titles at 3 different Grand Slam events (5 Australian, 7 Wimbledon, 5 US Open) 🐐 🎾
— Steve Weissman (@Steve_Weissman) January 29, 2017
That expression says it all!
Joie indescriptible. #Federer #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/QwEDGpVXXd
— We Are Tennis France (@WeAreTennisFR) January 29, 2017
This is special not just for us!
Unlike us, Federer’s children are too young to remember him win even the 2012 Wimbledon. This one is for them. Their father, a champion.
— V Vinay (@ainvvy) January 29, 2017
Champion forever!
A champion, a gentleman and an inspiration #Federer
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 29, 2017
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