Milos Raonic (3 ATP)

The 26-year-old Milos began simnta “taste of success” in big tournaments after the final slam at Wimbledon success last season, when he was eliminated by Andy Murray in three sets (6-4, 7-6 7-6). At the 2016 edition of the Australian Open, the Canadian managed to reach his first grand slam semi-final, where he was beaten by the same Andy Murray, 3-2 sets (4-6, 7-5, 6- 7, 6-4, 6-2).

Raonic began this season at the Brisbane tournament that came from the position of reigning champion. It has not managed to repeat the 2016 performance, when passed in the last act of Roger Federer was eliminated in the semifinals by Bulgarian Dimitrov (ATP 15) 7-6, 6-2.

At the Australian Open, Milos passed in turn by Dustin Brown (66 ATP – 6-3, 6-4, 6-2), Gilles Muller (28 ATP – 6-3, 6-4, 7-6), Gilles Simon (25 ATP – 6-2, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3) and Roberto Bautista Agut (14 ATP – 7-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1).

Rafael Nadal (9 ATP)

Spanish player started in 2017 in Brisbane, where he reached the quarterfinals stage, busting right opponent in this match, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6. Rafa followed for preparation for the Australian Open, which seems to bear fruit. It had several problems because accdentarilor suffered in recent seasons, but now, the Spaniard appears to be in excellent shape, who can give hope to a new high slam title.

Melbourne, Nadal passed in turn by Florian Mayer (ATP 49 – 6-3, 6-4, 6-4), Marcos Baghdatis (ATP 36 – 6-3, 6-1, 6-3), Alexander Zverev ( 24 ATP – 4-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2) and Gael Monfils (6 ATP – 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4).

This will be the 7 th official match between the two players. The Spaniard has the most wins, 5, but the Canadian imposed himself last duel at the quarterfinals of the tournament in Brisbane. All 7 meetings took place on hard, and 4 of them were completed in straight sets, all wins sportsman Iberian.