2021 Mubadala World Tennis Championship – Semi-Final – Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray on and what time does it start? Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray will take place on Friday 17th December, 2021 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray taking place? Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray will take place at the International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
What surface is Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray being played on? Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray
What channel is Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray on? Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Rafael Nadal vs Andy Murray live on Sky Go, while the Eurosport website and app can also be used in addition to discovery+
THE PREDICTION
Andy Murray looked in good shape against Dan Evans in an all-British tie on day one of the Mubadala Tennis Championship, breaking his opponent twice in each set for a straight-sets win. The 34-year-old commented after the exhibition on this enticing semi-final between “two old guys” and it will certainly be a match steeped in history with 35-year-old Rafael Nadal leading their head-to-head record 17-7. Murray was the winner of their last encounter, on clay of all surfaces, way back at the 2016 Madrid Open but plenty has changed for both legends of the sport since then. Current world number six Nadal is on the road to recovery from a long injury layoff that has kept him from playing competitively since August and that factor is likely to see this exhibition encounter fall Murray’s way as the man with vastly more match practice behind him from the last few months.
Nadal is unlikely to push himself all the way should things get hard as he gears up for a full assault on next year’s tour and with Murray already in form in Abu Dhabi take the Brit to reach the final.
