Rafael Nadal and Grigor Dimitrov will appear in their first Grand Slam semi-finals in years after continuing their smooth progressions at the Australian Open.

For Nadal, the 6-4 7-6 (9-7) 6-4 victory against third seed Milos Raonic vindicated the years of persevering through debilitating injuries and lost form.For Dimitrov, his straight sets win over David Goffin suggested that the Bulgarian might finally be ready to fulfil the hype which has always surrounded his game.