[TENNIS] The 2014 ATP/WTA Australian Open Thread (2 Viewers)

[RivalryofTroll]

*Kyrgios* Wouldve preferred Federer playing but Seppi was a fighter. Hope he fights well with Murray.

I'll always remember him as a choker when it came to the 2012 FO 4th round against Djokovic

Nick will have to do well to beat Murray but let's not dismiss Dimitrov yet.

 

[photastic]

I'll always remember him as a choker when it came to the 2012 FO 4th round against Djokovic

Nick will have to do well to beat Murray but let's not dismiss Dimitrov yet.

Just frustrated why Roger lost to a choker. He shouldn't have used his net tactics since his baseline play is better than Seppi's

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Just frustrated why Roger lost to a choker. He shouldn't have used his net tactics since his baseline play is better than Seppi's

Not on that day really.

Though, I hated how he didn't use the slice frequently.

 

[tofusenpai]

Kyrgios and Djokovic

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Pigeon Berdych "Birdman" took a set off his master, Nadal?

Unbelievable.

 

[Futureunswmedstudent]

i cant tennis

 

[RivalryofTroll]

What on earth is Rafa doing though...

This is Berdych, not Djokovic.

 

[photastic]

If only Nadal was playing like he was in the 3rd set, would've been a much better match.

 

[RivalryofTroll]

If only Nadal was playing like he was in the 3rd set, would've been a much better match.

If only Federer held serve better in those TBs against Seppi...

Ifs/buts mean nothing sadly

That being said, kudos to Tomas Berdych for beating Nadal (someone he's lost to in 17 consecutive matches coming into this match).

No one beats Berdych 18 times in a row!

Commiserations to the Rafa fans.

 

[photastic]

If only Federer held serve better in those TBs against Seppi...

Ifs/buts mean nothing sadly

That being said, kudos to Tomas Berdych for beating Nadal (someone he's lost to in 17 consecutive matches coming into this match).

No one beats Berdych 18 times in a row!

Commiserations to the Rafa fans.

I just realised if Roger beat Seppi and Kyrgios, it wouldve been the first time where the top 8 men seeds reached the QF.

 

[photastic]

Always hated Carlos Bernardes (Tonight's umpire). Agreed with Jim and Nick deserved to challenge that shot that went long.

 

[Speed6]

Well done Nick you played well!

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Sharapova def. Makarova (Who defeated Halep)

Congrats to Maria on her 4th AO final and hopefully she can get a 2nd title on Saturday!

S. Williams v Keys (who defeated V. Williams) coming up.

If S. Williams goes through, it'll pretty much be a nightmare for Sharapova (hasn't beaten Serena since 2003).

 

[RivalryofTroll]

Meanwhile, some juicy semifinals on the men's side.

Berdych v Murray.

Funnily enough, Tomas leads the H2H against Andy so this can be quite the match. Murray is the favourite nevertheless.

Wawrinka v Djokovic.

Everyone obviously remembers their clashes in AO13 and AO14.

AO13, Novak won in 5.
AO14, Stan won in 5.

Novak dominates the H2H as if Wawrinka is his pigeon but Stan has troubled Novak at the HC slams in recent years. Novak is favourite but not a lock.

 

[tofusenpai]

Serena slays

 

[HecticSandWitch]

King Djoko wont drop a set all tournament

 

[HecticSandWitch]

Serena vs Sharapova 1st vs 2nd in the world looks like its going to be a hectic matchup

 

[HecticSandWitch]

Laffing at everyone who voted federer

 

[mreditor16]

Aiya I was semi looking forward to Williams vs Williams. Keys why you do this?

 

[RivalryofTroll]

So Murray def. Berdych.

Now then... who will join Murray in the final?

Djokovic is the heavy favourite but if Wawrinka is on, it'll be quite the match (hopefully another 5 setter).