Australian Open 2013 Match Thread

by User 774433 Sun 13 Jan 2013, 4:47 pm

First topic message reminder :

Australian Open 2013:

Information: The Australian Open is a major tennis tournament held annually over the last fortnight of January in Melbourne, Australia. First held in 1905, the tournament is chronologically the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events of the year – the other three being the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. It features men's and women's singles; men's, women's, and mixed doubles and junior's championships; as well as wheelchair, legends and exhibition events. Since 1988 the tournament has been played on hard courts at Melbourne Park.
The Australian Open typically has very high attendance, second only to the US Open. It was also the first Grand Slam tournament to feature indoor play during wet weather or extreme heat with its two primary courts, Rod Laver Arena and Hisense Arena, equipped with retractable roofs.

Day by Day Match Reports: http://www.sportpulse.net/category/tennis

v2 Preview: https://www.606v2.com/t39437-australian-open-2013-the-contenders#1785084

Dates: January 14 - January 27

Draw: http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/ms/index.html

Schedule: http://www.australianopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html

AO Rankings Points Tracker: https://www.606v2.com/t39351-points-tracker-ao-2013

Ready? Play.

Amritia3ee

Australian Open 2013 Match Thread - Page 16 Ao_11

by lags72 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 1:59 pm

Don't know whether they're overweight or not JK. They might look it on your TV pictures but that's hardly the same as a professional assessment.

But this wasn't about Nalby or Baghdatis anyway. Your point was that Wawrinka has a "simply horrendous" level of fitness. A claim which to me, and no doubt many others, is simply nonsensical.

Nothing more to add from my side really.

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:00 pm

Well well... They've both found a second wind on their serve.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:01 pm

Danny_1982 wrote:Well well... They've both found a second wind on their serve.

Or they've lost all the wind on their returns. You know what they say, the last thing to go is the serve Wink

by barrystar Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:02 pm

It's a bit like a mini Mahut v. Isner right now - can't touch one another's service.

by HM Murdock Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:03 pm

bogbrush wrote:
HM Murdoch wrote:
Danny_1982 wrote:You feel that was Stans moment.

Djokovic to take this now surely.
No, he's struggling too much on his service games. Feels like it is on Stan's racquet.
I agree, but matches can be lost on your racquet, as I suspect this might be.

I think Stan's legs will collapse before his game. This may be one that is decided on fitness!

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:03 pm

emancipator wrote:
Danny_1982 wrote:Well well... They've both found a second wind on their serve.

Or they've lost all the wind on their returns. You know what they say, the last thing to go is the serve

True. Still massively favour Novak. He always finds a way.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:04 pm

This is all about fitness and mental resolve now - you'd have to fancy Screech on both counts.

by Jeremy_Kyle Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:04 pm

lags72 wrote:Don't know whether they're overweight or not JK. They might look it on your TV pictures but that's hardly the same as a professional assessment.

But this wasn't about Nalby or Baghdatis anyway. Your point was that Wawrinka has a "simply horrendous" level of fitness. A claim which to me, and no doubt many others, is simply nonsensical.

Nothing more to add from my side really.

Right, let's wait for a professional assessment to be commissoned as soon as possible.......

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:05 pm

That's what Djokovic needed - a tough first point after the change of ends.

by The Special Juan Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:06 pm

Past 1am in Melbourne now and Tomas Berdych will be sleeping happy.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:07 pm

Djokovic has one of the best fifth set records in history.

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:08 pm

emancipator wrote:Djokovic has one of the best fifth set records in history.

True, though his legs went against Murray.

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:11 pm

bogbrush wrote:
emancipator wrote:Djokovic has one of the best fifth set records in history.
True, though his legs went against Murray.

Murray is one of a couple of players that can live with him physically though.

Stan isn't one of them. The longer it goes the more certain I am of a Novak win.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:15 pm

Stan looks knackered.

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:17 pm

Yes, Stan is just swinging now. Needs 4 luckys to break.

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:20 pm

bogbrush wrote:Yes, Stan is just swinging now. Needs 4 luckys to break.

Wish he'd have swung on those BP's earlier. Slicing back second serves was not a great idea. Better to go out swinging when it matters.

by The Special Juan Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:21 pm

Out of interest, how long do they continue playing for? (ie is there a cutoff point?)

by HM Murdock Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:22 pm

emancipator wrote:Stan looks knackered.

He's serving and hitting so well though, he's not needing to run much!

This is really starting to feel ominous for Novak. He's not outplaying Stan and if he doesn't outlast him, he loses.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:22 pm

GILLES SIMON FOR THE AUSSIE OPEN! heart

by summerblues Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:23 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:This is really starting to feel ominous for Novak. He's not outplaying Stan and if he doesn't outlast him, he loses.

But he is likely to outlast him.

by CaledonianCraig Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:23 pm

Novak has the advantage of serving first and he isn't coming under any pressure on his serve. That puts Stan under even more pressure.

by lags72 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:24 pm

emancipator wrote:Stan looks knackered.

Yep, but who wouldn't be after going to toe to toe with Superman for so long...

It was all too much for Nadal in 2011, seven times on the trot in fact Erm

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:25 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:
emancipator wrote:Stan looks knackered.
He's serving and hitting so well though, he's not needing to run much!

This is really starting to feel ominous for Novak. He's not outplaying Stan and if he doesn't outlast him, he loses.

He's not even being slightly threatened on serve now though Murdoch. I strongly fancy Novak. Stan had his moment and got a bit too passive. Shame, as it was his aggressive approach that has got him here.

by HM Murdock Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:27 pm

This is excruciating.

On the positive side, a pop-up advert has just told me that Russian women find me attractive. Always nice to get a compliment.

by The Special Juan Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:29 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:This is excruciating.

On the positive side, a pop-up advert has just told me that Russian women find me attractive. Always nice to get a compliment.

Bet they're more like Safina than Sharapova.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:30 pm

You feel Stan's big chance was at 4-4 when he had a those break points. Novak's gonna wear him down.

by barrystar Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:31 pm

The Special Juan wrote:
HM Murdoch wrote:This is excruciating.

On the positive side, a pop-up advert has just told me that Russian women find me attractive. Always nice to get a compliment.

Bet they're more like Safina than Sharapova.

I've been helpfully informed by an advertisement that there is a single mum within 3 miles of me who doesn't have time for dating, but just wants to get on with it - perhaps I could visit her and be back in time to see the end of this match....?

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:32 pm

Wouldn't it be amazing if Novak quit saying 'I can't continue anymore, I'm too tired, he's too fit'. Laugh

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:34 pm

Here comes the end....

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:35 pm

Come on Stan fight

by barrystar Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:35 pm

Right - now it's Djoko's chance.

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:35 pm

Ooh net cord!

by barrystar Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:35 pm

ACE to save MP!

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:37 pm

BACKHAND!!!!!!

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:37 pm

OMG what a shot!!!

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:38 pm

Another one !!!

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:38 pm

Wow..... Take a bow Stan!!!

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:39 pm

wow insane hitting

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:40 pm

NO! You can't hit that backhand mp down!

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:40 pm

This is one of the best single games if tennis I've ever seen.

Simply unbelievable tennis from Stan to hang in.

Can he get out though. Deuce again.

by barrystar Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:41 pm

Now, surely....................

by CaledonianCraig Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:42 pm

Epic match taken by Djokovic in five hours. Immense match and am gutted for Stan. That will be hard pressed to be bettered all season that match.

by The Special Juan Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:42 pm

Stan

by bogbrush Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:43 pm

Oh F*ck off with the shirt stunt. What a d1ck after such a good match.

Well played both though.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:43 pm

Great finish... not sure about ripping the shirt off... not sure its the time really.

by Guest Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:44 pm

Ah poor Stan, he's heart broken.

by Danny_1982 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:44 pm

Stan in tears. Feel for him. Feels harsh.

Novak is such a warrior. Congrats to him.

by prostaff85 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:48 pm

Yeah the shirt ripping was a little tasteless after such an epic 5th set and a tremendous last game - but hey it's Djokovic!

by CaledonianCraig Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:49 pm

You have to be gutted for Stan. Hopefully, though he can take a lot of heart from his performance displaying a new level of mental resilience as well. A lot to be proud about if you are Stan.

by lags72 Sun 20 Jan 2013, 2:50 pm

CaledonianCraig wrote:Epic match taken by Djokovic in five hours. Immense match and am gutted for Stan. That will be hard pressed to be bettered all season that match.

Ditto !!

Pity that Wawrinka's level of fitness is "simply horrendous" ; otherwise he might have run Djokovic close Wink

All credit to Djoko. But quit the shirt ripping please. Very immature.

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