Australian Open Day 10-14 - Djokurray! And others! :P

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Well some of you hardcore mob will no doubt be up watching the first round matches and even up first thing if your boarding the Fed Express. I will be utilising the power of Sky+!

So we have Federer, Nadal, Murray, Berdych, Gulbis and Dimitov all in action on the men's side.

On the ladies we have Halep, Sharapova, Bouchard, Ivanovic, Kerber and young gun Bencic.

Should be an action packed day.

Way too many errors from Fed.

Forth set 5:5

Come on Fed, got drunk on media hype that you are the favorite for the title or what?

Well, at least we know tennis isn't dead enough for a 33-year old to cruise through...

This ain't a cruise, this is mud wrestling.

How Fed lets himself to be like this with these third rate players, is weird.

Seppi 2 points away from the match. TB now.

Well there is a first time for everything... get in there Seppi !!!!

Wow. How did Fed lose that TB?

Well played Seppi

Oh well.

Congrats Steppi, a deserved win for him.

legendkillarV2 wrote:Wow. How did Fed lose that TB?

Well played Seppi

Did you see the first two sets.???..he is lucky he got to a fourth tie break believe me

Haddie-nuff wrote:

legendkillarV2 wrote:Wow. How did Fed lose that TB?

Well played Seppi

Did you see the first two sets.???..he is lucky he got to a fourth tie break believe me

Granted, but at the same time to blow 3 mini breaks in a TB is not something I would've expected from Federer.

That is a big upset. I didn't expect that but credit to Seppi who believed right through to the finish. For Roger, well just further evidence that old father time is wearing him down especially in five setter matches.

Murray won 6-1 6-1 7-5. He was very good for two and a half sets but his level dropped near the end but got the job done.

Murray's luck seems to be in again. Once again Federer has been taken out for him. Will be the death of tennis if Murray where to be gifted a 3rd Major...

Good play from Seppi, bad one from Fed.

3/10 BP,
first serve 59%,
second serve 48%,
receiving points won 52/151 (34%),
winner 57
UE 55
DF 9

Next title for Fed, in Halle

Gerry SA wrote:Murray's luck seems to be in again. Once again Federer has been taken out for him. Will be the death of tennis if Murray where to be gifted a 3rd Major...

Yawwwwwnnnnnnnnnnn.

That would be 3 Slams more than you

Gerry so anti-Andy, seems like Andy robbed him of his gf

Chill man

I didn't see that coming... I still didn't see that coming at the start of the 4th set tie break. Sad there will be no disco semi...

But hey ho Fed has 17 slams so no heart break

GOOOOO ANDY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :-------------))))

Credit to Seppi - anyone who's actually gone and seen him play will know he's a v decent player who has pushed many of the top players in the past, though perhaps lacked the self-belief to take it to the next level.

In the past Federer has won many a match from this position and squeaked through by the skin of his teeth - its only natural that this will balance out over time, and Seppi is someone who is good enough to take his chance on the day (eventually against Fed - he'd never beaten him before).

So, what happens next in that part of the draw - who benefits? Well, as decent a player as he is, Seppi will struggle to maintain his level in this match against another tough opponent - his 1st win against Federer may help his confidence for the rest of this year but may have taken a lot of him in the short term. Kyrgios is the immediate beneficiary - the young Aussie had a quiet time after his Wimbledon exploits last year and even took a part of the year off. However, he's coming into the form at just the right time and will thrive on the crowd.

Kyrgios plays Jaziri next who he should beat reasonably comfortably - and then it'll be Seppi in the 4th round for a chance to meet Murray. With the odd notable exception, Murray handles the young guns quite well but if his serve is off and he starts getting grumpy he could get blown away by Kyrgios.

Which clown thought Federer was the favourite for the title?

I didn't see the match but the stats look like it was as much due to Federer having a bad day as Seppi playing well.

Wow, that is an upset, credit to Seppi though, he deserves a big win.

MrInvisible wrote:Credit to Seppi - anyone who's actually gone and seen him play will know he's a v decent player who has pushed many of the top players in the past, though perhaps lacked the self-belief to take it to the next level.

In the past Federer has won many a match from this position and squeaked through by the skin of his teeth - its only natural that this will balance out over time, and Seppi is someone who is good enough to take his chance on the day (eventually against Fed - he'd never beaten him before).

So, what happens next in that part of the draw - who benefits?  Well, as decent a player as he is, Seppi will struggle to maintain his level in this match against another tough opponent - his 1st win against Federer may help his confidence for the rest of this year but may have taken a lot of him in the short term.  Kyrgios is the immediate beneficiary - the young Aussie had a quiet time after his Wimbledon exploits last year and even took a part of the year off.  However, he's coming into the form at just the right time and will thrive on the crowd.  

Kyrgios plays Jaziri next who he should beat reasonably comfortably - and then it'll be Seppi in the 4th round for a chance to meet Murray.  With the odd notable exception, Murray handles the young guns quite well but if his serve is off and he starts getting grumpy he could get blown away by Kyrgios.

Don't forget Dimitrov. Last time he met Murray at a slam he won easily in straight sets. I would obviously expect it to be much closer this time and either player could win. As we just saw with Seppi/Federer you can't write anyone off.

Somewhere in the world, there is a great evil David Ferrer angered, explaining how he has never in his life caught Federer on one of these bad days. Even Verdasco eventually beat Nadal

I think today is the day that the hope was overtaken by the reality. People can look for signs and reasons that Federer is back to his best, but at his age its always going to be a tall order for him to win any more slams.

I am not writing him off completely, but he has won 1 slam in the last 5 years.

An amazing career and a threat on his day whatever happens

Word on the digital street is that Fed gave way for Kyrgios to move forward, as Fed ain't feeling he can go all the way this AO

Which South African is on commentary today?

kingraf wrote:Which South African is on commentary today?

As long as it ain't Gerry I am fine.

Nadal looking to kill off this match quickly now. He leads Sela 6-1 6-0 5-5.

Gerry is from Durban. People from Durban speak slower, like they've had class A narcotics for breakfast

Jahu wrote:Word on the digital street is that Fed gave way for Kyrgios to move forward, as Fed ain't feeling he can go all the way this AO

We need some need blood in Tennis veins, correct, Jahu? Djokovic looks good, as does Nadal (at least playing a nobody, right KR?).

Dimi may not get through Murray, so Murray-Kyrgios, Nadal-Berdych. Come on, New Faces!

He really has lost his hair, hes got birds nest type balding. Played well though, Anderson next

LF you know me, I'm all for new blood and faces, though I'll take Robredo over Djoko anytime

Go young Boys Go, girls too.

Yes LF - although Sela isn't a nobody in the way Smyczek, Darcis and Kyrgios were, it is great to switch on the TV and not find Rafa staring at the barrel against the the world #(three figure digit)

4 of the 128 men in the main draw were under 20. Ymer being the only one still holding a Juniors ranking.

Is about time that some of the WC were set aside for Juniors at tournaments to at least give them a taste of the tour?

Wow! Great win for Seppi, takes a lot of bottle to get over the line against the big guns - hopefully he can continue it into the next round. He even went to 5 in the previous round too, so doubly impressive.

A real shame about the godlike SF-streak being splintered apart, but even that couldn't last forever. Gracious reaction from Fed in the post-match interviews too. His slam winning days are over, now. How he bounces back from this particular loss will tell us a lot about what he wants to do with the remainder of his career.

Some good 4th round matches on this side of the draw, anyways! I think Tomic will take out Berdych, as well as the latter is playing. And if he does that, I expect him to beat Nadal too.

Silver wrote:A real shame about the godlike SF-streak being splintered apart, but even that couldn't last forever.

That's long gone. It went at RG10.

I meant the Australian Open SF streak - 11 consecutive semi-finals here, now gone down the drain

Ah, I see.

Good point, then! I hadn't spotted that.

Tomic over Berdych, thats a brave punt youve gone for there Silver. Ive gone for Berdych to make at least the semis myself.

temporary21 wrote:Tomic over Berdych, thats a brave punt youve gone for there Silver. Ive gone for Berdych to make at least the semis myself.

Can't say I blame you, Berdych has looked really good so far...wouldn't be at all surprised to see him make the final. I've just got a small (crazy) feeling about Tomic. Rafa will be up against it, irrespective of who gets through!

Just realised the Aussies have two players through to Round 4 - that's a good showing.

Jahu wrote:Word on the digital street is that Fed gave way for Kyrgios to move forward, as Fed ain't feeling he can go all the way this AO

+1

Fed no ways going to beat Kyrgious , Murray, Rafa and Nole to win the title, so wise decision to tank the match today, but all credits to Seppi for taking the chances.

You guys arent suggesting that Federer is throwing matches because hes frightened to lose to his close rivals are you? Feds got more integrity than that

A few Millions on the side, never killed anyone, for something you are sure you will not win.

DirectView2 wrote:

Jahu wrote:Word on the digital street is that Fed gave way for Kyrgios to move forward, as Fed ain't feeling he can go all the way this AO

Fed no ways going to beat Kyrgious , Murray, Rafa and Nole to win the title, so wise decision to tank the match today, but all credits to Seppi for  taking the chances.

Can I ask if you watched that match in its entirity.. because I did. Every last shot of it. TANKED?? are you serious.? he was outplayed particularly in the first two sets..Fed never came on court until the third. Why would he attempt  to win the third set if he just wanted to quit.. or take the fourth to a tie break... ??? dear me any excuse is better than none

Sleep HN sleep.

No one said he did not fight, just a few DF on second Set TB and forth set TB, its enough.

Relax, this is "internetS"

Then talk sense for God's sake .Jahu.. Why would I need sleep I live in Canada different time zone I watch whilst YOU SLEEP. Go back to bed cos you are dreaming !!!

Good, come and wake me up then from my dreams and shoot us a few more DF like Fed on both TB!!!

the sleep thing, was related you you being sleepy as to what we were suggesting, and you took it too seriously, though it is serious!

He made five DF in the first set for JC sake. If he wanted to chicken out as you are so quaintly suggesting then why didn't he fake a bad back..
I might not like RF but you are publicly insulting him tbh and he sure as hell would not have gone out to Seppi

will anderson be too much for nadal?

sorry for federer. he is a great champion, would have liked him going further

Gee whizz - I do not believe people questioning Federer's integrity in a desperate bid to protect his god-like status. He lost today busting a gut to win that match fighting off break points against him in the fourth set to get to a tie break after three hours of play. He lost because his best today was not the required standard to get the job done - end of story.It is also mean to suggest such a thing taking credit away from Seppi after he has lost his ten previous matches against Fed.

As for Gerry - hmm I wonder how many multiple slam winners have won all their slams beating the world No.1 in the final? Besides is it Andy's fault if Roger isn't good enough to reach the QFs and earn the right to line-up a possible match against Murray who still has to get there himself in any case.

naxroy wrote:will anderson be too much for nadal?

naxroy wrote:
sorry for federer. he is a great champion, would have liked him going further

Naxroy I hold my breath every time Rafa goes out on court... anyone at this stage could be too much for him
But it seems to be he is better playing the more established players than the unknowns..
Any further round is a bonus for me