2015 Australian Open Final: Djokovic vs. Murray

[Kirijax]

Let's hope they make the decision to close it BEFORE the match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am watching the mixed doubles final which started about 20mins ago,it started 4.00pm local time,it appears to me that the roof on Rod Laver is closed

 

[TsarMatt]

I came across this interesting stat comparison between Djokovic and Murray:

 

[Fiero425]

I am watching the mixed doubles final which started about 20mins ago,it started 4.00pm local time,it appears to me that the roof on Rod Laver is closed

For those interested in a running dialog, thread is listed under WTA Forum I guess:

- http://www.tennisfrontier.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3527&pid=160163#pid160163 -

 

[tented]

I came across this interesting stat comparison between Djokovic and Murray:

Lots of interesting numbers here, but it's that very last stat -- % second serves won -- which tells me Novak will win.

 

[Kirijax]

I came across this interesting stat comparison between Djokovic and Murray:

Lots of interesting numbers here, but it's that very last stat -- % second serves won -- which tells me Novak will win.

So the key is how good or bad Murray's second serve is. Basically.

 

[TennisFanatic7]

Re: RE: 2015 Australian Open Final: Djokovic vs. Murray

One thing is certain, if Murray does win he won't get any credit for playing well on these boards... It'll either be because Djokovic played rubbish or all thanks to Lendl :snicker .

but dont you feel it will be true though. I mean Djokovic is a better than Murray in almost every aspect of the game as well as won their last 7 meetings on the hard courts dating back to 2012. I feel this match will be in his hands.If he plays well there is no way I repeat no way Andy can win . So it does come onto how he plays than how Murray plays

I was actually being tongue in cheek but apparently people genuinely think like this.... If Murray plays better and wins then surely he should be acknowledged for playing well?

Not that it particularly bothers me what a bunch of internet strangers have to say, but some people are so blinkered when it comes to Andy, evidenced further by Fiero on the previous page completely twisting (well, let's be honest, totally fabricating) what I've said to make it sound as if I or other Murray fans are being totally unreasonable. Dude, who said anything about him being considered the same league as those three guys.

In my opinion, anyone who can't admit that if Andy plays well he is a threat to Djokovic and indeed any other player is merely confirming that they let their dislike of him cloud their judgement, you don't beat one of the best players the sport has seen 7(?) times including in two slam finals without being capable of top class play yourself. But hey, that's just my opinion..

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[TsarMatt]

To get us all in the mood for the final, here's an awesome preview promo:

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQZfwIW1Pf4[/video]

 

[Kieran]

Roof might be closed on RLA tonight. It's been raining on and off all day in Melbourne.


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I like Nole playing indoors; won't have to worry about his shots being blown off course! :angel: Winning the Masters the last couple seasons along with the Asian "swing" proves my point; almost unbeatable! :angel:

They're outdoor tournaments.

I hope they leave the roof open if it's not raining. If course, if it's raining, close it, but it's an outdoor event. It doesn't take too long to close if they need to.

It's going to be an interesting day. I don't really have a dog in this one but I'm excited to see what happens...

 

[Federberg]

One thing is certain, if Murray does win he won't get any credit for playing well on these boards... It'll either be because Djokovic played rubbish or all thanks to Lendl :snicker .

but dont you feel it will be true though. I mean Djokovic is a better than Murray in almost every aspect of the game as well as won their last 7 meetings on the hard courts dating back to 2012. I feel this match will be in his hands.If he plays well there is no way I repeat no way Andy can win . So it does come onto how he plays than how Murray plays

I was actually being tongue in cheek but apparently people genuinely think like this.... If Murray plays better and wins then surely he should be acknowledged for playing well?

Not that it particularly bothers me what a bunch of internet strangers have to say, but some people are so blinkered when it comes to Andy, evidenced further by Fiero on the previous page completely twisting (well, let's be honest, totally fabricating) what I've said to make it sound as if I or other Murray fans are being totally unreasonable. Dude, who said anything about him being considered the same league as those three guys.

In my opinion, anyone who can't admit that if Andy plays well he is a threat to Djokovic and indeed any other player is merely confirming that they let their dislike of him cloud their judgement, you don't beat one of the best players the sport has seen 7(?) times including in two slam finals without being capable of top class play yourself. But hey, that's just my opinion..

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I generally agree with you. Funnily enough I supported Andy in both his slam wins against Novak. In Flushing because I wanted him to get over the hump, and in Wimbledon because I wanted him to win his home slam. But as a neutral, I have to tell it like I saw those matches. Novak didn't play well at all. Normally one might be able to respond to a statement like that and say... well the other player didn't let him play well... but not with these 2. They give each other rhythm. Novak just played poorly. I have my suspicions that wind was a problem at Flushing, and at Wimbledon Novak is especially vulnerable to lack of crowd support. Look... if Murray beats him here... he's earned it

 

[Fiero425]

Roof might be closed on RLA tonight. It's been raining on and off all day in Melbourne.


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I like Nole playing indoors; won't have to worry about his shots being blown off course! :angel: Winning the Masters the last couple seasons along with the Asian "swing" proves my point; almost unbeatable! :angel:

They're outdoor tournaments.

I hope they leave the roof open if it's not raining. If course, if it's raining, close it, but it's an outdoor event. It doesn't take too long to close if they need to.

It's going to be an interesting day. I don't really have a dog in this one but I'm excited to see what happens...

I don't know why I keep thinking China, Japan, and Shanghai are indoor tourneys! They just seem calm, never really hearing anything about atmospherics (well as little as I watch of it)! uzzled :cover

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good luck to both players I hope it is a competitive final and may the best player win!

 

[pavlik89]

Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic LIVE HD FINAL Australian Open 2015

http://www.tennishdhighlights.com/live-hd/

 

[Mile]

And hope to see more quality match than previous. Good luck to both.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jake Garner is the umpire for the match

Novak won the toss and will serve

 

[tented]

Commentator said they opened the roof.

 

[Federberg]

I want Novak to win this because every top rank all time great has one thing that no one ever did. Maybe being the 'Melbourne mangler' will be his thing

 

[Front242]

Jake Garner is the umpire for the match

Novak won the toss and will serve

Don't like him. Grumpy git. Doh :s

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnFoVVJh4XE[/video]

 

[Front242]

Here's hoping for aggressive forehands from Murray and not passive muck.