2015 Australian Open Semifinals: Murray vs. Berdych

[Kieran]

Hey Sid, I love your profile signature! :laydownlaughing

 

[brokenshoelace]

I wonder what happened to Murray's down the line backhand. It hasn't been the same since about 2010, despite the fact that he went on to have great success since.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Also Murray to me is a instinctive volley player,dosent get enough credit where that is concerned

Controversial opinion: Andy Murray is one of the best volleyers on tour, at least among the top players.

 

[sid]

Hey Sid, I love your profile signature! :laydownlaughing

Thank you Kieran

Ps i love yours with the stamp.

 

[brokenshoelace]

I'm watching EuroSport's stream. Wilander is a great commentator. Such a great change from McEnroe, for example.

He's probably the most mixed bag commentator. I watch every slam on Eurosport (bar Wimbledon since they don't broadcast it) and at times he comes off like the best in the world, and others he drives me crazy. Compared to the others, he's good, but he does say some stupid thing. However, with him and Frew McMillan I would say Eurosport definitely has the best color commentating package around. I wish Frew was doing commentary for this match.

 

[Kirijax]

Starting to think Berdych isn't mentally there. His partnership with his new coach has just begun. If Vallverdu can help him, it will improve as the season goes on. Match is still a toss up but it doesn't feel that way right now.

 

[DarthFed]

Murray is playing really well now. Not letting Berd dictate. It's going to take a lot for Tomas to turn this around now.

 

[Kieran]

I'm watching EuroSport's stream. Wilander is a great commentator. Such a great change from McEnroe, for example.

He's probably the most mixed bag commentator. I watch every slam on Eurosport (bar Wimbledon since they don't broadcast it) and at times he comes off like the best in the world, and others he drives me crazy. Compared to the others, he's good, but he does say some stupid thing. However, with him and Frew McMillan I would say Eurosport definitely has the best color commentating package around. I wish Frew was doing commentary for this match.

Frew has long been my favourite commentator...

 

[Kirijax]

Great game for Berdych! Maybe he can refocus!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I must be in the minority I cant stand Mats Wilander as a commentator.

 

[tented]

I must be in the minority I cant stand Mats Wilander as a commentator.

Well, this is my first time listening to him, so perhaps I'll change my mind.

 

[sid]

Good hold from Tomas,i think it's when who has highs & lows & when.Lots of tennis left in this match 2 be played.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Murray's much more aggressive compared to the first set. He needs to keep that approach up not just now, but if he is to make the final, because he doesn't stand a chance against Djokovic otherwise, and maybe even against Wawrinka.

 

[Kirijax]

Haha, I like Mats. I think he keeps it interesting. But I may be biased because he was my favorite player from the 80s.

 

[brokenshoelace]

If Murray actually rediscovers his down the line backhand consistently, he'll be a terror to deal with for the upcoming couple of years, especially with Fedal declining. I still think if he finds his pre-Mauresmo consistency, he and Djokovic will dominate the tour (with some cameo appearances by Fedal when they play well) as no one else is good enough.

 

[brokenshoelace]

Murray's slice really allows him to neutralize even some of the best inside out forehands. No matter how much he's stretch, he can still get it back low and deep. That frustrates a lot of players. Part of the reason Nadal has success against him is because his inside out forehand actually goes to Murray's forehand.

 

[sid]

I'm watching EuroSport's stream. Wilander is a great commentator. Such a great change from McEnroe, for example.

He's probably the most mixed bag commentator. I watch every slam on Eurosport (bar Wimbledon since they don't broadcast it) and at times he comes off like the best in the world, and others he drives me crazy. Compared to the others, he's good, but he does say some stupid thing. However, with him and Frew McMillan I would say Eurosport definitely has the best color commentating package around. I wish Frew was doing commentary for this match.

Frew has long been my favourite commentator...

Frew is my fav commentator,but i don't mind hearing from Wilander or McEnroe.

 

[tented]

Berdych is going to have a mental breakdown if Murray breaks here, after being up 40-0.

 

[Kieran]

It's a peculiar game, isn't it? Jekyll and Hyde from Berdy...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have Jim Courier as one of my commentators he always comes to the AO as a commentator for Channel 7,I must say I am over Jim,though I must say Hewitt is on this match,he is a good tennis analyst,enjoy listening to his comments.