2016 Australian Open match discussions

[MargaretMcAleer]

Kei has had the trainer out twice for his wrist.Love Kei's game but sad to say his body is made of glass.Looks like he will win the match against Garcia-Lopez in 4 sets.He will have a day off.Still I have a query over Kei moving forward at the AO.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Isabelle I was live at the s/final in 2009 which was probably one of the best matches Verdasco has ever played.After that he went off the radar in terms of playing at such a high level.Focus it seems does not go hand in hand with Verdasco.Though as we all saw in the 5th set against Rafa the other day he was on fire,he deserved his win against Rafa.

 

[britbox]

Nishikori and Goffin both through.

I fancied Thiem to beat Goffin... I'm hoping this will be a breakout year for him.

 

[britbox]

Federer close to getting it done v Grigor. Dimitrov clearly having physical issues serving.

 

[britbox]

Federer in 4 sets: 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-4

Gilles Simon bt Delbonis 6-3 6-2 6-1

 

[Moxie]

Djokovic shakes off a tough run by Seppi, who once gave him a hard time at RG, but still in straights, and Bautista-Agut gets Cilic in 3.  I'm up to see if I can spot those planets converging.  

 

[DarthFed]

Nishikori and Goffin both through. I fancied Thiem to beat Goffin… I’m hoping this will be a breakout year for him.

I was hoping for that too because Mcfly is definitely a tougher opponent for Roger than Thiem would be.  Fed should still get through and in 4 at most but it could be a little tricky.

 

[Moxie]

britbox wrote:
Nishikori and Goffin both through. I fancied Thiem to beat Goffin… I’m hoping this will be a breakout year for him.

I was hoping for that too because Mcfly is definitely a tougher opponent for Roger than Thiem would be. Fed should still get through and in 4 at most but it could be a little tricky.

Either one is pretty light-weight, really, though I, too, have big hopes for Thiem going forward.  Roger had a lot of UFEs v. Dimitrov, who proved once again he can't kill the father.  That boy never saw an opportunity he wasn't willing to miss.  And I say that not at all hoping that Roger would lose.  Simply carrying on with my theme that Dimitrov has talent, but no heart.

 

[Federberg]

So Roger now has 300 grand slam wins. Does anyone have the stats for the top winners of grand slam matches anywhere?

 

[Moxie]

So Roger now has 300 grand slam wins. Does anyone have the stats for the top winners of grand slam matches anywhere?

Summon your google-power, Federberg.

 

[britbox]

Krygios and Berdych is quite entertaining. Crucial period for Nick as he's 2 sets to 1 down and it's 4-4 in the fourth.

 

[DarthFed]

Roger has handled Berdyxh easily the past two years but i am not about to call that an easy matchup in the QF's if they both make it. Kyrgios is definitely a threat to Roger too and he's still a total clown. Hoping Berd takes him out.

 

[Moxie]

Holy Toledo, Kyrgios is entertaining.  And I find Berdych as dull as dishwater.  Fun match.  I find myself pulling for Big Nick.

 

[britbox]

Yeah, I was rooting for Kyrgios... he is an entertainer.

Maybe showed his lack of experience in that last game.

Berdych prevails and moves into Week 2.

 

[Moxie]

Yeah, I was rooting for Kyrgios… he is an entertainer. Maybe showed his lack of experience in that last game. Berdych prevails and moves into Week 2.

He's very immature, in many ways.  But his game can be startlingly fine and fun.  I'm really on the fence about him, so far, but when I watch him play, I have to give credit to the talent.  I hope he can wrangle it into something that works in the long run.

 

[herios]

So Roger now has 300 grand slam wins. Does anyone have the stats for the top winners of grand slam matches anywhere?

Roger leads with his 300 wins.

 

 

[Federberg]

Federberg wrote:
So Roger now has 300 grand slam wins. Does anyone have the stats for the top winners of grand slam matches anywhere?

Summon your google-power, Federberg.

Lol! Can't I be lazy just this once? It's Friday

 

[Moxie]

Moxie wrote:
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Federberg wrote:
So Roger now has 300 grand slam wins. Does anyone have the stats for the top winners of grand slam matches anywhere?

Summon your google-power, Federberg. </blockquote>
Lol! Can’t I be lazy just this once? It’s Friday

You can...let's see if anyone comes up with it.  Great milestone, in any case.

 

[britbox]

Hightlights: Federer v Dimitrov

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B10zgsMK6fY

 

[britbox]

Djokovic / Seppi Highlights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8QxiNlXR7o