Australian Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[Fiero425]

As much as I route for Murray, I do not want him to win at the expensive of Berrettini. Matteo has had bad injury luck, but has a good future.

Now you know what I mean when I'm down on "hanger on's!" The Big 3 have definitely changed the destinies of many players like Milos, Del Po, Kei, & Grigor; now Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Thiem, & Zverev! Novak won't be as successful stifling the talents of Carlos & Holger! They truly have arrived w/ a lot of talent behind them!

 

[Moxie]

Forza, Matteo!

 

[Jelenafan]

They're at different levels of injuries, IMO, but it's a good question. IMO, Thiem is the most unlikely, with now-chronic and worrying injury. Zverev had a bad one, but was already in a bad place in terms of head issues. I see a double-barreled issue with his comeback. Berrettini hasn't had bad injuries, but also had bad luck with Covid. I fear least for him.

I hear you, but at the same time while I like Matteo, I find his game a bit more one dimensional and limited, not a bad thing but I always felt he was an overachiever so we’ll see.

Injuries are such a bitch because non physical issues such as confidence get so impacted, it goes from physical to physical AND mental.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo with a Bhand down the line lol! of all shots

 

[Moxie]

Now you know what I mean when I'm down on "hanger on's!" The Big 3 have definitely changed the destinies of many players like Milos, Del Po, Kei, & Grigor; now Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Thiem, & Zverev! Novak won't be as successful stifling the talents of Carlos & Holger! They truly have arrived w/ a lot of talent behind them!

Would you call Nadal and Djokovic "hangers on?"

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

5 games all
I feel we are heading to a t/break for the 4th set, no BPs faced for either player in the 4th set
Muzz that shot was on the line BTW, you could not have challenge it anyway
Matteo will now serve to force a t/break in the 4th set
Murray 6-5

 

[Moxie]

I hear you, but at the same time while I like Matteo, I find his game a bit more one dimensional and limited, not a bad thing but I always felt he was an overachiever so we’ll see.

Injuries are such a bitch because non physical issues such as confidence get so impacted, it goes from physical to physical AND mental.

If we're just comparing those 3, I don't find Berrettini especially one-dimensional. Neither Thiem nor Zverev is especially artful, either.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Well done Muzz attacking the bhand side of Matteo with result....30all
Of course Matteo served his fastest serve of the match 221 lol!
Another great serve
6 games all, t/break to commence for the 4th set

 

[Moxie]

5 games all
I feel we are heading to a t/break for the 4th set, no BPs faced for either player in the 4th set
Muzz that shot was on the line BTW, you could not have challenge it anyway
Matteo will now serve to force a t/break in the 4th set
Murray 6-5

Hard not to go with the veteran in the TB. Dai, forza, Matteo!

 

[Fiero425]

Would you call Nadal and Djokovic "hangers on?"

Not as much hanger ons as much as 2 players w/ unmatched consistency and longevity! Nadal's close; Novak in 2 or 3 years!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hard not to go with the veteran in the TB. Dai, forza, Matteo!

Matteo played a couple of good t/breaks in the United Cup,recently, he has to serve well
I think Mo is growing a Mo lol! something dark on the top of his lip

 

[Moxie]

OMG, did De Minaur not tell Leyhani that that mustache was a poor choice?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Muzz with a weak bhand of all things finds the net
Matteo 3-2
Matteo with a losse fhand long
Back on serve 3 all
Matteo 4-3m
Muzz wins the point on his bhand
Muzz 4all
Muzz lazy BHand , it breaks down the 2nd time
Matteo 5-4 with 2 serves
Shot Muzz Fhand Winner down the line
5 all back on serve

 

[Moxie]

Excellent point and won by Matteo!

 

[Moxie]

Amazing passing shot there by Murray!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo 6-5
Murray with 2 serves
6 all Bhand from Muzz

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Muzz with one more serve 6 all

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

OMG that was long from Murray
Matteo 7-6
Slice Bhand floated over the line from Matteo
7 all

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Matteo read the Muzz passing shot
Matteo 8-7 SP No 3
FH long from Muzz'
2 sets all going 5

 

[Moxie]

Reckless and brave there from Babycakes.