Australian Open Day 5: Friday, Jan 17 - Order of Play

[zalvar]

Lol! Crazy rain. Out of the blue.

Isn't that where rain usually comes from? Okay, I apologize for the lame joke.

lol! I appreciate it nonetheless

 

[Denis]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

 

[Moxie]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

Oh, Denis, so little faith in your champion that you become the new biggest fan of every one of Nadal's opponents? :dodgy:

 

[Denis]

No, I'm confident Djokovic will beat Nadal. I just want that no 1 ranking back ASAP.

 

[brokenshoelace]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

Let me ease up your worry. Under no circumstances was Monfils going to beat Nadal or even soften him up. There, now you can stop worrying about him being lethargic, playing doubles, and the number 1 ranking

 

[Denis]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

Let me ease up your worry. Under no circumstances was monfils going to beat Nadal or even soften him up. There, now you can stop worrying about him being lethargic, playing doubles, and the number 1 ranking

The problem is that I think Monfils thinks this too... :nono

 

[Moxie]

No, I'm confident Djokovic will beat Nadal. I just want that no 1 ranking back ASAP.

Ah…you're watching Nadal tick up points. I heard that doubles match was entertaining, btw, though I doubt we'll ever get a replay.

 

[Moxie]

Venga! Robredo takes the 2nd set v. Gasquet.

 

[Moxie]

What a point from Fognini and Querrey! Hilarious.

 

[brokenshoelace]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

Let me ease up your worry. Under no circumstances was monfils going to beat Nadal or even soften him up. There, now you can stop worrying about him being lethargic, playing doubles, and the number 1 ranking

The problem is that I think Monfils thinks this too... :nono

LOL, well in all seriousness, I understand where you're coming from. No matter how confident we all like to act, deep down inside, most of us want the easiest paths for our player. I freely admit that I do. If it means Novak losing to Istomin (LOL! But bear with me), I'm completely fine with that. It's a weird internal conflict because part of us also wants great tennis, and the satisfaction of seeing our player beat his main rival(s), but sometimes, we don't want to "risk" it.

I don't see what's wrong with admitting this. It's nothing against Novak (or any other player).

 

[Moxie]

Tommy wins it! Vamos, Robredo.

 

[askh]

Gutsy play when most needed got Robredo the match. Happy for him.

 

[Goldenboy]

Gasquet really played some silly tennis today, like rushing the net numerous times with crap approach shots. Looks like the heat got to him. He has to be disappointed, he led in the 3rd and 4th sets.

Don't think Robredo has much of a chance against Wawrinka, Stan won't be as easy to grind down.

 

[Moxie]

I don't think Robredo won that by grinding.

 

[nehmeth]

Tommy wins it! Vamos, Robredo.

Sweet! I was hoping he would take it. :clap

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Istomin...down boy!...Couple of amazing shots from Istomin. He will lose, but he will remember those points.

 

[Denis]

So Monfils, in all his wisdom, decided to play three sets of doubles today at 40c. Great. That will make him nice and fresh for tomorrow.... uzzled

Let me ease up your worry. Under no circumstances was monfils going to beat Nadal or even soften him up. There, now you can stop worrying about him being lethargic, playing doubles, and the number 1 ranking

The problem is that I think Monfils thinks this too... :nono

LOL, well in all seriousness, I understand where you're coming from. No matter how confident we all like to act, deep down inside, most of us want the easiest paths for our player. I freely admit that I do. If it means Novak losing to Istomin (LOL! But bear with me), I'm completely fine with that. It's a weird internal conflict because part of us also wants great tennis, and the satisfaction of seeing our player beat his main rival(s), but sometimes, we don't want to "risk" it.

I don't see what's wrong with admitting this. It's nothing against Novak (or any other player).

To be honest, I'd prefer Nadal over Murray in the final for instance. Main concern is the no 1 ranking. If they would not give Rafa 1200 points for the final, I'd be happy to see him there.

 

[Denis]

Istomin...down boy!...Couple of amazing shots from Istomin. He will lose, but he will remember those points.

Yeah, that was an awesome game alright :clap

 

[Murat Baslamisli]

Nole really did not need to give the break back, but I am impressed that Istomin is trying hard.

 

[DarthFed]

Not exactly rare for Novak to blow a break lead, hopefully he finishes him off this set.