Australian Open Day 7: Sunday, January 24 - Order of Play

[Riotbeard]

Simon holds at love with another offensive dtl backhand.

That shot of his is a beauty. Hits it so cleanly and fast considering what a skinny little dude he is.

He has great timing in general. It's easier said than done to play that counter-punching style.

 

[nehmeth]

Novak is heating up.

Moving the ball around better and getting better depth on his shots.

 

[pavlik89]

[video=youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7wj9TWwshg[/video]

 

[Front242]

It's just wicked. Then when he starts doing that with his forehand dtl?? :nono

Seems Novak is righting the ship a little. Maybe Gilles is a little gassed?

Simon has been unlucky in his slam encounters against the top players 'cos he's so often ended up meeting them after 1 or 2 really tough 5 setters. Don't think he's looking too fatigued yet but imagine if Novak wins this set the scoreboard pressure of being down 2 sets will probably end up making him fatigued. Looking like he's toast now tbh.

 

[Front242]

He's hanging in there. Simon says don't give up.

 

[Front242]

That last shot was lame. Way too tentative.

 

[Front242]

Weird shot from Novak

 

[Front242]

Some shot there by Novak. In for sure.

 

[nehmeth]

Weird shot from Novak

He's had more than his share today.

 

[nehmeth]

It's just wicked. Then when he starts doing that with his forehand dtl?? :nono

Seems Novak is righting the ship a little. Maybe Gilles is a little gassed?

Simon has been unlucky in his slam encounters against the top players 'cos he's so often ended up meeting them after 1 or 2 really tough 5 setters. Don't think he's looking too fatigued yet but imagine if Novak wins this set the scoreboard pressure of being down 2 sets will probably end up making him fatigued. Looking like he's toast now tbh.

Saw Simon just make "the face". Nole hit the next shot out, but Gilles is fatigued.

 

[nehmeth]

:snicker Nole didn't clap for that winner.

 

[Front242]

Wow!

 

[Front242]

A lucky ace, cali style :snicker

 

[Front242]

Holy ****. Can't believe he held serve. Great service game.

 

[herios]

Nole, give me a f*****ing break!!!!!
You are ridiculous, Papa Fed reincarnated with BP conversion %

 

[nehmeth]

Holy ****. Can't believe he held serve. Great service game.

Gilles is one crafty fellow. And he does have the shots, if not the power.

 

[Front242]

Wonder will we see Simon being aggressive now that Novak's serving to stay in the set.

 

[Front242]

Things could get ugly if he loses this set.

 

[nehmeth]

Things could get ugly if he loses this set.

2010 Nole could never serve his way out of trouble the way he does now.

 

[Front242]

Nice. Love game was just what the doctor ordered.