Australian Open Day 7: Sunday, January 25
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What I like about the Kyrgios kid is the trivial power from everywhere on the court. It looks absolutely effortless.
That's particularly nice, b/c it means that at some point later in his career he can choose to take a little off balls to decrease the UFE, and still be competitive with the top guys.
Yea, its easy to play crazy, all out tennis in the 5th set when you are 20, but its hard to mantain that when you get older and the pressure really catches up too you.
Anyway, this kid looks at the very least to have Tsonga ability. If he can just learn to construct points the right way, to work hard and to be patient, sky's the limit.
That's particularly nice, b/c it means that at some point later in his career he can choose to take a little off balls to decrease the UFE, and still be competitive with the top guys.
Yea, its easy to play crazy, all out tennis in the 5th set when you are 20, but its hard to mantain that when you get older and the pressure really catches up too you.
Anyway, this kid looks at the very least to have Tsonga ability. If he can just learn to construct points the right way, to work hard and to be patient, sky's the limit.
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The Dimitrov-Murray match is not disappointing. Dimi might have messed up his chances getting broken serving out the 4th set. Even if it goes the distance, I feel Murray will hold up better physically.
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Grigor having a poor service game
Come on Murray you have 3BPs
Broken to love..thats the way Murray!!
Come on Murray you have 3BPs
Broken to love..thats the way Murray!!
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Well done Murray,you can tell how much that means to him!!
Next up Muzz is that young gun for you tame!!!
Next up Muzz is that young gun for you tame!!!
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Murray was asked if he was going to wear a morning suit or a kilt for his wedding
Muzz said he would decide on the day which one he would wear...lol!
Muzz said he would decide on the day which one he would wear...lol!
Congrats to Andy on the turn around in this match,twice 3 love down in sets & won them.Grigor is getting quicker around the court as he's getting older,I'm sure his time will come.
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BTW Nick is the first Aussie to reach the q/finals at the AO in 10 years,seeing it is Australia Day today.
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Pleasantly surprised by Nick. I feel the draw opened up for him nicely but props to him for taking advantage of it. I actually think that for the purposes of this tournament, it's probably helpful for him that he's not winning in straight forward fashion and is having to fight mentally and physically. Since he's unlikely to win this tournament anyway, these wins will probably give him more confidence than straight sets wins would have, as he now trusts that he's fit enough to go the distance, and he's learning how to deal with these situations.
Murray-Dimitrov was great but Dimi will be kicking himself for messing up that 4th set. Looking forward to Murray vs. Nick. My one worry is that Nick won't have anything left in the tank and Murray blows by him in straightforward fashion, but I feel any other scenario will make for compelling viewing.
Murray-Dimitrov was great but Dimi will be kicking himself for messing up that 4th set. Looking forward to Murray vs. Nick. My one worry is that Nick won't have anything left in the tank and Murray blows by him in straightforward fashion, but I feel any other scenario will make for compelling viewing.
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Congrats to Kyrgios on his win today,looking forward 2 when he plays Murray next.
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sid said:
It has been a long time coming for a Aussie in their own GS to make a q/final
In saying that I believe Murray will win their up coming match.
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rafanoy1992 said:
Sometimes I wished that the spanish I learned in college was better because I agree there is a lot of substance to Nadal which doesnt always come across in his English interviews. Eg. Sharapova, I never felt there wasnt too much geniuness about her as a person, but her English is very well but all that comes out is fluff, IMO.
Been Amazing for Nick @ home GS so far,(QF) v Andy i feel Nick will have 2 serve better than v others cos of Andy's return.19 years of age,Nick must be loving this & it's good 2 see.
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the AntiPusher said:
I agree with your thoughts regarding Rafa and his insightful thoughts on tennis and life,I have always been of the opinion,he is much more mature in his thinking than his actual age.Many years ago I read a interesting article Rafa did for a Spainish newspaper,he said tennis is a simple game,the reason he chose tennis over football,he loved the challenge,both mentally and physically,in football you are part of a team,in tennis,it's you versus you.I thought that was most profound,seeing Rafa was about 22 at that time.
