Australian Open [Men] - Grand Slam

[Fiero425]

Exactly. We’ve seen this happen with Roger, Rafa, and Serena in the last few years.

It'll only occur more often in other events that Rafa doesn't care that much about! I recall Martina Navr.'s '87 Season where she had been on an unprecedented winning streak ('82-86), then all of a sudden she was dropping finals; even with leads on grass at Eastborne! She finally cracked thru at Wimbledon and the USO defeating Graf in straights, but it hung over her for a while until BJK worked her back into being enthusiastic about playing, resulting in her last major win in singles; Wimbledon in 1990!

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Read it that way first alright but I wasn't sure but no offense taken in any case and welcome @Sabratha. Here's hoping Karatsev is up for Djokovic. Never heard of the guy before this tournament but the way he changes the angle of the ball with great disguise impressed me. Sure he lost a few poor sets, especially the first two against Aliassime but the rest of that match he was excellent. Hope to see more from him. My hope at the start of the tournament was for Medvedev to win and I still think he has a very good shot of doing so, but Karatsev has been damn good.

I am rooting for Tits. I was right from the beginning of the tourney. While playing Med won't be a big problem for him, following up after a big win will obviously be difficult.

 

[Moxie]

I am rooting for Tits. I was right from the beginning of the tourney. While playing Med won't be a big problem for him, following up after a big win will obviously be difficult.

Just to be clear what you were right about from the beginning of the tournament, you picked Tsitsipas to win it all? Or just to beat Rafa?

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Just to be clear what you were right about from the beginning of the tournament, you picked Tsitsipas to win it all? Or just to beat Rafa?

I didn't pick anyone. When AO started I posted my wish that Tits win AO.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Just to be clear what you were right about from the beginning of the tournament, you picked Tsitsipas to win it all? Or just to beat Rafa?

Also you misinterpreted my "right" word. It did not mean I was correct. It meant from the very beginning.

Tough to understand plain English when you read it defensively.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Just to be clear what you were right about from the beginning of the tournament, you picked Tsitsipas to win it all? Or just to beat Rafa?

Also, at the time of my wish I was not even aware that he was in the same quarter as Ralph, as I didn't even look at the draw at that time this year.

 

[Moxie]

No no he isnt treated like the other two, their demons are not the same.

The sweating pig nabull is more of a danger than a raquet smasher, slipping while running can cause serious injuries.
We all know it wasnt just about that lineswomen in NY.

Novak and Serena are the only parents left in the tournament! Sounds better to you? By the way Serena did not win a major title since was mother so far i think. But if, it has the same value as for man.
If you dont appreciate the records of Novak while being a father , why do you think others also shoudnt?
These acomplishments Roger and Novak reached while being fathers is something unreachable for the Bull. This is something even you cant deny.

You can't tell me that your interpretation of what Djokovic means by "demons" is more correct than mine. He elucidated no further, as far as I can tell, so it's all a guess. Plus, IMO, by talking about his "demons" he's romanticizing his dickish behavior. You say he doesn't get treated like "the other two." Well, they don't invite such criticism by acting like out-of-control undercard players with socialization issues. And yes, it was all about the lineswoman who got hit in NY. Or let's say, it was about the rules.

Funny that you think being a father and an elite tennis player is the same accomplishment as being a mother and an elite tennis player. What confinement and physical changes happen to a man's body when he becomes a father? Also, I seem to remember you as the guy who says he doesn't care about the personal lives of the players. And seriously in no uncertain terms. Except until it does matter to you. It arrives here as an arcane stat. I don't even think there IS a stat for men accumulating records past the point when they've become a father. That is not a Rubicon that gets crossed, as it is for women, but rather a small rivulet to be leapt over for men, while admiring its beauty, in passing, as they skip past and just keep going.

 

[Fiero425]

Also, at the time of my wish I was not even aware that he was in the same quarter as Ralph, as I didn't even look at the draw at that time this year.

I was ready to ask why was Nole's draw so tough early on when I saw what Rafa had to deal with in the QF and SF if he made it there! This Major has truly confounded him even with leads in finals winning only one! The funny thing is I can still see Federer blubbering in '09 after he's won so many of these titles begrudging Rafa that one! Roger ended up getting his one FO title that year so it's all good!

 

[Moxie]

Also you misinterpreted my "right" word. It did not mean I was correct. It meant from the very beginning.

Tough to understand plain English when you read it defensively.

It was a fair question, since you're so fond of telling us how right your were. And I didn't do more than ask for clarification. I think you are being defensive. To the point of 3 responses to one post. Dude, there is an "edit" button. But it's OK...love ya like a brother.

 

[Sabratha]

I think people are underestimating Karatsev. Djokovic hasn't faced a big hitter with nothing to lose so far and with his looming injury who knows how he's going to cope.

Even if he's seemingly fully healed it could rear its ugly head again.

 

[Bonaca]

You can't tell me that your interpretation of what Djokovic means by "demons" is more correct than mine. He elucidated no further, as far as I can tell, so it's all a guess. Plus, IMO, by talking about his "demons" he's romanticizing his dickish behavior. You say he doesn't get treated like "the other two." Well, they don't invite such criticism by acting like out-of-control undercard players with socialization issues. And yes, it was all about the lineswoman who got hit in NY. Or let's say, it was about the rules.

Funny that you think being a father and an elite tennis player is the same accomplishment as being a mother and an elite tennis player. What confinement and physical changes happen to a man's body when he becomes a father? Also, I seem to remember you as the guy who says he doesn't care about the personal lives of the players. And seriously in no uncertain terms. Except until it does matter to you. It arrives here as an arcane stat. I don't even think there IS a stat for men accumulating records past the point when they've become a father. That is not a Rubicon that gets crossed, as it is for women, but rather a small rivulet to be leapt over for men, while admiring its beauty, in passing, as they skip past and just keep going.

Ah ok now you say guesses. In my opinion it was more than the rules, in the end it was a huge gift for Roger and Bob. this women acted like was stabbed with a knife. It was an accident without the need to disqualify him. There were more options. My point is til today, they wouldnt have treated Roger or Nadal like that. Many can see it your way, much more are very happy about it, but i am not and I dont have to agree.

Also our tastes are different: You like more neurotic sweating hair losing ass picking boring mechanics instead of emotions and "dickish behavior", for me its the opposite. I always prefer the mentality and behavior of Novak or Daniil or Fabio instead of dead characters like Domina , fake swiss or Bob.

My point wasnt to compare women and man and their accomplishments after becoming parents, my comparison was Roger/Novak and child-free-Nadal. You bring in your mothers-thing. I said i would appreciate it also more when a women win slams or reach new significant records after becoming a mother, compared to other women, for example i was rooting strongly for Viktorija that for, sadly she did not win the F.
Again the point was comparison of the 3, Nabull is inferior to the other two not only because of that fact. He is just focusing on tennis for decades and look what he has accomplished beside RG.
That is not about caring about personal lives, it just shows what a freak neurotic player Nadal has to be, what he has to miss to be able to keep up with the other two. Maybe he coudnt become father, that would be sad for him, but i think he isnt even trying because of his career goals.

By the way i am sorry for your loss, my dear, i know you are dissapointed and dont want to put fingers in wounds.

 

[Bonaca]

Easy first set Novak and break up in the 2nd.

 

[Bonaca]

I feel a bit sorry for Aslan, it is obviously too much for him, this opponent and first SF of a slam.

 

[Fiero425]

Figures! No one's watching as Djokovic performs a "beat down" on this guy, Karatsev! He's not playing around! It's serious stuff from the start!

 

[Sabratha]

Figures! No one's watching as Djokovic performs a "beat down" on this guy, Karatsev! He's not playing around! It's serious stuff from the start!

The match isn't over until the last point is played. We'll see.

 

[Fiero425]

The match isn't over until the last point is played. We'll see.

No doubt it'll be tougher than all that! Djokovic is the most unlucky of players I know! He can have a lead; up 2 breaks and he invariably has to tough it out on his 2nd break chance! These opponents all of a sudden don't miss and it frustrates him for a moment or 3! He ends up winning it most of the time, but makes his job harder!

 

[Bonaca]

2:0 for Novak and up a break in the 3rd.
Should be over i guess, except he does a Nadal.

 

[Bonaca]

I think now it is over 6:2 in the 3rd.

Congrats to another Slam-F.

Idemo do kraja!!

 

[Sabratha]

No doubt it'll be tougher than all that! Djokovic is the most unlucky of players I know! He can have a lead; up 2 breaks and he invariably has to tough it out on his 2nd break chance! These opponents all of a sudden don't miss and it frustrates him for a moment or 3! He ends up winning it most of the time, but makes his job harder!

It comes down to his style of play, not how lucky or unlucky he seems to be. He encourages players to tee off on his shots and play as if they have nothing to lose as he arguably frustrates them with his exceptional defense.

He did lay a beatdown in the end but it was a qualifier in his first major semi. Either way he's the favorite in the final.

 

[shawnbm]

And Roger in 2005, at the Miami final. Three times total, twice in a major.

Actually Roger and Rafa have the same record, then, as Federer last to either Hewitt or Nalbandian after being up two sets in either Davis Cup or something outside of a major.