Thank goodness for that! I knew it would be a tough match. Rafa was lucky in the third set, but I can live with that. CD time will come, a big star in the making, I think.
Thank goodness for that! I knew it would be a tough match. Rafa was lucky in the third set, but I can live with that. CD time will come, a big star in the making, I think.
Yep, tight, tense match. I think experience was the difference which told in the end. Some on here were just too dismissive of Dimitrov. He's a future (not too distant future at that) Grand Slam winner.
The day when we have a Grand Slam final that doesn't feature at least one big 4 name, seems that little bit nearer after this AO. And there's still the possibility that either Berdy or Stan could win this one.
Reckon Murray will get this in 4. I've always criticized the bookies for having Murray as far out as 12/1, crazy IMO. He'll be my favourite to beat Nadal too if he beats Federer today.
Yep, tight, tense match. I think experience was the difference which told in the end. Some on here were just too dismissive of Dimitrov. He's a future (not too distant future at that) Grand Slam winner.
The day when we have a Grand Slam final that doesn't feature at least one big 4 name, seems that little bit nearer after this AO. And there's still the possibility that either Berdy or Stan could win this one.
If Rafa doesn't win, I would like Stan to take the trophy. I've warmed to him, recently.
Murray's never played the two of them here in the same tournament, so I appreciate your argument but still disagree. Otherwise you echo my thoughts on the importance of him being a good front runner.
Nadal has only won the one title here because Federer choked badly and couldn't contain his emotions even at the ceremony. OK he seemed to have another great chance against Nole in 2012 but was still clearly lacking belief when it mattered most.
Federer has won here 4 times yes, but two of those wins were over much weaker fields than today. He looks good so far but I think only Wimbledon with its forgiving soft surface allows him to win 7 best of 5 set matches.
Having said all that, only Murray knows how close he is to full fitness. IMHO both the mens and womens draws are as open as one another.
Djokovic had several chances to finish that match in 4 anyway. I agree Roger made several key errors, and it was tough to watch But you have to take your chances.
Also the whole weak field debate is dangerous. Maybe Fed was too good? There were still excellent players around. Plus weaker draws and final opponents are part of the game. A slam is still a slam, though some are more impressive wins than others
Federer has always been quick off the blocks. How many times has Federer taken the first set against Nadal in majors and gone on to lose? So this is no surprise, if Murray can start dictating from the back of the court he'll come back.
Before the AO started I said I would be happy for Andy to make the quarters. I lied. I want him to win but rejuvenated Fed is looking good. Edberg has transformed his volleying.
Stupid morons in the corporate seats holding play up yet again. It's true what Wilander said. It's always those who pay the least for their tickets who watch the least amount of tennis.
Stupid morons in the corporate seats holding play up yet again. It's true what Wilander said. It's always those who pay the least for their tickets who watch the least amount of tennis.
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Glad I didnt watch it
Yep, tight, tense match. I think experience was the difference which told in the end. Some on here were just too dismissive of Dimitrov. He's a future (not too distant future at that) Grand Slam winner.
The day when we have a Grand Slam final that doesn't feature at least one big 4 name, seems that little bit nearer after this AO. And there's still the possibility that either Berdy or Stan could win this one.
If Rafa doesn't win, I would like Stan to take the trophy. I've warmed to him, recently.
It would be amazing to see Stan win the title.
He will never defeat Rafa, so miracle is needed.
Djokovic had several chances to finish that match in 4 anyway. I agree Roger made several key errors, and it was tough to watch
Also the whole weak field debate is dangerous. Maybe Fed was too good? There were still excellent players around. Plus weaker draws and final opponents are part of the game. A slam is still a slam, though some are more impressive wins than others
It'll be very tough to come back from two sets down, so he needs to bounce back in this one
The main test for Roger will be if his old bones can sustain this level of play over 4 or 5 sets.
Old Bones? He's 32 not 72.
He might be able to beat Andy but Rafa than Berdych/Stan I don't know.
Andy hasn't got close to breaking Roger yet which is a disappointment
Relatively speaking.
Hate people like that. Very annoying
damn work getting in the way