Aussie Open Thread

[Hs0022]

RAFA, I don't expect to see beyond first week.

 

[cezero]

Then why did you say this literally a couple of minutes ago, Hs0022?

I hope Fed can just focus on executing his game and not on the draw too much (until he is facing Nadal then he def needs a strategy).

 

[bksballer89]

fed should never be a favorite at any major

i'd love it if he ever won another one, but anybody who picks him is pretty crazy

Aussie is probably the best chance. It's early in the season and he has made it to the semi finals every year since 2003 I believe

 

[cezero]

Aussie is probably the best chance. It's early in the season and he has made it to the semi finals every year since 2003 I believe

his best chance to win any tournament will always be lightning fast courts, so grass or carpet is his best bet.

when it comes to majors, that would be Wimbledon, and i marvel that he even made a final there last year. good for him.

 

[Hs0022]

Then why did you say this literally a couple of minutes ago, Hs0022?

It's the fear from Rafa's magic potion dude! Logic says that he shouldn't progress beyond second or third round, but Uncle says otherwise.

 

[cezero]

lol, hs, you crack me up

anyway, aussie Matosevic going to a 5th set. if that kid ever committed to fitness, i think he could be top 15.

 

[cezero]

and the ridiculously overrated ivanovic is about to go out to a nobody ranked nearly 150. not over yet, but 2 points away.

 

[bksballer89]

It's over now.

Such a huge disappointment

First huge upset

 

[cezero]

double post sorry

 

[cezero]

ivanovic is nothing more than eye candy for the majority of "fans" of female tennis, i.e., male, non-competitive tennis fans.

it's not very surprising to see her go out. she's only made 1 major quarterfinal in 2 years, and hasn't made a major semi in over 6 years.

 

[cezero]

in ivanovic's defense, i just heard jeff tarango say that ivanovic has been dealing with back spasms for the past few weeks.

 

[cezero]

hey, HS, rafa's up in about 3 minutes!

also, LISICKI about to go down, too

 

[Liberal Icon]

It's the fear from Rafa's magic potion dude! Logic says that he shouldn't progress beyond second or third round, but Uncle says otherwise.

Unfortuntely you are elevating Rafa to a cult status since deep within you you know he is that good on clay and your continuous harp on drug use as explanation for his success against your idol reflects more your own worthless grasping at straws for an explanation rather than reality.

 

[bksballer89]

Women's tennis is a hot mess

 

[cezero]

watching michael russell play goffin on an outer court.

russell's down 2 sets, but that little guy never gives up. if half of the uber talented youngsters with all of the physical l gifts in the world had even half of his worth ethic and tenacity, they'd be making it deep in majors consistently.

 

[bksballer89]

Murray could be pushed to a 4th set.

So Margaret Court arena roof close within 5 minutes? That is insane.

 

[Smart]

I can't be the only one who is sad that Melbourne made a new commercial, can I? The "I wanna know" commercial was a signature part of the event. I can still picture the hot girl biting a flower as I type this.

 

[bksballer89]

Rafa outfit is way too bright for me

 

[Smart]

watching michael russell play goffin on an outer court.

russell's down 2 sets, but that little guy never gives up. if half of the uber talented youngsters with all of the physical l gifts in the world had even half of his worth ethic and tenacity, they'd be making it deep in majors consistently.

I've never understood how Russell never got more power. I get that he is pretty short, but the guy is ripped. I respect his heart, but I always wonder how he's never gotten more.

The real enigma there is Goffin. The guy looks unathletic as hell, but his strokes were blessed from the gods. If he was 6'3 with a stronger core, I'm convinced Goffin would be a top 5 player. His backhand is so beautiful.

 

[cezero]

bright orange and pink seem to be the popular colors for guys this year