Australian Open 2014 (01/13 - 01/26)

GQStylin · Post #41 » by **GQStylin** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 12:20 pm

Looks like its going to be another Rafa gs win barring an absolute collapse by Nadal or some miracle tennis by the remaining three guys. Don't see Roger beating Nadal and certainly don't see Berydch or Wawrinka doing so either in the finals.

Congrats to Nadal on #14 I guess.

Andre3822 · Post #42 » by **Andre3822** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 1:22 pm

GQStylin wrote:Looks like its going to be another Rafa gs win barring an absolute collapse by Nadal or some miracle tennis by the remaining three guys. Don't see Roger beating Nadal and certainly don't see Berydch or Wawrinka doing so either in the finals.

Congrats to Nadal on #14 I guess.

Nadal hasn't looked as convincing and Federer seems to be rounding into superb form.

I wouldn't count Federer out just yet, people weren't expecting him to 3-0 Tsonga and nearly 3-0 Murray. (I think he was actually an underdog on both occasions)

I'd give Federer a 20-30% chance to beat Nadal, the Spaniard is obviously the favorite though.

Hero · Post #43 » by **Hero** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:13 pm

Really surprised to see Nole lose! He was rolling. Good that Stan finally got a win though.

Also very happy that Roger was able to down Murray. Unfortunately Nadal is up next

Would be amazing for him to get a win but seems like wishful thinking..

Post #44 » by **Slava** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 4:47 pm

mrpoetryNmotion wrote:Radwanska entered god mode in that last set. Some of the shots she has been able to track down and make have been unbelievable. Bageled Azarenka in the final set.

She was phenomenal but Azarenka was a wreck for much of the match. Too damn nervous to get going right from the start.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #45 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 5:27 pm

GQStylin wrote:Looks like its going to be another Rafa gs win barring an absolute collapse by Nadal or some miracle tennis by the remaining three guys. Don't see Roger beating Nadal and certainly don't see Berydch or Wawrinka doing so either in the finals.

Congrats to Nadal on #14 I guess.

I'm not sure how you could watch Rafa's last two matches and Roger's last two matches and then make this statement.

Wo1verine · Post #46 » by **Wo1verine** » Wed Jan 22, 2014 8:54 pm

Bouchard is going to upset Li Na, and shock the tennis community further :wink:

Dr Positivity · Post #47 » by **Dr Positivity** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:20 am

Genie played it pretty even after the 0-5, but that was too much to spot Li Na with the way she was playing. That crosscourt backhand...

GQStylin · Post #48 » by **GQStylin** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:55 am

Holy crap! Radwanska got destroyed!

I think if Genie had played Aga, she'd be in the finals by now. Li had too much pace on her shots and Genie didn't have time to react. But with Aga shots, they were much slower and I think Genie could've pounced on them and attacked like she did against Ivanovic.

Oh well. Rooting for Li Na to win her first Aussie Open now!

Dr Positivity · Post #49 » by **Dr Positivity** » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:14 am

That was pathetic by Radwanska

EH15 · Post #50 » by **EH15** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 2:19 am

Finally a Fed-Nadal grand slam match up not on clay. Gonna stay up for this one. Hoping for a roof close to give Fed an extra boost lol

GQStylin · Post #51 » by **GQStylin** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:33 am

So sad. I don't want to see Federer play Rafa anymore. Its just too depressing.

It use to be a fun rivalry, but now its just sad when its loss after sad loss by Federer. Don't think he'll ever beat Rafa again at least not in a major.

Post #52 » by **rrravenred** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:57 am

I just find it bizarre how Nadal is totally unfazed by the Fed. It's as if each ball is just another ball to play... I'm absolutely biased because I love the aesthetics of Roger's game, but Rafa just bludgeons the beautiful game into submission (along with impenetrable defense).

Ong_dynasty · Post #53 » by **Ong_dynasty** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 12:06 pm

If Nadal wins Aus open, he will have as many hard / grass court grand slams as Djokovic.

Not bad for what some people still call only a clay court player.

REDDzone · Post #54 » by **REDDzone** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:58 pm

vamos

Post #55 » by **Rich Rane** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:22 pm

GQStylin wrote:So sad. I don't want to see Federer play Rafa anymore. Its just too depressing.

It use to be a fun rivalry, but now its just sad when its loss after sad loss by Federer. Don't think he'll ever beat Rafa again at least not in a major.

6 straight in Grand Slam tournaments for Rafa against Fed. Never thought it would come to that for either of them.

Ong_dynasty wrote:Not bad for what some people still call only a clay court player.

People who still think this need to have their head examined. He's not as amazing off clay, but he's still an incredibly tough out.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #56 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 3:23 pm

Ong_dynasty wrote:If Nadal wins Aus open, he will have as many hard / grass court grand slams as Djokovic.

Not bad for what some people still call only a clay court player.

I don't know anyone who thinks Nadal is only a clay court player.

Woodsanity · Post #57 » by **Woodsanity** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 4:54 pm

Rich Rane wrote:
GQStylin wrote:So sad. I don't want to see Federer play Rafa anymore. Its just too depressing.

It use to be a fun rivalry, but now its just sad when its loss after sad loss by Federer. Don't think he'll ever beat Rafa again at least not in a major.

6 straight in Grand Slam tournaments for Rafa against Fed. Never thought it would come to that for either of them.

Ong_dynasty wrote:Not bad for what some people still call only a clay court player.

People who still think this need to have their head examined. He's not as amazing off clay, but he's still an incredibly tough out.

I think a guy who won 3 hc slams and 2 slams on grass should be considered amazing off clay. I would say that he is godlike off clay. On clay a healthy Nadal is pretty much unbeatable.

Post #58 » by **Slava** » Fri Jan 24, 2014 6:20 pm

It would be amazing if Rafa beat or equaled Fed's slam count while Fed is still playing.

GQStylin · Post #59 » by **GQStylin** » Sat Jan 25, 2014 10:44 am

Li Na easy championship win after the 1st set. She simply dominated Chibulkova after getting herself settled. Really glad she won. Congrats.

Also I looved her winner's speech. Maybe the best acceptance speech EVER! LOL

blazza18 · Post #60 » by **blazza18** » Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:31 am

So Stan has started amazingly well. First grand slam final nerves not there atm.