2016 Aussie Open

[nuraman00]

The first two sets reminded me of FED's 2008 FO Finals to Nadal, where FED only won a total of 4 games.

He won the 3rd set, but lost in 4.

His serving was shitty throughout the match, especially the first two sets.

And he went for shots he couldn't make, too often. Too many errors.

Disappointing. I don't know if how many more, if any, AO SFs he can make in the future, due to his age.

And as cezero said, FED had to give it his all just to win the 3rd. Even that wasn't easy for him.

 

[bksballer89]

Work has imposed itself on my Aussie Open viewing in a huge way.

But I did see that match last night. She crushed the little girlie girl in Set 1. And once she got her focus back at the tail of Set 2 as well.

I like Kerber but she is in tough....

Just finished Federer vs Serby. Roger has nothing for Serby.

Really hope Raonic gets bounced....

I think Kerber takes a set

 

[cezero]

I think Kerber takes a set

If Serena gets off to a slow start, I think it could happen.

There isn't a single thing Kerber does better than Serena, though, even if Serena's only at 75%

 

[Hank Kingsley]

I think Kerber takes a set

I tend to agree with cezero.

If Serena plays like she did in Set 1 yesterday.....

Then again, if she plays like she did in the US Open semi.....

 

[Old Lion]

I think Milos has a punchers chance against Nole. He would have to serve lights out though. He does not have the consistency to stay with Nole.

Serena should win, but at her age its not a guarantee any more.

 

[cezero]

I think Milos has a punchers chance against Nole. He would have to serve lights out though. He does not have the consistency to stay with Nole.

I like Raonic's chances against just about anybody who isn't a great returner. That's how good his game is right now. Huge improvements to movement and even his own return.

Nole and Murray are in the top 3 all time for returning, along with Agassi in there somewhere. I just can't see Raonic being able to grind with them in a best of 5.

We'll see.

 

[ElTexan]

I think Milos has a punchers chance against Nole. He would have to serve lights out though. He does not have the consistency to stay with Nole.

Serena should win, but at her age its not a guarantee any more.

What does this even mean? She moves better than 99% of her competition... and that's on top of her other obvious superior and superlative game assets.

 

[ElTexan]

Raonic serves 13 Aces in the first two sets, but loses match anyway. #bookmarquette

 

[nuraman00]

The match opens with Raonic breaking Murray at love.

It wasn't because of Murray errors, but because Raonic is returning decently and finding open winners.

 

[ElTexan]

Raonic starts off looking loose and sharp as hell... not so much for Murray.

 

[Gooch1034]

The first two sets reminded me of FED's 2008 FO Finals to Nadal, where FED only won a total of 4 games.

He won the 3rd set, but lost in 4.

His serving was shitty throughout the match, especially the first two sets.

And he went for shots he couldn't make, too often. Too many errors.

Disappointing. I don't know if how many more, if any, AO SFs he can make in the future, due to his age.

And as cezero said, FED had to give it his all just to win the 3rd. Even that wasn't easy for him.

Feds just cant beat Djokovic. Everyone else isn't much of a problem for him so maybe he should pray Djokovic gets injured so he can steal 1 more GS? Those first 2 sets last night were unreal! He was getting steamrolled!

 

[nuraman00]

Murray with a good pass for game point to bring it to 3-2.

Raonic still up a break.

 

[ElTexan]

Raonic dumps an easy volley into the net giving Murray the 2nd set ala Becker, Wimbledon 1990

 

[bksballer89]

Wow Raonic 1 set away now

 

[ElTexan]

That 3rd set was boring AF until the breaker. Good stuff.
2nd set was pretty boring, too.

 

[ElTexan]

Going into the 5th set, both limping a bit.
My prediction: Murray wins it 7-5 after Roanic chokes 2 rallies in the 11th game.

EDIT: Or Roanic just chokes 3 points in the very first game.

 

[Hs0022]

So the curse for the Rafa's conqueror chain remains. Raonic loses and his conqueror a tired Murray will tamely lose to Nole in straights!! That is poetic justice.

 

[bksballer89]

So Murray vs Novak for the 2nd straight year in the finals

 

[ElTexan]

Murray's now been in 5 of the last 7 Aussie Finals.
Djok has been in 6 of the last 9, 5 of the last 6

 

[Old Lion]

What does this even mean? She moves better than 99% of her competition... and that's on top of her other obvious superior and superlative game assets.

So do I on most days. Unfortunately, when you get older, consistency goes out the window when it comes movement. There are some days your body just does not do what you tell it to do anymore. When you get older you will understand.