2016 Aussie Open

[bksballer89]

Frustrating to take my tv off at 2-2 in the 4th set.......But I'm already taking a risk by getting only 4.5 hours of sleep for work on a Monday morning.

Hoping I wake up to see Stan won but with what I'm seeing in Raonic tonight, won't be too disappointed to see him advance as well

 

[bksballer89]

Wow stan up a break

 

[cezero]

I haven't been a Raonic fan over the past few years because he was so one-dimensional.

But he's obviously worked very hard on his movement and return of serve. It shows, and he's much more interesting to watch now, and I think he's going to make at least 1 major semi and possibly even a final this year. Good for him.

 

[bksballer89]

I did not expect much from Isner but would be nice if he didn't lose in straight sets.

These days unless he gets a huge break in his draw, the 3rd or 4th round is his ceiling.

Raonic/Murray should be really good

 

[Old Lion]

I did not expect much from Isner but would be nice if he didn't lose in straight sets.

These days unless he gets a huge break in his draw, the 3rd or 4th round is his ceiling.

Raonic/Murray should be really good

Agreed. This will be a real measuring stick for Milos as Murray is a much better returner than what he usually faces. I think Milos can win a major with his game now. Not sure if he is mentally ready yet.

 

[Old Lion]

I haven't been a Raonic fan over the past few years because he was so one-dimensional.

But he's obviously worked very hard on his movement and return of serve. It shows, and he's much more interesting to watch now, and I think he's going to make at least 1 major semi and possibly even a final this year. Good for him.

It might be this one the way he is going.

 

[Hs0022]

So the chain effect bad luck continues for whoever beat Nadal and setting up a relay of losses up the ladder from there on. Nadal's conqueror lost in the very next round and his conqueror lost again in the next round and so forth. Verdasco -> Sela -> Kuznetsov -> Monfils. So I am ready for Monfils to lose to Raonic next round. And then for Raonic to give the cakewalk final entry to Murray. Murray's side of the draw has shaped out to be ridiculous.

 

[bksballer89]

So the chain effect bad luck continues for whoever beat Nadal and setting up a relay of losses up the ladder from there on. Nadal's conqueror lost in the very next round and his conqueror lost again in the next round and so forth. Verdasco -> Sela -> Kuznetsov -> Monfils. So I am ready for Monfils to lose to Raonic next round. And then for Raonic to give the cakewalk final entry to Murray. Murray's side of the draw has shaped out to be ridiculous.

If Raonic continues to play how he has all tournament, I highly doubt he would be a cakewalk. He can very well beat Murray

 

[Hs0022]

If Raonic continues to play how he has all tournament, I highly doubt he would be a cakewalk. He can very well beat Murray

Yes we all like to believe in Fairy Tales. However Raonic can be very temperamental. His win over Stan would be hard to digest for him and he will spit up and lose tamely in the next round.

 

[bksballer89]

Yes we all like to believe in Fairy Tales. However Raonic can be very temperamental. His win over Stan would be hard to digest for him and he will spit up and lose tamely in the next round.

So he's losing to Monfils? Ok

 

[bksballer89]

Sharapova will never beat Serena again......I'm convinced

 

[bksballer89]

Nothing pisses me off than to see a player break only to give it right back in the following game.

 

[Hs0022]

Woke up in the middle of the night to see Fed over Berdy poo in straights. Hope Nishi takes out Djoker.

 

[Hs0022]

Fed seems to do tons better when I don't watch.

 

[bksballer89]

I'm really hoping Raonic or Murray win this title.

 

[cezero]

Nishikori went out with a whimper.

Nobody in the bottom half of the draw has a chance to beat Nole except Murray...and that's only if Murray is playing like he did in 2012/2013, and Nole has an off day.

Looks like it'll be very comfortable out as far as temperature when Nole and Fed play, and it might even be raining, so an indoor court would help Fed, I think. I don't have much hope of him beating Nole in a best of 5, but I would love to see it.

 

[cezero]

I wish it was Monfils/Raonic in the day match today. Monfils is 2-0 against him, and this will be a nice contest to see:

1) whether or not Raonic's work on movement and return will pay off when it counts
2) whether or not Monfils is going to be interested more in grinding out a win, or just looking flashy like he usually does

I have an early day tomorrow, so I won't get to see it.

 

[Old Lion]

Its too bad they have to play each other now. I would like to see how far both could have gone. Both are looking very good.

 

[Hs0022]

Monfils to lose to Raonic.

 

[Hs0022]

Fed and Djoker is a toss up.