AUSTRALIAN OPEN, 16-29 Jan 2012: Singles (men/ladies) Discussion Thread. Info in first posts

[lynne]

My stream is staying on Hisense where there's a fabby veterans doubles match on-court.
Bahrami/Pioline v Ivanisevic/Cash


Mine is,I hope it stays that way!!!:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Tbh though I like Monfils not too disappointed he is out as Gael and Jo back to back could well have been tough. All credit to Kukushkin for finally coming through though loks like Le Mon really did falter. Hope Hewitt can make a match of this with Raonic, could well be up for the challenge!

[RoastLamb]

Milos took the first set but I still think Hewitt could win.

[-J-]

Eurosport down ?

[-J-]

BBC bp DOWN

[-J-]

BBC broken hewitt serving for 1-1

[Linda]

Blimey, Hewitt has levelled the match! :shocked:

[Jan]

1 set all

[-J-]

Blimey, Hewitt has levelled the match! :shocked:i never gave him a chance of winning this, he cant can he

[RoastLamb]

Thing about Hewitt is he's got more experience in the big moments and he's quicker - depsite his age and surgeries.

[Hawkeye]

C'maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnn! as I have Hewitt in the Pick'Em.

[-J-]

C'maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnn! as I have Hewitt in the FTM.FTM ?
you mean the overall you pick him to the semi ?

[JAMES4578]

Hewitt, certainly got something going and took his opportunity-we could have a real battle here!

[Speedy Hawk]

What on earth? That is the most rubbish I hace ever heard! Another reason I admire Rusedski less and less!

I agree, that stupid comment. I never supported him when he was playing and he does say little things about Tim Henman that wasn't nice or respectful and Tim always been respectful to him apart from one time when Tim got annoyed at him.

[Hawkeye]

FTM ?
you mean the overall you pick him to the semi ?Errrrrrrrr, no I mean the pick'em.

[-J-]

what he say this time ?

[-J-]

Errrrrrrrr, no I mean the pick'em.ahh i thaught that was a brave pick
i had him oot ages ago in pickem

[Hawkeye]

I had the idea that this would be his last hurrah. If it goes to 5 Hewitt will win.

[RoastLamb]

What does it matter in the end anyway? Djokovic will beat either of them to a pulp.

[-J-]

I had the idea that this would be his last hurrah. If it goes to 5 Hewitt will win.paying off so far:peace:

[-J-]

What does it matter in the end anyway? Djokovic will beat either of them to a pulp.:rolling: Gordian knot

[-J-]

BBC breaks back

[xenon21]

Slightly mean of Novak to only give Mahut 2 games was it on his birthday :(

[Speedy Hawk]

Shame Hewitt got broken and now 4-3 down. He serve next.

[traveller7]

tough match

[RoastLamb]

Milos needs more patience. He just wants to get a winner straightaway. Hewitt is a grinder and doesn't work that way.

[traveller7]

3rd set tie break
2-2

[Sallydaisy]

On serve: the BBM (Barbie Burning Malingerer!) at *3-4. Needs to hold to stay in the set really.

[traveller7]

hewitt won it 7-6
2 sets to 1 to him after being 1 set down

[JAMES4578]

Hewitt takes the 3rd but somewhat fortunate, he nearly threw it away! Both a bit nervy but still some exciting tennis!

[DaveArneRiise]

Hewitt!

[Sallydaisy]

Last I saw Milos had dropped serve and went from *3-4, *3-5, they must have traded holds and then Rusty took the last couple of points for 7'5.

Well, this'll keep Melbourne Park alive for another hour at least!!!
Good job they put the ladies on first for the evening match.

Raonic could still come back if Rusty runs out of steam...

[traveller7]

Could be a 5 setter i reckon...

[RoastLamb]

Everyone is pro-Hewitt inc. the ESPN commies. :sad:

[david1610]

Hewitt just got a break in the fourth!!!!

[traveller7]

lets hope he colsolidates it this time

[Sallydaisy]

lets hope he colsolidates it this time
He did just that; Rusty serving at 3-1 up in the 4th set.

As for tomorrow - here's the RLA line-up (from the BBC live commentary):

On Rod Laver we've got third seed Victoria Azarenka up against Iveta Benesova first up in the fourth round of the women's draw; to follow, Spain's 18th seed Feliciano Lopez has second seed Rafael Nadal to deal with; before defending champion Kim Clijsters does battle with fifth seed Li Na.

In the evening session, home favourite Bernard Tomic plays world number three Roger Federer before women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki plays 13td seed Jelena Jankovic.

[RoastLamb]

:crying: Sad for Milos.

Happy for Andy.

Going offline now.

[traveller7]

ooh nadal and lopez nice match up

[traveller7]

milos serving to stay in the match

[Sallydaisy]

Milos held and has taken Hewy (serving for the match) to *15-30

[Speedy Hawk]

MP to Hewitt!

[Sallydaisy]

*30-30
*30-40 break back point for the Canadian ...
*40-40
*40-Ad to Raonic who hasn't given up and gone away yet .....
Deuce
*Ad-40 and a first match point for "not-so-Rusty"
Deuce

[Speedy Hawk]

MP to Hewitt again!

[Sallydaisy]

Ad again for Hewitt
Deuce - jitters from the Aussie! Might it cost him?
*Ad-40 - 3rd MP

HEWITT WINS!!!
:clap:

RLA erupts!!!

[Speedy Hawk]

LOL! Hewitt lobbed him on match point like Andy except other guy hit it back into net.

[traveller7]

Hewitt wins after 3 match points looks on point of crying bless him
good match,Milos will have plenty of other chances, this could be the last Oz Open for Hewitt.

[DaveArneRiise]

Hewitt is the ultimate competitor!

[Speedy Hawk]

That defo tough match for Hewitt. He looks little tearful.

[xenon21]

Wow! What a win from Hewitt. I didn't expect that but a lot of heart and fight! Well done Lleyton!

Though I fear he has less chance of beating Novak than Raonic would have

[traveller7]

Im pleased for him and hope he does his best against Djokovic,for selfish reasons I would love him to beat him for Murrays sake but its not likely.

[Speedy Hawk]

Shame Hewitt not likely to beat Nole cos Nole too fit, young, and too good. If Hewitt was years younger then he could.

[supergran]

Well done Lleyton...what a fighter! It would be a miracle if he takes a set from Nole but one lives in hope of miracles.

[Katie]

Really pleased for Hewitt! He's such a fighter. I don't think he'll beat Nole but I think Raonic would have really struggled against Nole's returning skills anyway.

[Linda]

So Hewitt won! I didn't expect that. Another one wrong in my pick'em :sad: And he will get mashed by Nole on Monday :sad:

[david1610]

Well the Aussies have two men in the last round playing Fed and Nole. Good for them!

[Alis]

Our power went off half way through Andy's second set and didn't come back on until just about the end of Hewitt's match. Sod's Law - having sat up most of the night watching pretty one-sided contests, I missed the best matches of the day! Well done to Andy though - what I saw was great and it sounds as though he got better and better. Really pleased for Hewitt too - would love to see him beat Djoko - not likely I know but miracles do happen sometimes, don't they?

[Sallydaisy]

Our power went off half way through Andy's second set and didn't come back on until just about the end of Hewitt's match. Sod's Law - having sat up most of the night watching pretty one-sided contests, I missed the best matches of the day! Well done to Andy though - what I saw was great and it sounds as though he got better and better. Really pleased for Hewitt too - would love to see him beat Djoko - not likely I know but miracles do happen sometimes, don't they?
Sorry to hear that Alis; I've posted a link on the Andy match thread so you can watch highlights.

[pabbers]

Happy to see Sabine Lisicki is through - hope she can put up a decent fight against Shriekapova!

[david1610]

Happy to see Sabine Lisicki is through - hope she can put up a decent fight against Shriekapova!
She is certainly "in with a decent shout", or should that be indecent?

[david1610]

It's that "useless stat" moment....
Looking at the men's last 16, what stands out is:
How good the top eight seeds are (seven of them through)
How bad the 9-16 seeds were (only del Potro (11) and Almagro (10) through. In fact, if the seven of them and del Potro reach the QF, you could argue that is the real top eight anyway!
And....given the top four are drawn against seeds 13-16, looks like they all got cold feet and ran away! As did the top 32 seeds who should in turn have won through. Rafa is the only one of the top four actually playing a seed in the next round! (Feli ranked 18).

[Alis]

Mmmmm ........... thanks David, very interesting!

[omess]

It's that "useless stat" moment....
Looking at the men's last 16, what stands out is:
How good the top eight seeds are (seven of them through)
How bad the 9-16 seeds were (only del Potro (11) and Almagro (10) through. In fact, if the seven of them and del Potro reach the QF, you could argue that is the real top eight anyway!
And....given the top four are drawn against seeds 13-16, looks like they all got cold feet and ran away! As did the top 32 seeds who should in turn have won through. Rafa is the only one of the top four actually playing a seed in the next round! (Feli ranked 18).

For me Almagro is the only surprise.

[patmoren]

There is no play on Hisense after Tuesday so unless they put Andy on an outside court(which they could do!) he will be playing Qtr, semi, and final (fingers crossed) on Rod Laver. Hope he comes in to practice on there before the match as he has been practising at Kooylong most of the time.

[Sallydaisy]

It's that "useless stat" moment....
Looking at the men's last 16, what stands out is:

How good the top eight seeds are (seven of them through)

How bad the 9-16 seeds were (only del Potro (11) and Almagro (10) through. In fact, if the seven of them and del Potro reach the QF, you could argue that is the real top eight anyway!

And....given the top four are drawn against seeds 13-16, looks like they all got cold feet and ran away! As did the top 32 seeds who should in turn have won through. Rafa is the only one of the top four actually playing a seed in the next round! (Feli ranked 18).

Here's the Last 16 (R4)
To reinforce David's points - top 4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-32.

[1]Djokovic v WC Hewitt
[17]Gasquet v [5]Ferrer

[4]Murray v Kukushkin
[24]Nishikori v [6]Tsonga

Kohlschreiber v [11]Del Potro
Tomic v [3]Federer

[7]Berdych v [10]Almagro
[18]Lopez v [2]Nadal

[david1610]

Here's the Last 16 (R4)
To reinforce David's points - top 4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-32.

[1]Djokovic v WC Hewitt
[17]Gasquet v [5]Ferrer

[4]Murray v Kukushkin
[24]Nishikori v [6]Tsonga

Kohlschreiber v [11]Del Potro
Tomic v [3]Federer

[7]Berdych v [10]Almagro
[18]Lopez v [2]Nadal
That's a colourful way of putting it! :)

[supergran]

Watching Andy's match again.

[RoastLamb]

Rafa beat Floppy 6-4 6-4 6-2. Nice one, Rafa! :thumbup:

[Linda]

:yahoo:

[karanga]

Well done Rafa. :swingin: :swingin: :swingin:

[-J-]

Here's the Last 16 (R4)
To reinforce David's points - top 4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-32.

[1]Djokovic v WC Hewitt
[17]Gasquet v [5]Ferrer

[4]Murray v Kukushkin
[24]Nishikori v [6]Tsonga

Kohlschreiber v [11]Del Potro
Tomic v [3]Federer

[7]Berdych v [10]Almagro
[18]Lopez v [2]Nadal all three higher ranked players come through
just the tomic goat match to come now

[-J-]

going with serve 2-1
Still on serve 4-3 gost serving

[karanga]

Federer breaks and takes the first set.

[Speedy Hawk]

Hopefully yes! SP.

[-J-]

fed ttakes it

[Speedy Hawk]

Yay, good! 6-4 to Roger. Tomic serve first in 2nd set.

[-J-]

mrs fed must get fed up with the line of commies Qing outside the bedroom door to pay homage to the GOAT they are soooooooooo clawing makes you wanna gag

[Speedy Hawk]

Tomic had good chance to break Roger and failed. Phew.

[SamP]

Serious love in on Eurosport, flipping heck.

[karanga]

Federer taking control here.

[-J-]

yup think this is done as a contest , if it ever was one

[Speedy Hawk]

Roger broke again. Now serving 30-0.

2-1 to Roger at moment, soon 3-1.

[-J-]

now willander is raving about the goats full package :shocked:

[pabbers]

now willander is raving about the goats full package :shocked:
Mawnin' all. Wish I hadn't had breakfast - think I'm going to be sick.

It's not a case of not knowing which one I want to win........I don't want either of them to win......can you have a double retirement?

[-J-]

:rolling:
tomic has that "Goat factor" but he is not there yet. plus be good for ma pickem if fed lost

[-J-]

willander going on and on about his injury, am i the only one who thinks we are being fed nonsense, i reckon him and croft have been doing some weird Nordic bedroom gymnastics , he landed awkwardly jumping of the wardrobe , either that or the skinny moo punctured his liver with one of her ribs

[wriggles]

Wilander "with respect to rafa and novak, they will never achieve what roger has achieved in tennis"..excuse me? i didnt know wilander was a psychic? roger doesnt appeal to everyone mats!

wanted tomic to drag this out a bit longer :(

[Speedy Hawk]

Tomic broke Roger and Roger broke right back much easier than Tomic broke Roger. Lol.

[karanga]

Think it's time for the mute button. :grrr:

[-J-]

Think it's time for the mute button. :grrr:either that or time to see if there is anything interesting on CBBC

[Speedy Hawk]

Match will be over soon cos playing 3rd set and Roger already break up.

[Madeline]

I have watched most of the matches this year on VOD on Eurosport Player, without commentary. I was wondering who the American-sounding guy was who was drooling over Roger - now I realise this was my first encounter with Mats Wilander. I wonder if there is a no-commentary option for live matches, I'll have to look. . .

[Madeline]

:yahoo: Yes, I have found the no-commentary option!

[-J-]

i have watched most of the matches this year on vod on eurosport player, without commentary. I was wondering who the american-sounding guy was who was drooling over roger - now i realise this was my first encounter with mats wilander. I wonder if there is a no-commentary option for live matches, i'll have to look. . .ye down the side is a buttom for various courts just choose rod laver

[karanga]

Well what a lot of hype about what has turned out to be a routine win for Fed. Fed's making Tomic look pretty ordinary. :wave:

Come on Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Good idea to see what's on CBBC. ;) :rolling:

[Speedy Hawk]

Yeah, I was expecting Tomic making this more tougher match than this. I thought Roger might win this in 3 sets but not like this scoreline, more closer.

[-J-]

well what a lot of hype about what has turned out to be a routine win for fed. Fed's making tomic look pretty ordinary. :wave:

Come on andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Good idea to see what's on cbbc. ;) :rolling:he is ordinary (with potential) andys win agaist him couple weeks ago (6-3 6-2) was a stroll to

[-J-]

one more game for the GOAT

[-J-]

:sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy:

[Speedy Hawk]

Match over and Roger won against Tomic! 6-4, 6-2,6-2.

[Katie]

I saw a bit of Del Potro's match this morning - he's looking really good! :) Hopefully it'll be a good match between him and Federer.

Federer looked excellent today, but good to see Tomic reach the fourth round. He's definitely got a lot of good potential in his game so it'll be interesting to see how he does this year.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly hope Del Potro can take it to Fed, the Tomic encounter was a bit disappointing though not totally unexpected. Indeed neither Fed or Rafa wee tested too much today and looking like a Fedal semi will take place! In the women's event a good win for Kim Clijsters as she beat Li Na 6-4 in the 3rd, having saved 4 mps in the 2nd set breaker. She had a nasty tumble early in the match but was ok.

[silver]

Once again my enjoyment of the Tomic match was spoilt by the sycophantic slobbering of the commentators over Federer and then one of them at the beginning of the Jankovic match had the nerve to say "we are supposed to be neutral" Please let us have some decent commentators for Andy's next match

[MurrayAOne]

Pleased to see Caroline get through. Good win.

[rondun]

Can't believe Berdy didn't shake hands with Almagro after pinning him with the ball

[Linda]

Sounds like you all really enjoyed the Fed match :rolling:

[MurrayAOne]

Can't believe Berdy didn't shake hands with Almagro after pinning him with the ball

Don't understand that either. It's a legitimate shot anyway but in this case it looked like an accident! His camp need to give him some good advice - or the rule book.

[cazza99]

Don't understand that either. It's a legitimate shot anyway but in this case it looked like an accident! His camp need to give him some good advice - or the rule book.

Video is here - http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/22012012/58/berdych-wins-bitter-battle-almagro.html

[MurrayAOne]

Thanks for that. I had seen it but still didn't understand his reaction given he is a professional player.

[karanga]

Sounds like you all really enjoyed the Fed match :rolling:

Yep - it was a very exciting match. Tomic should be given credit for really testing Fed. So should the commies be given credit for their fair comments. :rolling: :wino:

I take it you didn't watch it. ;)

I'm sure Dolly would have made more of a match of it. :crying:

[Sallydaisy]

Video is here - http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/22012012/58/berdych-wins-bitter-battle-almagro.html
Here's a version of just the non-handshake, clip of incident concerned and the interview.
The Ozzie crowd really let Berdy have it .......

[-J-]

Here's a version of just the non-handshake, clip of incident concerned and the interview.
The Ozzie crowd really let Berdy have it .......they gave him the bird ;)

[pabbers]

Can't stand Berdy either.

[Linda]

No way would the ball hitting him on the arm knock him off his feet like that. He should be a footballer with those diving skills.

[Alis]

Now I know why I just couldn't take to him - my instincts were right!

[Linda]

Here's a vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drLsYXRQTCE&NR=1&feature=endscreen) of his on-court interview - the crowd were booing non stop throughout. I wonder if they will boo him when he comes out on court on Tuesday?

[david1610]

Thanks for that. I had seen it but still didn't understand his reaction given he is a professional player.
Went to his website to politely suggest he reconsider and apologise. I think he has in the meanwhile.
But they have a chat box there and some of the comments belong more to a teenage rant on Youtube than a professional tennis players site!

[pabbers]

Here's a vid (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drLsYXRQTCE&NR=1&feature=endscreen) of his on-court interview - the crowd were booing non stop throughout. I wonder if they will boo him when he comes out on court on Tuesday?

I kind of hope so.

Only just got around to watching the Tomic/Dolly incident as well and Tomic so was challenging and then so did deny it. He may only be young but it doesn't bode well for things to come. Just hope that what goes around comes around for both Tomic and Berdy.

[david1610]

Just watched his booing-in-the-background interview. I think he was quite shook-up by that. Don't think he will every do that again.
Miscalculation in his part which could haunt him for ever. Great comment on Youtube btw saying how in one match Sharapova really whacked Serena but they shook hands at the end of the match.... and if you have to look to Serena for oncourt behaviour, you should seriously reconsider what you have done....

[JAMES4578]

I wouldn't defend Berdy and he reacted to the incident in totally the wrong way! However I hope both Berdych and the crowd can move on!

[Speedy Hawk]

No way would the ball hitting him on the arm knock him off his feet like that. He should be a footballer with those diving skills.

Yeah, it wayyyyy over the top. Footballer players will be proud of him for that dive! :rolleyes:

[RoastLamb]

Wow! Still can't believe Berdbrain's reaction to Nico's shot. All the ESPN commies were on Nico's side saying it's not like he was standing at the net about to smash the ball at him - he was running for crying out loud. The crowd's reaction was pretty awesome. I guess come tomorrow night we all know whose side the crowd will be on when Rafa and Berdy come out. Won't be pretty. Still, he should be used to it by now.

What a match between Li Na and Kimmie. :shocked: I really thought Kim was going to lose but she fought back despite being slightly injured in her ankle and down 4 match points. She is a true champion that one! But I feel so bad for Li Na.

And I'm glad Federer gave Tomic a tennis clinic. The droppers were inspired. But now I'd like him to lose to Potty. ;)

[rondun]

And I'm glad Federer gave Tomic a tennis clinic. The droppers were inspired. But now I'd like him to lose to Potty. ;)Bit of me would like that, but the other 99% wants Fed to get to the final so he can be beaten by Andy after dispatching the world no 1 on the way and shut his smug gobness up once and for all!

[RoastLamb]

I hear you, Rondun, but I don't want Fed anywhere near the final but I did FTM him to get there. And I have a horrible feeling Berdbrain will beat Rafa.

[rondun]

Hedge betting - I'm sure you'll be happy to forego the FTM points!

I just couldn't cope when, in a few year's time Roger has retired and is commentating for the BBC at Wimbledon (or Sky or channel 5 or whoever will have bought the rights when the BBC lose it) and they ask him what they think about Andy winning the title and he says, "you know, he's very good but he never beat me in a Grand Slam final". (I'm already saving my loose change in a piggy bank to replace the TV which I will inevitably put my foot through when that happens.)

Certainly don't want Berdy to beat Rafa, but Rafa hasn't really been looking himself this week

[-J-]

:rolling:

[RoastLamb]

:lol: Rondun!

To be honest though, I can't see anyone beating Djokovic.

[MurrayAOne]

Andy can beat anyone on his day.

[rondun]

To be honest though, I can't see anyone beating Djokovic.http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/kickbutt.gif

[RoastLamb]

Another :lol:

I agree MurrayAOne. He can but will he? I just think back to last year's final and wince, that's all.

[MurrayAOne]

Always look ahead. Go Andy!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alis]

Andy can beat anyone on his day.

Oh, ye of little faith - I really hope you have to eat your words on Friday MAO!

[MurrayAOne]

Oh, ye of little faith - I really hope you have to eat your words on Friday MAO!

Sorry not sure what you mean???

[RoastLamb]

I think Alis is referring to me. And I agree with the comment. I hope I do.

[MurrayAOne]

Oh, ye of little faith - I really hope you have to eat your words on Friday MAO!

Was this comment meant for me?

[Sallydaisy]

MA1 - I've just sent you a PM.
;)

[MurrayAOne]

Thanks Sally. I have replied.

[KnightOwl]

Hmmm...was planning to catch an hour or two sleep before Andy's match, but having just looked at the schedule again, and realised the match before will be Ivanovic v Kvitova, I've decided to stay up - given that Kvitova has had one or two dodgy moments and Ivanovich seems to be coming back into form, that could be quite an interesting match. Not sure who I would want to win, as I like both, but could be worth watching...

Someone put the coffee on.....!

[RoastLamb]

So great to have company on here for a change. Just about to eat dinner but then I'm there. Cheering Petra on.

[KnightOwl]

Maybe I'll go for Ana then, just to be fair :)

Can't quite though, as Petra's really my 2nd choice for the tournament - would love to see Clijsters win, but if not then Petra....

[rondun]

I've started up a Penguin Puntin tourney (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/arcade.php?&do=viewtourney&tid=1) if anybody is needing something to keep them awake!

[ljs]

Im cheering Petra too , and then Andy of course :cheer:

so nice its at a decent hour for me

[RoastLamb]

Yes, I'd like Kim to win then Petra. She's 4-2 up at the mo.

[david1610]

I do not watch much women's tennis... Petra is a really attacking player!

[traveller7]

petra serving 5-2 up

[KnightOwl]

Well, that's the first set over - some decent stuff from Ana at times, but Kvitova's looking much the stronger, and I can only see one result, really, unless Ivanovich gets a lot better!

[RoastLamb]

Wow! That was a quick set. No messing around.

[traveller7]

Quick match this hopefully andy should be on when supposed to be.

[RoastLamb]

Altho' no tv coverage before 9 for me so I hope Andy doesn't come on till then.

[traveller7]

Ivanovic serving to stay in the match 3-5 down

[traveller7]

serving for the match petra was broken to love and served a DF
now down 5-6

[JAMES4578]

A few nerves displayed there but Petra easily won the breaker to move through to the quarters and must be one of the favourites, well done!

[RoastLamb]

Yeah, but she had a major wobble there late in the second. Bit like Kim.

[supergran]

Shall I stay down and watch Tsonga or go up to bed? Problem is TV may be off as thought this match would be much longer. Don't want to wake supergramps.

[-J-]

nishi double break up
ooops wrong thread

[Caro]

Blimey! What's going on with Tsonga?! Think I'll go to bed anyway and get up for Djoker v Hewitt. Tsonga is one of my fave players but more of a threat to Andy than Nish

[Alis]

Don't really mind who wins the Jo/Kei match as long as it's a long one!

[-J-]

Don't really mind who wins the Jo/Kei match as long as it's a long one!me either i would think andy knows tsonga better than nishi , but the fact his only lose to him was here might ge in his head so nishi might be the better bet , tho a five set marathon would be nice either way

[RoastLamb]

Hey! Lendl is sitting in on Tsonga's match now. Right in the middle of the crowd. By himself. Hilarious.

[david1610]

Ken and Tsonga one set each! Getting hotter. Five hour marathon please!!!

[RoastLamb]

Lendl sitting in the crowd at Hisense. He is dedicated!!!

[david1610]

Dedication to duty! And one set all, hope he is picking up some good tips. If Ken can push this for another half and hour, he might get the next set. Oops , he is having a medical timeout.
Pity because Tsonga went completely off in that set.

[traveller7]

Tsonga match hotting up in more ways than one!

[Alis]

Hey! Lendl is sitting in on Tsonga's match now. Right in the middle of the crowd. By himself. Hilarious.

Well done Lendl - he's obviously taking his job seriously and letting the golf course wait!

[traveller7]

started the 3rd set, on serve

[supergran]

Kei has started third set very well.

[Alis]

Lendl sitting in the crowd at Hisense. He is dedicated!!!

Just doing his job!

[Bardot]

I wonder what sort of remuneration package Lendl is receiving and did he have to negotiate it directly with Andy or was it left to Andy's agent to deal with.

[supergran]

Good man Lendl....on the job!!

[supergran]

Damn....two women's matches now!! Left Tsonga's match for Serena's. Damn.

[Alis]

Why on earth would they chose to do that - the Tsonga match was really competitive. Oh well, I suppose there's no reason not to go to bed now.

[ljs]

if u want Tsonga match

http://www.lshunter.tv/index.php?option=com_lsh&view=lsh&event_id=79110&tid=237725&channel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=327

[traveller7]

Im just following it on the live score from aus open website

[traveller7]

Nish is now 3-1 up

[rondun]

started the 3rd set, on serveAnd then eurosport dump it for the start of Serenas match :banghead:

[RoastLamb]

And then eurosport dump it for the start of Serenas match :banghead:

Same with ESPN. Typical.

[supergran]

Why on earth would they chose to do that - the Tsonga match was really competitive. Oh well, I suppose there's no reason not to go to bed now. Because they're obsessed with Women's tennis.

[Sallydaisy]

There's a few posts moved out of Andy's match thread and into here 'cos they're about the Tsonga/Nishikori match.

Jo seems to be struggling against Kei - he was *15-40 on his serve just and although he's at deuce he's had a couple of chances to hold but can't seem to close it out.

[supergran]

Commies just said that Tsonga is wilting before their eyes.

[traveller7]

5-1 up nish is

[traveller7]

And he serves and wins the set 6-1 leading Tsonga by two sets to 1 now
this is either going to be a battle or tsonga is out!

[supergran]

Thanks. Makarova leads Serena 5-2

[RoastLamb]

Serena is down two breaks. Seems like she can't cope with the heat. Makarova is a lefti which is also confusing her a bit.

And Tsonga? Wow. Didn't see that coming at all.

[rondun]

eurosport 2 back on tsongas match

[supergran]

eurosport 2 back on tsongas match Thanks. About time. Don't know why they left it.

[supergran]

Signing off. Need to lie down now watching Jo and Kei. Good night!

[RoastLamb]

6-2 Makarova. WOWSA!!!

[traveller7]

Signing off. Need to lie down now watching Jo and Kei. Good night!

night!

[RoastLamb]

Makarova looks a lot like Steffi Graf. Plays like her too.

[traveller7]

tsonga now 3-1 up in 4th set

[david1610]

tsonga now 3-1 up in 4th set
How long on the clock?

[traveller7]

they started at same time as murray bout 2am so nearing 2 and half hours now

[traveller7]

tsonga 5-2 in 4th set

and finally takes 4th set 5-3

[traveller7]

serena williams has just been knocked out in 2 sets

[RoastLamb]

Serena falls 6-2 6-3. Makarova was AWESOME! :clap: :clap: :clap:

ESPM commies are speechless. Blaming it on everything and not giving her opp. any credit. Sheesh.

Andy Murray coming up in the studio!!!

[Sallydaisy]

serena williams has just been knocked out in 2 sets
Whoop de dooooooooo. Sorry Serena supporters but I don't personally like her tennis.
:big grin:

As for Tsonga - I hope Kei can find a way back in 'cos I'd quite like to see someone different break through. Not sure if he's got the experience or stamina for it this year though.
I reckon either way that Andy'll get the day match on RLA on Wednesday ...

I'm outa steam and off back to bed ...
G'night y'all.
:sleepy:

[traveller7]

night!

[david1610]

2 sets all. Ken trying to hold in first game in the fifth. Massive game. Ken looks more tired than Tsonga. Has to hang in. Now past three hours. :)

[RoastLamb]

I don't know how any of you were able to stay up this long. It's midnight here and I'm offski to bedski. Taping the rest.

[traveller7]

im not sure why im up! 5am and still watching tennis - must be mad!

[Alis]

Well done Ekaterina - great to see a new name coming through. Serena doesn't need any more GS trophies on her shelf!

[Alis]

im not sure why im up! 5am and still watching tennis - must be mad!

Me neither - only that it is addictive!

[traveller7]

Me neither - only that it is addictive!

So true!!

[KnightOwl]

Ditto. Really ought to go sleep, but can't quite pick myself off the sofa :)

[RoastLamb]

Oh wait! Colin and Liezel are playing their mixed dubs match. May stay up a wee bit longer. 3-3

[traveller7]

Ditto. Really ought to go sleep, but can't quite pick myself off the sofa :)

Plus this tsonga match is fab!

[traveller7]

Nishi breaks 3-1 up in 5th set!

[RoastLamb]

Wheels have fallen off for Tsonga. Again.

[RoastLamb]

I wonder how Kei will recover for the next match against Andy? Will be very tough. We could see another retirement for Andy's opp. if they play another boiling daytime match.

[Sallydaisy]

Huber/Fleming serving for the first set in the dubs.

Selected tweets ...

From Jon Overend on 5live tennis twitter:

All go. Serena out. Nishikori 3-1 up in the decider v Tsonga. Murray out somewhere hitting again. Ferrer and Gasquet waiting and waiting
Neil Harman, 4mins ago



Nishikori currently playing the match of his life on Hisense against Tsonga. Leading 4-1 in the 5th. Japan is about to go bonkers



Brad Gilbert, 37mins ago



Masive holld from Jo-willy at 4-2 o-40 he comes up with the goods and we look like we are headed to a 5th and both players are low on fumes

[traveller7]

tsongas fighting back...

[RoastLamb]

Andy's in the ESPN studio so how can he be out hitting???

[Sallydaisy]

tsongas fighting back...
Fail. Nishi held so JWT will be serving at 2-5 in the 5th to stay in the match.
I just can't go to bed until this is over!!!

[RoastLamb]

Colin and Liezel win first set 6-3

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's in the ESPN studio so how can he be out hitting???
5live must have made it up - or Andy was hitting before the studio stuff?

[traveller7]

now 5-3
argh want to watch hewitt match at 10am!

[RoastLamb]

5live must have made it up - or Andy was hitting before the studio stuff?

Nope, they are right. ESPN taped the interview earlier app. They just showed Andy with Lendl practising. Lendly coming into the studio later on as well.

[KnightOwl]

now 5-3
argh want to watch hewitt match at 10am!

Oh, flipping' 'eck!! I forgot about that - arrrrgghh! Gotta go to bed!

3 mps tho...

[KnightOwl]

Brilliant final point from Kei - wow, that was good!

Lovely reaction from Tsonga too - shows class...

[traveller7]

hes done it!

[traveller7]

Im off to sleep see you all again at 10am no doubt!

[Sallydaisy]

Well, would you believe it; Nishikori beats Tsonga 2'6, 6'2, 6'1, 3'6, 6'3.
All credit to the Japanese guy; his nation will be proud.

Next up he faces Andy Murray!
:pirate:

From Harman

A ground-breaking win for Japan, their first AO 1/4 in the Open Era. Last one 1933. Perry's time. AM next!

[RoastLamb]

Wow first Serena now Tsonga. Who saw tonight's results coming??? Not me.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a day of shocks! Serena well beaten by Makarova, whilst Kei upset Tsonga the hard way and didn't flinch at the end, well done! You'd imagine that Andy now has an easier quarter final hough Niskikori has obviously been in form and we can't take anything for granted. Andy though should be the fresher of the two.

[RFS]

HEEYYYYY Macarena! What a score! Kei's body language was a lot more positive in this match - I think Andy will come through, but he should treat Kei as a dangerous player, for sure. BG will know Andy's strengths and weaknesses and for sure Kei will have been given that run down...

[Katie]

Really pleased for Kei! He's such a nice guy and I like his game.

[DaveArneRiise]

Great stuff Kei

[Caro]

Wow! Sounds like it was a good match. Sorry for Jo cos he's one of my favourite players but glad it wnet 5 sets and Kei should (in theory) be easier for Andy .... now all we need is for Lleyton to take out Nole :rolling::rolling::rolling: Yes, I know, who am I kidding?!! But I can dream can't I? ....

[lynne]

Just waiting for "Schreecher" to finish (not a bad match actually) to watch Novak!!!


I went to bed at 3am so :clap::clap: to everyone who stayed up to watch the rest of the tennis!!!

[rondun]

BG will know Andy's strengths and weaknesses and for sure Kei will have been given that run down...BG?

And why did they wait till 7.30 to start this womens match, It'll be after 10pm by the time hewitt & nole kick off

[lynne]

BG?

And why did they wait till 7.30 to start this womens match, It'll be after 10pm by the time hewitt & nole kick off

Brad Gilbert!


Maria won 3-6, 6-2, 6-3!

Now for Novak!!!

[sophie900607]

Good morning again! So Tsonga's out and Nishikori is up next!
Serena also crashed out, that's surprising to me though haven't seen her playing at this AO.

[-J-]

it will be 10 pm local time before nole hewitt step on court, 5 hour marathon anyone ?

[sophie900607]

Andy is talking with Annabel in eurosport atm!

[-J-]

Andy is talking with Annabel in eurosport atm!found t

[rondun]

Brad Gilbert!Why Brad? I'm obviously missing something

[sophie900607]

The new: What do you think about the coaching situation? question has become "Tell me sth about Ivan, what is he adding to your game?". I think Andy will soon get bored about it...:)

[rondun]

found tAll I can find is Virginia & Greg :(

[sophie900607]

Andy looked really relxed in the interview.

[-J-]

sorry was on eurosport not brittish eurosport , was a taped interview it will turn up soon i imagine on there website

[lynne]

Why Brad? I'm obviously missing something

Brad coaches Kei!:)

[rondun]

Thanks - didn't realise he was coaching him this year too - thought he was commentating

[sophie900607]

Poor Hewitt. Novak is really a different class.

[Katie]

Yeah it's a really tough match for Hewitt - hope he can make this second set a bit more competitive.

[SamP]

How good was that lob from Djoko, wow he's good these days.

[lynne]

Thanks - didn't realise he was coaching him this year too - thought he was commentating

You could be right there Rondun, Brad was only coaching Kei for 15 tournaments in 2011,so could be just doing the commentating this year!:)

[Katie]

Novak is scary-good right now. Amazing how hard he hits his forehand these days, such an improved shot.

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks - didn't realise he was coaching him this year too - thought he was commentating


You could be right there Rondun, Brad was only coaching Kei for 15 tournaments in 2011,so could be just doing the commentating this year!:)
In Andy's interview with Annabel Croft (transcript in News thread) he says that Brad only worked with Kei until Wimbledon 2011. However, it'd be surprising if the 2 of them didn't have a conversation about Andy's game ahead of the Quarter-Final on Wednesday!

[dewster99]

watching this match noone will beat nole on this form, not andy not anyone

[Sallydaisy]

Nole has taken the 2nd set and leads 6'1, 6'3, 1'0.
Hewitt struggling to close out his serve ...