AWM Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Starts Midnight on Sunday. Murray due to face Tsonga in the Quarters and Djokovic in the Semi's. Djokovic/Ferrer, Federer/Del Potro & Nadal/Berdych should be the other Quarter Finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchies75 Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Starts Midnight on Sunday. Murray due to face Tsonga in the Quarters and Djokovic in the Semi's. Djokovic/Ferrer, Federer/Del Potro & Nadal/Berdych should be the other Quarter Finals. Tough Draw for Murray - The one time he would have wanted to be in Nadal's half of the draw, given his injury problems, and the one time he gets Djokovic's half of the draw. Will probably have to beat Harrison, Malisse, Bogomolov, Monfils, Tsonga, Djokovic and Federer to win tournament. BBC saying its the first time since 2005 that Nadal and Federer have been in same half of a Grand Slam draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Skacel Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 End of the day, doesnt matter who he faces, he would have to beat someone like Djokivic in the Semi or final anyway. Come on ANDY!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Two weeks of mild disinterest begins, although laughing at Murray losing a final is becoming a ghoulish sport! Hopefully the weather picks up - it's been freaking miserable this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rand Paul's Ray Bans Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Viagra proudly sponsors Andy Murray. For those for can only reach a semi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Garcia Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Viagra proudly sponsors Andy Murray. For those for can only reach a semi. Joke doesn't really work for Aussie Open and Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KilbrideJambo Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Two weeks of mild disinterest begins, although laughing at Murray losing a final is becoming a ghoulish sport! Hopefully the weather picks up - it's been freaking miserable this week. Sounds like you might have got your wish Geoff - BBC Radio Scotland GMS reporting live from Melbourne this morning saying Murray had played in 26c in the afternoon at Kooyong in a warm up game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Andy Murray: I am in the best shape ever - now the time has come to prove my critics wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon_hmfc Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hopefully James Ward can qualify for the main draw as well. Only has to beat some Dutch guy called Igor Sisling and he'll be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Hopefully James Ward can qualify for the main draw as well. Only has to beat some Dutch guy called Igor Sisling and he'll be there. And he did it in straight sets. Up against a Slovak colled Kavcic first then, if through, most likely to be Del Potro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Sounds like you might have got your wish Geoff - BBC Radio Scotland GMS reporting live from Melbourne this morning saying Murray had played in 26c in the afternoon at Kooyong in a warm up game 31 and 33 on Monday and Tuesday. I'll be working.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWL Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Nice to go back to work after the Xmas hols and see Aegon ploughing millions into British tennis................after making hundreds redundant and offering a pittance of a pay rise once again...........cheers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bert Le Clos Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Andy Murray: I am in the best shape ever - now the time has come to prove my critics wrong I'm not a Murray hater, but he comes out with this shit before every Grand Slam. I do feel a bit sorry for him, I think if he'd been born in the previous generation of players he would have won a Grand Slam by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Andy Murray: I am in the best shape ever - now the time has come to prove my critics wrong Not with his draw, he won't: it's the worst of the top four, and there's a major danger of him not making the semis. The same can be said for Federer and Nadal, the latter especially; but not Djokovic, who I can't see past at all. Djokovic to walk the title, beating Del Potro in the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Not with his draw, he won't: it's the worst of the top four, and there's a major danger of him not making the semis. The same can be said for Federer and Nadal, the latter especially; but not Djokovic, who I can't see past at all. Djokovic to walk the title, beating Del Potro in the final. I don't think Murray will be too bothered about his first 4 potential matches. Monfils is nowhere near consistent enough to beat Murray in a slam. It gets tricky in the Quarters but I think Murray would rather play Tsonga than Del Potro. I agree Djokovic will probably win but doubt Del Potro will get to the final (he's not yet been past the quarters in Australia). I expect him to lose to Federer in the quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 I don't think Murray will be too bothered about his first 4 potential matches. Monfils is nowhere near consistent enough to beat Murray in a slam. It gets tricky in the Quarters but I think Murray would rather play Tsonga than Del Potro. I agree Djokovic will probably win but doubt Del Potro will get to the final (he's not yet been past the quarters in Australia). I expect him to lose to Federer in the quarters. Don't worry: I always overrate JMDP and Monfils and probably always will. Monfils has to do something at a Grand Slam sometime; JMDP at least seems fully fit now, and I rate his chances because Federer and especially Nadal probably won't prove the fearsome obstacles they once did. Tsonga? A lot of pundits have tipped him to break through and win a Slam this year. You never know what you're going to get with him - but that'd make him a very dangerous quarter-final opponent indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 15, 2012 Author Share Posted January 15, 2012 Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer Rift Exposed Ahead Of Australian Open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 That's the 1st Brit out. Heather Watson just got beat 6-1 6-0 by 3rd seed Victoria Azarenka. James Ward losing 4-6 1-1 to Blaz Kavcic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Ward out in straight sets, 6-4 6-3 6-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Not with his draw, he won't: it's the worst of the top four, and there's a major danger of him not making the semis. The same can be said for Federer and Nadal, the latter especially; but not Djokovic, who I can't see past at all. Djokovic to walk the title, beating Del Potro in the final. Nadal's quarter appears, to me, to be the best; injuries notwithstanding, I think he'll get through with the least scares or hassles - marginally fewer than Djokovic. We'll see how the media keep the Nadal comments on Fed near the surface and whether that semi becomes a 'grudge' match. I'm surprised that Nadal's come out with this, though. (A) it doesn't seem to be his style to start bitching about the oppo and, therefore, ( I think it will affect him more adversely than Fed who is capable of remaining above it all - especially if what Nadal says is true. The ATP or IBM have launched an upgraded Slam Tracker for the Ozzie. More stats, graphs and analysis than your keenest tennis geek could handle. Love it and I should have booked two weeks of mornings off work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Good to see the Brits doing well again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Good to see the Brits doing well again The 4 British Woman managed a total of 9 games between them. Enough to win a set and a half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Murray 3rd on the Hisense Arena tomorrow after the Kirilenko & Sharapova matches. Hisense Arena Maria Kirilenko(RUS)[27] vs. Jarmila Gajdosova(AUS) Gisela Dulko(ARG) vs. Maria Sharapova(RUS)[4] Andy Murray(GBR)[4] vs. Ryan Harrison(USA) Robin Haase(NED) vs. Andy Roddick(USA)[15] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If it's an 11am start Aussie time what time are we likely to see Murray on court d'you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Kilpatrick Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 If it's an 11am start Aussie time what time are we likely to see Murray on court d'you think? Two women's matches beforehand = middle of night for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Boooooo. Thought you might say that. Ah well. Thanks Geoff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'll be in Sydney for the final, on a day off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'll be in Sydney for the final, on a day off Cool. You can watch it on tv too then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Cool. You can watch it on tv too then. True, possibly in a beer garden in the glorious sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Due to be around 35 degrees when Murray comes out but it's also windy as hell. It's actually quite bizzare having this strong hot wind blow in your face. Conditions on court will be pretty tricky but I'd expect him to be through in straight sets. Got my Crownies chilling in the fridge for the match . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Tougher than expected, maybe not helped by the conditions, but safely through in 4 and looked stronger as the game went on. Decent display by the young yank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samster Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know we often moan on here about the state of BBC match reporting but anyone else find the tennis report a bit on the contradictory? I'm not particularly looking for a seethe fest I just think they can't really make up their minds: From the BBC: Andy Murray's progress to the second round of the Australian Open was far from easy as he had to battle against American teenager Ryan Harrison. The Briton started sluggishly, tamely losing the opening set before eventually prevailing 4-6 6-3 6-4 6-2. Murray broke early in the second set and from there did not look in danger, securing the win in over three hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samster Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Murray 3rd on the Hisense Arena tomorrow after the Kirilenko & Sharapova matches. Hisense Arena Maria Kirilenko(RUS)[27] vs. Jarmila Gajdosova(AUS) Gisela Dulko(ARG) vs. Maria Sharapova(RUS)[4] Andy Murray(GBR)[4] vs. Ryan Harrison(USA) Robin Haase(NED) vs. Andy Roddick(USA)[15] And that is a game I'd like to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arse 'Friends' Dyslexic? Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know we often moan on here about the state of BBC match reporting but anyone else find the tennis report a bit on the contradictory? I'm not particularly looking for a seethe fest I just think they can't really make up their minds: From the BBC: What they are getting at is that Harrison was a tenacious opponent who put up a really good fight but never really looked like winning after the first set. Murray had a bazillion break point chances in the third set but only took one of them. Harrison was seriously good in the first set - hitting winners from everywhere and chasing down everything. But he was never going to keep it up and once his level dropped a bit Murray just ground him down. One to watch out for though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I know we often moan on here about the state of BBC match reporting but anyone else find the tennis report a bit on the contradictory? I'm not particularly looking for a seethe fest I just think they can't really make up their minds: From the BBC: Compare Murray's to Djokovic's match. Ultimately, neither was in danger, however for Djoko, that was from the moment he woke up; for Murray, it was from the moment he broke in the second set. Murray was up against a geezer who was chasing every ball down, extending rallies even when they were a lost cause. Murray ended up playing super long rallies to get his points which, I think, would be why they commented that it wasn't easy; he had to play a lot harder than Djoko to remain out of danger. Incidentally, you should take a look on the Oz Open site at the highlights of Djoko's game to see his match winning shot. Pure exhibition stuff when you're that far ahead but great shot nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 17, 2012 Author Share Posted January 17, 2012 And that is a game I'd like to see They played in the 1st round a couple of years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ns9lxBTXu8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 They played in the 1st round a couple of years ago. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ns9lxBTXu8 SPOILER ALERT The embedded clip has 8 and a half minutes of "highlights" two dolly birds engaged in their version of a tennis match. There is nothing nudey, licky, peeky, panty, touchy, pokey or otherwise tittilating to see in that cilp. I imagine it would probably be more fulfilling to image search their calendar shots, print out one of each, cut round the outlines, make space on your desk and have your newly made sex puppets perform lewd acts for you by moving them round each other with your spare hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Murray 4th on tomorrow. BBC think it will start at around 5:30am Hisense Arena Michaella Krajicek(NED) vs. Ana Ivanovic(SRB)[21] Ricardo Mello(BRA) vs. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga(FRA)[6] Carla Suarez Navarro(ESP) vs. Petra Kvitova(CZE)[2] Andy Murray(GBR)[4] vs. Edouard Roger-Vasselin(FRA) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Murray 4th on tomorrow. BBC think it will start at around 5:30am Andy Murray(GBR)[4] vs. Edouard Roger-Vasselin(FRA) Hurr-hurr. Hopefully Murray won't be ROGERED with VASELINE... kyakk kyaakk etc. Roddick is due to be playing Hewitt some time tomorrow as well. That should be quite a giggle. Not long before they have a rematch at the Albert Hall in the Masters event along side Becker, Cash etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QQtG9Vwfoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Straight forward win for Murray this morning and he will play Llodra in the 3rd round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QQtG9Vwfoo Bit of a nobbish thing to do. One - yes - in the absolute heat of the moment, you might chuck one off the floor and destroy it. Doing the one still in its plastic bag is ridiculous. The way he looked up with a huge grin at the end, though, made me wonder if he'd had a bet on with a mate in the crowd. Felt sorry for Nalbandian, though, when the umpire wouldn't give him a Hawkeye. Nalbandian did well not to give him a kicking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Straight forward win for Murray this morning and he will play Llodra in the 3rd round. This morning's win was, I think, the tenth time in a row that Murray has beaten a French opponent. There's no Frenchman can claim the opposite - that he's beaten 10 Scots in a row. Llodra set to be the 11th? And the draw sets up possibles with Monfils next and then Simon or, more likely, Tsonga in the QF. Only a freakish effort from Gasquet or Mahut would see either bump into Murray in the semis. No Frenchies left in the bottom half of the draw at all. Scots Wha Hae...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 This morning's win was, I think, the tenth time in a row that Murray has beaten a French opponent. There's no Frenchman can claim the opposite - that he's beaten 10 Scots in a row. Llodra set to be the 11th? And the draw sets up possibles with Monfils next and then Simon or, more likely, Tsonga in the QF. Only a freakish effort from Gasquet or Mahut would see either bump into Murray in the semis. No Frenchies left in the bottom half of the draw at all. Scots Wha Hae...! BBC reporting it as 37 wins out of 38 matches against French players. :greggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 BBC reporting it as 37 wins out of 38 matches against French players. If memory serves me well (which it rarely does) number 38 was Tsonga in the year that Tsonga made it to the Ozzie final...2008? Frustrated here as it looks like there are two good matches going on. Roddick v Hewitt may not be the best tennis but I imagine that there's a fantastic atmosphere - Hewitt about to level the match at one set all. Secondly in the Battle of Some Frenchies, Benneteau's doing all he can to throw a two set lead in the battle to avoid any risk of coming up against the man the French media call, "L'Ecossais Indomitable". All I've got is the live scoreboard (and an expectation that I actually do something productive at my desk). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arse 'Friends' Dyslexic? Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 BBC reporting it as 37 wins out of 38 matches against French players. :greggy: Well he's lost to both Gasquet and Mofils so their stat is wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well he's lost to both Gasquet and Mofils so their stat is wrong. Perhaps they mean in slams. Doubt it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Well he's lost to both Gasquet and Mofils so their stat is wrong. I've now seen it written as 37 out of 38 since losing to Tsonga in 2008. Must be Monfils. Looks like Roddick's retired hurt. Shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I've now seen it written as 37 out of 38 since losing to Tsonga in 2008. Must be Monfils. Looks like Roddick's retired hurt. Shame. The game is moving on nowadays and Roddick is struggling to keep up. A big serve is not enough any longer and all the injuries are not making it any easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Anyone else watching? Murray v Llodra Andy 4-3 up in first set at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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