Australian Open - Day 12

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

I think Andy has had the best tournament out of all the players so far and I would out him as the favourite whoever he plays.
However. Stans average ground stroke speed is 8km/h faster than what berdych was hitting against Andy. Andys ground stroke speed is 1km/ hr less than what Novaks hitting tonight and Andy was playing aggressive. But Novak is a lot more consistent than berdych and can change the shape of his groundies. He is also a tonne better at moving laterally and changing direction. Andy did so well because he could get Tomas out of position and off balance. He cannot do that against Novak.

Like I said. There is No chance either Stan or Novak wouldn't win a set against Andy. No chance.

Some good points and I probably got a bit carried away with the fatalist, "Wouldn't win a set," wording. I do still think though that playing the way these two are, they'd struggle to make much of an impact on Murray's game. I get what you're saying with the power differences but I'm more looking at the way each are playing. Novak looks timid and almost resigned to the fact that his offensive game isn't good enough, while Stan's good work is being undone with shoddy decisions and poor errors. Come out in defensive mode against Murray and you're in trouble; come out and undo your good work with errors against Murray and you're in trouble.

I'm certainly not writing either off - Djokovic's form up until tonight has been sublime and I'd still favour him over Murray on a good day for both - just an observation on the way this game is being played.

 

[SK_MD_#7]

Backhand absolutely sucking for Stan.

 

[pepsi]

I'm certainly not writing either off - Djokovic's form up until tonight has been sublime and I'd still favour him over Murray on a good day for both - just an observation on the way this game is being played.

I agree with you that Andy is the favourite for the title. I mentioned it in my post as well, he has had the best form this tournament.

 

[ryan_seb]

What a shot!

 

[bato]

WOW.

 

[pepsi]

Epic drop volley!

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Ridiculous.

 

[pepsi]

Balls of steel from Stan this game.

 

[ryan_seb]

COME ON DJOKOVIC!!

 

[X_box_X]

Double barrel shot gun by Stan.

What a delightful backhand.

 

[Sam95]

I don't know if you are taking the piss or not. But if serious, get lost buddy.

Taking it a bit personally aren't ya ?

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Stan rising.

 

[SK_MD_#7]

COME ON STANNNNNNNN.

 

[Bobby_]

Stan!!!!!!!

 

[juice t]

Wawrinka after he breaks back

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Stan's backhand winners are bloody awesome! I'm waiting for the day when someone makes a video of all of Stan's sick backhand winners to upload on YouTube. Great response by the Stanimal

Bruce provides us with great analytical insight into the match by calling this match 'weird'

 

[Hawkas1988]

Seriously how good are the matches when these 2 meet in grand slams.

When Stan is on, he gets me very excited. Hopefully this goes to 5 and whoever wins, deserves and to go on and win the title hopefully.

 

[bato]

If Stan doesn't hold here, this officially takes the cake for the strangest match I've ever seen.

 

[Xtreme]

I demand to know what was in Novak's yellow bottle, potential cheat!

 

[coylez]

Stanimal

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

YESSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[beez]

There aren't too many better phrases in world sport than "...and we're going to five."

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Fifth set here we come!!!

Unbelievable stuff and I'm spewing I went last night instead of tonight. People at Melbourne Park should feel privileged to be there.

Going to be an epic final set! Will go down to the wire in my view.

 

[bato]

I demand to know what was in Novak's yellow bottle, potential cheat!

Not even Hirdy's good stuff would help Djokovic recover from this.

 

[bkozican]

Here we go....5 sets