Australian Open 2016 - Day 11

[iluvparis]

How good was Leconte as a player?

Solid journeyman top 20 player - made a slam final - maybe somewhere between say berdych and Simon?

 

[JackNah_8]

There isn't anyone currently playing professional tennis with the potential to be better than Djokovic, or get the better of him H2H. He'll be number one for a good 3-4 years yet.

Unless Milos steps up...and perhaps Kygrios will calm down and play some decent tennis

 

[2006_Eagles]

So good that we have the world's greatest comedian who dabbles in tennis on court

 

[iluvparis]

This is why the crowd wanted Federer to take it to a 5th. Surely they could of put a game on that meant something like a doubles.

Stubbs getting a bit carried away.

Is their prizemoney for this farce!?

 

[JackNah_8]

Todd Woodbridge still looks really young.

babyface

 

[JackNah_8]

So good that we have the world's greatest comedian who dabbles in tennis on court

He is like your dorky uncle that tries to be funny

 

[BobbyMorri]

The rest of the form book would suggest they were anomalies - enough history to suggest Joker has his measure easily and will continue to do so

2 serious anomalies and almost another 3 where who was pushed to 5.

 

[JackNah_8]

To who? Hacks like Soderling and Gonzalez. Whoopdy doo.

Hope you dont stalk women like you stalk me...jeezus christ.

Soderling was a good player, unfortunately he ended up getting sick and will never play again

 

[iluvparis]

2 serious anomalies and almost another 3 where who was pushed to 5.

Almost being the key word. Stan has been around for ages. Joker clearly has his measure

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

babyface

Still in good shape, still got all his hair and no grey (at least none that we can see )

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

So good that we have the world's greatest comedian who dabbles in tennis on court

He's good value though.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

He's good value though.

Certainly prefer to see him making a fool of himself on the tennis court rather than in the commentary box.

 

[JackNah_8]

Still in good shape, still got all his hair and no grey (at least none that we can see )

unless he dyes his hair

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Certainly prefer to see him making a fool of himself on the tennis court rather than in the commentary box.

Reminds me a bit like Mr. Bean but on a tennis court.

 

[romeohwho]

There isn't anyone currently playing professional tennis with the potential to be better than Djokovic, or get the better of him H2H. He'll be number one for a good 3-4 years yet.

Except things can change quickly. I seem to recall people predicting the same things about Rafa and how many slams he would win etc. And people can emerge -even Kyrigios, if he gets it to together could challenge Joko by this time next year for instance.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

unless he dyes his hair

Yes, that's what I was insinuating

Edit: Doesn't actually look dyed to me but who knows.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

That whiffed smash.

 

[Xtreme]

Except things can change quickly. I seem to recall people predicting the same things about Rafa and how many slams he would win etc. And people can emerge -even Kyrigios, if he gets it to together could challenge Joko by this time next year for instance.

 

[Redline]

That whiffed smash.

He used to have a good smash, so he says.

 

[crowsarethebest]

Except things can change quickly. I seem to recall people predicting the same things about Rafa and how many slams he would win etc. And people can emerge -even Kyrigios, if he gets it to together could challenge Joko by this time next year for instance.

Nick has no chance. He hits big but is still too inconsistent. I can't see him beating Djoko in a slam in the next 3 years. His best shot, his serve will get nullified- I'd back Novak to serve more aces than Nick in that match up.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

How good was Leconte as a player?

He was pretty good back in his heyday.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

He used to have a good smash, so he says.

Might need to take up Leconte's offer for a seeing eye dog.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Except things can change quickly. I seem to recall people predicting the same things about Rafa and how many slams he would win etc. And people can emerge -even Kyrigios, if he gets it to together could challenge Joko by this time next year for instance.

Not sure Kyrgios will be seriously competing with Djokovic next year but you are right that many were tipping Nadal to surpass Federer especially at the end of 2013 during his remarkable comeback from serious injuries.

If Rafa continues going towards a downward spiral I think Federer and Djokovic will be more highly rated come the end of their careers.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

How good is it! He's amazing!

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Funny of that crowd member bolting for the exit when Lenconte wasn't looking.