Australian Open 2016 - Day 14

[BobbyMorri]

It really is a bit of a mystery as to why Djokovic cops crap and the like. All class in his ceremonial speeches. Champion!

its a shame that is the perception. but, like the grand slam tally, Novak respect level will continue to grow, especially when the big 2 retire.

Its sport. the closer u are to the finishing line, the more nostalgic people get.

trust me, Novaks time will come.

i also love this seven highlights show showcasing all the previous finals.

 

[2006_Eagles]

Thought hame was fine during that interview. I don't hate him or Bruce as much as others on here though. Do like to take the piss though when they **** up

You're defending creepy, smarmy smile Hamish?

we can't be friends soz

 

[rippersnipper]

You're defending creepy, smarmy smile Hamish?

we can't be friends soz

Nah, just didn't have an issue with him then. Last night he was a bit f*cked though

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

i also love this seven highlights show showcasing all the previous finals.

I agree, it was awesome seeing that before.

 

[Sherrinator]

Its just sad that we get such differences between everyone.

I just like to have a bit of a tight competition between people.

It seems always so fake nowadays. or is that what I have been conditioned to think.

Blundering around the stands and watching everything but not quite knowing what I see is the absolute of competition
or is it just manufactured crap where it is somehow programmed to the hilt.

Sad to say that but it is a feeling I have.

I took bad acid 10 years ago and haven't touched a mind altering substance since.

Maybe try that?

 

[Leeda]

I took bad acid 10 years ago and haven't touched an mind altering substance since.

Maybe try that?

Not sure.. acid is a bit strong but hell you're nice enough to consider something to 'improve' me..

it's the madness not the method that confuses me.

 

[bato]

https://www.periscope.tv/w/1gqGvmYVEEqKB

Live presser

 

[JackNah_8]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/te...Radek-Stepanek-Australian-Open-2016-live.html

This was a great presentation. It was so cool to see Andy at the trophy presentation supporting his brother

 

[Lethality]

Novak is well on his way to GOAT status if there's such a thing.

Can't see him slowing down anytime soon.

Yeah if he keeps this up till the end of next year he should be the GOAT I guess. There is a bit of a vacuum at the moment though, with Federer in his mid 30s and Nadal on the decline, Murray seems the only challenger.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Generous calling Murray a "Challenger".

Raonic could be the one but we will see. Kyrios is a good 2-3 years away minimum.

 

[Whiskers]

How did Bruce compare to last night as MC?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

How did Bruce compare to last night as MC?

Relatively better albeit the standard wasn't set high

 

[Pee Tear Griffin]

Thank **** the tennis is over, now we can finally reach the moment we have all been waiting for and finding out if brax is really alive.

Personally, I can't wait for MKR. Apparently there's a guy on there who says "ducks nuts" to express his delight at a particular dish. Also have you heard they're doing a show about Molly Meldrum's life?

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

How did Bruce compare to last night as MC?

Slightly better but in typical Bruce fashion he still did something cringeworthy by saying it was "good week for german tennis" as he looked over to Boris Becker who has been coaching Novak Djokovic.

Of course both Djokovic, but especially Becker stared at Bruce with a look of bemusement and probably thinking how much of a clown Bruce is for making such a statement.

Bruce really couldn't outdo himself from Saturday night.

 

[juice t]

Also very well done to the KIA man this year
His annual speech was actually shorter than the final tiebreak

 

[Sherrinator]

Personally, I can't wait for MKR. Apparently there's a guy on there who says "ducks nuts" to express his delight at a particular dish. Also have you heard they're doing a show about Molly Meldrum's life?

There is also a sheila who reckons Manu's cooking is "unhealthy".

Oh no you di'n't!

 

[vaughany]

Oh boy...an olympic year. Does this mean hame calls more afl games whist bruce & (possibly) cometti are away?
Let's hope not

Do you reckon 7 will broadcast the Olympics in HD?

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[vaughany]

Will be interesting to see if the semi final mens scheduling debate fires up again in next couple of days.
To try and even things up rest wise maybe they will consider putting one mens final on Friday day/afternoon session and one evening session.

Ch7 will be reluctant to change due to ratings.
They could even have the day match started at say 3pm on the Friday, ch7 would still get pretty good ratings (obviously not as much as the Thurs night though)

The womens semi finals on the Thursday could contain one day and one night match.

Either way even with more or less rest I doubt anyone was capable of beating Djokovic


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[GreekLunatic]

good the tennis is over no more ads with those Italians that go ding dong. Also Bruce did better mcing the mens final instead of the womens

 

[JackNah_8]

good the tennis is over no more ads with those Italians that go ding dong. Also Bruce did better mcing the mens final instead of the womens

I am glad i dont have to see the ultratune ads anymore

 

[Redline]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/te...Radek-Stepanek-Australian-Open-2016-live.html

This was a great presentation. It was so cool to see Andy at the trophy presentation supporting his brother

They need to change the scheduling and play the mens doubles in the afternoon prior to the womans singles final.

 

[JackNah_8]

They need to change the scheduling and play the mens doubles in the afternoon prior to the womans singles final.

I am sure they used to play the men's doubles final in the afternoon years ago. Don't know why it's played at night time.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Will be interesting to see if the semi final mens scheduling debate fires up again in next couple of days.
To try and even things up rest wise maybe they will consider putting one mens final on Friday day/afternoon session and one evening session.

Ch7 will be reluctant to change due to ratings.
They could even have the day match started at say 3pm on the Friday, ch7 would still get pretty good ratings (obviously not as much as the Thurs night though)

The womens semi finals on the Thursday could contain one day and one night match.

Either way even with more or less rest I doubt anyone was capable of beating Djokovic


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the 2 day break instead of the 3 day break has been found to be not that significant in the past. most notably, Nadal, when he beat Verdasco and Federer in 2009. Novak came from the shorter break as well in 2012. i just naming those years as they were 5 set matches in the final. So they are the real test of fitness, especially those years.

As you said, This comes up every year.

Totally agree with the mens doubles. Just disrespectful for them to play at a empty stadium late at night. i kinda wish they would open up RLA for the public just for those matches and finals. get a good atmosphere and might sell ground passes on those last days. RLA people dont seem to care.

but i guess if u pay $400 dollar ticket, u deserve the right to a seat on RLA.

One more thing on the doubles, but it is unusual for a womens match to go that long. perhaps it is their fail-safe if Serena rolls someone in the final 0 and 1.

 

[JackNah_8]

It was so wrong seeing the stadium half empty during the men's doubles final. These players worked hard to make the final and they dont even get a decent reception. They should play the final during the day and offer cheaper tickets so the rest of us can watch this final. As if the corporate people care about the men's doubles

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Well that was anticlimactic.