Grand Slam Australian Open - Day 4

[rocker_oz33]

That's what Andy's wife said too...

Yep . hurry up to bed boy boy .

 

[Acinath]

I dont think so this loss will outweigh all the positives will take him months or longer to get over imo

Being a bombers fan really beats any optimism out of you eh?

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Being a bombers fan really beats any optimism out of you eh?

You are right there buddy

 

[kozi]

Murray still available @ $4 for the win just sayin

Hope a few got on. Definitely made Kokk getting done in the end a lot easier to swallow

 

[Redline]

I dont think so this loss will outweigh all the positives will take him months or longer to get over imo

Sure it will both physically and mentally. Deserves some time off but doesn't kill his career as you suggested.

 

[EFL Boy]

Absolutely sensational from Andy.

Incredibly high standard of tennis from both players given the time also.

Tough ask for Andy to back it up against RBA, but a pretty open draw presents itself for a nostalgic run here.

 

[EFL Boy]

Has to be said too given the upsets today… the depth in men’s tennis right now is awesome.

Whether it be the pointy end has dropped a little and isn’t quite firing like it would be mid-season, but the 50-90ish ranked players are a tough out for anyone right now.

 

[Xtreme]

Thank you Andy

Well deserved victory

 

[Xtreme]

Never seen such a massive choke job by a player

Roger choking Wimbledon to Novak ?

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Can't believe I watched the 1st set of the Murray vs kokk match and it was still going when I woke up.

 

[gordo2016]

I dont think so this loss will outweigh all the positives will take him months or longer to get over imo

Hard to say really. He has show a lot of resilience to get over injuries, so it could do the opposite and just fuel him more to go further. Not the only player to have lost like that before, most of them bounce back.

 

[AlwaysHawks15]

Whats Murray's record like against the special K's?. Completely owns the H2H from memory and last night showed why. Gets everything back, they get frustrated they can't put him away and lose form or focus. When I saw the matchup initially knew Murray was going to win. He is in their heads. Lucky Kyrgios doesn't take it to heart too much as there good mates.

 

[danstar]

Kokk is as bad as kyrgios . One brain snap and it's over for both of them

 

[The Defender]

Kokk is as bad as kyrgios . One brain snap and it's over for both of them

Something missing from Kokk, has the game & I’m starting to think the same. Mentally fragile & game smarts lacking.

 

[Redline]

Something missing from Kokk, has the game & I’m starting to think the same. Mentally fragile & game smarts lacking.

Missed alot of tennis over the years, hopefully the more he plays that side of his game can improve.

 

[Warsaw]

Either Kokk makes the jump this year or he never will. 27 in a few months, pretty much older than all of his other top male contemporaries. Don't really want to see another promising start to the AU summer only for him to not make an impact for the rest of the season.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Hope a few got on. Definitely made Kokk getting done in the end a lot easier to swallow

Yep cheers good spot.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Great match in the end feel the better player did win though it was tight. Good to see Murray have a slam won you can’t not like the bloke.

 

[Redline]

Either Kokk makes the jump this year or he never will. 27 in a few months, pretty much older than all of his other top male contemporaries. Don't really want to see another promising start to the AU summer only for him to not make an impact for the rest of the season.

I agree but I think a big jump is probably top 20 which would make for a good high point. I think anyone expecting him to be winning grand slams is asking a bit much.

By big jump what did you have in mind? Top 30? Top 20? Top 10?

 

[SaintBilly]

I agree but I think a big jump is probably top 20 which would make for a good high point. I think anyone expecting him to be winning grand slams is asking a bit much.

By big jump what did you have in mind? Top 30? Top 20? Top 10?

He’s not even top 100 right now. And the poster above didn’t say “big jump” so for mine get into the top 100 at least but also focus on being more competitive. To go toe to toe with Andy Murray for six hours is an incredible feat and he should be proud.

 

[EFL Boy]

Whats Murray's record like against the special K's?. Completely owns the H2H from memory and last night showed why. Gets everything back, they get frustrated they can't put him away and lose form or focus. When I saw the matchup initially knew Murray was going to win. He is in their heads. Lucky Kyrgios doesn't take it to heart too much as there good mates.

Murray owns the H2H vs Nick, 6-2. Of Kyrgios' 2 wins, 1 came in Andy's first match back after hip surgery in 2018 at Queens and the other was in the Hopman Cup in 2016. Can't read a lot into either of them.

Andy has a 2-0 H2H against Thanasi.

 

[gordo2016]

 

[BACCS]

While Kokk should have closed it out in the 3rd, not enough credit for Murray in here. Kokk did remarkably well to win the first two sets because Murray was also playing at an extremely high level. One of those matches where both players are playing at an equally high level and unfortunately one has to lose. I’m sure while heartbroken to lose, he will also have happiness for Murray given their close friendship and what he’s done to get back.

 

[Warsaw]

I agree but I think a big jump is probably top 20 which would make for a good high point. I think anyone expecting him to be winning grand slams is asking a bit much.

By big jump what did you have in mind? Top 30? Top 20? Top 10?

If he has a healthy season...inside top 50, pushing for a seeding come next year's Aus Open, should be the goal.

 

[The Defender]

Missed alot of tennis over the years, hopefully the more he plays that side of his game can improve.

Maybe he needs to change his coach to someone with greater experience and proven success.