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Australian Open - Day 9

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As much as I love Genie I think we need to see massive improvement in her defensive game before she's a slam winner (unless the draw is especially kind to her). She's one of the best in the world when stepping into the court but as soon as she gets pushed back she has no backup plan whatsoever. Last five slam losses (perhaps even further back) have been to big hitters. It's no coincidence.
 
Missed this morning's game; what happened? Halep completely off or Makarova extremely good?

Halep was a fraction off but it is typical when she had very few weapons. 2nd serve was horrible too and Makarova smashed it.
 

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I'm still holding out for a Nadal v Djokovic final in the men's. That was my preferred final even before the tournament
 
Anyone giving Berdych a chance?
Yes actually, despite the record. Nadal only has to be slightly off the way Berdych is playing. One crook service game per set is pretty much all Tomas needs the way he's serving, and Rafa's been a bit up and down. Nadal certainly has the matchup advantage but I think Berdych is in better form.
 
I don't think so, I really like Berdych so hopefully he can put up a good fight.

Just on the schedule tomorrow, I am a bit surprised Wawrinka and Nisikori is on during the day. I think that game holds more interest than Raonic and Djokovic.

Number 1 seed would have the first pick in terms of sessions. Day session suits Kei though!
 
As much as I love Genie I think we need to see massive improvement in her defensive game before she's a slam winner (unless the draw is especially kind to her). She's one of the best in the world when stepping into the court but as soon as she gets pushed back she has no backup plan whatsoever. Last five slam losses (perhaps even further back) have been to big hitters. It's no coincidence.
Great post!

Genie's biggest problem at the moment is she doesn't have a plan B in her game style especially against big hitters. Today she looked nervous at the start and never got going sadly.
 

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Not sure why anyone would play down Berdych's chances pre match. Rafa hasn't really got going at all so far this tournament, Berdych has looked in excellent touch. No surprise for me to see him seal the first set pretty easily.
 

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I am really hoping we get a repeat of the other day where Rafa's drink bottle blew over and the ball boy put it back in the right place.

So funny, one of the moments of the tournament.
 
There is more certainty that Nadal will come back to win and Berdych will choke, than there is about the sun coming up in the morning
 

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