Aus open prediction game: Day 1

Hello all.

Busy work with and freelance stuff, so this will be a smaller game with less daily picks.
As there are less I will double the points for the matches, bar if they are too generous. 

Cilic (12) vs Tomic (66)
 
Murray (66) vs Agut (44)

Edmund (26) vs Berdych (33) 

Dimitrov (40) vs Tipsarevic (66)

Istomin (66) vs Federer (6)

Duckworth (66) vs Nadal (4)


LS picks: Tomic, Agut, Berd, Dimi, Istomin, Duckworth

Cilic
Agut
Berdych
Dimitrov
Federer
Nadal

Good luck Roger!

Good luck Ducky!

Cilic (12) vs Tomic (66)
 
Murray (66) vs Agut (44)

Berdych (33) 

Dimitrov (40)

Federer (6)

Nadal (4)

As much as I prefer Agut’s tennis and am enjoying him win today, it’s so hard watching Murray/a player play his last match.
After the whole career of conservative play, in his last match two sets and a break down, Murray finally opens his shoulders and breaks with three great returns and a nice final point.
The crowd reacts and Murray lifts his arms asking for more.
And the tear rolls down my face.

Bulge: Cilic, Agut, Edmund, Dimi, Fed, Duckworth

Teddy: Tomic, Murray, Edmund, Tipsy, Istomin, Duckworth

Mikey: Cilic, Agut, Berdych, Dimi, Fed, Rafa

Following this all by scores but you've got to give Murray big credit here, quite the battle.

I bet RBA bottles this.

Same here BB, but recording it at home.


Could’ve easily written it off after 2 sets, but Murray just won’t be beaten.

Again like you sense an RBA collapse, however have to ask how long Andys body will hold for. If he wins this, not sure he’ll make the court for round 2!

Sadly loses it in 5, but what a game, should of won this and get at least a win, but this is probably better for him to rest till W and end it properly.

Anyone watching via Eurosport player?
Or any other way?

Get a 1 month 4.99 euro sub with EuroSportPlayer, not a bad deal for 2 weeks AO.

One thing I'll say of Agut. He is too soft in the middle! Many will laud the efforts of Murray and no doubt some passages of play were brilliant (does beg the question why didn't Murray adopt this nothing to lose mindset earlier before the physical problems occurred) when fitness is less of a must for longevity. 

Agut should've been out in 3 and has really shafted himself for this tournament!

Thought Sharapova's post match conference was amusing.