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Post by noleisthebest Sat Jan 31, 2015 8:05 pm

Hard to believe, but AO is nearly over, the final is here!

NOVAK DJOKOVIC - ANDY MURRAY

Who is going to win it?

Navratilova and Wilander give a slight advantage to Murray:

Navratilova:
"Andy might be a slight favourite for me. I think Andy has slimmed down a little bit; he seems to be a bit leaner, he's moving really well, still has all the power, improved his second serve.
He has got to be encouraged by his performances so far in this tournament, and also by the fact that Djokovic wasn't at his best against Wawrinka.
He's got to like his chances. He's got a losing record against Novak but he has beaten him before."

(We know where the wind blows when it comes to Navratilova...)


Wilander
"Andy Murray, at this moment, is the favourite. But Djokovic has won four of these before and has beaten Murray twice in the final.
I've enjoyed watching him much more during this Australian Open than ever before.
I think now he's having fun. He wants to fight. He's a competitor and hopefully the end result is you're going to win as well. It just looks more harmonious."


I tend to agree with Rod Laver, though Winking :

"For me, it's Djokovic to win - he's playing some good tennis. He was a little bit up and down in the semi-final, but both of them were.
My tell-tale sign will be if Murray's second serve drops off a little bit. Djokovic's return of serve is so much more powerful than the other players".


Yep, Rod, that's the one!


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Post by Tenez Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:38 pm

And here are the draws:

Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) 20
Daniel Nestor (CAN) [3]
vs.
Martina Hingis (SUI) [7] 20
Leander Paes (IND) [7]


Not Before: 7:30pm
Men's Singles - Final
Novak Djokovic (SRB) 45
vs.
Andy Murray (GBR) 55

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Post by Tenez Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:43 pm

Amazing to see Nestor and Paes in final both 42 and 41 respectively. Just shows how reflexes can still be good at that age .

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Post by luvsports! Sat Jan 31, 2015 9:55 pm

HM (gets 2 jokers as he missed one before as we agreed): Jokers: Paes Hingis & Djokovic.


Nestor, Djokovic (joker)

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Post by noleisthebest Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:02 pm

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Post by Autumnleaf Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:15 pm

Martina Hingis (SUI) [7] 20 
Leander Paes (IND) [7]


Men's Singles - Final
Andy Murray (GBR) 55 - joker - Djokovic is the favourite for me too, despite his poor showing vs. Wawrinka, but for game strategic reasons it makes no sense to take the safe route. Big Grin No sets this time? I'll say five.

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Post by Tenez Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:38 pm

Autumnleaf wrote:Martina Hingis (SUI) [7] 20 
Leander Paes (IND) [7]


Men's Singles - Final
Andy Murray (GBR) 55 - joker - Djokovic is the favourite for me too, despite his poor showing vs. Wawrinka, but for game strategic reasons it makes no sense to take the safe route. Big Grin No sets this time? I'll say five.
Good idea Al. 30 point extra if number of sets is correct too. 30 before joker.

Murray in 3 (joker) and Paes/Hingis

If SB does not log in...make it 4 sets for him ( I believe he opted for Murray too).

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Post by Polly 81 Sun Feb 01, 2015 12:33 am

Mladenovic/Nestor
Djokovic (Joker) in 4

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Post by raiders_of_the_lost_ark Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:23 am

Martina Hingis (SUI) [7] 20 
Leander Paes (IND) [7] 


Murray for the AO 2015.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:56 am

wow, what a quality by both from point 1.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:59 am

So...no-one's watching? I won't blame you! I can't get to support either player.

Djoko just saved 3 BPs. (0/40 down at 1 all).


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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:00 am

Andy'll regret those 3 missed bp's at the end of this set

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:00 am

Djoko takes the risks today.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:00 am

Tenez wrote:So...no-one's watching? I won't blame you! I can't get to support either player.

Djoko just saved 3 BPs. (0/40 down at 1 all).

Well, it's a very entertaining match i have to say, even i don't care much about the outcome

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:01 am

I think it's going to be a 3 straight sets for Djoko. He is simply the better player.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:03 am

Can Murray do the same and save 3 BPs? Typical after having failed to ....to be faced with teh same challenge.....but Murray simply can't. Today Djoko is by far the more aggressive. .


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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:03 am

Tenez wrote:I think it's going to be a 3 straight sets for Djoko. He is simply the better player.
i think you're right, but you saw how easy Andy got to 0-40.. This was a very impressive break by Djoko though

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:06 am

Andy constantly has to fight against his instincts if he wants to win.
Whereas Djoko is totally in his comfort zone.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:06 am

Djoko is beating Murray like he does with Nadal. Absorb as much and then attacks once he feels confident he can win retrieving.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:07 am

gallery play wrote:Andy constantly has to fight against his instincts if he wants to win.
Whereas Djoko is totally in his comfort zone.
you mean his retrieving instincts?

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:08 am

To have a chance of beating Djoko one needs a very good serve. That woudl be the base for beating him. Murray hasn't.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:09 am

Tenez wrote:
gallery play wrote:Andy constantly has to fight against his instincts if he wants to win.
Whereas Djoko is totally in his comfort zone.
you mean his retrieving instincts?
I meant: patiently waiting for the right moment to punch, if you do that, you're too late against Djoko

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:12 am

gallery play wrote:
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gallery play wrote:Andy constantly has to fight against his instincts if he wants to win.
Whereas Djoko is totally in his comfort zone.
you mean his retrieving instincts?
I meant: patiently waiting for the right moment to punch, if you do that, you're too late against Djoko
yep....Murray has not got the attacking weapons to hurt Djoko. Like at Wimby 13 or USO12, he has to rely on Djoko playing badly.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:13 am

I find teh conds awfully slow when those 2 play.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:16 am

Djeez Andy! For the sake of a good match, make a break will you?
5 missed BP's...

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:17 am

we were saying before you joined back how Murray cannot hit a FH winner under pressure (BPs/SPs). He just missed 2....another chance.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:18 am

And manages to break back by what he does best.....being patient.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:19 am

Finally he makes the break. Good to see he's showing some belief.
I want a match!

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:19 am

gallery play wrote:Djeez Andy! For the sake of a good match, make a break will you?
5 missed BP's...
yep.....we now have a match.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:20 am

Tenez wrote:And manages to break back by what he does best.....being patient.
Yeah, but i have the feeling that gives him false feedback. Who beats Djoko by being patient? No one!

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:22 am

Funny how Djoko easily returns rockets but  misses Aranxta sanchezish serves

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:27 am

gallery play wrote:Funny how Djoko easily returns rockets but  misses Aranxta sanchezish serves
true. lol.

And Djoko breaks back by helping Murray with long rallies.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:27 am

The entertainment is gone...
I don't think i'll make it till the end of this match

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:29 am

Great Bh from Murray

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:31 am

gallery play wrote:The entertainment is gone...
I don't think i'll make it till the end of this match
I personally never saw the entertainment side of it...I am just waiting for some drama....and we may have some.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:31 am

Another break, i expected breaks but 4 in a row?

After a flashy start it has become a game of chess

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:35 am

nitb...why have you withdrawn your game predictions?

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:43 am

they are saying Murray's racquet is 380g!!!

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:45 am

Amazing to have such a powerful racquet with such a weak serve.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:48 am

Average shots p/rally: almost 8. Which is a lot on HC

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:49 am

Tenez wrote:Amazing to have such a powerful racquet with such a weak serve.
He has to power for a stronger serve but then ends up with a 35 percentage..


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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:49 am

gallery play wrote:Average shots p/rally: almost 8. Which is a lot on HC
yes I saw that! ridiculous. ...But as we know those conds are slow....made worse by those 2 players.

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:50 am

Andy's the crowd favorite, isn't he?

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Post by gallery play Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:57 am

euh game over?

Djoko had his moments of lost focus but Andy didn't take advantage, so that basically means Andy lost his chance to win this final. I expect Djoko to win in three now.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:01 am

I actually expect Murray to win now. He is going to play more relax and make Djoko run more.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:04 am

Djoko seems to have another moving/bad moment.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:10 am

but so typically when you see him making signs to his camp that he is done and can't run ...he starts to play better....while Murray loses his concentration.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:14 am

It's really time we get the new generation to step in cause this is ugly tennis.

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Post by Tenez Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:16 am

the crowd can't get excited either.

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Post by luvsports! Sun Feb 01, 2015 10:22 am

So glad I didnt get up early for this. Predicted it to a T!

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