US open 2012: Matches of the Day: Day 11

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wow3 wrote:

* Good you made it clear that you think Murray's game is ugly.
* Anyone who talks about Murray which you don't like, must be a Murray hater right? Perfect

Is it not the case? Are you not a Murray hater? I will not mind if someone criticises Murray's game becuase I too know that he plays negative at times and is a much better player when he turns the offensive however hypocrisy is a bane and not boon.

Djoker fans should be the last one to criticise Murray's game, it is quite contradictory to prasie Nole and castigate Andy when the difference between their game is very subtle. They both thrive on endurance or how else one explains 12 hours of tennis in 2 days for a tennis player?

Last time these 2 met in a slam, Djoker just survived with the skin of his teeth, this time he will not even come that close.

Looking forward to a repeat of AO 2012 SF in the USO 2012 final.

High quality match between Djokovic and Del Potro,Novak looking more and more like the champion he was last season.Its going to take something special to stop him

laverfan wrote:Looking forward to a repeat of AO 2012 SF in the USO 2012 final.

I just look forward to the repeat of this:

http://sportsweeksportslist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/novak-djokovic-sporting-the-2011-us-open-trophy-and-an-fdny-cap.jpg

Veejay wrote:High quality match between Djokovic and Del Potro,Novak looking more and more like the champion he was last season.Its going to take something special to stop him

Yes, though I think Murray will be a tough opponent if he can play his best.

Tenez wrote:
Yes, though I think Murray will be a tough opponent if he can play his best.

Like I said once before, Murray is just an upgraded version of Ferrer (read taller), his improved fitness and natural counter-punching game is now the latest grinding style in a different package.

He is having dabs at "attacking" by bludgeoning his cross-court forehand once in a blue moon, usually in tie-breaks when he has no other options, so yes, a pain in the neck to play, but Nole is a superior player on any count and I hope he is fit enough to endure the onslaught of this Godzilla .
The only good thing about his grinding, he doesn't groan or neigh like Nadal and Ferrer do, so the agony is only visual.

Tenez wrote:

Veejay wrote:High quality match between Djokovic and Del Potro,Novak looking more and more like the champion he was last season.Its going to take something special to stop him

Yes, though I think Murray will be a tough opponent if he can play his best.

If he is serving well then Murray will have his work cut out for him..the commentators just mentioned that Djokovic only lost 2 points off his 1st serve in the Del Potro match

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Tenez wrote:

The only good thing about his grinding, he doesn't groan or neigh like Nadal and Ferrer do, so the agony is only visual.

Actually he does...he has a hhhhaaaa ...hhhheeee kind of groan.

Veejay wrote:

Tenez wrote:

Veejay wrote:High quality match between Djokovic and Del Potro,Novak looking more and more like the champion he was last season.Its going to take something special to stop him

Yes, though I think Murray will be a tough opponent if he can play his best.

If he is serving well then Murray will have his work cut out for him..the commentators just mentioned that Djokovic only lost 2 points off his 1st serve in the Del Potro match

That's impressive. Does anyone know what time the final is?

Tenez wrote:

Does anyone know what time the final is?

Sunday
9/9
Day
12:00 PM
Women's Doubles Final/Men's Final

wow3 wrote:
Is it not the case? Are you not a Murray hater? I will not mind if someone criticises Murray's game becuase I too know that he plays negative at times and is a much better player when he turns the offensive however hypocrisy is a bane and not boon.

* So you don't mind if someone criticizes Murray's game. Good. Remember this point.
* Now see what I quoted in this thread about Murray:

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:

summerblues wrote:

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:Murray depends on players to miss-fire, then to get nervous and start to panic.

Nole does much the same. I do not think there is that much difference between them. They both rely on defense mostly but they both are able to turn it into attack. I think if they meet, it will be close.

I would disagree here. There is a huge difference and I'm not looking at their achievements. Djokovic defends but is aggressive on the returns. He may be stretched on the run, but he doesn't return easy balls. He is closer to Nadal on that front. Murray usually lobs them and hopes than the opponent will miss it. How many lobs do you see in a Murray match? countless. You don't see much difference but have you ever seen Dokovic play like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuFXqFifRew . How many times did Murray lob here?

Murray backhand through assumed by many as a lethal weapon, but most of that points off that wing are due to slow, no pace ball which are hard to hit. Do you see Djokovic doing it?

Now read properly and use your mind, and tell me is there anything other than Murray's game am I talking about? I'm talking about his lobs, his backhand.

Now look at the hypocrisy bane that you have got in you.
Read comments clearly before you start branding people as haters.

ROtla, do you know what does pugnacious means?
Also read properly and tell me as where I called you hater or hypocrite? I asked you the question as you have been branded as Murray hater by v2 poster.
I didn't call you a hater, I asked you. Eng is not my first language bit I am sure it is yours.

Also hypocrite was not meant for you or Tenez. But you are free to make your own judgements. My only point is that fans who like Djoker cannot castigate Murray, fight with me if you disagree with that.

C'mon let's calm down.

wow3 wrote:ROtla, do you know what does pugnacious means?
Also read properly and tell me as where I called you hater or hypocrite? I asked you the question as you have been branded as Murray hater by v2 poster.
I didn't call you a hater, I asked you. Eng is not my first language bit I am sure it is yours.

You can stop lying now. Read carefully below:

wow3 wrote: Djokovic's game is as ugly as Andy's, you can't see this because you hate Murray.

rotla,
are we going to have any predictions for today's matches?

Order of play out for tomorrow.

Arthur Ashe Stadium 11:00 AM

Men's Singles - Semifinals


Tomas Berdych (CZE)[6] v. Andy Murray (GBR)[3]


David Ferrer (ESP)[4] v. Novak Djokovic (SRB)[2]


Let's hope Berd makes it snappy!

noleisthebest wrote:

summerblues wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:It's pure selfishness, I bet Delpo wishes this was best of 3, he's never made a 2 sets down comeback.

What do you think, Ferrer vs Berdych on Sunday? Who will win? I'd go with Ferrer.

SB,
USO is not Olympics and there's no fight for bronze

They will play a double with Fed and Rodick just to say good-bye to Andy

raiders_of_the_lost_ark wrote:

wow3 wrote:ROtla, do you know what does pugnacious means?
Also read properly and tell me as where I called you hater or hypocrite? I asked you the question as you have been branded as Murray hater by v2 poster.
I didn't call you a hater, I asked you. Eng is not my first language bit I am sure it is yours.

You can stop lying now. Read carefully below:

wow3 wrote: Djokovic's game is as ugly as Andy's, you can't see this because you hate Murray.

Okay, let me rephrase this because you dislike Murray and please stop being the flagbearer of truth on this forum. I forgot about this, on the latest post I did ask you about this and like I said my comments are not directed towards you. My comments are direct towards those who criticise Murray but cannot see the same attributes with Djoker.

I hope this clarifies. Also, you have been predicting a loss for Murray from teh earliest stage in the prediction game that shows how much you like Murray. I aksed you the question, if you are a Murray hater, what's your answer? I don't hate Nadal but I do dislike him wants him to lose every match and I don't shy in accepting that.

noleisthebest wrote:

Tenez wrote:
Yes, though I think Murray will be a tough opponent if he can play his best.

Like I said once before, Murray is just an upgraded version of Ferrer (read taller), his improved fitness and natural counter-punching game is now the latest grinding style in a different package.

He is having dabs at "attacking" by bludgeoning his cross-court forehand once in a blue moon, usually in tie-breaks when he has no other options, so yes, a pain in the neck to play, but Nole is a superior player on any count and I hope he is fit enough to endure the onslaught of this Godzilla .
The only good thing about his grinding, he doesn't groan or neigh like Nadal and Ferrer do, so the agony is only visual.

Godzilla or Robot, it still not enough for Nole. Only I hope that he stays healthy and good-mooded for next two matches and then This surface really suits to Nole, his move and game rhytm.

I would wish Andy or Berd to win a GS, but they will have to wait for a while

Oh, don't worry Paul. Nole will be in tip-top form and spirit, he's not called Joker for nothing
I just hope the weather keeps for his match tomorrow. You don't want to grind with Ferrer over a few rain delays...

Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

noleisthebest wrote:Oh, don't worry Paul. Nole will be in tip-top form and spirit, he's not called Joker for nothing
I just hope the weather keeps for his match tomorrow. You don't want to grind with Ferrer over a few rain delays...

Now I am calm. When I see Nole´s slide and his legs, my ancles start to hurt me. He looks like being made from the rubber.

Let us enjoy watching his unbelievable body for a couple good years. Tennis is a real body destroying game nowadays.

Looking forward to see Nole overrolling Spain smoking sombre moto mouse

Veejay wrote:Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

These damn shrieking she-wolves! One thing is sure, nobody can fall asleep there

paulcz wrote:

Veejay wrote:Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

These damn shrieking she-wolves! One thing is sure, nobody can fall asleep there

Ive had to put the sound on mute
Gotta say I have never seen Sharapova play this good,she is moving really well and her serve has improved beyond recognition
She may have served a few doubles but when it working,its quite a weapon

paulcz wrote:

Veejay wrote:Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

These damn shrieking she-wolves! One thing is sure, nobody can fall asleep there

I like the way you picture things and people...and your sense of humour.

Tenez wrote:

paulcz wrote:

Veejay wrote:Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

These damn shrieking she-wolves! One thing is sure, nobody can fall asleep there

I like the way you picture things and people...and your sense of humour.

I'm joining the fan club, too

what on earth is Azarenka doin gthere hitting balls with ball kids in between sets
I'm assuming Masha's gone for a toilet break.

The noise pollution is appaling...

noleisthebest wrote:what on earth is Azarenka doin gthere hitting balls with ball kids in between sets
I'm assuming Masha's gone for a toilet break.

Yeah looks like Shriekapova was hoping to cool Azarenka

Veejay wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:what on earth is Azarenka doin gthere hitting balls with ball kids in between sets
I'm assuming Masha's gone for a toilet break.

Yeah looks like Shriekapova was hoping to cool Azarenka

she comes across as a bit of a nutcase (Azarenka , that is)

noleisthebest wrote:

Veejay wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:what on earth is Azarenka doin gthere hitting balls with ball kids in between sets
I'm assuming Masha's gone for a toilet break.

Yeah looks like Shriekapova was hoping to cool Azarenka

she comes across as a bit of a nutcase (Azarenka , that is)

I know what you mean...shes a bit weird in a crazy sort of way,very tom boyish..hyper active in an uncontrollable way

noleisthebest wrote:

Tenez wrote:

paulcz wrote:

Veejay wrote:Clash of the shrieks..!!
Whats going on with Azarenka

These damn shrieking she-wolves! One thing is sure, nobody can fall asleep there

I like the way you picture things and people...and your sense of humour.

I'm joining the fan club, too

You all are welcome, tennis cool fans!! It also works other way round for sure . That is why I joned to your forum, Ten.

That is only tennis, so let us make a little fun here.

Just one small thing. Ten, you should put Nole a bit up in your personal ranking, will you?

I don't mind the tomboyish bit, just has some odd mannerisms and a bit obnoxioius, but has great consistency/length on her groundstrokes. Not my kind of women's tennis, but like the cat-fight between the two.

noleisthebest wrote:I don't mind the tomboyish bit, just has some odd mannerisms and a bit obnoxioius, but has great consistency/length on her groundstrokes. Not my kind of women's tennis, but like the cat-fight between the two.

Apart from the screeching,I really like her and I love watching her play

Veejay did you get my PM?

Veejay wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:I don't mind the tomboyish bit, just has some odd mannerisms and a bit obnoxioius, but has great consistency/length on her groundstrokes. Not my kind of women's tennis, but like the cat-fight between the two.

Apart from the screeching,I really like her and I love watching her play

She could at least give Serena a match tomorrow, unlike Maria.

noleisthebest wrote:I don't mind the tomboyish bit, just has some odd mannerisms and a bit obnoxioius, but has great consistency/length on her groundstrokes. Not my kind of women's tennis, but like the cat-fight between the two.

It is funny to watch them. She-shriekers show such a determination and exertion, I enjoy it. But then Serena comes next on the court and at once everything goes smoothly without that hauling

You've gotta love Sharapova's gutsy groundstrokes!

noleisthebest wrote:You've gotta love Sharapova's gutsy groundstrokes!

Both of she-wolves do not lag behind.That is pretty masacre.

paulcz wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:You've gotta love Sharapova's gutsy groundstrokes!

Both of she-wolves do not lag behind.That is pretty masacre.

It is, you don't want to be caught running across THAT warfield!

noleisthebest wrote:

paulcz wrote:

noleisthebest wrote:You've gotta love Sharapova's gutsy groundstrokes!

Both of she-wolves do not lag behind.That is pretty masacre.

It is, you don't want to be caught running across THAT warfield!

This place is too noisy for me. I need to admit that they both play unbelievably, that is the best women tennis intensity I have seen for long time

Just saw Turkish airlines commercial with Wozniacki. I still can't believe she was number one for TWO YEARS !!!

noleisthebest wrote:Just saw Turkish airlines commercial with Wozniacki. I still can't believe she was number one for TWO YEARS !!!

Except Serena all others are quite close. As Petra Kvitova said when Serena has her day, she is unplayable. Caroline plays too pasive, but is quite fit, has no real weakness, so and looks good and Turkish airlines are also not bad. She plays Czech tennis league and all players say that she is very nice and friendly, no primadona. I like her personality. The match is over for noisier and wildish she-wolf

Good match,very entertaining,Azarenka was the better player in the deciding set

paulcz wrote:
Just one small thing. Ten, you should put Nole a bit up in your personal ranking, will you?

It's in Nole's hands Paul...not in mine!

Veejay wrote:Good match,very entertaining,Azarenka was the better player in the deciding set

I agree. It was entertaining. I am not sure whether it;s the screaming that makes the points more intense but it certainly adds to the drama.

Tenez wrote:

Veejay wrote:Good match,very entertaining,Azarenka was the better player in the deciding set

I agree. It was entertaining. I am not sure whether it;s the screaming that makes the points more intense but it certainly adds to the drama.

Its funny how the decibels keeps increasing the longer the rallies goes on for

Poor Errani (on paper) doesnt stand a chance but it will be interesting to see how much of a difference Dr Luis Garcia's help makes

Errani looks like fitter than Nadal, Murray and Ferrer put together.

Yes, though Serena doesn't look like a shrimp, does she?