The Tennis Thread - Australian Open

[snowman]

my favourite athlete (federer) v great britains best

that sucks

 

[HaroldBishop]

Federer looked a bit rattled at times last night against Tsonga, don't normally see that. Murray is clear favourite with the bookies.

 

[josh11223344]

Can't believe serena lost, she was odds on!

I think it'll be a sharapova/murray double now.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Can't believe serena lost, she was odds on!

I think it'll be a sharapova/murray double now.

Li Na just flogged Sharapova. My hopes of a Li Na/Federer double are still alive!

 

[josh11223344]

haha great prediction, lasted a few minutes.

azarenka will be the raging favourite now but na always lifts in the massive games.

 

[HaroldBishop]

haha great prediction, lasted a few minutes.

azarenka will be the raging favourite now but na always lifts in the massive games.

Yes she's hammering Stephens unfortunately. Very happy it's not a Sharapova v Azarenka final. I couldn't watch that.

 

[deano the p]

I love watching Tsonga play the mans a beast!

 

[SharksMichael]

Can't believe serena lost, she was odds on!I think it'll be a sharapova/murray double now.

Serena had a back problem from the middle of the second set. Credit to Stephens though. Someone else has gotta win a slam, Serena can't win them all.

 

[snowman]

I love watching Tsonga play the mans a beast!

unfortunately he is in an era of great tennis players, because he is quality

 

[Mr Wright]

Fed express to go all the way!

 

[Bundy Shark]

Yep, I'm a big fan of Fed, carries himself off the court as a champion just like on the court, Hewitt take note, actually forget it, its to late for you, you just continue your little c'mons like you've been doing since you were 16 yrs old.

 

[HaroldBishop]

If Djokovic can replicate his form last night in the final it doesn't matter who wins tonight. That was scarey stuff.

 

[deano the p]

unfortunately he is in an era of great tennis players, because he is quality

Yeah totally agree but as it stands the poor bloke won't win much.

 

[deano the p]

I'm a big fan of Roger too seems such a genuine guy and is just a freak talent.

 

[Bundy Shark]

Yeah totally agree but as it stands the poor bloke won't win much.

I don't know about that Deano, I reckon he will jag a major in the next few yrs, possibly two, I really rate that Roger Rasheed as a coach, Tsonga is already a great talent, Rasheed will be able to take him to another level plus add something to his game mentally, lets face it, at the level the top guys are at, they all hit hard, they dont have a weak backhand or forehand.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I don't know about that Deano, I reckon he will jag a major in the next few yrs, possibly two, I really rate that Roger Rasheed as a coach, Tsonga is already a great talent, Rasheed will be able to take him to another level plus add something to his game mentally, lets face it, at the level the top guys are at, they all hit hard, they dont have a weak backhand or forehand.

Are you talking about the same Roger Rasheed that took Hewitt from #1 to #80?

In all seriousness though I hope Tsonga can take the next step. He is exciting to watch and has a bit of personality. As I've said before too many robots now, not just in tennis but all professional sport.

 

[deano the p]

Not saying he won't win majors or anything Bundy he will. However I just don't see him winning alot of them.

 

[Mr Wright]

This federer v Murray match has been epic so far. Only 2 sets in.

 

[snowman]

MURRAY BABY!

 

[josh11223344]

Epic win by murray, there's no doubting a big 4 now.

This final will be one of the all time greats!