Australian Open 2011

semi-pro waster · 22 Jan 2011 at 13:58

I can't see a thread on it so thought I'd start one. Anyone been following the matches in the Australian Open this year? Some good tennis being played with Murray comfortably putting away Guillermo Garcia-Lopez although it should be said the Spaniard's shot from between his legs was a lovely piece of tennis. Jurgen Melzer is next up for Murray.

Nadal is looking on good form this year again to no-ones great surprise.

Homepage of the Open is here.

Locke · 22 Jan 2011 at 17:42

Been watching the Federer matches and so far he's looking good

, he did get a slight scare when the French dude was playing well a few days ago, but his last match went smoothly.

Saw some highlights of the Nadal Tomic match and I have to say that the Australian looked quite awesome, and he's only 18! - reminds me of watching Federer v Sampras at Wimbledon.. looks like a star of the future, but I wonder if he can stay free from injury unlike some recent up comers.

Can't believe Del Potro went out either! wanted him to play Nadal

Setroc · 23 Jan 2011 at 23:28

All the top guys seem to be playing well at the moment, but I guess all eyes are on Nadal for his 4th slam in a row.

Murray's got a tough draw, with Melzer and then Soderling. Week 2 should be a good one.

Tute · 24 Jan 2011 at 01:58

Soderling's making life very tough for himself at the moment.

Locke · 24 Jan 2011 at 02:10

He reminds me of Federer yesterday, I think he'll make it through in the end.

Setroc · 24 Jan 2011 at 11:02

Wow did not expect Soderling to lose that. It looks like Murray's tough draw has melted away as he thoroughly destroyed Melzer and now faces Dolgopolov instead of Soderling.

Tute · 24 Jan 2011 at 12:01

I still think Murray will go out to Nadal in the SF, with Nadal beating Federer in the final.

I feel that AM is at his best, but Nadal is winning without being anywhere near top gear.

collisster · 24 Jan 2011 at 15:44

Had a cheeky pound on dolgopolov

semi-pro waster · 24 Jan 2011 at 18:14

Just got back to check the scores and it's a fairly impressive win for Murray there, provided he keeps winning the matches though I don't much care how he does it.

Podmonkey · 26 Jan 2011 at 10:53

Nadal getting battered by Ferrer 2-0 in sets right now. 2 games down in the third. Apparently ill/injured leg. Federer must have slipped the water guys a few notes.

doodah · 26 Jan 2011 at 11:11

Podmonkey said:
Nadal getting battered by Ferrer 2-0 in sets right now. 2 games down in the third. Apparently ill/injured leg. Federer must have slipped the water guys a few notes.

Didn't Nadal go a similar way last year when he lost against Murray>

Locke · 26 Jan 2011 at 11:19

This is why Nadal isn't going to be as great as Federer, he's so much more injury prone. Saying that though, he is still young and so I can't really make much of a comparison yet.

Thought I'd quote this though from the Beeb:

To be fair to him, this isn't the first time. Nadal is known to have done this before. If he'll win - he'll be proclaimed a fighter, a hero. If he loses - he was injured, whatever. Win-win situation there for Rafael there. Not a word about David…"

Podmonkey · 26 Jan 2011 at 11:46

Locke said:
This is why Nadal isn't going to be as great as Federer, he's so much more injury prone. Saying that though, he is still young and so I can't really make much of a comparison yet.

I dont think he will be regarded as good as Federer in the all time rankings. He wont last as long to make that sort of impact and his technical game isnt as good. What he does have is power and energy which is why it takes its toll and will catch up with him sooner but on his day he is easily a match for Federer and it makes for fantastic viewing when they play each other - i.e. 'that' wimbledon final.

nicktay2605 · 26 Jan 2011 at 11:47

Wow, Nadal out. That gives Federer a massive chance to win his 17th grand slam, though Djokovic and Murray will be tough opponents (assuming Murray beats Ferrer).

adam17 · 27 Jan 2011 at 00:21

So it looks like it'll be breakfast (8.30am) with the Australian Final on Sunday (http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090127143044AA9lSTq)

To be fair to Nadal, by the sounds of the report on the BBC, he was looking to avoid any questions about the injury and looking to give credit where it was due to Ferrer.

Good looking Semi-Final's to be fair.

Pigeon_Killer · 27 Jan 2011 at 10:00

Potential epic on our hands here. Djokovic 1 set up and 2-2 in the 2nd.

Pigeon_Killer · 27 Jan 2011 at 10:40

Djokovic 2 sets up

Metalface Mark · 27 Jan 2011 at 10:41

Quite a turnaround in that set, Djokovic looked down and out.

Setroc · 27 Jan 2011 at 10:42

Great tennis, Djoko is really turning on the heat.

daver · 27 Jan 2011 at 10:52

Whats the betting on Murray losing to Ferrer tomorrow now? If Djokovic wins it'd have the best chance Murrays going to get to break his duck. Fed in GS finals probably gives him nightmares