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2017 Australian Open

Discussion in 'Other Sports' started by Air Langhi, Jan 19, 2017.

  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    Djokovic lost against some random scrub in the second round. Either his motivation is gone or father time has caught up. Looks like clear sailing for Murray.
     
  2. Roxfreak724

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    Federer over Nishikori in 5, Murray and Kerber losing in the same day, and Djoker out. This might be Fed's year!
     
  3. Pbev99

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    Rafa is still lurking and it would be interesting to see them match up especially with both of them coming off injuries.
     
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  4. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    Nadal Kind of owns Fed.

    This is probably the greatest Era of Tennis with Fed, Nadal, Djok, and Murray.
     
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    Most interested to see Serena get her titles as I have a financial interest. But now rooting for Federari on the men's side. Anna Kouikova in HD, wiggiling her butt in the camera, might be the greatest era of tennis ever. Not seeing that in 4k is devastating.
     
  6. malakas

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    A Fed- Nadal final for old times shake would be epic!
    I havent' followed the ATP for quite some time and I have noticed that more and more older players remain at a VERY HIGH level.
    Agassi' bringing and establishing the ice baths routine have really made the carreer of the average player longer by 2-3 years at least.
     
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    nice to see Roddick again, even though I never liked him as a player. He should become a commentator! Very good at breaking down the plays and strategies.
     
  8. tmacfor35

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    Roger in the final.

    Give him Rafa for must see TV!
     
  9. rockbox

    rockbox Around before clutchcity.com

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    Fedal and the Williams would be epic.
     
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    Federe vs Nadal and the Williams sisters final? What is this 2007?
     
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  11. malakas

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    so much happy for Federer! Old man but still going strong.
     
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    Return of the Federer

    Greatness!

    BTW good to see Rafa win big again.
     
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    Fedal it is! Dimitrov gave a good fight but couldn't prevail in the end.

    Federer better win this, or he will break my heart. As he used to do almost every time he faced Rafa.
     
  14. Pbev99

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    Get ready to have your heart broken. I'm hoping Fed wins but Rafa is a bad match up for him (like Novak is a bad matchup for Rafa) and his backhand isn't nearly as heavy as Dimitrov's. Fed needs to serve well and finish points quickly when he can. Even if Rafa wins, I'm glad to see these two back in the finals.
     
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    Fed has a net game as well as a better forehand and serve.
     
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  16. Pbev99

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    So who's getting up at 2am to watch the men's final live? :)
     
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  17. malakas

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    oh boy don't I know it? First time it will be that Fed breaks my heart?
    One of the reasons I love tennis is the matchup/surface aspect.
    Plus let's be honest. Fed is kinda of a mental midget.
     
  18. bigtexxx

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    Serena = GOAT.

    Sorry Steffi
     
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    Fed is my favorite tennis player ever, but Nadal owns him. It would be so awesome if he could turn the tide this time.

    I'll DVR it and watch tomorrow if Fed wins. :p
     
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    Let's go Federer.
     

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