Berdych, a silent threat? AO 2013

Relinquis · 01-18-2013, 02:20 PM

Berdych has progressed stealthy so far without dropping a single set in any of his Australian Open matches.

Yet very few posters are mentioning his name! He's up against Kevin Anderson in the fourth round.

Who do you think will stand in his way? Will he take one of the top 4 seeds out of this slam?

Prisoner of Birth · 01-18-2013, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Relinquis

Berdych has progressed stealthy so far without dropping a single set in any of his Australian Open matches.

Yet very few posters are mentioning his name! He's up against Kevin Anderson in the fourth round.

Who do you think will stand in his way? Will he take one of the top 4 seeds out of this slam?

I always thought he was a threat for a Slam. But I'm gonna wait till he beats Djokovic before I start to fancy his chances.

MindoverMatter · 01-18-2013, 02:42 PM

I'm not even joking, I didn't even think Berdych was in the AO - I thought he withdrew for some reason and this was a trolling thread. I stopped after I opened it and looked up the draw to make sure, and there he is! You're right about the silent part at least.

Even now I'm thinking this is all some sort of elaborate prank. How have I not noticed?

merwy · 01-18-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MindoverMatter

I'm not even joking, I didn't even think Berdych was in the AO - I thought he withdrew for some reason and this was a trolling thread. I stopped after I opened it and looked up the draw to make sure, and there he is! You're right about the silent part at least.

Even now I'm thinking this is all some sort of elaborate prank. How have I not noticed?

If the #5 seed withdrew for some reason, don't you think you would have heard somewhere? Most of the time not hearing anything about a top seed means he's still in the draws.

ruerooo · 01-18-2013, 02:54 PM

He's never a silent threat. He's usually a whiny loudmouth.
Seems like maybe he took that to heart and decided to stay out of the press this tournament, at least till he gets to the quarters (if he does).

I'd like to see K. Anderson take him out. But the five-setter against FeVer may have gutted him, so I have my doubts.

Homeboy Hotel · 01-18-2013, 03:26 PM

I've said it twice, but I'll say it again.

Berdych on hard courts = lurking threat.

He took out Fed at USO, he took the first set vs Nadal last year and threatened with set points with a two sets to love lead.

However, considering how well Djokovic has been playing it'll take a miracle or a considerable fall in quality for Berdych to be able to beat him. Nevertheless, a Berdych win would be exciting for the top half of the draw.

West Coast Ace · 01-18-2013, 03:31 PM

I voted Yes. Not sure it's 'his time'. And wouldn't put any money on it - unless I got some huge number. But if things play out - e.g. Djokovic has a bad day - it could happen. Remember that despite the SF at the USO, he still has the H2H on Murray if they were the final. And he's beaten Fed twice at majors. And he's been in a final so he probably wouldn't be completely freaked out.

Clarky21 · 01-18-2013, 03:31 PM

Berdych can move as stealthly as he wants to because if he gets to Cvac, he's donzo.

TheF1Bob · 01-18-2013, 03:39 PM

Novak would of have to play like Murray for Berdych to have any chances winning that match.

kishnabe · 01-18-2013, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

Novak would of have to play like Murray for Berdych to have any chances winning that match.

Berdych lost to Murray

TheF1Bob · 01-18-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kishnabe

Berdych lost to Murray

Mother Nature* defeated Berdych.

*Not Andy Murray's mum.

Hawkeye7 · 01-18-2013, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

Mother Nature* defeated Berdych.

*Not Andy Murray's mum.

Seems legit.

3-0 on hard court for Andy in 2012...

sportsfan1 · 01-18-2013, 06:36 PM

Djoker is a bad matchup for the Berd, he's 1-11 against Djok.

NadalDramaQueen · 01-18-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

Mother Nature* defeated Berdych.

*Not Andy Murray's mum.

Just thank your lucky stars that Fed will deal with Tomic for you and your hero.

stringertom · 01-19-2013, 03:36 PM

I suspect it will take more than the "Davis Cup bounce" to win it all...still, stranger things have happened.

Gonzo_style · 01-19-2013, 04:18 PM

Mr. Anderson will take him down

bluetrain4 · 01-19-2013, 04:29 PM

Of course. He is always a threat, as he has a big game, and is plenty experienced. He can take it to the top guys. But, IMO, he provides more of a threat to Murray and Fed (at least based on past matches) than Djokovic and he's in Djokovic's quarter. But, if he's "on" and serving well, he can make it tough for anyone. That said, all I think he'll do is give Djokovic a good match, maybe take a set. I don't think he'll win.

stringertom · 01-19-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_style

Mr. Anderson will take him down

0-4 h2h in '12...why should the trend change???

Clarky21 · 01-19-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stringertom

0-4 h2h in '12...why should the trend change???

To make Cvac's cake draw even more cake?

veroniquem · 01-19-2013, 05:07 PM

Obviously Djoko will stand in his way. He would have a better chance if he was in Fed's half. Not a good draw from his perspective.

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Relinquis Hall Of Fame Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On the courts; hard & clay ... Posts: 4,324	Berdych, a silent threat? AO 2013 Berdych has progressed stealthy so far without dropping a single set in any of his Australian Open matches. Yet very few posters are mentioning his name! He's up against Kevin Anderson in the fourth round. Who do you think will stand in his way? Will he take one of the top 4 seeds out of this slam? __________________ Disclaimer: I'm NOT a coach... Real tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDqnkLJ9BtM Last edited by Relinquis : 01-18-2013 at 02:24 PM.

01-18-2013, 02:42 PM	#3
MindoverMatter Semi-Pro Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 595	I'm not even joking, I didn't even think Berdych was in the AO - I thought he withdrew for some reason and this was a trolling thread. I stopped after I opened it and looked up the draw to make sure, and there he is! You're right about the silent part at least. Even now I'm thinking this is all some sort of elaborate prank. How have I not noticed? Last edited by MindoverMatter : 01-18-2013 at 02:44 PM.

01-18-2013, 03:26 PM	#6
Homeboy Hotel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 2,023	I've said it twice, but I'll say it again. Berdych on hard courts = lurking threat. He took out Fed at USO, he took the first set vs Nadal last year and threatened with set points with a two sets to love lead. However, considering how well Djokovic has been playing it'll take a miracle or a considerable fall in quality for Berdych to be able to beat him. Nevertheless, a Berdych win would be exciting for the top half of the draw. __________________ Operation Puerto - Rafael Nadal

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West Coast Ace Legend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,364	I voted Yes. Not sure it's 'his time'. And wouldn't put any money on it - unless I got some huge number. But if things play out - e.g. Djokovic has a bad day - it could happen. Remember that despite the SF at the USO, he still has the H2H on Murray if they were the final. And he's beaten Fed twice at majors. And he's been in a final so he probably wouldn't be completely freaked out. __________________ "I jump in it!" Russian Billionaire, DirecTV Commercial...

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sportsfan1 Professional Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,112	Djoker is a bad matchup for the Berd, he's 1-11 against Djok. __________________ Head LM Rad MP, Wilson Blx 6.1 95 16x18 w/ RPM Blast, 4 1/2 grip.