2013 Australian Open Final: (1) Novak Djokovic v (3) Andy Murray

[BeHappy]

Originally Posted by steenkash

To be honest I always though of djocovic as the most complete player in the world.

Same here. And I have thought this since I first saw him. No weakness at all.

[steenkash]

Originally Posted by Warmaster

How do you rate their shots then?

Equal in terms of backhand
Novak better forehand
Equal in variety (look at djocovic vs warwinka to see the numbers of ways he pulled himself out)
Novak mentally stronger
Novak just edges baseline
Slice murray takes it by a slight margin

[librarysteg]

Can someone help me figure out exactly what time I need to get up? I'm on Central U.S. time. I got up at 4:00 for the Djokovic-Ferrer semi and only got to see about twenty minutes. Will the official start time be 3 am for me or more like 2:30?

[ark_28]

Originally Posted by librarysteg

Can someone help me figure out exactly what time I need to get up? I'm on Central U.S. time. I got up at 4:00 for the Djokovic-Ferrer semi and only got to see about twenty minutes. Will the official start time be 3 am for me or more like 2:30?

Am in London and the matches at night have been starting at 8.30 am for me central time is 6 hours behind us so it will be 2.30 am for you

[Desertman]

Originally Posted by steenkash

Equal in terms of backhand
Novak better forehand
Equal in variety (look at djocovic vs warwinka to see the numbers of ways he pulled himself out)
Novak mentally stronger
Novak just edges baseline
Slice murray takes it by a slight margin

And EQUAL in terms of GS final wins against each other (although Murray edges this one as he won their last encounter)

[steenkash]

2am, because it starts at 8am uk, so 8-6 is 2am

[Al Czervik]

Originally Posted by librarysteg

Can someone help me figure out exactly what time I need to get up? I'm on Central U.S. time. I got up at 4:00 for the Djokovic-Ferrer semi and only got to see about twenty minutes. Will the official start time be 3 am for me or more like 2:30?

I think coverage starts at 2 your time. After warmups and other stuff, I bet they start about 3:30 Eastern.

[T-Noone]

Novak in 3 or 4 my dudes....AO Final 2011 shall commence again!

[steenkash]

Originally Posted by Desertman

And EQUAL in terms of GS final wins against each other (although Murray edges this one as he won their last encounter)

And close in term of H2H, with Novak just edging it.

[Geology_Rocks!]

Fed in 2

Nah, Novak in 4.

[steenkash]

Messi in 4, oh wait wrong stat

[Desertman]

Originally Posted by steenkash

And close in term of H2H, with Novak just edging it.

Which dates back years and years and years.....during which time both have evolved (Djokovic from a lightweight quitter and Murray from a fragile defender). So I don't think that stat has any real relevance.

[ruariatp]

Djokovic has the edge i think (have listed some ideas here http://www.andbethere.com/2013/01/au...l-summary.html) as Murray wasn't great in those breakers today - He was the stronger player the whole match and shouldn't have let Fed take 2 sets. Though i think murray has more variation so if he does keep it controlled he may well win it

[Legend of Borg]

Nole in 4 sets for the 6th slam and 3rd AO in a row.

Ez pz.

[raging]

Originally Posted by Legend of Borg

Nole in 4 sets for the 6th slam and 3rd AO in a row.

Ez pz.

Novak should have the edge as he has got 1 more day BUT Murray is a Tank.

Murray in 5 sets only because he seems so strong, Novak will have to hit him off the court, Andy is slightly better this year in quite a few areas.

I hope it is a world of pain because Murray is a bit of a masochist...he likes it when it hurts because: "That means it's a good match".

[librarysteg]

Thanks for the time confirmations guys! I'm glad I won't have to work after the match.

[NadalAgassi]

Djokovic in 4 sets. Surprised Muirray is leading this poll.

[NJ1]

Originally Posted by Peters

This is 50/50 in my opinion. Both have various strengths and weaknesses.

On balance, even as a Murray fan, I would accept Novak is the slightly more complete player overall. Especially when including mental strength and consistency.

But right here and now, I have a sneaky feeling Andy could take this. Andy in 4.

Agreed. Good post.

[Sid_Vicious]

I'm very excited for this match. I will be surprised if Djokovic loses in anything other than 5 sets, though.

[Rock Strongo]

I always root for the Andy in a slam final. 2-8 over 10 years now but still.

Murray in 4!