The Official Australian Open 2013 thread

[Sid_Vicious]

Originally Posted by Legend of Borg

He looks HUGE in person.

I was sitting on one of the side courts at Wimbledon last year watching him play against Russel and kept thinking "This guy is at least 6' 3"

No way he's only 6' 1".

Interesting. I have heard that Federer looks taller in person as well. However, Benneteau does not look very big at all compared to even other 6 ft 1 guys. He looked the same height as Federer at the net after the Wimbledon match. And Murray is clearly taller than him by a noticeable margin.

[yellowmatter]

Benneteau is playing pretty good, anyone watching?

[MindoverMatter]

Originally Posted by fundrazer

JJ vs Almagro already has a great atmosphere. Kind of reminds me of Gasquet vs Gonzo a few years back. The Polish fans are out in force for their guy.

And what the heck was that jumping forehand right there by JJ? Looked so awkward, but he hit a winner.

where are you watching it?

[fundrazer]

Here you go:
http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/po...913322630.html

The Polish guys are cheering every point JJ wins. Chair ump has to wait for them to stop before announcing score. haha

[ruerooo]

Originally Posted by fundrazer

Here you go:
http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/po...913322630.html

The Polish guys are cheering every point JJ wins. Chair ump has to wait for them to stop before announcing score. haha

Can't tell you how much I wish they'd shut up. They're almost worse than the Serbs supporting Novak, when they get drunk.

[MindoverMatter]

Originally Posted by fundrazer

Here you go:
http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/po...913322630.html

The Polish guys are cheering every point JJ wins. Chair ump has to wait for them to stop before announcing score. haha

Thanks! 10char

[jonnythan]

This Stepanek match is one of the most fun I've seen in a long time.

[kishnabe]

Tipsy Benny such a even tussle!

[merwy]

Hope Benneteau can take this somehow. I want him to at least get far in grand slams if he can't win a tournament.

[Terenigma]

Originally Posted by merwy

Hope Benneteau can take this somehow. I want him to at least get far in grand slams if he can't win a tournament.

Its not looking good, he seems to be tiring but tipsy is just maintaining his level and seems pumped to see this out now. 3-0 currently in the final set

[xpaulinabearx]

The commentator for the Nishikori match is really annoying

[augustobt]

Nice match! The best five setter so far.

[Duncan Bell]

Tipsy vs Almagro should be a good one. Tipsy has to be a big favourite.

[augustobt]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Tipsy vs Almagro should be a good one. Tipsy has to be a big favourite.

Tipsy coming from two consecutive five setters.

[rainingaces]

The ozzie crowd is getting more like the ny crowd and not in a good way. They are way too partizan.

[Duncan Bell]

Originally Posted by augustobt

Tipsy coming from two consecutive five setters.

Still think he's favourite.

[joeri888]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Still think he's favourite.

Yes but not a huge one. Big match for the both of them i think

[Duncan Bell]

Morning joeri. You're right, maybe I exaggerated, Vegas actually has this as more or less a 50/50.

That said, I do actually think Tipsy will win in straights.

[merwy]

Djokovic - Wawrinka
Anderson - Berdych
Ferrer - Nishikori
Almagro - Tipsarevic

All matches that I will HAVE to watch. I guess I'll just have to learn to live without sleeping.

[merwy]

Originally Posted by Duncan Bell

Morning joeri. You're right, maybe I exaggerated, Vegas actually has this as more or less a 50/50.

That said, I do actually think Tipsy will win in straights.

Tipsy in straights? He needed 5 to go past Lacko and Benneteau. I think 50/50 is about right. I'd give a slight edge to Tipsarevic but wouldn't be surprised to see Almagro win.