rainingaces
Legend
Could be a classic like in ny 2008.
Nishikori vs Ferrer 4th rd ozzie open
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bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
I thought Bagdahtis - Ferrer was going to be great. I'm skeptical.
rainingaces
Legend
Nishikori does most things better then baggy and he is fit enough to go 5 in the heat with Ferrer, baggy isnt. Im not sure but i think Nishikori leads the hth.
Yeah, Nishikori beat Ferrer in 2008 US Open as a teenager.
If he didn't have that nagging knee injury, Kei could have been much better player by now...
rainingaces
Legend
*Shameless bump.*
This is the official thread, so keep it in here fellas.
This is the official thread, so keep it in here fellas.
FedSampras1
Rookie
Kei to take out the trash in 4
stringertom
Bionic Poster
I'm taking KNish in a long, high-quality 5-setter. Could be the match of the tourney!
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Unless Nishikori has a brain cramp. Otherwise, this is going to be pretty.
ruerooo
Legend
ruerooo
Legend
It was great. Ferru played some beautiful points, and Baghy is usually very tough to beat, and a Melbourne favorite to boot.
It was just short, that's all.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Wow, Nishikori has the most visible straps and tapes on his body than anyone else in the tournament.
Right wrist, left knee, right ankle. Who knows how much more is underneath his clothes?
Right wrist, left knee, right ankle. Who knows how much more is underneath his clothes?
Smasher08
Legend
Indeed my brother. This could really announce his arrival.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Kei to take out the trash in 4
Not even close.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Even if someone wins in 3, it's gonna be a long match.
ruerooo
Legend
Agreed. 8 minutes for the first game.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
I think Ferrer wins, but this is far more realistic than Kei "taking out the trash".
And the shotmaking is awesome from both guys!
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Wow. What's up with the line-calling?
What do you mean? Isn't this the Australian Open standard? Seems well within the norm for me.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Nishikori, en fuego.
Seems like he has more pop on the 1st serve and don't remember him having the nice biting slice BH.
Seems like he has more pop on the 1st serve and don't remember him having the nice biting slice BH.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Loving Kei's game right now! Tremendous aggression!
xpaulinabearx
Semi-Pro
Come on Echizen, you can do it!!!
rainingaces
Legend
Nishikori has some of the cleanest groundies on tour.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
And if it's true that Nishikori can only go just under three hours, he's toast.
Ferrer's warmups probably last that long.
Ferrer's warmups probably last that long.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Yeah but he's apparently playing on a "2:47" hours limit, hahaha. Every once in a while, tennis commentators can be funny.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
If Ferrer discovers that, he'll make sure the first set lasts that long.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
BG was being semi-serious. And probably forgot last yr's 5 setter where KN outlasted Tsonga. KN gets injured quite a bit - not the same as inadequate fitness.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Maybe he'll start a conversation with Brad Gilbert on the sideline?
Ferrer: "Hey, how fit is this guy?"
BG: "2:47"
Ferrer: "I'll channel my inner Giles Simon."
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Ferrer: PFFT! I've had longer stretching routines.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Love Nishi's shot variety.
rainingaces
Legend
Umps busy 4 overrules already only 3 games in.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Ha! This set might go 2:47.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
At this pace, Djokovic - Wawrinka will take the court at 1AM.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Kei has the talent, but Ferrer's gonna grind him down. It's only the freakin 4th game.
Say Chi Sin Lo
G.O.A.T.
Don't worry, Nishikori has the next 2 hours to win 3 sets.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
Nishi's already looking fatigued.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Great pt. Ferrer made him earn it with the BH volley - no give up in DF.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
If Slams were best of 9 sets. Would Ferrer been the GOAT? Lol.
Onehandedbackhand
Professional
You are seeing why there is top 5....and everyone else.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
More cool pts in this match than the previous Betty match.
Ferrer is getting to net more.
Nish just missed an easy FH.
Ferrer is getting to net more.
Nish just missed an easy FH.
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