AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012 - Discussion thread.

[MichaelNadal]

I hope this doesn't put a damper on things or he doesn't retire. Hopefully it's not bad or too serious.

 

[rodd_fan]

this injuries are so annoying

 

[forthegame]

Roddick hobbling. Shame, could've been a good match. Hewitt working him like a pro.

 

[rodd_fan]

these^^^^.

 

[joeri888]

Andy can show what a great warrior is by going the distance tonight, through pain and adversery and hostile crowds.

 

[forthegame]

Bellucci, poor man's Nadal.

 

[Cheetah]

seems like andy's gona try to hang in there and see if the hamstring loosens up. risky

 

[tennis_pro]

I think this injury is big enough to hinder Roddick's movement but small enough to let him keep playing, maybe it's the only motivation for aggressive play?

 

[joeri888]

A good thing might be that Roddick has to play more agressive now

 

[Outbeyond]

Andy can show what a great warrior is by going the distance tonight, through pain and adversery and hostile crowds.

Though, like Pat McEnroe notes, it's more about whether Andy should continue, considering how much more damage he'd do to himself and how many more tournaments he might miss as a result. His season, in other words.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Bec looks thrilled

 

[idioteque]

Bec looks thrilled

She seriously always has that dumb, lost expression on her face.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Rusty is really clicking right now

 

[Leelord337]

If Roddick continues to play w/this injury, Hewitt will continue to make him run side to side and make that pulled hamstring feel worse.

 

[joeri888]

She seriously always has that dumb, lost expression on her face.

In moving picture, this makes her so much more unattractive than when you would just assess her appearance without that dumb look.

 

[Outbeyond]

If Roddick continues to play w/this injury, Hewitt will continue to make him run side to side and make that pulled hamstring feel worse.

Yeah, Hewitt would be a fool not to.:-|

 

[Wombat_Joe]

As an Aussie, I too feel for Andy.. But in saying that. Lleyton has had his fair share of injuries.... So I guess Andy needs to man up.. And he will!

 

[Cheetah]

andy is playing pretty smart now though. remember like 3 years ago in ... wimbledon?.. andy got injured and then played real smart for 3 sets and won? or was it the us open? and everyone was saying saying he needs to play like that more often.

 

[joeri888]

As an Aussie, I too feel for Andy.. But in saying that. Lleyton has had his fair share of injuries.... So I guess Andy needs to man up.. And he will!

Andy is manning up as much as he can, but if he can't play, he can't play. That would be another chance for Hewitt though, playing Raonic next would be an interesting challenge

 

[lawrence]

stream anyone? my tv is busto!

 

[Outbeyond]

stream anyone? my tv is busto!

if you're in the States. the best is www.espn3.com

otherwise check www.livescorehunter.com

 

[MichaelNadal]

I hate that anyone has to lose this match, I like both guys so much.

 

[westside]

I hate that anyone has to lose this match, I like both guys so much.

It's a little depressing thinking that this may be the last time we see these two against each other in a slam.

 

[Outbeyond]

YES!! Andy uses his brain...that's a fully working machinery.

 

[Cheetah]

good game there

 

[jones101]

i think you're right, this could be the last time

 

[Cheetah]

nice forehand there

 

[joeri888]

You can actually see Roddick's talent in hitting the ball a lot better when he can't just play his pushertennis from the back but has to improvise. He's a great player.

 

[MichaelNadal]

It's a little depressing thinking that this may be the last time we see these two against each other in a slam.

It's also a little depressing that this is one of the few matchups where trolls aren't interested in the thread and you can actually TALK TENNIS.

 

[rodd_fan]

Roddick starting to feel the ball

 

[Outbeyond]

You can actually see Roddick's talent in hitting the ball a lot better when he can't just play his pushertennis from the back but has to improvise. He's a great player.

I'll always remember a match he had with Nadal, who took the first set in a storm. Roddick was playing baseline rallies and losing big. Then in the next set, he started making a clear switch to serve and volley, took Rafa by surprise and won the match! Andy is a very smart player.

 

[Crazy man]

Roddick finally hitting his forehand. Reminds me of the Cilic match in some cases. But it's still early days.

 

[idioteque]

Roddick has always been a gusty guy. Despite what he says at times, and coming off as brash, he's one of the most determined and gutsiest players out there. I love his approach.

 

[westside]

It's also a little depressing that this is one of the few matchups where trolls aren't interested in the thread and you can actually TALK TENNIS.

I didn't think of this :shock:

 

[Outbeyond]

^^ well, this match DID start at 4:30am in the States, lol, and probably some other odd hours elsewhere. Trolls apparently sleep, thank God.:twisted:

 

[Cheetah]

u can tell hewitt has a lot of respect for andy.

 

[Wombat_Joe]

Two injured gladiators going for it..

And I wish Todd Woodbridge would find another job!

 

[Crazy man]

It's a little depressing thinking that this may be the last time we see these two against each other in a slam.

This could be their last Australian Open tournament to add. I think that is why Roddick decided to stay on court.

 

[Cheetah]

blah... gona have to record this now. bedtime. i'll watch wen i wake up. have fun guys.

 

[Crazy man]

u can tell hewitt has a lot of respect for andy.

They have a lot of respect for each other.

 

[Outbeyond]

ESPN's got Monfils on now...last game (we think!) of the fourth set, M up on Belluci two sets to one.

Monfils serving, now deuce!!!


Gael has an ad and match point!!

oy, he overshot that one and it's back to deuce...good grief, what a horrid serve he just made, lol!!

but follow ups with a smashing crosscourt volley! woohoo!! swets up another ad and match point again...c'mon Gael!!!!!


MONFILS WINS!!!!!

 

[OddJack]

Belucci still alive...

 

[Breaker]

Come on Lleyton! He's not done yet

 

[MichaelNadal]

ESPN's got Monfils on now...last game (we think!) of the fourth set, M up on Belluci two sets to one.

Monfils serving, now deuce!!!


Gael has an ad and match point!!

oy, he overshot that one and it's back to deuce...good grief, what a horrid serve he just made, lol!!

Monfils is a beast man, u see those rallies? o-O

 

[Outbeyond]

Monfils is a beast man, u see those rallies? o-O

He's great fun to watch, one of my favorite players behind Nadal and Roddick.

 

[TheF1Bob]

I like Monfils but come on now. Seriously though, you can't go from 2-6 down to 6-0 now can you just for the sake of pleasing the fans some what. Got the shots, not the head.

 

[Outbeyond]

Yo! Hewitt's overhead smash more like a homerun hit.

 

[Outbeyond]

I like Monfils but come on now. Seriously though, you can't go from 2-6 down to 6-0 now can you just for the sake of pleasing the fans some what. Got the shots, not the head.

That's an old wive's tale about Monfils. He ain't where he is playing dumb.

 

[idioteque]

No doubt Monfils would be THE most frustrating guy to coach.

 

[joeri888]

Come on Andy, take this BP. Fight on!