How far can baghdatis go in australian

[stav_babolat]

Hi,
we all remember his memorable run to the final in australia in 2006, he did everything, out aced players like roddick and ljubicic, he came back from 2-0 defecit vs. nalbandian, he even practically had roger federer Crappin his pants for 2 sets.
But what are his chances this year. How far will he go?
i believe quarters minimum, and maximum final, somewhere in between, id love for him to win though. ive posted SF in the poll.

 

[msc886]

He's a streaky player so I'd say most likely between 3rd round and quarters

 

[navratilovafan]

His draw isnt that bad. Will be interesting.

 

[gj011]

His draw isnt that bad. Will be interesting.

Are you serious? He has the worst draw of all seeded players.
Possible opponents:
Johansson in 1st round
Safin in 2nd
Hewitt in 3rd
Djokovic in 4th
Nalbandian/Ferrer in 1/4
Federed in 1/2

Could not be worse than this.

 

[hoosierbr]

I think if he gets by Johansson he'll go out in the second or third round. He had trouble beating Rainer Schuettler in the first round last year and got spanked in the second by Monfils.

 

[ndtennis]

He has the potental to go far. just a matter if he had prepared himself well enough

 

[RoddickAce]

nalbandian/ferrer would be interesting to watch...as for baghdatis, I think he'kk make it to the semi's or the quarters.

 

[tacou]

isn't he 0-1 on the season? I doubt he'll make any mark on the AO, ever again.

 

[sharks195]

Are you serious? He has the worst draw of all seeded players.
Possible opponents:
Johansson in 1st round
Safin in 2nd
Hewitt in 3rd
Djokovic in 4th
Nalbandian/Ferrer in 1/4
Federed in 1/2

Could not be worse than this.

the bolded are very winable for baghdatis, if he has djokovic then he will need to win the first set to have any real chance, having said this, i think he will bring glory to Grrece and Cyprus this year in the form of a grand slam, don't know which though. i'll be cheering him through the comps.

 

[msc886]

People actually think he can win it yet nobody thinks he will be runner up. i reckon 4th round at the best.

 

[MEAC_ALLAMERICAN]

Between 2-4th round..

 

[wyutani]

by the qtrs. the most. there too much tough competition thus yr. ibet nadal is gonna shine after his thrashing by youzhny in chennai.

 

[ndtennis]

isn't he 0-1 on the season? I doubt he'll make any mark on the AO, ever again.

No, he just lost to roddick in the finals of a warm up tounry yesterday

 

[scineram]

Hewitt at most.

 

[IMAENIUEL]

If Johansson plays his own game he will beat Baghdatis easy in the first round.

 

[PROTENNIS63]

I think fourth round. He has a commpetitive draw but if the fans are on his side he might go far.

 

[ninman]

I told my bro to bet on Johansson on tuesday. Not because I think he'll win, but because I think he is a good outside bet. Although that match is actually won a 6 match accumulator worth £789 for a £1 stake.

 

[ndtennis]

If Johansson plays his own game he will beat Baghdatis easy in the first round.

however if baghdatis also goes out there playing his A game... that would be a crazy first round match

 

[sharks195]

isn't he 0-1 on the season? I doubt he'll make any mark on the AO, ever again.

i think you are wrong on both statements, he has a record of 2-2 this year so far, and he will win it either this year or next year you watch!!!

 

[sharks195]

Ellas Ellas, O Baghdatis Tha Kerthisi To Australian Open!!!!!!!!

 

[mrDamien]

Quarter maybe.......or maybe repeating his history in AO 2006.