Tennis_Maestro
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Isn't it today? 11:30pm Australia time?
I'm feeling Cilic 3/1
I'm feeling Cilic 3/1
Marin Cilic v Bernard Tomic
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Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Straight sets.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Unfortunately, Dimitrov did not qualify. I hope he doesn't become like DY with all the "next Federer" hype around him.
shadows
Legend
You'll see the word pusher bandied around with Tomic a lot I think, though he can generate pace with his sort of slapped fh
lost to kendrick in the first round of qualifying
malakas
Banned
he's still very young.LOOOOOONG way to go until he reaches DY status.Also DY's mockery also came from all those wasted WCs he received.Dimitrov unfortunately can't benefit from such,him coming from Bulgaria.Unless of course Kazakhstan takes notice and buys him.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
This is actually closer than I expected. Would think Cilic would run away with the set.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
That would be horrible. There's no need for another Bulgarian player being bought off. They've already lost one with Karatancheva. He's the Bulgarian hope.
NolemurraY
Rookie
I find Tomic's forehand strange to watch at times :s but i can't quite put my finger on what it is, i'm sure he hits alot harder than me but it seems as tho he 'pushes' it sometimes, that might be because if the short backswing? :S
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
I'm just comparing him with Tomic. He's 1 year younger, yet he's on the second round of the Aussie Open. Dimitrov could not even qualify.
djokovicgonzalez2010
G.O.A.T.
Cil 3-1 0-15 Tom*
malakas
Banned
I'm just comparing him with Tomic. He's 1 year younger, yet he's on the second round of the Aussie Open. Dimitrov could not even qualify.
so what?I am not sure Federer was able to qualify in slams at his age either.
also Tomic was great to come so far.Let's see what the future holds.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
so what?I am not sure Federer was able to qualify in slams at his age either.
also Tomic was great to come so far.Let's see what the future holds.
Really? I would think Fed made and early impression in the Slams.
Jonnyf
Hall of Fame
Isn't he a follower of Oscar Wegners technique on the forehand where you "find the ball" before accelerating, it's why it looks so disjointed. The theory is that it'll correct itself and look more fluid later.
P_Agony
Banned
shadows
Legend
I'm just comparing him with Tomic. He's 1 year younger, yet he's on the second round of the Aussie Open. Dimitrov could not even qualify.
That's a bit of a mean comparison though =p
Tomic got a wildcard into the event and then played Rufin in the first round. Rufin being another new pro, who's best surface is clay, and who was playing his first HC slam. He's also ranked a fair way behind Kendrick (who dimitrov lost to in the qualies).
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Good point. I hope Grigor can make an impression in the Slams this year.
Jonnyf
Hall of Fame
Not forgetting that Kendrick is also an alright player-and not just because of his 5 setter against Nadal at wimbledon a few years ago.
shadows
Legend
Aye, Robby is a very capable player (I just went for the ranking mention since it seemed less subjective, and more concise).
Anyway back to the match hehe, Cilic is sadly making this competitive. If he'd stop missing the set would have been over by now >_<
Bud
Bionic Poster
He's not mindlessly bashing the ball like so many clones do these days. He's got nice deep placement, good touch at net, etc.
4-3 Tomic
origmarm
Hall of Fame
Superb comment!
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Cilic's forehand is inconsistent. He sort of slaps at it.
BreakPoint
Bionic Poster
ESPN in their infinite wisdom is currently showing a taped replay of the Roddick-Bellucci match that ended like 6 hours ago instead of showing the live Cilic-Tomic match! :-?
I really wanted to see this kid Tomic play too since I've never seen him play but have heard a lot about him.
I really wanted to see this kid Tomic play too since I've never seen him play but have heard a lot about him.
Bud
Bionic Poster
Tomic's going to be a force to be reckoned with in a couple years. He's a natural ball striker and does everything really well. He's also developed a nice defensive game at such an early age.
origmarm
Hall of Fame
This is possibly it, definitely looks a bit disjointed. I have to say that's a really crap theory of Wegner's also
Bud
Bionic Poster
ESPN in their infinite wisdom is currently showing a taped replay of the Roddick-Bellucci match that ended like 6 hours ago instead of showing the live Cilic-Tomic match! :-?
I really wanted to see this kid Tomic play too since I've never seen him play but have heard a lot about him.
Just watch it online :-?
http://www.livescorehunter.com/inde...nnel=0&tmpl=component&layout=popup&Itemid=207
ReturnWinner
Rookie
Tomic will be a force very soon, great potential but as his current match He is likely going to lose in straight or in four with a tight set.
Bud
Bionic Poster
He's going toe to toe with Cilic and is even outhitting him on points. He can mix up the pace nicely as well. He's going from deep loopy forehands... to hard flat FH's with nice angles.
I think he's confusing Cilic
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
Bulgarian commentator made a good point about popular players being put on Rod Laver because they attract crowds, even though their matches are mostly pre determined,
ReturnWinner
Rookie
yes I just opened the stream and now i am watching this match but its just the start , likely Cilic will be up a gear in the last sets at least He should on papers.
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
This match will become very interesting if Tomic wins this set.
Bud
Bionic Poster
He's already broken Cilic twice (and been broken by Cilic twice)
dropshot winner
Hall of Fame
I wonder where Tomic is ranked in 2 years...
Bud
Bionic Poster
If this is how he normally plays... I predict within the top 100
5-5
He plays alot like Steffi Graf did when she bust on to the scene in the mid to late 80's. Goes from TS BH to deep slice... back to TS, etc.
Very interesting player
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dropshot winner
Hall of Fame
Legend of Borg
G.O.A.T.
He's really holding his own against Cilic.
ReturnWinner
Rookie
Players who plays this good at this early age usually become very good as Pros
for example Nadal and Hewitt.
for example Nadal and Hewitt.
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