Will Tomic vs. Nadal be the biggest beatdown in AO history?

[Elite]

Tomic could snatch one set or take a few to a tiebreak, but there is no way he is winning this. He is up against one of the most physically challenging players out there. Even if Tomic was up 2-0, I'd still be hesitant. Perhaps the humid weather will be advantageous for Tomic, as the ball will move a bit quicker, but other than that, I can't see many positives.

I'd love to be proven wrong, though.

 

[Tenez101]

Honestly, I think Tomic's only chance is if Nadal is for some reason psyched out by the "quicker surface"/faster balls. Though he probably isn't really concerned, it's just another Tio Toni mindtrick.

 

[Nathaniel_Near]

Nadal in 3, no close sets, OK maybe one.

But I'm hoping for Tomic in 3.

 

[Say Chi Sin Lo]

I thought the biggest beatdown in AO history is the bottom half of the draw, by Djokovic? Haha

 

[Tenez101]

I thought the biggest beatdown in AO history is the bottom half of the draw, by Djokovic? Haha

From what I saw yesterday, Djokovic has a long couple weeks ahead of him.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Honestly, I think Tomic's only chance is if Nadal is for some reason psyched out by the "quicker surface"/faster balls. Though he probably isn't really concerned, it's just another Tio Toni mindtrick.

 

[Tenez101]

4 people looking pretty damn smart right now.

Also, only 1-set victory in AO men's history, no? So maybe this is the biggest beatdown in AO history? :lol:

 

[Zildite]

Biggest letdown, you knew what would happen after 2 points

 

[Tenez101]

Is this tank all part of Bernard's secret plan to make Nadal complacent for their future match at the French?

 

[forthegame]

So, what part of Tomic was injured? His heart?

 

[ramos77]

Groin injury.

Made the right choice IMO

 

[Deleted member 307496]

Tomic looked totally out of place during this match, like he didn't belong there.

 

[Mustard]

What the heck happened to Tomic? Was he injured going into the match?

Hewitt once beat Corretja 6-0, 6-0, 6-2

6-0, 6-0, 6-1, at the 2000 Australian Open.

 

[ruerooo]

What the heck happened to Tomic? Was he injured going into the match?

Apparently. Comms last night said he'd first hurt himself in Perth, and then was working so hard the injury didn't heal well, or something like.

 

[Carolina Racquet]

I think I heard Tomic say "No Mas" as he quit? True?

 

[ruerooo]

I think I heard Tomic say "No Mas" as he quit? True?

I don't think he said it in Spanish.