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Clay Death · « **Reply #1815 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:17:59 pm »

one thing for sure sports fans:

andy and roger have awakened the whole tennis world. the big 4 are baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack.

i thought del potro and Spartan Stan were knocking at the door to be counted among the elite but they will have to wait.

the big 4 are back and they still have too much game for the rest.

masterclass · « **Reply #1816 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:31:19 pm »

I like Mr. Andrew Murray, OBE. He surely has deserved his moments in the sun.

I think now he is just trying to get some matches under his belt anyway he can. He's played, count them, 6 tour level matches since he left for surgery.
His highest ranked opponent in those matches was ranked #26 - Lopez. I think playing this tournament was a positive for him, even if he loses his next match. He's made it to the QF without too much trouble, and he probably had considered not even playing in the AO at some point. So it is already a plus for him.

I think he has Davis Cup vs. the USA scheduled right after the AO, then Acapulco at the end of Feb. followed by Indian Wells, so I'm sure the first priority is to leave the AO healthy. I don't think he'll risk aggravating anything. It might be a good exit point for him, no? He can travel to the Americas and be ready for Davis Cup and the other following American tournaments.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #1817 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:38:19 pm »

tennis world is exciting once again:

big 4 are back in business and the young guns are showing constant improvement.

dimitrov and nishikori are playing amazing tennis and milos is not far behind either. and if that was not enough, Spartan Stan is ready to take his game to the next level. he has the compete game and he has enormous power off the ground.

2014 is going to be fascinating.

fasten your seat belts.

I am worried about gulbis. he is the one who got left behind.

masterclass · « **Reply #1818 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:43:30 pm »

Great posts General Hercules. You think Spartan Stan has a chance to take down the Serbian Slayer?

I think so too if he can get the job done in 3 or 4 sets. If it goes to 5, I don't think Djokovic will lose.
Spartan Stan has to bring his best game to the table and hope Nole is slightly off. That's pressure, but Spartan Stan's experience here last year and the US Open should help him. I'd like Stan to win, but I have a feeling No-Djok will somehow pull a rabbit out of the hat and win it.

I can't see Dimitrov beating Nadal in best of 5, unless he blitzes him in 3, which is a remote chance.

So here is how I see the semis shaping up:

Djokovic vs. Ferrer
Nadal vs. Federer

But Nadal and Murray haven't played each other in a while, so I would kind of like to see them instead of Rafa&Roger, but I worry about Murray's back being put under that much pressure so early in his return.

And Spartan Stan vs. either Ferrer or Berdych might be interesting.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #1819 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:44:41 pm »

today I might add another feature to Camelot.

we will just keep building for the future.

one has to stay positive and one has to stay the course with the chosen journey.

relentlessly strong will and a positive outlook will get you what you want.

Clay Death · « **Reply #1820 on:** January 20, 2014, 12:53:06 pm »

Quote from: masterclass on January 20, 2014, 12:43:30 pm

Great posts General Hercules. You think Spartan Stan has a chance to take down the Serbian Slayer?

I think so too if he can get the job done in 3 or 4 sets. If it goes to 5, I don't think Djokovic will lose.
Spartan Stan has to bring his best game to the table and hope Nole is slightly off. That's pressure, but Spartan Stan's experience here last year and the US Open should help him. I'd like Stan to win, but I have a feeling No-Djok will somehow pull a rabbit out of the hat and win it.

I can't see Dimitrov beating Nadal in best of 5, unless he blitzes him in 3, which is a remote chance.

So here is how I see the semis shaping up:

Djokovic vs. Ferrer
Nadal vs. Federer

But Nadal and Murray haven't played each other in a while, so I would kind of like to see them instead of Rafa&Roger, but I worry about Murray's back being put under that much pressure so early in his return.

And Spartan Stan vs. either Ferrer or Berdych might be interesting.

Respectfully,
masterclass

I think berdych and Spartan Stan are long overdue general. they both have incredible power of the ground and they have major games.

what has been missing is that they both have not fared well against the top guns. this is their chance.

they have to rise and shine and show the world what they are made of.

I think Spartan Stan is ready. he just has to believe in his abilities.

he will have to keep the pressure on nole's side of the net. he can do that by doing exactly 2 things:

1. serve well
2. return well

there is absolutely no need to engage nole in long rallies. nole is the hottest player on the planet right now so beating him is not easy.

basically if those 2 things are working for Sparta Stan, nole will go down.

and Spartan Stan has to snatch the first set. that is a given. he has no other option.

masterclass · « **Reply #1821 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:01:10 pm »

You're right General.

Belief against the top guns is the main factor holding these guys back.

The biggest physical problem is that they just don't move as well as the top guns,

They should hire a world class hypnotist to put their brains in Sampras mode and destroy everything in their path with their big games so they don't have to move so much.

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #1822 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:07:42 pm »

that is a great post general:

I think you are spot on. they dont quite have the movement of the top guns and then they don't quite believe either.

they can overcome the movement issue to some extent with their enormous power off the ground. especially on quicker courts:

you just try to dictate rather than letting the top guns dictate.

and you do have to be able to produce in the clutch. there is a way to do that also. just double your hours on the practice courts.

as jimmy Connors says, make the sacrifices.

berdych is nearly 6 foot 6. he has zero excuse for not having a far more dominating serve.

Clay Death · « **Reply #1823 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:10:13 pm »

I have added another news ticker on the top:

this one is fox sports news. it is not a tennis specific ticker.

it will allow folks to keep current with some of their other sports.

of course we have every sport on the planet covered at our "wide world of sports" place.

and ALL of the news is breaking news and constantly being updated.

masterclass · « **Reply #1824 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:29:08 pm »

Has the cold weather eased up in Bayou land general? I saw the temps got pretty low there last week or two.

It must have frozen some of those luxury waterfront homes:

Respectfully,
masterclass

Clay Death · « **Reply #1825 on:** January 20, 2014, 01:53:34 pm »

that is just too funny general. keep them coming.

it is starting to warm up here a little bit. spring is not far behind now.

Clay Death · « **Reply #1826 on:** January 20, 2014, 02:00:05 pm »

I still have no real idea why javi and viruzzz have abandoned us. we have shown them nothing but kindness over the years.

they have one hell of a platform here.

and this is a cool, calm, quiet, and a peaceful place here.

Emma · « **Reply #1827 on:** January 20, 2014, 02:04:03 pm »

Quote from: Clay Death on January 20, 2014, 12:15:24 pm

Quote from: Emma on January 20, 2014, 11:56:41 am
Hola herc, I am not going to bother to ask masterclass since I know the answer already but who are you picking in this match Federer vs Murray? You say you like Murray and now it's time for you to prove your loyalty! Anything less and you will be severely punished.

you know with this amazing performance that roger produced against Tsonga, one has to believe that it is going to be a tight contest now against andy.

i think it is possible that we have a 5 setter on our hands.

roger has had no trouble getting used to the bigger stick. i thought it might take a little longer.

it is not that easy to call emma: sure andy can win but he has to return well and get his break opportunities. even if one does not convert on majority of those break opportunities, it still produces tremendous pressure against your opponent.

so here is the key for andy: return well and pass well.

if he can do that then he wins.

there has to be reasonable length to andy's shots. we know that roger is going to play an attacking type of game and he is going to go forward on any and all short balls.

the courts are playing quicker than last year.

one problem with predicting this match is that we don't really know if andy is 100% with the back issue.

so roger is going to have his chances. will he capitalize?

That's cop out and a nice dodge but that's alright. I can see Rafa fans going for Federer from Mars and that's normal.

Kindly remember though that I still have one more favourite left in the tournament and that's Nole. Though granted, I live and breath with Andy, but when he fails, I get fully behind my Nole.

As to masterclass, I'd like him to enjoy his moments of glory right now.

masterclass · « **Reply #1828 on:** January 20, 2014, 02:05:03 pm »

Eh, I say live and let live general... They probably have active lives, maybe they need a break from forums, who knows.
If they come here we welcome them back. No pressure. People come and go. Some stay for awhile. Enjoy them while they are here.

This is a relaxed place with no expectations or ties.

Respectfully,
masterclass

masterclass · « **Reply #1829 on:** January 20, 2014, 02:08:00 pm »

Thanks Emma! I've enjoyed so many over the last 40 years, everything moment now is a bonus! It's also good to share the wealth for the benefit of all in the future!

Respectfully,
masterclass

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