Author Topic: 2014 Australian Open: Sidewalk Cafe Discussions (Wawrinka new slam Champion!) (Read 13702 times)

Embla · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2013, 04:38:17 pm »

Federer is a big question in AO. A bit like Andy. How will they play? Makes AO very interesting. So good there is more than Rafa-Novak in focus. God, I hope Andy comes back strong.

Delpo has to prove he can do something now. I don't believe he can win a GS now, maybe not ever.... I thought for years he could be a numerous GS winner one day, but I starting loosing hope.
To see it in another way... not bad being consistent top 5.

Clay Death · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2013, 04:49:04 pm »

del potro's problem is the same problem most of the others have:

all these all time greats are in front of them. Fed, nadal, nole, and andy are all time greats.

how the hell do you get through that steel wall?

it is nearly impossible for the others to win even masters events with these sharks around.

Federer took down del potro twice on the indoor hard courts. once in paris and once at the O2 arena. lets see how it goes at the outdoor hard courts.

del potro has not fared well at the Australian open. maybe he can make some progress this time around.

Emma · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:10:36 pm »

It's a very top heavy era no doubt. Andy will be the underdog because of his back injury. The bookies will probably tip Nole to win as usual. Andy was denied 3 times here. He'll convert it one time, that is, if he successfully makes the final.

Clay Death · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2013, 07:29:23 pm »

his Wimbledon win is mega huge.

now he knows he can beat the best of the best. its just a matter of getting healthy now after that back surgery and getting back into the swing of things.

Start da Game · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2013, 04:47:35 am »

the title is rafa's......the last time he played he should have won it but had a mental hurdle......this time it's going to 4 sets at max in the final even if it is nole on the other side.......hardcourter nadal is pretty much unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......so he's my favourite for the title.......

Clay Death · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2013, 06:13:34 am »

Quote from: Start da Game on November 18, 2013, 04:47:35 am

the title is rafa's......the last time he played he should have won it but had a mental hurdle......this time it's going to 4 sets at max in the final even if it is nole on the other side.......hardcourter nadal is pretty much unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......so he's my favourite for the title.......

welcome back general shanks.

he has some extra motivation. I think that loss at the O2 arena is going to be the kicker. he will be thinking about it as he starts his preparations soon.

Start da Game · « **Reply #21 on:** November 19, 2013, 10:56:39 am »

Quote from: Clay Death on November 18, 2013, 06:13:34 am

Quote from: Start da Game on November 18, 2013, 04:47:35 am
the title is rafa's......the last time he played he should have won it but had a mental hurdle......this time it's going to 4 sets at max in the final even if it is nole on the other side.......hardcourter nadal is pretty much unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......so he's my favourite for the title.......

welcome back general shanks.

he has some extra motivation. I think that loss at the O2 arena is going to be the kicker. he will be thinking about it as he starts his preparations soon.

he was playing at 60% capacity in AO 2012, the backhand was still not there.......he will play close to 80% next year like at the us open recently.......i am giving zero chance to djokovic and others.......rafa 3.0 is basically unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......

Clay Death · « **Reply #22 on:** November 19, 2013, 01:30:59 pm »

I am feeling it general shanks. I think he is going to make #14 happen at the Australian Open.

he was not able to compete there last year. that also has to fuel his fire.

tented · « **Reply #23 on:** November 19, 2013, 02:17:25 pm »

Quote from: Emma on November 17, 2013, 07:10:36 pm

It's a very top heavy era no doubt. Andy will be the underdog because of his back injury. The bookies will probably tip Nole to win as usual. Andy was denied 3 times here. He'll convert it one time, that is, if he successfully makes the final.

I think (and hope!) he'll win it one day, too, but 2014 almost certainly won't be it. Never say never, of course, but it will be too soon after his return to win seven best-of-five set matches, over two weeks. I would consider his getting to the Round of 16 to be a great success, and nothing to be embarrassed about.

If he stays healthy, though, look out 2015! If he wins Wimbledon again in 2014, then gets the USO again, he'll be motivated like mad to keep it up, and get Australia.

As for 2014, I'm hoping it's Rafa, yet suspect it will be Novak. Again.

Emma · « **Reply #24 on:** November 19, 2013, 06:59:04 pm »

Quote from: Start da Game on November 19, 2013, 10:56:39 am

Quote from: Clay Death on November 18, 2013, 06:13:34 am
Quote from: Start da Game on November 18, 2013, 04:47:35 am
the title is rafa's......the last time he played he should have won it but had a mental hurdle......this time it's going to 4 sets at max in the final even if it is nole on the other side.......hardcourter nadal is pretty much unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......so he's my favourite for the title.......

welcome back general shanks.

he has some extra motivation. I think that loss at the O2 arena is going to be the kicker. he will be thinking about it as he starts his preparations soon.

he was playing at 60% capacity in AO 2012, the backhand was still not there.......he will play close to 80% next year like at the us open recently.......i am giving zero chance to djokovic and others.......rafa 3.0 is basically unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......

No player out there plays 100% of his or her capacity - not just Nadal.

Emma · « **Reply #25 on:** November 19, 2013, 07:04:01 pm »

Quote from: tented on November 19, 2013, 02:17:25 pm

Quote from: Emma on November 17, 2013, 07:10:36 pm
It's a very top heavy era no doubt. Andy will be the underdog because of his back injury. The bookies will probably tip Nole to win as usual. Andy was denied 3 times here. He'll convert it one time, that is, if he successfully makes the final.

I think (and hope!) he'll win it one day, too, but 2014 almost certainly won't be it. Never say never, of course, but it will be too soon after his return to win seven best-of-five set matches, over two weeks. I would consider his getting to the Round of 16 to be a great success, and nothing to be embarrassed about.

If he stays healthy, though, look out 2015! If he wins Wimbledon again in 2014, then gets the USO again, he'll be motivated like mad to keep it up, and get Australia.

As for 2014, I'm hoping it's Rafa, yet suspect it will be Novak. Again.

I expect Andy to be completely ready for the AO but if that doesn't happen then I'd like to go with my 2nd favourite player, Nole. Personally I feel it will be very tough to beat Nole at the AO.

thetruth · « **Reply #26 on:** November 20, 2013, 08:53:50 am »

he was playing at 60% capacity in AO 2012, the backhand was still not there.......he will play close to 80% next year like at the us open recently.......i am giving zero chance to djokovic and others.......rafa 3.0 is basically unbeatable at best of 5 on hardcourts.......

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I hope you're right, Start da Game.

This is one of the most interesting Oz's in a long time.

Glad you're keeping up with the countdown CD!

It will be hard for Andy to be in that kind of place mentally, physically, and emotionally at the start of the year, I think, although he may still be a tough out.

I'm hoping Rafa takes it, ties Pete, and chips away at the overall record.

That would be sweet!

Clay Death · « **Reply #27 on:** November 20, 2013, 11:54:29 am »

its will be a Monday start. I wish all slams would go to a sunday start.

just 53 days left to go.

http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?p0=152&iso=20140113T11

Emma · « **Reply #28 on:** November 20, 2013, 06:28:45 pm »

I am terribly fond of a Sunday start because then I get to see a bit more of a Slam otherwise you know, I am always at work. But at the same time, you must admit AO is pretty good at keeping their schedules on track.

swordtennis · « **Reply #29 on:** November 20, 2013, 11:52:35 pm »

Not sure Murray will be there I can see him rolling at Wimbledon and prob winning it with lendl.
AO probably coming down to Nadal and Djokovic. Either Nadal wins but it will take a herculean and monumental effort to take the title. Novak usually is not an UE machine on those courts.
Nadal wins Delpotro or Djokovic might actually have a weakened Nadal at the FO and take it. Never know lol.

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