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Australian Open 2014

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    #362
    efb
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    Right down the tram line! Get in!!!


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    #363
    bing3
    Registered Users Posts: 291 ✭✭bing3


    Theres the break. Come on Stan. See it out.


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    #364
    efb
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    He just wrote off the 3rd it seems


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    #365
    John.Icy
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    Mr Pseudonym wrote: »
    Okay, [gender-neutral term for collection of posters], whom is your money on?

    I think that Wawrinka only needs to recover for one of Nadal's service games and he's got it in the bag.

    So, here goes...WAWRINKA TO WIN.

    I really want Stan to win, one of the only lads around atm that has a beautiful game to watch, there's something about a one handed backhand that gets to me! In every way, Stan is very similar to a Federer of old, heck his backhand is even better due to Stans control over it. Definitely can see Stan notch up a few grand slams if he can keep this up.

    Buuuut, I can see Nadal crawling back into it, he is a fighter.

    Stan is up a break, c'mooooooooon.


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    #366
    RosyLily
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    C'mon Stan!!!


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    #367
    Mr Pseudonym
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    I preface this by saying that I didn't see the first two sets (!!), but, based on current performance, Wawrinka does not deserve to win this!


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    #368
    Pighead
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    What a crazy match. A 70% Nadal hanging in thanks mainly to Stan's unforced errors.


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    #369
    efb
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    Wtf


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    #370
    LuckyGent88
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    Shocking game from Stan there


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    #371
    efb
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    Great rally


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    #372
    efb
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    Come on STAN!!!


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    #373
    efb
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    Sweet!

    New balls for Aces!!!


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    #374
    Pighead
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    This has to be it. New balls. Four big serves. First Grand Slam awaits.


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    #375
    bing3
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    Get in. Delighted for him.


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    #376
    efb
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    Well done Stan!!!


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    #377
    walshb
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    Delighted for Stan. Delighted. How impacting was Nadal's injury? Didn't see most of the first 3 sets.


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    #378
    efb
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    Set and a break uninjured then Rafa got injured put Stan off his game


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    #379
    Lightbulb Sun
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    walshb wrote: »
    Delighted for Stan. Delighted. How impacting was Nadal's injury? Didn't see most of the first 3 sets.

    Didn't see most of it either but it seems a bit demeaning to Wawrinka when the BBC commentators start harping on about Nadals injury the moment he's won the match.


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    #380
    Dr. Bre
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    what price was wawrinka at start of tournament?


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    #381
    Mr Pseudonym
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    I wonder can anyone tell me what irked Wawrinka about Nadal and his injury time out?


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    #382
    Pighead
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    Lightbulb Sun wrote: »
    Didn't see most of it either but it seems a bit demeaning to Wawrinka when the BBC commentators start harping on about Nadals injury the moment he's won the match.
    Well in fairness it was the main talking point of the final. Delighted Stan has won it but there's no doubt he did it against a clearly subdued Nadal. Stan new Swiss number one as well.


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    #383
    efb
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    Mr Pseudonym wrote: »
    I wonder can anyone tell me what irked Wawrinka about Nadal and his injury time out?

    Breaking his great form


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    #384
    John.Icy
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    Super happy for Stan. So refreshing to see such an attacking style winning a slam again. Makes for a hugely interesting year, Stan has arrived, Nadal and Novak will always be around, Murray on the way back and despite what many think I feel Federer will be around in the late stages of slams again this year. Enticing :D


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    #385
    RosyLily
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    What are the odds of Li Na or Stan Wawrinka doing a calendar Grand Slam??:pac:

    Really enjoyed this year's Aussie...what little I saw of it. Upsets all over the place. Bodes well for 2014 season.


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    #386
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    Well done Stan!

    Rumours on twitter that Rafa isn't doing press, going straight to hospital. I wonder if the crying was more physical pain than loss?

    Don't think you can take it away from Stan though. What a turnaround from his heartbreak here last year. He's steadily improved all year and is a deserved champion.


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    #387
    Mousewar
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    Stan was beating a 100% nadal in the first set and he did so playing amazing tennis. His level dropped hugely after the MTO. Really hard to keep concentration against an injured opponent. Credit it to him for getting his head together finally.
    Well done Stan, no question that it was deserved.
    World no. 3 as well!


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    #388
    mickmackey1
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    Like many others didn't bother with the first two sets, then switched on and... stunned :confused::D


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    #389
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
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    Rafa's in press now, so obviously those rumours I mentioned were just that.


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    #390
    TICKLE_ME_ELMO
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 23,929 Mod ✭✭✭✭TICKLE_ME_ELMO


    Eurosport discussing how faster balls and court made for a much more entertaining tournament this year.


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    #391
    Pighead
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    Mousewar wrote: »
    Stan was beating a 100% nadal in the first set and he did so playing amazing tennis. His level dropped hugely after the MTO. Really hard to keep concentration against an injured opponent. Credit it to him for getting his head together finally.
    Well done Stan, no question that it was deserved.
    World no. 3 as well!
    Stan played great tennis in that opening set but there's no way Nadal was 100%. His movement was clearly restricted for certain points. Got worse as the set progressed ultimately leading to the MTO.


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