Australian Open 2015

Halloween Jack · 30-01-2015 01:43AM

Memnoch wrote: »

Don't like Murry. He is a petulant entitled asshole. I hate the way he sneers at players after he wins a big point or a set. Almost as bad as Sharapova's screeching. Also absolutely sick of this 'one of the all time greats' nonsense spouted by British commentators. Winning two grand slams makes you an all time great? Can't stand him, his mother or his fiancé. Bunch of bankers with a W.

I've never heard anybody claim murray was one of the all time greats, ever. I also don't know where you're coming from calling the chap entitled. A sense of entitlement would suggest he turns up expecting to win. Fact of the matter is he's ultimately not as good as the three guys above him, but a ferocious work ethic, and no small amount of guts have meant that on his day, he can hang with them and occaisionally win.

You're entitled to your opinion though, even if it is stultifyingly Ill informed...

yerwanthere123 · 30-01-2015 02:47AM

lazza14 wrote: »

You on drugs or what ?

Murray Wavrinka would be 3-0 Murray ... snoozefest, Murray Djokovic on the other hand would go the distance ..

Yes, I am on drugs.

"Going the distance" is not necessarily representative of good tennis. I think a Murray-Wawrinka match would produce much better shot-making. And I'm not really sure on what basis you think Murray would win 3-0, Wawrinka is the defending champion here, has beaten him six times, the most notable of those being at the US Open... where Wawrinka won three sets to zero

Memnoch wrote: »

Don't like Murry. He is a petulant entitled asshole. I hate the way he sneers at players after he wins a big point or a set. Almost as bad as Sharapova's screeching. Also absolutely sick of this 'one of the all time greats' nonsense spouted by British commentators. Winning two grand slams makes you an all time great? Can't stand him, his mother or his fiancé. Bunch of bankers with a W.

:pac::pac::pac:

You know Murray's doing well in a slam again when someone pops in here mouthing off tripe like this.

Memnoch · 30-01-2015 05:27AM

Halloween Jack wrote: »

I've never heard anybody claim murray was one of the all time greats, ever. I also don't know where you're coming from calling the chap entitled. A sense of entitlement would suggest he turns up expecting to win. Fact of the matter is he's ultimately not as good as the three guys above him, but a ferocious work ethic, and no small amount of guts have meant that on his day, he can hang with them and occaisionally win.

You're entitled to your opinion though, even if it is stultifyingly Ill informed...

Heard it numerous times from the Eurosport commentators as well as bbc sport commentators. Like he is somehow in the same bracket as federrer or nadal or indeed Djokovic.

My impression of his entitlement comes from his petulance on court. It just smacks of a lack of class.

He undoubtedly has worked very hard so credit him there as it is due but his behaviour, that of his family and the preening of the English media really make him quite an intolerable package. Also love the shenanigans at Wimbledon. Changing his seed last year. Making Stan play three days in a row (would probably have beaten fed in the semis otherwise) which would have never happened if the player losing out in question was their precious Andy.

RosyLily · 30-01-2015 12:35PM

No winners and 11 unforced errors from Djokovic in the 4th set! Ouch. Great play from Stan though!

Backstreet Moyes · 30-01-2015 04:37PM

Memnoch wrote: »

Heard it numerous times from the Eurosport commentators as well as bbc sport commentators. Like he is somehow in the same bracket as federrer or nadal or indeed Djokovic.

Shock horror local commentators going overboard with a local player it's not that uncommon.

Memnoch · 30-01-2015 05:51PM

Nuts102 wrote: »

Shock horror local commentators going overboard with a local player it's not that uncommon.

Sure. Still annoying as hell.

whiterebel · 30-01-2015 07:37PM

70 unforced errors from Stan. Brilliant at times, appalling at others. Murray must be confident looking at ND today, too.

yerwanthere123 · 31-01-2015 03:17AM

Really really really hope that Maria can make a match of it against Serena today. Ideally I'd like her to win, but that's quite obviously highly unlikely to happen. Even if Serena wins in straight sets I just want it to be somewhat close. Something. Anything!

Floppybits · 31-01-2015 10:18AM

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Really really really hope that Maria can make a match of it against Serena today. Ideally I'd like her to win, but that's quite obviously highly unlikely to happen. Even if Serena wins in straight sets I just want it to be somewhat close. Something. Anything!

With Serena sick this is her best chance. I'm hoping that Williams wins. Can't sharapova with all the screeching.

bnt · 31-01-2015 10:34AM

I started watching this, don't know if I'm going to continue - it's car crash tennis. Serena went off while they were closing the roof to cough up a lung, then came back and took two straight games off Sharapova. Maria's spraying errors (forced and unforced) all over the court. Serena just broke back for the first set, 6-3.

seanhynes · 31-01-2015 11:06AM

They really must hate each other shouting come on between points a lot and Serena had to replay a point for shouting it before the ref had given point,never seen that happen before in a big tennis match

RosyLily · 31-01-2015 11:39AM

Finished with an ace....naturally! Grand Slam #19 for Serena. Incredible. Hard luck to Sharapova, she played so well but just can't seem to beat her. Fair play to her for not giving up. Must be hard knowing you absolutely have to get your serve in everytime.

Loved Serena's reaction when the let was called on championship point.:p

Rjd2 · 31-01-2015 11:41AM

It was a good match to be fair, can't say Sharapova bottled it any stage, Serena just to good.

yerwanthere123 · 31-01-2015 11:42AM

Well at least she made Serena work for it this time.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 31-01-2015 11:43AM

Much better match than we expected. Result was the same in the end though

It's hard to believe but I think Sharapova actually believes she can win this match up every time they play despite all the drubbings. I don't know whether to admire that or laugh at her.

Rjd2 · 31-01-2015 12:02PM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Much better match than we expected. Result was the same in the end though

It's hard to believe but I think Sharapova actually believes she can win this match up every time they play despite all the drubbings. I don't know whether to admire that or laugh at her.

Rather that attitude than Federer when he plays Nadal, the second he goes behind, he gives up the ghost.

yerwanthere123 · 31-01-2015 01:06PM

Well I didn't the result I wanted this morning, hopefully tomorrow will be better.

What do ye say on Serena matching/beating Steffi's record? I really think it's only a matter of time.

curiosity · 01-02-2015 12:02AM

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Much better match than we expected. Result was the same in the end though

It's hard to believe but I think Sharapova actually believes she can win this match up every time they play despite all the drubbings. I don't know whether to admire that or laugh at her.

I'm not really a fan of Maria's, but I admired her efforts today.

yerwanthere123 wrote: »

Well I didn't the result I wanted this morning, hopefully tomorrow will be better.

What do ye say on Serena matching/beating Steffi's record? I really think it's only a matter of time.

She has momentum now, two majors in a row, and Graf is only three ahead. Last July 1st, after Alizé Cornet had seen her off at Wimbly, 22 majors looked a tall task. After today, it's possible that she could chalk up #23 in 12 month's time. She's playing Fed Cup next weekend, so she must be planning on going to Rio. I really think she wants to step over them all, Chrissie & Martina behind her, only Steffi & Court to catch now.

yerwanthere123 · 01-02-2015 03:20AM

Really not looking forward to the match this morning if I'm honest, rarely do I enjoy Novak-Andy matches. I'm thinking Novak in 4 sets.

RobertKK · 01-02-2015 09:58AM

I think Djokovic wins, but I want Murray to finally win the Australian Open.

walshb · 01-02-2015 10:27AM

Murray too inconsistent.

duffman13 · 01-02-2015 10:30AM

Have a feeling this might be Murrays day. For once I don't think Djokovic has the legs if this goes past three sets

TICKLE_ME_ELMO · 01-02-2015 10:39AM

Kim Sears' jumper is amazing.

shamrock55 · 01-02-2015 10:51AM

This is turning into a really good match, after djoks great start murray came back into it and looks good now

BabySlam · 01-02-2015 10:52AM

what channel is it on please?

BabySlam · 01-02-2015 10:55AM

what channel is it on please?

Edit - found it BBC1 - my Sun tv guide had it at BBC2!

mzungu · 01-02-2015 11:20AM

A break down, Murray losing his way a bit now. He is up against it.

shamrock55 · 01-02-2015 11:22AM

Seems to be losing the head abit now alright

mzungu · 01-02-2015 11:33AM

Wonder what the protests are in aid of. Waste of a ticket regardless.

yerwanthere123 · 01-02-2015 11:33AM

Christ, imagine coming to a grand slam final just to unfurl a banner. What a waste of money!

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