Australian Open Predictions thread

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Federer for me too.

 

[twctopcat]

Roger Federer (SWI)[1]

As much as i'd love to tip Safin, how could you go past Federer.

Great that the four left are the best four around. I just hope the bear comes up with an upset, he's awesome that man.

 

[Jono]

Oh my God Nalbandian came so bloody close. Blake, Johannson, Nadal and Nalbandian have all come close to being awesome underdog tips, but just couldn't cross the line.

if hewy and andy wins then it will see all top four seeds in the semifinal
when was the last time this happened in a grand slam did any one have any idea??

Its been 9 years since that happened.

My tip for tomorrow:

Marat Safin (RUS)[4]

No point going with the crowd. Coming second ain't going to get me anywhere. I've been gambling all tournament, and aren't going to stop now.

 

[twctopcat]

My tip for tomorrow:

Marat Safin (RUS)[4]

Safin is the only one who can beat federer, i look forward to listening to it tomorrow, should be an epic.

 

[Pratters]

SMS from Pratyush:

Thanks dude

 

[Pratters]

My prediction :-

Marat Safin

 

[Sudeep]

Thanks dude

No worries.

 

[Simon]

i really dont know whos gonna win, but ill go with..............................................



Roger Federer

 

[Jono]

Safin is the only one who can beat federer, i look forward to listening to it tomorrow, should be an epic.

I partially agree with that statement. Safin is the best bet to beat Federer based on his natural athletic ability. He's a machine, and at his best, can beat anyone at anytime, including the great Federer. However as much as I love the guy, he is sometimes mentally lacking which hurts him. Going into the Aus Open final last year he had beaten both Roddick and Agassi in immense 5 setters. Terrific stuff, I was cheering for him in both those matches. However I didn't like the way he went into the final. He didn't go in expecting to lose, but dare I say he went in not being too fussed if he lost.

Yeah he made his come back to tennis, but after being Rodick and Agassi, he should have had faith that he was good enough to go that one step further, even if he was physically drained. Desire carries you a long way, Hewitt has shown that many times, as has Goran, Agassi and others who have made come backs (career and match wise). Granted I am not in his head and didn't know what he was thinking, but thats my interpretation of last year's final.

Agassi is still, and until he ends his career, will always be another man that can beat Federer. He almost beat him at the US Open last year. He's mentally strong, very experienced and can beat Federer. Yes he was swept off the court at the Open this year, but I still would never put money against him (neither would I put money for him against Federer mind you.)

But whilst I will be surprised, I won't exactly be too shocked if Safin wins tomorrow. He's fresh, like Federer, and that means he'll have belief in himself. He won't go in thinking that he has an excuse if he loses. He almost beat him at the Masters Cup, this tournament might be the one.

 

[twctopcat]

I partially agree with that statement. Safin is the best bet to beat Federer based on his natural athletic ability. He's a machine, and at his best, can beat anyone at anytime, including the great Federer. However as much as I love the guy, he is sometimes mentally lacking which hurts him. Going into the Aus Open final last year he had beaten both Roddick and Agassi in immense 5 setters. Terrific stuff, I was cheering for him in both those matches. However I didn't like the way he went into the final. He didn't go in expecting to lose, but dare I say he went in not being too fussed if he lost.

Yeah he made his come back to tennis, but after being Rodick and Agassi, he should have had faith that he was good enough to go that one step further, even if he was physically drained. Desire carries you a long way, Hewitt has shown that many times, as has Goran, Agassi and others who have made come backs (career and match wise). Granted I am not in his head and didn't know what he was thinking, but thats my interpretation of last year's final.

Agassi is still, and until he ends his career, will always be another man that can beat Federer. He almost beat him at the US Open last year. He's mentally strong, very experienced and can beat Federer. Yes he was swept off the court at the Open this year, but I still would never put money against him (neither would I put money for him against Federer mind you.)

But whilst I will be surprised, I won't exactly be too shocked if Safin wins tomorrow. He's fresh, like Federer, and that means he'll have belief in himself. He won't go in thinking that he has an excuse if he loses. He almost beat him at the Masters Cup, this tournament might be the one.

Last year was a bit exceptional because Safin was just coming back from his injuries and did brilliantly despite all this. And he met Federer on a day when he was just too strong. What i like about safin is his belief in his own abilities. He believes that when he plays well, how well his opponent plays is irrelevant, he will win. Some say this is arrogant but i love it.

 

[Jono]

Let's hope he can come up with his best, because anyone that knows tennis and knows Safin knows (heh, that's a weird sentence) that Safin at his best can take it up to Federer.

 

[Mister Wright]

I really think Safin can beat Federer, and had I been a mile behind I would have tipped him, but I have to go with who I think will win - Federer.

When Simon tips against Hewitt in the 2nd semi-final that is when I will overtake him.

1st Semi Final - Federer

2nd Semi Final - Safin

 

[twctopcat]

1st Semi Final - Federer

2nd Semi Final - Safin

How does that work?

 

[Mister Wright]

How does that work?

I'm an I.D.I.O.T.

1st Semi Final - Federer

2nd Semi Final - Hewitt

 

[Jono]

How does that work?

Safin is allowed to play both matches because he's Russian.

 

[twctopcat]

Safin is allowed to play both matches because he's Russian.

You know he could, he's an animal.

 

[twctopcat]

I'm an I.D.I.O.T.

1st Semi Final - Federer

2nd Semi Final - Hewitt

Go easy on yourself, i thought it could be some weird permutation on the point system!

 

[Mister Wright]

Go easy on yourself, i thought it could be some weird permutation on the point system!

Sorry I saw The Hives at the BDO on Sunday, so suddenly I have a thing about saying I.D.I.O.T all the time.

 

[V Reddy]

Federer

 

[Buddhmaster]

Federer

Can't tip against him after what he did to Andre