*Official* Tennis Thread

[Cabinet96]

explain?

He doesn't at all bother to hide his frustration or when he's tired/in pain etc. Commits so many standard body language errors the commentators always go on about. And yet he's one of the most successful players of all time. His poor body language never really hinders his success.

 

[Cabinet96]

Standard example is just now. 2-0, people are worrying about his ankles and the fact Murray can see he's in pain. Then bang, 2-2.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Wouldn't say this is a classic but it is enthralling stuff.

 

[Cabinet96]

So many swings. Each player is going through three or so games where they're on top form then a blip for just as long.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Exactly. Quality of tennis good not great. Novak been quite clutch which has made all the difference tbh.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Both players making lots of errors you don't normally see them making. Pressure is a wonderful thing even for seasoned pros like these guys.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Yeah this is just poor stuff.

 

[Spikey]

Mark RobinsonVerified account ‏@Robbo_heraldsun
commenrators often say when the Open era started... Anyone know when it started?

 

[Cabinet96]

You need to create an AFL journalists tennis thoughts thread.

 

[Swingpanzee]

From a pure game quality pov this has been quite average but the drama is quite fascinating

 

[Cabinet96]

Huge save.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Murray can't win a point when it matters. So Bopara.

 

[grecian]

I'll admit it, I just don't get it, this is just an hideous grind-fest for me, still it's close I guess.

 

[Howe_zat]

Barker - "A real physical battle, just an unbelievably high standard of tennis, incredible'

They say this about every single game. Drives me up the wall

 

[Cabinet96]

Tbf, there was a period three or so years ago where it was true. Standard has slipped a bit since, mind.

 

[Swingpanzee]

Well nvm

 

[Howe_zat]

Djokovic has a curious ankle condition that causes him to limp when he loses a point

 

[Swingpanzee]

I'll admit it, I just don't get it, this is just an hideous grind-fest for me, still it's close I guess.

Really can't expect better with Murray/Djoko/Nadal playing each other. To me it's playstation type tennis.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Djokovic has a curious ankle condition that causes him to limp when he loses a point

As I said earlier, he is trying to Outmurray Murray on that front.

 

[flibbertyjibber]

Really can't expect better with Murray/Djoko/Nadal playing each other. To me it's playstation type tennis.

US Open Murray won was a great match, this isn't. Previous Aussie opens that Djokovic has beaten Murray in have been masterclasses by Novak. This is probably the lowest standard of all their finals in grand slams but arguably the most entertaining.