Australian Open 2010

[danielnajdek]

Was listening to Jim before they went to the news and I think he forgot that Tomic was only 17.Was giving me the sh!ts big time.

 

[stmookeyj]

And Tomic breaks again to start the 3rd set. Cilic is also on court against Santoro, he's been picked by some judges to be the one that comes from nowhere to do something here.

 

[stmookeyj]

O rly?

Cmon now that is not a feature match.
As much as Stosur is "boring", showing her would be a load more appealing than a shit show served up by two players at the very bottom of the WTA barrel. Even if one of them is Aussie.
Should've switched them.

3 quarters of the matches in the WTA fall into bottom of the barrell category, particularly before the first weekend.

 

[crowsarethebest]

Man far out Pete, you choked bad there. You've got to take your chances against this dude.

Anyone watch the Tomic match? I've watched him play a few times now and thought his forehand was a bit 'pushy' but seriously that was biggest load of crap I've ever seen. Sure it was windy etc/tough conditions but he was just pushing every forehand back. Has a very weird forehand technique, will never do anything good if he serves that shyt up. Hit the ball Bernard. Can't believe he is up as well, the guy he is playing is playing such a dumb game.

 

[stmookeyj]

Rufin has made 42 unforced errors to Tomic's 19. Bernard's just keeping it in play figuring that he'll just keep making errors.

 

[stmookeyj]

Breaker time on RLA, Tomic 2 breaks up and headed for R2 on MCA, Henin a set and a break up on Hisense, Lindahl battling to hold serve and stay on serve on SC2 and Cilic and Santoro on serve on SC3.

 

[crowsarethebest]

Rufin has made 42 unforced errors to Tomic's 19. Bernard's just keeping it in play figuring that he'll just keep making errors.

Yep I know that but seriously, if Bernard wants to be a top 10 player he can't play like he did today. He will get found out verrrry easily- he was hitting softer than Pennant players I see every week. At this stage I'd rather he worry about his development as a player rather than results. At the moment he needs to work on his forehand big time as he struggles to keep it in the court because he hits so flat. No spin at all (which is why he was pushing his forehand in today).

 

[stmookeyj]

7-0 breaker to Rafa, may go downhill from here I fear.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Yep I know that but seriously, if Bernard wants to be a top 10 player he can't play like he did today. He will get found out verrrry easily- he was hitting softer than Pennant players I see every week. At this stage I'd rather he worry about his development as a player rather than results. At the moment he needs to work on his forehand big time as he struggles to keep it in the court because he hits so flat. No spin at all (which is why he was pushing his forehand in today).

what makes you think he wont - he might of being able to judge his oppoent

I know baging Tomic is a sport right now but please lets get some perspective

 

[Pettas]

what makes you think he wont - he might of being able to judge his oppoent

I know baging Tomic is a sport right now but come on!

He was playing to the conditions and his opponent. Very smart tennis.

 

[smiddaz123]

Yep I know that but seriously, if Bernard wants to be a top 10 player he can't play like he did today. He will get found out verrrry easily- he was hitting softer than Pennant players I see every week. At this stage I'd rather he worry about his development as a player rather than results. At the moment he needs to work on his forehand big time as he struggles to keep it in the court because he hits so flat. No spin at all (which is why he was pushing his forehand in today).

rofl at thinking that was Tomic trying his hardest. You think he'll be hitting the same shots against all opponents do you?

 

[danielnajdek]

I'm sure Tomic will step it up next round if he wins of course.He will most likely be playing a much better opponent not sure who though so he'll know he'll have to put more on his shots.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

He was playing to the conditions and his opponent. Very smart tennis.

NAIL HAMMER HEAD!

0-30 on Pete's serve........this could get ugly

 

[stmookeyj]

Rufin gets one of the breaks back against Tomic, Lindahl blows a break opportunity against Nieminen, ditto Cilic against Santoro.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

NAIL HAMMER HEAD!

0-30 on Pete's serve........this could get ugly

Correction - very ugly

 

[OzBomber]

All over. Rafa is just running rampant. Too hard for Luczak to keep applying that intense pressure for so long.

 

[Gift]

If Luczak didnt choke and won the first set there would still be a match atm

 

[CAS79]

Rufin gets one of the breaks back against Tomic, Lindahl blows a break opportunity against Nieminen, ditto Cilic against Santoro.

Not happy with myself.

I had some money on Lindahl to beat Nieminen today, the Finn hasn't been in the best of form for a while and thought i could get a decent return.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Not happy with myself.

I had some money on Lindahl to beat Nieminen today, the Finn hasn't been in the best of form for a while and thought i could get a decent return.

hes not out of it yet

 

[stmookeyj]

Nieminen serving to stay in the 2nd set. Looking at the numbers the only difference is that the Finn has taken his break point opportunities, Lindahl has not. Wonder how much light there is for the matches on SC2 and SC3 to continue tonight?

 

[danielnajdek]

don't they have lights on outside courts?

 

[stmookeyj]

Henin has beaten Flipkens 4 & 3. Tomic serving for the match.

 

[Lazarus]

Does anyone else hate Justine Henin? 'Cause I can't stand her.

 

[stmookeyj]

don't they have lights on outside courts?

I know Margaret Court arena has lights, not sure about Courts 2 & 3. Definitely not on the back courts.

 

[roostersgal4eva]

Tomic serves it out in straight sets

5-0 to Rafa now....

Nieminen is two sets to zip up
Crilic takes Santoro first set 7-5