*Official* Tennis Thread

[ohtani's jacket]

Federer does the most awkward pump fist celebrations.

 

[Jono]

I love watching Federer when he's behind (and he really cares). Only player better at it (until his knees gave way) was Nadal.

Nadal cares about every tennis match he plays though. Even if its an exhibition.

Big test for Davydenko mentally now. He had Federer at 40-40 4-4 in the second, whilst already being a set up, but pressure got to him and he lost the set 6-4.

I expect Fed 6-3 here in the third.

Hopefully Davydenko surprises me.

 

[Jono]

WOW!

Davydenko serving for the match at 30-0 and Fed plays 3 brilliant points to have break point.

Can Davydenko hold his nerve or will he choke?

 

[Jono]

DAVYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!

Amazing.

Fed had a 12-0 record against him until tonight.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Yeah, and now he'll lose in the third round of his next three slams.

 

[Jono]

Yeah makes no sense why he always does that, but its true.

Nonetheless, he's playing better tennis than ever. Hopefully he makes a good showing at the Aust Open.

I may go watch him on Court 2 (he'll never be on centre court lol)

 

[Jono]

Most impressive think about tonight.

Davy was down 0-30 at 4-5, after Fed had a let cord go his way, and then a ridiculous flukey get.

Normally he would have crumbled, but he held. Was good to see.

 

[Uppercut]

I remember watching those two play in the semi-final of the French in, I think, about 2006. Daydenko matched Federer from start to finish, but choked horrendously on every big point and ended up losing in straight sets.

It's great to see him play this well.

 

[Jono]

Haha yeah that was the ultimate "Davy" choke match.

Seriously, the choke was so on at 0-30 at 5-4 in the 3rd. Cannot believe that he went on to hold.

And even when serving for the match at 30-0 he went to 30-40, for him to crack such a ridiculous forehand winner was amazing.

Del Potro vs. Soderling starting soon. Would be a great story for Soderling to make the final, but I think I want Del Potro to win this championships.

 

[Anil]

del potro will win the masters...

 

[Jono]

Well he'll have to first come back from a set down vs. Soderling.

Del Potro just played an awful tie break after serving so well.

 

[Anil]

he did and he will...

 

[Jono]

Close match.

Was a serving clinic for most of it. Great viewing.

Del Potro was down a break at 2-4, and then played an absolutely ripping game to immediately break back.

The kid has mental strength, so awesome.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Far out Davydenko gets some awesome angles.

 

[Regan]

Indeed. Australian Open should be another goodie.

 

[Pothas]

Yeah, think it will be great actually, probably the most open Grand Slam for a few years.

 

[biased indian]

why suddenly every one went silent on this thread is it because Daydenko won ??

 

[Jono]

No, Davydenko rules

Huge segment on him on SEN radio how he's not ***y, but his tennis is FAR from boring.

What a legend.

 

[NUFAN]

Great work Davydenko.

I just booked tickets to the Brisbane International. Last year I got to see Tsonga vs Gasquet in the semi's, this time going on the first Sunday.

Brisbane’s 2010 line-up Pretty good lineup, is there anyone not so obvious worth seeing if I get the chance?

 

[Jono]

Sam Querrey and Jurgen Melzer