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Australian Open Predictions thread
- Thread starter V Reddy
- Start date
biased indian
International Coach
Federer
Pinpoint where I said "no chance."Pratyush said:
Roddick and Hewitt are both Federer's bitches and they are just not capable of beating him.
Safin, on the other hand, is consistently inconsistent enough to test Federer's rythm and has big enough shots off the ground to make him a threat.
BUT, I think Roddick and Hewitt are both better tennis players than Safin (the rankings agree with me,) and therefore the final would come out their way.
Pratters
Cricket, Lovely Cricket
c_eagle said:
"If (huge if,) Safin beats Federer, the winner will be decided in Hewit and Roddick's semi"
If the winner will be decided in the other semi final, the implication is Safin would have no chance in the final.
No top 10 player has beaten Federer since Oct/Noc 2004 and shows more about his dominance than any thing else.
Safin has played tremendously at the end of 2004 and in this tournament. He is no push over and is capable of beating Hewitt and Roddick. Safin has achieved lesser in his career but apart from the bad beginning to 2005, Safin's come back of sorts has been tremendous.
It's what us earthlings call a "prediction." I didn't put any stipulation on my prediction, including a 'no chance' label. I think it will be a very close match, most likely a long 4/5 setter if Safin plays Hewitt or Roddick. He obviously has a great chance of winning, I just won't think he will.Pratyush said:
With every win, you're closer to losing. In saying that, I think Federer will win the tournament, if you read my post, you'll get that vibe.
Safin is a lazy git, with all the talent in the world but no heart. Obviously he is capable of beating Hewitt and Roddick, I just think both these players being denied by Federer previously, will grab this oppurtunity with both hands. Assuming Safin wins, of course.
Son Of Coco
Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
I'm going to tip:
Safin...
Safin...
Jono
Virat Kohli (c)
c_eagle's posts aren't actually that far off. The only thing that he isn't really thinking about is the time Hewitt has had on the court. If Hewitt gets past Roddick, and Safin gets past Federer, I'm sure Safin will have confidence in himself to take him out. Time on the court will be an issue for Hewitt. He's a fighter, but he's still human.
Buddhmaster
International Captain
Andy Roddick