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In reply to the discussion: OMGOSH it's the Australian Open..... Serena is playing right now....... eom [View all]WhaTHellsgoingonhere
(5,252 posts)38. Remaining Matches 4R
Men's Draw
Kuznetsov
vs
Monfils
pick: Monfils
Kuzetsov is the beneficiary of Verdasco d. Nadal and Sela d. Verdasco, which means Monfils will be the beneficiary of all above. Gael reaches 1st AOQF...probably, it's Gael, so he has that to overcome, as well.
Raonic
vs
Wawrinka
pick: Wawrinka
-Only possible upset.
Stan is one of my favorite players so it's very difficult for me to be objective. Like Monfils, Stan is fully capable of beating himself. Raonic has a very simple game and should be able to exploit Stan's weak ROS. He's also improved his net play. This keeps getting tougher to call the more I think about it, so I'll move on.
Ferrer
vs
Isner
pick: Ferrer
-Ferrer. ROS too strong, indefatigable, steps up his game the bigger the points. John will wear down, per usual.
Tomic
vs
Murray
pick: Murray
-Tomic's game is starting to mature. This could be fun to watch if you like long rallies, anyway. Maybe it goes 4 sets.
Wonen's Draw
Kerber
vs
Beck
pick: Kerber
-Angelique is one of my favorite players. Very strong, somehow gets to every ball, incredible defense. Weak serve keeps her out of Top 5. I have never seen Beck play, so no opinion. I see she played no one on her route to 4R.
Azarenka
vs
Strycova
pick: Azarenka
-Vika is a favorite to win the title. Again, I have no opinion of Strycova. She's been around a long time and this is her best Major result. This match may not reach 1 hour.
Konta
vs
Makarova
pick: Makarova
-Makarova is a very professional, solid, and crafty lefty, and a very tough out in Majors. This is Konta's coming out party and she'll hope to ride her emotional momentum into her first QF.
Keys
vs
Shuai
pick: Keys
-What's up with Shuai? Barely qualified (8-6 in 3rd), then upset Halep in 1R. She had never won a match at any Major in her career. I wish I knew more about her game. If she's a backboard and puts a lot of balls in play, I'll give her a chance against the big serving Keys, who hits for winners on every ball but sprays it everywhere.
Kuznetsov
vs
Monfils
pick: Monfils
Kuzetsov is the beneficiary of Verdasco d. Nadal and Sela d. Verdasco, which means Monfils will be the beneficiary of all above. Gael reaches 1st AOQF...probably, it's Gael, so he has that to overcome, as well.
Raonic
vs
Wawrinka
pick: Wawrinka
-Only possible upset.
Stan is one of my favorite players so it's very difficult for me to be objective. Like Monfils, Stan is fully capable of beating himself. Raonic has a very simple game and should be able to exploit Stan's weak ROS. He's also improved his net play. This keeps getting tougher to call the more I think about it, so I'll move on.
Ferrer
vs
Isner
pick: Ferrer
-Ferrer. ROS too strong, indefatigable, steps up his game the bigger the points. John will wear down, per usual.
Tomic
vs
Murray
pick: Murray
-Tomic's game is starting to mature. This could be fun to watch if you like long rallies, anyway. Maybe it goes 4 sets.
Wonen's Draw
Kerber
vs
Beck
pick: Kerber
-Angelique is one of my favorite players. Very strong, somehow gets to every ball, incredible defense. Weak serve keeps her out of Top 5. I have never seen Beck play, so no opinion. I see she played no one on her route to 4R.
Azarenka
vs
Strycova
pick: Azarenka
-Vika is a favorite to win the title. Again, I have no opinion of Strycova. She's been around a long time and this is her best Major result. This match may not reach 1 hour.
Konta
vs
Makarova
pick: Makarova
-Makarova is a very professional, solid, and crafty lefty, and a very tough out in Majors. This is Konta's coming out party and she'll hope to ride her emotional momentum into her first QF.
Keys
vs
Shuai
pick: Keys
-What's up with Shuai? Barely qualified (8-6 in 3rd), then upset Halep in 1R. She had never won a match at any Major in her career. I wish I knew more about her game. If she's a backboard and puts a lot of balls in play, I'll give her a chance against the big serving Keys, who hits for winners on every ball but sprays it everywhere.
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OMGOSH it's the Australian Open..... Serena is playing right now....... eom [View all]
a kennedy
Jan 2016
OP
Ah, used to like her until her rude remarks about the queen of tennis, Serena......
a kennedy
Jan 2016
#2
me too, I get so tired of his "ritual" before he even hits the ball.......ugh.
a kennedy
Jan 2016
#15
Isner down two sets..........tall mountain to climb for him to win this match.
a kennedy
Jan 2016
#40