Australian Open 2008

[Earthmover]

The dream final of Ivanovic - Sharapova is happening, and I for one am very excited. Such a treat for the eyes.

Djokovic is probably going to lose, but I think he's a really really good player and hopefully give Federer a game.

 

[poppies]

Don't forget the Hantuchova-Kirilenko match a few days ago! Now that was truly a sexy sexy match

As for Djokovic, the way he's been playing (compared to the form Federer's been in) is definitely going to be a big threat to Fed. I'm a huge Fed fan, but I think he'll win in 4, and he'll definitely have to raise his level to even do that.

Still, right now I'm way more excited about Tsonga after seeing that ridiculous clinic he gave Nadal. Watch the highlights on this one folks!

 

[ghulkhan]

yes federer barely has a chance..that makes a lot of sense....its the other way around


djokovic has a chance but not really. i think he beat federer once last year and lost three times?

 

[ghulkhan]

Originally Posted by Get Smart

damn last nite was hottie-fest at the Oz open

Sharapova

Ivanovic

Hantuchova

amazon lovefest

hell even Jankovic has a good bod and I'm sure the face cleans up ok after a wash and makeup

hantuchova is my favorite


then its a toss up between ivanovic and sharapova

 

[kenj]

I think Tsonga has a good chance of winning. Did anyone see what he did to Nadal?!?

 

[kwilkinson]

Originally Posted by kenj

I think Tsonga has a good chance of winning. Did anyone see what he did to Nadal?!?

Wait.... there are GUYS in the Australian Open... man I've been watching coverage, and I haven't noticed a single one of em yet.

Weird..

 

[whacked]

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

Djokovic has no chance.

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

yes federer barely has a chance..that makes a lot of sense....its the other way around


djokovic has a chance but not really. i think he beat federer once last year and lost three times?

Yeah... So much for that.

This is awesome, and just fantastic for the sport of tennis. A Djokovic - Tsonga matchup at a Grand Slam final - Who would've thought?

 

[ghulkhan]

^^You just love telling me I was wrong huh. I hope tsonga kills him in the final. Federer will have his revenge.

 

[amerikajinda]

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

I hope tsonga kills him in the final.

+1

 

[LA Guy]

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

^^You just love telling me I was wrong huh. I hope tsonga kills him in the final. Federer will have his revenge.

The finals are awesome. First of all, having the two hottest girls on the tour play one another, especially with Sharapova playing so well, will be awesome.

Second, I don't have to watch Federer's smug mug with its sour ass expression. Instead, I get Djokovic (who really schooled Federer yesterday) and Tsonga, who is not only looking great (man, that clinic he gave Nadal was amazing,) but seems genuinely happy to be playing tennis, and not like he just ate a basket of lemons.

Best Australian ever

 

[life_interrupts]

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

Djokovic has no chance.
Oops! So much for that bit of CW, but then again, you were hardly alone.

 

[ghulkhan]

Originally Posted by LA Guy

The finals are awesome. First of all, having the two hottest girls on the tour play one another, especially with Sharapova playing so well, will be awesome.

Second, I don't have to watch Federer's smug mug with its sour ass expression. Instead, I get Djokovic (who really schooled Federer yesterday) and Tsonga, who is not only looking great (man, that clinic he gave Nadal was amazing,) but seems genuinely happy to be playing tennis, and not like he just ate a basket of lemons.

Best Australian ever

I like ivanovic more than maria..maria is too "big" size wise...

 

[Get Smart]

Originally Posted by ghulkhan

I like ivanovic more than maria..maria is too "big" size wise...

huh

Maria is 6'2", Ana is 6'1" practically the same height

Ana has a fuller physique than Maria, who is really skinny. Overall Ana is a bigger gal than Maria

 

[denning]

Originally Posted by amerikajinda

No way Djokovic gets past Federer....

Oh Really? Who looks stupid now? Just kidding Amerikajinda.

I'm really looking forward to the finals.

But I couldn't believe how Hantuchova folded against Ivanovic. I went to bed after Hantuchova had won 8 straight games, safe in the knowledge that she would see her first grand slam final. Oops.

That's ok. Both the finals will be awesome. Except for Sharapova's grunting. Man I hate that.

 

[California Dreamer]

Awesome game last night. Federer could so easily have won the first and the tie-break in the 3rd and blown Djokovic away. I'm still not sure why he didn't. Djokovic certainly bought his main game.

BTW, it didn't surprise me that he was so hot. Earlier this summer, he almost won the Hopman cup by himself, carrying an injured Jankovic through the early rounds. It was only when they got to the US in the final that he was unable to keep on winning the doubles off his own racquet. Pretty impressive.

Saw an interesting bit of gamesmanship from Federer, I thought. He challenged on a point that he must have known was out. The resulting pause while they checked gave him more breathing space, and took a bit of the wind out of Djokovic's sails. He then held serve. Smart boy.