2012 Australia Open Campaign

[joshie]

That is all she wrote. Roddick retires.

Hewitt 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 over the retiring roddick
Bartoli 6-3, 6-2 over Aussie Dokic
Tipsarevic 3-6, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 over Aussie Duckworth

 

[Marshall_magic]

I still remember when Roddick burst onto the scene, he had huge wraps on him and was tipped for greatness, but it just never really happened for him. Much like Hewitt, he was a champion player, but he could never beat Roger. If you told me 10 years ago that Roddick would only ever win 1 grand slam event I would have called you crazy.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Yeah, the ATP tour is one of the hardest to win... you just never know who's going to pop up when. I mean I thought the Roger Federer was immortal and would still be #1 today, but Novak popped out of niowhere... and look at Andy Murray... he looks like he might get to the top one day too!

As for last night, Hewitt was lucky to get through. I would have liked to know what the situation would've been had Roddick not picked up that injury. Ugly win, but win nonetheless.

I'm just glad Ivanovic and Kirilenko won

 

[Bulldog Force]

Couple of games already played & decided:

Azarenka easily defeats Barthel 6-2, 6-4, and Czech Benesova breezes past Russian Bratchikova 6-1, 6-3.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Nadal accounts for Lacko of Russia, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Karlovic is giving it to Federer. 5-4 to the big serving, gigantic Croat! Imagine trying to return serve from a 6'10" man!

 

[Marshall_magic]

Wozniaki wins an entertaining match over Nicelescu 6-2 6-2. Plenty of exciting long rallies.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Wozniaki wins an entertaining match over Nicelescu 6-2 6-2. Plenty of exciting long rallies.

Radwanska defeats Voskoboeva by the same score, 6-2, 6-2. Goerges comes back from 1 set down to defeat Oprandi 3-6, 6-3, 6-1. Oprandi is the same lady who defeated Francesca Schiavone in straights sets. Very impressive.

Federer takes the first set against Karlovic 7-6. Currently 1-1 in the 2nd. The last thing Karlovic can do now is lose morale after such a long first set (53 mins). He'll need to stay positive and use his most dangerous weapon efficiently, his massive serve!

 

[Bulldog Force]

Karlovic sticking with Federer in the 2nd set, currently 6-5 to Federer. If Karlovic loses this set, it may be all over.

Isner is also on court now, currently trailing Lopez 2-3.

Here's an interesting video, considering the 2 giants currently playing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBu-Hz2x3ho

 

[joshie]

i hate federer! he wins the second set 7-5

 

[Bulldog Force]

Federer wins in straight sets. Lopez also wins, but in 5. It was Isners 2nd straight 5 set match. I think he was running on fumes and just too fatigued to do it anymore!

The 6'10" and 6'9" men are both eliminated within the space of a few hours. Shocking!

 

[joshie]

Tomic and Dolgopolov are fighting it out at 4-4 in the first set

 

[joshie]

Tomic has had two strong 40-love leads and is forced to play yet another deuce and could lose this set too

 

[joshie]

Dolgopolov goes up 6-4

 

[Bulldog Force]

Oh not liking his. My 'other' gem Hantuchova has lost the first set against Clijsters! Looks like she may be heading home tomorrow

 

[joshie]

well Bernard is still going good guns, up 3-2 in the second set

 

[Bulldog Force]

Tomic's doing very well! It's scary to think how much better he's getting with each passing year! I think whoever goes through from this match regardless will be no match for Federer. I want to be wrong though.

Hantuchova bows out in straight sets to Clijsters Down to my last 2 babies now... Kiri and Ana

 

[joshie]

and deuce in a very important game here! 6-5 to tomic!

and why do people give up on tennis players before games even start! i think he has the potential to beat federer if he keeps his cool! the fed ex is losing it a bit!

but each to their own!

and yeah i remember Tomics debut game, hes been my fav player ever since!

 

[joshie]

wow! bulldog are you watching this? this is fantastic!

 

[umina panther]

Tomic looking good