2015 Australian Open Campaign

[Bulldog Force]

Ok I'll have a crack too.

Mens: Nadal. I think he'll be hurting after losing the final last year. Sure he's had a heap of injuries and he's a clay court specialist, but I just feel if he can keep fit, he'll collect the crown.

Bolter: Well I guess considering he's the defending champion you can't really call him that, but not many people will be thinking that Stan can go back-to-back, so I'll pick him.

Women: Li Na in my opinion can do it. She's been here multiple times and always does well. Defending champion too!

Bolter(s): I've got a few in mind. Dominika Cibulková, Eugenie Bouchard and Agnieszka Radwańska. Dominika will want to go far after last years final loss, Eugenie is ever-improving, still very young and high in the rankings, and Agnieszka can be very dangerous and unpredictable.

 

[The Teach]

My predictions:

Men's: Novak, with the main dangers being fed and rafa (wouldn't be surprised if he's fixing a bit with his injury)
Bolters: can't really see anyone outside the top 6 but maybe dimitrov
Women's: sharapova, but who knows what Serena can do, even though she's looked down on form so far this summer
Bolters: I'd love to say Bouchard, but I'll go agi radwanska

 

[The Teach]

Women: Li Na in my opinion can do it. She's been here multiple times and always does well. Defending champion too!

Bolter(s): I've got a few in mind. Dominika Cibulková, Eugenie Bouchard and Agnieszka Radwańska. Dominika will want to go far after last years final loss, Eugenie is ever-improving, still very young and high in the rankings, and Agnieszka can be very dangerous and unpredictable.

Li Na has retired mate

 

[Bulldog Force]

Li Na has retired mate

Shit... had no idea.

Every Summer I seem to miss a player who's retired!


Well... the main event is underway folks

 

[Bulldog Force]

First SET of the open goes to Grigor Dimitrov.

The Aussies are (so far) doing ok...

Jarmila Gajdosova leads 4-0 in her first game (set 1) and Marinko Matosevic also up in his first set, 4-3.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Dear oh dear Ana ivanovic

 

[Apey]

Matosevic acts like he's won the Aus Open :lol:

 

[Bulldog Force]

Matosevic acts like he's won the Aus Open :lol:

Yeah he's jumped the gun a bit there lol. But it was a thrilling match, good on him for the win.

 

[Apey]

Nadal destroying Youzhny. Go you good thing.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Tomic wins the first set.

 

[lockyno1]

Dear oh dear Ana ivanovic

Great for my multi useless Ana as per usual

 

[Bulldog Force]

Great for my multi useless Ana as per usual

You seriously bet the world #160 against the world #5?

 

[lockyno1]

You seriously bet the world #160 against the world #5?

Yes- Ana was always a risk. Thus qualifier was the most dangerous and Ana has lost to worse players. $12-1 perfect. $120 to spend.

 

[Bulldog Force]

Tomic and Duckworth both win. Kyrgios up tonight.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

I've enjoyed watching Groth play. Seems like a powerful player with a kickass serving game. Should wrap this one up soon (touch wood)

 

[Walt Flanigan]

I wish 7 would just stick with the Kyrgios match instead of constantly jumping all over the place.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Got to wonder about the officiating. Kyrgios has successfully challenged three times already.

*edit* make that 4 and 0

 

[Apey]

Kokkinakis has saved 4 match points, taking it to a 5th set against #11 Gulbis.

 

[Wizardman]

If there is one boke who has a shittier attitude towards his tennis than Tomic, it is Gulbis. All the potential in the world....f**k all drive.
I read that after his semi-final loss to Djokovic in the French Open, he had a big casino binge and blew all his prizemoney. He has played crap ever since.
His family are filthy rich though.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Gulbis does seem like an utter tool. Hopefully the young fella can knock him off.