Australian Open 2019
If you would have asked me before the tournament how would I price a Djokovic vs Nadal final, I would have had Djokovic somewhere between 1.3-1.4 range. Nadal's form was questionable after missing the last part of 2018 and came to Australia with no official matches under his belt.
However now I would definitely have them closer, maybe a slight edge to Djokovic. It all depends on how they win the remaining of the matches and how much time and energy they spend on court. On paper Djokovic should have an easy win against Nishikori who must be spent after a 5h marathon in the previous match and a very tough match against an inform Raonic. If Djokovic is taken to a marathon by the Canadian, I would definitely have Nadal a favorite in the final, even by a small margin.
Nadal on the other side has a tricky opponent in Tsitsipas who showed some great tennis especially against Federer. I'd be surprised if the Tsitsipas could take more than one set as Nadal is a bad match-up for the young Greek.
There's also the question mark regarding Djokovic's back. Is there an injury ? he was really stretching his back at the end of the match against Medvedev.
I guess will find out soon enough.
However now I would definitely have them closer, maybe a slight edge to Djokovic. It all depends on how they win the remaining of the matches and how much time and energy they spend on court. On paper Djokovic should have an easy win against Nishikori who must be spent after a 5h marathon in the previous match and a very tough match against an inform Raonic. If Djokovic is taken to a marathon by the Canadian, I would definitely have Nadal a favorite in the final, even by a small margin.
Nadal on the other side has a tricky opponent in Tsitsipas who showed some great tennis especially against Federer. I'd be surprised if the Tsitsipas could take more than one set as Nadal is a bad match-up for the young Greek.
There's also the question mark regarding Djokovic's back. Is there an injury ? he was really stretching his back at the end of the match against Medvedev.
I guess will find out soon enough.
5 in a row, 7 all together
Pity about Svitolina's injury, was hoping for a better 2nd set
Was staring at an increasing red for a while, within 2 games it's turned around and it looks like the Williams charge has finally begun!
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Could be late drama yet to come!
Williams served for the match and twisted her ankle slightly, then went on to lose the game
out from 1.01 - 1.15 after someone dumped 200k+ on her @ 1.01
Williams served for the match and twisted her ankle slightly, then went on to lose the game
out from 1.01 - 1.15 after someone dumped 200k+ on her @ 1.01
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Nero Tulip
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Said the lumper would eventually come a cropper.. didn't think there was much chance in this one! if i was them, I'd be seriously concerned at this point.