Melvinyeo said:
I agree. Some feel the opposite however - that quick serve and vollying is boring and that bassline rallies are more exciting. Ultimately, its the differing styles of two opponents that gives matches meaningful contrast.
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I agree. Some feel the opposite however - that quick serve and vollying is boring and that bassline rallies are more exciting. Ultimately, its the differing styles of two opponents that gives matches meaningful contrast.
Raoul said:
Good point
Brilliant match between Marat and Andre, a really hard fought competition with a deserved winner. I didn't see Marat doing a whole lot of Serve & Volley, today or against Roddick. Certainly got a huge serve though, 33 aces today. Andre won more points at the net than him, which says a lot about Marat's S&V game.
Who does Safin now play in the final?
I think they'll decide tonight. Federer probably..SHould be a great final if thats the case.
Raoul said:
Has the semi-finals not finished yet then?
Could be wrong. I think Federer/Ferrero is tonight.
Wimbledon Champion Roger Federer made it into his first Australian Open final and claimed the title of World number one in the process, by beating Juan Carlos Ferrero in straight sets, 6-4,6-1,6-4.
After a positive start from Ferrero in the first set, where he took his oppponent to break point four times, it was Federer who took the lead when Ferrero collapsed in his last service game.
Following that there seemed to be no contest. Federer only allowed the struggling Spaniard to win a game in the next set and he broke early in the third to give him the advantage he needed to take him into the final round.
Whether or not Ferrero's back or groin injuries were plaguing him was hard to tell. But he had failed to show the speed and agility which earned him the nickname "The Mosquito" from his compatriots.
Federer becomes the first Swiss man to make it into an Australian Open final. He will now play Russian Marat Safin, who beat Agassi in an epic five set semi-final.
More to follow.
After a positive start from Ferrero in the first set, where he took his oppponent to break point four times, it was Federer who took the lead when Ferrero collapsed in his last service game.
Following that there seemed to be no contest. Federer only allowed the struggling Spaniard to win a game in the next set and he broke early in the third to give him the advantage he needed to take him into the final round.
Whether or not Ferrero's back or groin injuries were plaguing him was hard to tell. But he had failed to show the speed and agility which earned him the nickname "The Mosquito" from his compatriots.
Federer becomes the first Swiss man to make it into an Australian Open final. He will now play Russian Marat Safin, who beat Agassi in an epic five set semi-final.
More to follow.
DLE said:
no....don't tell me....is it my imagination or is it you aren't much into tennis?
Melvinyeo said:
good prediction!
ellie brown said:good prediction!
This year is going to be a three way war for the #1 ranking. Federer just moved past Roddick into first place. I think Ferrero will move up to first during clay court season and Roddick and Federer will reassert themselves as #1 and 2 from Wimbledon through the US Open.
Looks like Henin was aided by some questionable calls.
Melvinyeo said:
time to heal and some slower clay are in order methinks...
Raoul said:
aw i was gutted for the aussie! especially that ill-timed over-rule! looked like she was coming back!
GiggsysGirl said:
That was a bizarre over-rule. Never seen that in such a situation before.
but it was nice to see that clisters didnt really make an issue out of it even though it was such a big moment
Switzerland’s Roger Federer demolished Russian Marat Safin 7-6 6-4 6-2 to win the Australian Open.
Wimbledon champion Federer celebrated his ascent to the top of the world rankings with a second grand slam title as he outclassed Safin at the Rod Laver Arena.
Second seed Federer became the first Swiss man to reach world number one when he beat Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero in the semi-finals.
Former number one Safin, who has slumped to 86th in the rankings after an injury-plagued 2003, had beaten top seed Andy Roddick and defending champion Andre Agassi to reach the final.
Federer won a see-saw first set on a tie-break, taking it 7-3 with a tremendous forehand down the line.
He then broke Safin’s serve in the fifth game of the second and closed out the set with a big serve down the middle of the court to take control of the match.
Federer broke his opponents serve twice in the third set with a quick forehand passing shot to lead 4-1.
The 22-year-old put a shell-shocked Safin out of his misery on his first match point, forcing the Russian into a mistake and claiming the match after two hours and 15 minutes.
Top seed Justine Henin-Hardenne beat her fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters 6-3 4-6 6-3 to claim her first Australian Open title and maintain her grip on the world No.1 spot.
Henin-Hardenne, 21, added the Australian Open crown to the French and U.S. Open titles she won last year.
Clijsters also lost to Henin-Hardenne in the Paris and New York finals.
Henin-Hardenne swept through the first set in 32 minutes with two breaks of serve then had to overcome a determined fightback from Clijsters to seal the title on an overcast centre court.
After a tentative start by both players, Henin-Hardenne grabbed the first break in the fifth game after second seed Clijsters double faulted to gift her opponent a break point.
Clijsters, with her fiance Lleyton Hewitt watching from the stands with Australian golfer Greg Norman, netted a forehand on the next point to hand Henin-Hardenne a 3-2 lead, which the top seed quickly extended to 4-2.
Clijsters, 20, saved one set point but could not stop Henin-Hardenne from breaking her serve again in the ninth game to claim the first set.
Henin-Hardenne raced to 4-2 lead in the second set when she broke in the sixth game before Clijsters fought back to win the next four games and level the match at one set all.
The 21-year-old Henin-Hardenne, however, regained the initiative at the start of the deciding set.
She raced to a 4-0 lead, only to see Clijsters stage yet another fightback.
Clijsters pulled back to 3-4 but dropped serve in the eighth game after her forehand was ruled long by the umpire.
Henin-Hardenne duly served out for the championship and threw her racket into the air after sealing victory.
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My predictions were correct
Wimbledon champion Federer celebrated his ascent to the top of the world rankings with a second grand slam title as he outclassed Safin at the Rod Laver Arena.
Second seed Federer became the first Swiss man to reach world number one when he beat Spain’s Juan Carlos Ferrero in the semi-finals.
Former number one Safin, who has slumped to 86th in the rankings after an injury-plagued 2003, had beaten top seed Andy Roddick and defending champion Andre Agassi to reach the final.
Federer won a see-saw first set on a tie-break, taking it 7-3 with a tremendous forehand down the line.
He then broke Safin’s serve in the fifth game of the second and closed out the set with a big serve down the middle of the court to take control of the match.
Federer broke his opponents serve twice in the third set with a quick forehand passing shot to lead 4-1.
The 22-year-old put a shell-shocked Safin out of his misery on his first match point, forcing the Russian into a mistake and claiming the match after two hours and 15 minutes.
Top seed Justine Henin-Hardenne beat her fellow Belgian Kim Clijsters 6-3 4-6 6-3 to claim her first Australian Open title and maintain her grip on the world No.1 spot.
Henin-Hardenne, 21, added the Australian Open crown to the French and U.S. Open titles she won last year.
Clijsters also lost to Henin-Hardenne in the Paris and New York finals.
Henin-Hardenne swept through the first set in 32 minutes with two breaks of serve then had to overcome a determined fightback from Clijsters to seal the title on an overcast centre court.
After a tentative start by both players, Henin-Hardenne grabbed the first break in the fifth game after second seed Clijsters double faulted to gift her opponent a break point.
Clijsters, with her fiance Lleyton Hewitt watching from the stands with Australian golfer Greg Norman, netted a forehand on the next point to hand Henin-Hardenne a 3-2 lead, which the top seed quickly extended to 4-2.
Clijsters, 20, saved one set point but could not stop Henin-Hardenne from breaking her serve again in the ninth game to claim the first set.
Henin-Hardenne raced to 4-2 lead in the second set when she broke in the sixth game before Clijsters fought back to win the next four games and level the match at one set all.
The 21-year-old Henin-Hardenne, however, regained the initiative at the start of the deciding set.
She raced to a 4-0 lead, only to see Clijsters stage yet another fightback.
Clijsters pulled back to 3-4 but dropped serve in the eighth game after her forehand was ruled long by the umpire.
Henin-Hardenne duly served out for the championship and threw her racket into the air after sealing victory.
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My predictions were correct
Melvinyeo said:My predictions were correct
Next time you should try making your predictions before the tournament starts instead of waiting til the Semis.