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Australian Open 2015 |OT|
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I think they need to do something to cut down on the extreme grunting that some players do *cough*sharapova&azarenka*cough*
It's annoying to me as a viewer and probably doubly annoying to their opponents and probably really distracting.
Ozzy Onya A2Z
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Yeah funny thing is in warm up she doesn't grunt at all. Go figure. EDIT: wait now I can't remember if it's Sugapova or Azarenka that does that...one of them.
I thought that was kinda the point.
Probably is, which is just unofficially cheating in my opinion.
perfectchaos007
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Halep was cold in that match. Not living up to her nickname jalapeno. She was more like a bell-pepper. Makarova was habanero.
I've never played anyone who grunts. But I saw this guy practicing volleys, and he was making this weird grunting noise. It was Azarenka-like. It was so bizarre....and hilarious.
I wanted to go up to him, and go, "Dude. Are you serious?"
perfectchaos007
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Bouchard is intimidated by her idol. She's playing like it at least
lol
I find it a little weird when he states the obvious....or gives irrelevant information and makes it a point of emphasis.
"Listen here, guys. Maria Sharpova -- you listening? Pay attention now. Maria Sharapova is from Russia. Eugenie Bouchard is from Canada. I'm not pulling your leg here, fellas."
perfectchaos007
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lol masha
T H I S far out!
perfectchaos007
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I know its too late to make drastic changes to form, but I don't think Bouchard is going to get very far with her frying pan ground stroke.
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Bouchard totally exposed. She has a lot of work to do still.
perfectchaos007
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Looking very likely that it will be a Russian vs. USA player in the final, unless Cibulkova makes it through Serena + Venus/Keys
Yep...she didnt play that bad but she tries too hard to always make the perfect shot and her serve is getting better but still a little weak...oh well,I think she will have a good year again though.
Well put, lol.
30 unforced errors, 63 vs 84 percent points won on first serve. 29 vs 50 on second...not good enough on the day, Genie!
(and I was bang on correct on a QF loss prediction)
RedAssedApe
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i want the 5'3 girl to win the tourney. who am i kidding though...she's playing serena
I'm calling for the upset: Berdych over Nadal
Berdych is playing some fine tennis and Nadal is a weeeeeee bit vulnerable. And it's not like Nadal has been routing Berdych all these years (similar to how a lot of the Wawrinka-Nadal matches have been relatively close).
To me, this match-up has hinged on mental strength, not game styles. Berdych, as a big hitter, matches up quite well with Nadal, but apparently lacks that belief to get over the hump. Same could be said for his game against Djokovic.
But since this 18 match differential is looming, that might put even MORE pressure on him. >_<
Berdych is playing some fine tennis and Nadal is a weeeeeee bit vulnerable. And it's not like Nadal has been routing Berdych all these years (similar to how a lot of the Wawrinka-Nadal matches have been relatively close).
To me, this match-up has hinged on mental strength, not game styles. Berdych, as a big hitter, matches up quite well with Nadal, but apparently lacks that belief to get over the hump. Same could be said for his game against Djokovic.
But since this 18 match differential is looming, that might put even MORE pressure on him. >_<
Omg, I lost it at the challenge from Maria. PEAK challenge-pova.
THAT BALL WAS A FEET OUT OF COURSE I AM GONNA CHALLENGE IT! *bitchystare*
*ball clipps the line* - oh...
Otherwise she played really well, especially on serve, surprisingly. I would say she is a lock in the final if she keeps this form.
I call it purse-swing groundstrokes personally. But frying pan is goo too. It looks very breakable like she is gonna shank every single ball, I am surprised she can hit so many winners with it.
THAT BALL WAS A FEET OUT OF COURSE I AM GONNA CHALLENGE IT! *bitchystare*
*ball clipps the line* - oh...
Otherwise she played really well, especially on serve, surprisingly. I would say she is a lock in the final if she keeps this form.
I call it purse-swing groundstrokes personally. But frying pan is goo too. It looks very breakable like she is gonna shank every single ball, I am surprised she can hit so many winners with it.
Rock And Roll
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Eugenie is still pretty rough around the edges. She's got tons of power but doesn't know how to use it properly yet (hence all the unforced errors).
She's only 20 years old though. Give her another couple years of refinement and I'm sure she'll be a dominant player.
She's only 20 years old though. Give her another couple years of refinement and I'm sure she'll be a dominant player.
Co-signed.
greenleaves
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Even Berdych can't lose 18 matches in a row to the same player could he? Then again, I wouldn't be surprised if he did.
Solideliquid
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Nadal salty his girl is talking to that dude. Losing the edge over it seems like.
Nadal is playing like poo
Fix The Scientist
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What the fuck is this. A simpleton like Berdych beating rafa? Just give the trophy to djokstrap now
Yeah, but we've been there before. See Smyzcek.
RedAssedApe
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Berdych seems much looser after locking down that model wife. Hah
Are you saying Birdshit is on the same level as Smyzcek? It's not like he was getting completely obliterated all 17 matches. All he needs is for Nadal's level to dip (which it has, considerably so) and he has a decent chance at winning a match.
tycoonheart
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Wowowow he is kkilling it
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