Official Australian Open thread 2013

[Eastdog]

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Wawrinka is smashing it. Amazing.

Djokovic is shell shocked at the moment. Looks like Wawrinka will go 2 sets up unless Novak can come back.

[whythelongface]

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Djokovic is shell shocked at the moment. Looks like Wawrinka will go 2 sets up unless Novak can come back.

When was the last time he has made so many unforced errors?

[Eastdog]

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When was the last time he has made so many unforced errors?

I'm not sure but this is very rare territory for Djokovic. He really now has to ramp it up if he wants to win. Federer and Murray and the other players are hoping Stan wins.

[Eastdog]

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Another great match this Aus open. Wawrinka still a good chance for an upset.

[Eastdog]

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Epic match in the end. Djokovic prevails but Wawrinka played his absolute best.

[EasternWest]

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Not overtly arrogant. That's the beuaty of the way he carries himself.

Everything he says has the underlyinig belief that he's on top of things. The tough shots he goes for when the chips are down are done on the basis that he believes and knows he is the best.

I love that about him. He shows that arrogance doesn't have to be packaged with a smart mouth, a poor attitude and a lack of grace..

Really strongly agree with this jeemak. Federer is the right kind of arrogant, and always so measured when he speaks.

I don't think there's anything about him as a sportsman or personality that I dislike.

Epic match in the end. Djokovic prevails but Wawrinka played his absolute best.

Tough gig being as good a player as Wawrinka clearly is, and still nobody really knows you because of your compatriot.

I must admit, I've only seen Wawrinka play a few times myself. I was surprised at how powerful a hitter he actually was. He has a decent all round game.

[Eastdog]

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Here is the Australian Open website for everyone to look at the news and results.

http://www.australianopen.com/index.html

[Eastdog]

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Tsonga played a great match tonight but Federer just keeps on going and makes yet another semi final.

Men's Semi Finals

Federer v Murray
Djokovic v Ferrer

Women's Semi Finals

Azarenka v Stephens
Sharapova v Na

[jeemak]

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Tsonga played a great match tonight but Federer just keeps on going and makes yet another semi final.

Men's Semi Finals

Federer v Murray
Djokovic v Ferrer

Women's Semi Finals

Azarenka v Stephens
Sharapova v Na

Who do you rate Eastdog? And aside from that, who do you want to see win?

[Eastdog]

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Who do you rate Eastdog? And aside from that, who do you want to see win?

The Men's: Either Federer or Ferrer to win the open. More Ferrer as he hasn't won any grand slam.

The Women's: Either Azarenka, Na or Stephens. Don't like Sharapova that much.

[Eastdog]

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Women's Final

Azarenka v Na

[bulldogtragic]

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Nice pay day for Barty and Delaqua, win or lose. Good effort.

[bulldogtragic]

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Would you go as far to call Azarenka a cheat? Pretty close to it for mine.

[Bornadog]

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Women's Final

Azarenka v Na

Azarenka should win but I hope NA does

[Topdog]

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Would you go as far to call Azarenka a cheat? Pretty close to it for mine.

Depends. Do you call every other player in tennis a cheat? They all do it and have all been doing it for a long long time.

I love the outrage that people show when a player dares to say the truth. It was a great tactical timeout.