Aussie Open 2009

[Seabiscuit]

I am predicting a Tsonga v Murray final if the draw allows it

[leviathan]

biscuit we both know Tsonga is a one hit wonder ... he is already injured this season & wont survive past a round or two.
Murray is a chance but again injury prone.
whilst I admit fed is nearing the end he will be a huge threat to make the final against either Nadal or Murray
Fed v Nadal for me...

[imaufo]

Flawless Roger Federer crushes rising star Juan Martin Del Potro
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A RESURGENT Roger Federer last night reached his 19th successive Grand Slam semi-final with an emphatic 6-3 6-0 6-0 victory over rising star Juan Martin Del Potro.

Just hours after his semi-final rival Andy Roddick defended the Swiss champion amid suggestions his star is on the wane, Federer was simply incredible against the world No8.

Federer's serves cleaned lines and his groundstrokes left Del Potro floundering. His dropshots seemed not to bounce. It was a magical performance and Federer was delighted.

"I did not expect a result like this. It is not usual," Federer said.

"I did not think he was at his best tonight ... but for me, I am delighted and I hope I can keep it up."

AUDIO: Margie McDonald reports from Melbourne Park
On Sunday Federer was forced to overcome a two-set deficit for just the fourth time in his career when pushed to the limit by another young talent, the Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych.

It seems that challenge will be a blessing given it provoked a flow of sheer brilliance from Federer's racquet last night.

The world No2 reeled off 13 straight games from 5-3 in the first set to claim the match in a canter. It was as brutal as any thrashing witnessed on Rod Laver Arena, made more incredible given the quality of the vanquished.

Del Potro is no slouch. Last year he reeled off 23 successive victories on the way to reaching the US Open quarter-finals, claiming four tournament victories in a row on a variety of surfaces.

He was also unbeaten for 2009, heading into last night after winning in Auckland a fortnight ago, yet managed to claim just eight points in the second set and only six in the third.

Little wonder Roddick warned against writing off Federer, given the Swiss won the most recent major in New York and will equal Pete Sampras's record of 14 Grand Slam titles if he can reclaim the Australian title.

"He has nothing to prove. He's the greatest," Roddick said.

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,24973653-2722,00.html

[cheesebeast]

Poor Fed..........Nadal's bitch :D