Author Topic: AO 2005 - Men's Draw (Read 24959 times)

MC ill Logic · « **Reply #140 on:** January 23, 2005, 06:19:51 PM »

If Hewitt gets through this next match, you've gotta think he's going to be incredibly pumped up. I mean even for Hewitt. If he can just get over that hump he's going to be psyched, even more fiery than he usually is. I'd imagine he'll become a different player.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #141 on:** January 23, 2005, 07:28:55 PM »

If he beats Nadal, he may very well find himself in the finals. He will have to dispatch of Safin though too, but I do not think that is out of the question for him.

Jamesdster · « **Reply #142 on:** January 23, 2005, 09:49:19 PM »

I believe that the pressure of winning at home will be too much. That, plus the fact that he has never even made the quarter finals in this tourney makes me believe that he is due to lose...maybe to Nadal.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #143 on:** January 23, 2005, 09:58:31 PM »

I think Nadal will test him all the way tonight. I still cannot believe they will not televise that live, I was ready for a late night.

BitterBlueBong · « **Reply #144 on:** January 24, 2005, 12:30:04 AM »

So far they have split sets. I hope Nadal wins.

BitterBlueBong · « **Reply #145 on:** January 24, 2005, 12:56:24 AM »

Nadal has taken the 2nd and 3rd sets.

BitterBlueBong · « **Reply #146 on:** January 24, 2005, 02:42:35 AM »

But Hewitt came back and won the 4th and 5th. Oh well.

MC ill Logic · « **Reply #147 on:** January 24, 2005, 03:51:51 AM »

I wish I could have watched this one. Interesting stats.

Hewitt had 18 aces to Nadal's 5, 62 winners to Nadal's 49.

Total points won: Hewitt 154, Nadal 152

I think Coria's going to win in 4 sets. I give a slight edge to Hewitt over Coria. Yeah.

Jamesdster · « **Reply #148 on:** January 24, 2005, 07:07:39 AM »

I bet Hewitt won the all important number of times screaming "COME ON" stat.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #149 on:** January 24, 2005, 07:54:04 AM »

lol, yeah, let's see those on the stats.

I wish I could of seen this match too. 5 setter, sweet. Both of those guys are in such good shape that I doubt it would phase either of them.

Coria however, is going to keep Heiwtt running some more. I think Hewitt can easily take care of business aganst Coria. Congrats to Hewitt to making it to the quarters of the AO.

Roddick beat some no name, big friggin deal.

But the big match is tonight, if they do not show this one on tv I might have to start WW 3.

MC ill Logic · « **Reply #150 on:** January 24, 2005, 08:20:32 AM »

You know that thing where Hewitt points at his eyes? I saw J Johannson do that, too. Anybody know the story behind that move?

Homeboy is looking strong! But they said he was having hip problems, so despite his supreme fitness it looks like Hewitt may be having physical problems the remainder of this tournament.

Roddick's opponent has a fantastic looking backhand, but, yeah, he basically overachieved this tournament. As good as his backhand is, his game on whole is pretty unremarkable. Not enough power. He's scrappy.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #151 on:** January 24, 2005, 08:24:25 AM »

Maybe they are just so focused that thye need to point to their eyes to show everyone else they are so focused, lol, who knows. I am going to start doing to though because I am that cool!

MC ill Logic · « **Reply #152 on:** January 24, 2005, 08:39:59 AM »

No, I sort of had an idea of what the implication might be, but I was wondering if Hewitt is the first person that's ever done that or what? Did I once hear that it originated in Sweden???

Nalbandian is up two sets to love against Coria. Another crappy prediction from yours truly.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #153 on:** January 24, 2005, 08:55:48 AM »

lol, I thought when you said Coria, well... I assume he had already won or something.

rhubarb · « **Reply #154 on:** January 24, 2005, 09:17:37 AM »

Nalbandian just won a few minutes ago, 5-7 7-5 6-3 6-0, after two in the morning. Let's hope he has enough rest before he faces Hewitt Wednesday night.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #155 on:** January 24, 2005, 09:49:58 AM »

How do these guys do head to head? I bet that is a good match up!

rhubarb · « **Reply #156 on:** January 24, 2005, 10:13:53 AM »

It's 2-0 to Hewitt. One of these was the Wimbledon final in 2002. I would be surprised if Nalbandian won this, but you never know. Tough semi for Roddick, either way.

Tennis4you · « **Reply #157 on:** January 24, 2005, 10:58:53 AM »

I am out of the loop, who is Roddick up against next?

rhubarb · « **Reply #158 on:** January 24, 2005, 11:04:07 AM »

Davydenko. Probably will get through ok, although Kolya is doing quite well, having taken out Henman and Canas, fortunately for Roddick.

gm3106 · « **Reply #159 on:** January 24, 2005, 03:49:08 PM »

I'm predicting a Nalbandian Vs Roddick semi: Hewitt has had some long matches and is struggling with a hip problem. Nalbandian has more powerful groundies than Hewitt and, although you can point out the Wimbledon finall, Nalbandian is much better now than he was then and he was hampered by nerves that day.

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