Wawrinka dismantled Nishikori this time. Great backhand.
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Wawrinka's backhand…and Berdych's cap
Originally posted by gzhpcu View PostWawrinka dismantled Nishikori this time. Great backhand.
Nishikori I find rather one dimensional…but I think that Stan and Novak Djokovic are slated to have a donnybrook. At least I hope that it turns out that way. You absolutely have to be able to go down the line aggressively against Djokovic and not let him camp out on the backhand side playing aggressively with his forehand.
The former big four is down to the big ***…with Murray clawing his way back to the top. How much farther he goes from here should be interesting…particularly because there is a huge supporter in Berdych's corner here on the forum. It's a great move for Berdych to lose the baseball cap.don_budge
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Originally posted by don_budge View PostYeah…he virtually dismantled Nishikori with his backhand too. I don't know if I have seen a player do that…ever. He really delivers a big roundhouse punch with that thing from different positions. It is an absolutely amazing shot.
Nishikori I find rather one dimensional…but I think that Stan and Novak Djokovic are slated to have a donnybrook. At least I hope that it turns out that way. You absolutely have to be able to go down the line aggressively against Djokovic and not let him camp out on the backhand side playing aggressively with his forehand.
The former big four is down to the big ***…with Murray clawing his way back to the top. How much farther he goes from here should be interesting…particularly because there is a huge supporter in Berdych's corner here on the forum. It's a great move for Berdych to lose the baseball cap.
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Originally posted by klacr View PostThat makes two of us. Believe in Berdych.
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It just seems like he is not spraying any of those forehands off to the right or long like he used to at key points in the past. Could it be that the new coach has actually been a difference maker? a real value-added ingredient? His private life seems to be in order and all the stars are aligned.
He has a winning record against Murray and that should help him even though he doesn't have the same level of Grand Slam semifinal experience as Murray.
This match tonight is a huge test for both players. Going to try to stay up. Both seem to be injury free and playing very well. Both should be adequately rested. I hope they have good conditions. The wind that plagued the women's semis usually calms down at night.
What's the over/under for total trips to the net for each player?
That should make an interesting wager at the betting parlors in London.
Good thing for all of us that we don't have access to gambling on tennis here. When are the powers that be going to figure out that it works fine in UK and Australia; can you imagine the difference in interest in tennis if we were allowed to place bets online like they do in Europe. Just look at what fantasy leagues have done for football. It's the right thing to do economically so I guess it will come eventually. If weed is going to be legal, why not online betting on tennis?! It's got to be coming.
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Go Tomas!
Originally posted by klacr View PostThat makes two of us. Believe in Berdych.
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And Then There Were Three…Genesis (1978)
Have a listen to this wonderful album…Last edited by don_budge; 01-29-2015, 01:51 AM.don_budge
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Having Vallverdu in his corner is paying great dividends for Berdych. He's played Murray perfectly so far. But he's choked his big chance in the first set at 5-3...if Murray can get in the longer rallies, Berdych must start misfiring sooner or later...Stotty
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Five sets…going the distance.
Originally posted by licensedcoach View PostHaving Vallverdu in his corner is paying great dividends for Berdych. He's played Murray perfectly so far. But he's choked his big chance in the first set at 5-3...if Murray can get in the longer rallies, Berdych must start misfiring sooner or later...
Berdych has lost the cap. It's symbolic as well. He only has to buckle down and dig down deep. A five set match can be filled with a lot of ups and downs…the aforementioned ebbs and flows. It's like life. The key is to not get stuck in the down swell. Keep you nose to the grindstone. I really liked that about Andreas Seppi's performance this year. He just kept plugging…unfortunately his reservoir of talent is not that deep compared to the players remaining.
Tomas needs to stay in the moment and be assertive. He has to man up. Be a man about it. Take responsibility and believe that this moment is his and he must know that his opponent will not hand it over. He has to seize it by the throat and make it his.
I hope these two battle to the bitter end. It would be the best thing to happen for all concerned.don_budge
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The Keyboard Warrior…strikes again!
Murray has Berdych on his heels…literally. He cannot get his feet under himself. He is playing the wrong game…it is a losing game. But he doesn't have the necessary plan B. So his best bet it to continue to impose himself within his limitations.
In the first set and early in the first set in particular he had moved up a bit on the baseline and was taking the ball earlier and being more aggressive. But Murray has man upped and been rocking him with body shot after body shot to the point where Berdych has noticeably backed off and it only Murray who is consistently "maintaining pressure" on his opponent.
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When you look at the Tomas Berdych bio you notice that he is fully 6' 5". Yet he plays predominately from the baseline with a two handed backhand. I have always maintained that he does not fit the mold of this type of player. He should have a very dominating serve that he could typically follow in behind. His backhand too is not the weapon that it should be. He would do well to practice this Bob Brett drill on the backhand and follow in…follow in. Or at least…step into…step into. Think Wawrinka here…with a slice down the line compliment. Ironically the courts are playing fast enough for this kind of tactic…but Tomas simply doesn't have the necessary repertoire.
Not that he would do it on every point mind you…but when the situation calls for it. With his build and physique his game should be designed to disrupt the routine of a player of Murray's stature…not to play into his strength.
I really hope that he can find the resolve to push this thing into a fifth set…that would be the best thing for all concerned…meaning myself of course.
Philosophically speaking…as a "keyboard warrior" of course.don_budge
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I watched the first set up to the tie break then left for work. I am now back. Murray played a at great point to level matters at 3-3 in the fourth.
Berdych has reverted back to his usual self and looks there for the taking to me. Murray looks a better player right now. He is defence and movement quite superb.
tennis_chiro make a good point when he says Murray generally goes deeper into slams than Berdych and can draw on that experience...quite true.
Ebb and flow...quite right...anything can happen...that's how it should be.
I should see the end of the fourth before going to work. If it goes to five, fill me in.Stotty
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