[Deivid23]

It looks like we will see many surprised faces on Friday

 

[savesthedizzle]

I feel better about Nole's chances knowing he got to rest today and tomorrow and won't play until Friday.

I think it could be a good match if they both play as well as they should.

 

[Scotso]

Yes.

 

[Experimentee]

He can if he has recovered from his long match the other day. I think he could still be tired though. I hate it when two good players have to play first round when there are some matches like Philipoussis-Kucera

 

[Action Jackson]

GWH, you have very clear stance on this issue and I agree for the most part. You seem to be less harsh on Djo then on others though. Giving the youngster the benefit of the doubt? I am. If it happens again though....

One difference that Djokovic does have a breathing problem and this caused a default against Coria at RG. The thing is it's a shit rule, but if it becomes a pattern like it has been for some other players. As I have said so many times, a hard fitness off season is needed for him.

 

[Action Jackson]

I'm looking forward to seeing exactly who's in the crowd for this one - the atmosphere could get a little heated, shall we say, with a Serb playing a Croat...

The crowd would be more of an issue in Australia than in NY.

 

[Beforehand]

Djokovic can DEFEINITELY beat Ancic if he does it in straights, which he is more than capable of.

 

[its.like.that]

I'm looking forward to seeing exactly who's in the crowd for this one - the atmosphere could get a little heated, shall we say, with a Serb playing a Croat...

coming up with all the big calls today.

 

[Action Jackson]

coming up with all the big calls today.

One of the few wise people on this board, it should be honoured.

Seriously, I just hope this one is not on court 600.

 

[YoursTruly]

I definitely think he can beat Ancic because while Djokovic is really talented, Ancic isn't all that. Anyways, I was very upset at how the commentators continued on overdoing it with the Monfils praising over and over again while not talking anything about Djokovic when he was really the one stealing the show in the match (Monfils isn't that great). I'm so glad McEnroe made his way to the booth and stepped in and pointed out Djokovic's talent.

 

[its.like.that]

One of the few wise people on this board, it should be honoured.

Seriously, I just hope this one is not on court 600.

At this year's AO, two sections of the crowd were quite hostile towards each other in the match between Croat Ljubo, and the Greek backed Cypriot Marcos 'Bagman' Baghdatis.

It made the match even more entertaining, if anything. And the level of english grammar used by each party towards the other was astounding.

 

[Action Jackson]

At this year's AO, two sections of the crowd were quite hostile towards each other in the match between Croat Ljubo, and the Greek backed Cypriot Marcos 'Bagman' Baghdatis.

It made the match even more entertaining, if anything. And the level of english grammar used by each party towards the other was astounding.

I was at the Luzzi vs Baghdatis match, with the Italians on one side and the Greeks on the other, on Court 5 it was a great atmosphere, plus Luzzi is a nutcase.

Same for the Ljubo vs Marcos match, but these would pale into comparison with a Serb vs Croat match, though the thing is that Djokovic and Ancic get along quite well, same can't be said for a lot of fans.

 

[delsa]

He could and i hope he does! Go Novak!

 

[its.like.that]

I was at the Luzzi vs Baghdatis match, with the Italians on one side and the Greeks on the other, on Court 5 it was a great atmosphere, plus Luzzi is a nutcase.

Same for the Ljubo vs Marcos match, but these would pale into comparison with a Serb vs Croat match, though the thing is that Djokovic and Ancic get along quite well, same can't be said for a lot of fans.

if my memory serves me correctly, that match that went to 5 sets, on the court adjacent to showcourt 3? I saw some of that one as well.

I liked Luzzi, and hoped that he would breakthrough into the top ranks, but sadly that is yet to happen.

the match between Baghdatis and Robredo was hilarious. with the greeks letting off fire crackers in the stands.

 

[YoursTruly]

I was at the Luzzi vs Baghdatis match, with the Italians on one side and the Greeks on the other, on Court 5 it was a great atmosphere, plus Luzzi is a nutcase.

Same for the Ljubo vs Marcos match, but these would pale into comparison with a Serb vs Croat match, though the thing is that Djokovic and Ancic get along quite well, same can't be said for a lot of fans.

That's true. A lot of nationalism involved in many matches! Great to see though. And don't forget something else with these nationalistic matches at the US Open, the NYC energy found coming out of both sides!!!!!!

 

[its.like.that]

LMAO!!!!!!

 

[Action Jackson]

if my memory serves me correctly, that match that went to 5 sets, on the court adjacent to showcourt 3? I saw some of that one as well.

I liked Luzzi, and hoped that he would breakthrough into the top ranks, but sadly that is yet to happen.

the match between Baghdatis and Robredo was hilarious. with the greeks letting off fire crackers in the stands.

It was on court 5 that match and as for the Greeks they were letting off flares after the match and Boredo was getting bitchslapped.

This reminds me of the Ancic v Schalken match on Ct 8, it was packed with the Dutchies on one side and the Cros on the other and it was loud, football chants going all the time and it went 5 sets.

The best matches are outside and the better crowds as well.

 

[its.like.that]

It was on court 5 that match and as for the Greeks they were letting off flares after the match and Boredo was getting bitchslapped.

This reminds me of the Ancic v Schalken match on Ct 8, it was packed with the Dutchies on one side and the Cros on the other and it was loud, football chants going all the time and it went 5 sets.

The best matches are outside and the better crowds as well.

The first few rounds at the AO always throw up some classic matches, almost all of which are on the outside courts.

The swedes would have to be the most entertaining of all the crowds, without them, the AO wouldn't be the same. Not that they have had too much to chear about in recent times.

 

[TennisLurker]

I dont like ancic, I dont like djokovik, but I prefer Croatia over Serbia, so, go Mario!

 

[Action Jackson]

I dont like ancic, I dont like djokovik, but I prefer Croatia over Serbia, so, go Mario!

Interesting reasoning.