[Marc]

I see Federer or Novak winning AO this year, both are in very good form!

I would love Murray to win obviously, but I have to be realistic

RG, Nadal.
Wimbledon, federer or a new GS winner, Berdych did well last year, Roddick is always looming despite his current 'OKish' form (reached Brisbane final)
US Open, could be anybodies! Just have to see how the season plays out

[Marc]

Very much looking forward to Australian Open to start! Woop!

women's draw looks more exciting than the men's at the moment, but Nalbandian v. Hewitt first round encounter looks pretty juicy! And Wozniacki v. Dulko (who has had scalps over Sharapova, Ivanovic, Henin, Petrova & Stosur)

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Marc.

Very much looking forward to Australian Open to start! Woop!

women's draw looks more exciting than the men's at the moment, but Nalbandian v. Hewitt first round encounter looks pretty juicy! And Wozniacki v. Dulko (who has had scalps over Sharapova, Ivanovic, Henin, Petrova & Stosur)

What date does it start?

[Novo]

Murray playing today?

Went on ladbrokes just then and saw he was 1/100 odds on to win

[Lee.]

Is there anywhere online I can watch the Ozzie Open?

I really don't want to have to subscibe to Sky Sports again as I forgot to cancel it last year and ended up [paying for it for about 8 months!!

[Marc]

Ivanovic lost I am sad.

Clijsters on the other hand... owwwwwwwuch!! She on fire! double bageled Safina, surprisingly the second double-bagel of this AO [Bartoli recorded the first against Garbin]

Good match up's for the British girls, Baltacha v. Henin and Keothavong v. Petkovic.
Other noteable matches to look out for,
Sharapova v. Razzano,
Dokic v. Z. Strycova (could be a lot of home fans).
Simon v. Federer,
Tipsarevic v. Verdasco
Berdych v. Kohlschreiber

Exciting

[Lee.]

Thanks for the link Marc.. Did Hewitt win this morning? I was watching the scores during the first set then forgot all abvout it!

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

I'm not surprised Ivanovic lost. She has been playing like crap for 2 years. She's nothing more than a piece of eye candy right now.

Hewitt is out too bad but i' m happy for nalbandian. Generally a great players.
Nadal won his first match due to opponent retiring. I am rooting for Nadal to win the Grand slam! I like the guy. If not Nadal then Novak or someone new is fine with me

[Lee.]

@ Hewitt being out already!!

I love Nadal too, I think he is a genuinely nice guy, but I have to root for my fellow Scot..

C'mon Murray!!

[Ithinkiloveyoutoo]

I wouldn't mind Murray finally winning one but I think Nadal and Murray will meet at one point down the draw right? Maybe quarters or semis?
If that happens I always have to root for Nadal.

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Ithinkiloveyoutoo

I'm not surprised Ivanovic lost. She has been playing like crap for 2 years. She's nothing more than a piece of eye candy right now.

Hewitt is out too bad but i' m happy for nalbandian. Generally a great players.
Nadal won his first match due to opponent retiring. I am rooting for Nadal to win the Grand slam! I like the guy. If not Nadal then Novak or someone new is fine with me

She won a title in Linz at the end of last year and then won a end of tour championships of a collective group of players who had all won titles in 2010. She isn't at her best but she was playing well in the lead up to AO but pulled out because of injury. I'm just shocked she lost, she was all over Makarova. Though she is now in the 4th round having beat Petrova so hats off to her!

Nadal had a mini scare in his second set against Tomic but looks to be on top of things. The men's draw is so exciting! I can see about 8 players capable of winning the title I can only see one in the women's; Kim Clijsters. Be good to see how she deals with Makarova in the next round. Li Na is one to watch as well

[Marc]

Originally Posted by Ithinkiloveyoutoo

I wouldn't mind Murray finally winning one but I think Nadal and Murray will meet at one point down the draw right? Maybe quarters or semis?
If that happens I always have to root for Nadal.

It would be the semi's if they both keep winning. After seeing this match against Tomic I see Murray having a good chance of repeating last year's quarter final!

[Marc]

I was also gutted Hewitt lost. Especially after Nalbandian retired in his second round match. I think Hewitt wouldnt have retired.

[Marc]

Women's draw: (and predictions)

Wozniacki V. Sevastova (Wozniacki in 2 sets)
Kuznetsova V. Schiavone (Kuzzy in 2 sets)
Petkovic V. Sharapova (Petkovic in 3)
Li Na V. Azarenka (Na in 3)
Peng V. Radwanska (Radwanska in 2)
Makarova V. Clijsters (Clijsters in 2)
Kvitova V. Pennetta (Kvitova in 3)
Benesova V. Zvonareva (Zvonareva in 2)

Clijsters/Zvonareva
Wozniacki/Li semi finals.

[Marc]

Schiavone df. Kuznetsova in 4hr 43 min! The last set 14-16 lasted 3 hrs LOL

[Novo]

Women's - Wozniacki
Men's - Nadal

[Marc]

Wozniacki was playing well today... I'd like to think Schiavone would have won today hadn't it have been for that marathon match against Kuznetsova.

Kim is on superb form at the moment, definitely pick her for the title.

Men's is so hard to decide, top 4 remaining men are playing so well, i hope Nadal and Murray make the semi final. Already looking forward to Djok/Fed semi. In fact I have a semi thinking about it.

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by Marc.

Wozniacki was playing well today... I'd like to think Schiavone would have won today hadn't it have been for that marathon match against Kuznetsova.

Kim is on superb form at the moment, definitely pick her for the title.

Men's is so hard to decide, top 4 remaining men are playing so well, i hope Nadal and Murray make the semi final. Already looking forward to Djok/Fed semi. In fact I have a semi thinking about it.

DOes Murray play tomorrowe morning (our time)?

[Novo]

6-5 Murray at the minute in the first set

[Claymores]

Originally Posted by Novo

6-5 Murray at the minute in the first set

is he British Andy?

hahahahahaha

when losing he'll be Scottish eh?

[Novo]

He is a Rangers fan, great guy had trails there back in the day as well.. a win for him is a win for Rangers

[Claymores]

Just playing with you Andy - I know bugger all about tennis except betting - think the stat is about 80% of the time the greater seed wins, so just regularly bet short odds + a bit of insider when to go the other way and a small profit.

So my horseracing tipster tells me - but neither of us looked seriously at the markets

[Lee.]

Nadal 2 sets down!

[Lee.]

Originally Posted by happyland

Nadal 2 sets down!

He's out!

[Marc]

Big shock today.

Didn't get to see his performance but I'm informed he was carrying a slight injury, despite not saying he had. He's a very gracious loser, he said he didn't want to speak about any injury or any possibility of him having an injury because he didn't want to take anything away from David's victory.

Murray played well, his opponent was tricky, played a different style. I have no idea what will happen in the semi finals. Its too close to call, however I can't wait for them! Very excited

Womens: Kim v. Zvonareva.. whoever wins that semi final is a sure bet for the winner. C'mon Kim!