Tons of easy points in that match. Very few rallies like these two.

These are definitely 2 of the top 5 defensive players in the history of the sport. Maybe top 3?

Without question.

Yea, I agree. Very different situations.

Nadal is the greatest fighter/defensive player in the game's history to me. He's won 10 majors (and counting) using this style.

Seriously, how many games do you think they can go without just completely falling over? Do you see this ending soon?

I really have no idea who is going to win this match or when it's going to happen.

If I was forced to bet on it, I'd pick Nadal but this thing could go awhile.

Nadal saves another break point...he's just so clutch.

Broke him. Novak seving forthe win

Wow...a Nadal unforced error gives Novak the break. Never would have thought. Of course...Nadal has been in this situation before and fought out of it.

Vlade Divac giving the standing ovation...two points away.

Nadal with an incredible return on that serve to even get that back...wins the point for him.

Wow, Djokovic misses the easy putaway after dominating the point.

Where the hell is Nadal getting this energy from? Amazing.

OMG, how does he keep tracking these shots down after 5 hours? I simply cannot believe it.

This match is absolutely insane.

Incredible win by Novak Djokovic. One of the best tennis matches I've ever seen.

The grunting is awful... now I know why I never watch tennis. ohh and game.

Feel bad for Rafa, but Novak is an unbelievable champion. Neither one would give up.

I ****ing hate djokovic.

Novak has come so far from just a few years ago. He just out-willed the greatest fighter in the sport's history. He's become one of tennis' greats as well.

Yea, don't really see how anyone could hate him. He plays hard and seems to show a lot of respect for the game.

No reason to hate him. He was a bit arrogant back in 2008 (when he first won this title and when the thread was made), but his attitude has changed as he's matured and improved as a player.

5 hours and 53 minutes of sprinting around and hitting shots with power as they did. Just an absurd level of athleticism.

Finally getting them chairs. Took long enough.

Considering the excitement of the match, this has to be the most boring couple speeches ever.

The umpire gets a trophy too. Doesn't seem fair...he didn't do much other than having the best seat in the house for this match.

This sets up for a tremendous 2012 tennis season now. Barring injuries, I think you can expect these two to be right there at the very end throughout it. Excited for the French Open now for sure.

Well damn. Was rooting for Nadal. Awesome match, though. Historic.

http://i.minus.com/iKEm9GlpbuNP3.gif

Haven't seen the Hulk-like celebration before.

2013 first round on espn2.

Can he win 3 straight?

Could be. His 1st round match is on now

Djokovic and Wawrinka in the 5th set, match is about to pass the 4 hour mark. Great match so far.

Live on espn2.

This thread reminded me of how much I don't give a shit about tennis.

there are some hot russian/euro female tennis players though.

Every year I give less of a shit about the Australian Open (and watching tennis in general), but I always find myself watching a few games.

Got a barnburner going

This match just hit the 5 hour mark. Spectacular.

Djokovic survives.

Good finish to that match though. But woulda been nice if Wawrinka won

That Djokovic/Wawrinka match was one of the highest quality tennis matches I've seen over the last year. Wawrinka was fantastic and yet Djokovic was slightly better in the end, but it's hard to see that not impacting him in his remaining matches.

Sharapova in the semifinal on now.

This should be a good match. Would love to see Stevens get through Azarenka but idk.

Sharapova is having a rough go of it tonight.

Looking forward to the second match.

Yeah I was expecting a better second set from her after getting beat down in the first. Yeah it's cool to see a young American doing something. Having Isner as current young guy drives me crazy because I can't handle how pissed/whiney he gets on court at times.

Isner is 27. Not so young. The closest thing US tennis has to a young gun these days is Ryan Harrison.

Yeah I don't mind Harrison. I guess the better term for Isner is "new on the scene", since he went the college route. Jack Sock doesn't seem too bad either.

Azarenka better get her choking symptoms checked out before it's too late and she goes full blown Almagro out there.

Djokovic completely dominates Ferrer in the SF with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 scoreline. Novak was great, but Ferrer really has nothing to hurt him with. It's when you see noncompetitive matches like this in a slam SF that you know the sport misses Nadal.

Fed/Murray tomorrow should be much more interesting.

Yeah should be a good measuring stick for where Fed is at. You know he wants revenge on Murray.

Djokovic vs Murray on right now.

Have my money on Murray. Don't know that he'll necessarily win but I think it's the right play getting +175 odds.

Anyone up watching?

I'm kind of watching on and off. Although it's only 9pm here.

I'm at work, so I am watching on the tv up here.

Murrey seems to be struggling with his leg.

Not quite the epic from last year, but now the first person to win three consecutive Aussie Opens, Novak Djokovic. Adding on to his already incredibly impressive career with a sixth slam.

Blister in his foot affected him, it seems. It's too bad because I think it would have been far closer otherwise like the USO. But tennis is a game of endurance as much as anything and Novak won that aspect of it today.

Yea I had no idea what his actual injury was, but I saw him holding his hamstring, so I assumed.

2014 first round on Espn.

Djokovic got a great draw this year, but Nadal may have the mental edge from his last 2 slam wins over him.

Lookin forward to it. Djokovic 1st round live at 2am central.

Djokovic 2nd round on now.

Can Federer rise from the dead?

With his draw? Probably not. Could even lose to Tsonga next week in the R16.

His game just isn't at the super elite level of Nadal/Djokovic right now anyway and likely never will be again.

I would love to see that, but i agree...probably not.

It is likely that he won't win another major.

Federer putting on a masterclass right now. Granted, it's against a player ranked 100.

http://www.kansascity.com/2014/01/16...ock-falls.html


BV North grad Jack Sock falls in second round of Australian Open


Who in the hell names their kid Jack Sock?

Someone with a sense of humor?

Donald Young won 2 matches.

Serena has a real challenge on her hands. Good tennis.

Ok, now Serena is on the ropes. Good play from Ivanovic.

#1 goes down.

Ana is no slouch herself she's a former number 1, thenh ad some injuries and i think a little partying slowed her down. lol

The post match interview was hilarious. Serena kept talking about giving Ana all the credit, then make excuses for 3 min, then say, but Ana played a great match all the credit to her! lol she must have done that 3 times in the interview.

Tough to lose for Serena.

Mayer taking it to ferrer.

Federer dominating Tsonga with a level I haven't seen from him in over a year. Much more aggressive. Interesting.

Djokovic down 2 sets to 1 to Wawrinka. Not looking good for him either. Second year in a row that Stan has pushed him to this point.