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**KneefeZes** · 03-10-2008, 03:57 AM

The Marquee match for Thursday, featuring one past winner, and last years semifinalist.

Andy wants this title, and if the match against Gonzo was any indication, he is playing his way closer and closer to the title. Since a little bit of a scare against Gulbis, Andy has looked as good as any man on the courts, and has earned serious consideration to still be around come Sunday.

Nole? How's his health. If he has recovered from what looked like some health issues on Tuesday versus Robredo (Tommy might disagree), he still is likely to be fatigued after a number of tough matches back to back. Still, this is the man who won the other hard court Slam, won Indian Wells, and wants another shot at this title after last year's final.

Career H2H - 1-1, both on hardcourts. Novak won in Canada last year, Andy in Dubai this year.

**BuyCheapest** · 03-10-2008, 04:26 AM

Andy in four.

I have no idea why.

**KneefeZes** · 03-10-2008, 04:28 AM

I figured Novak was cooked after the Robredo match...until I saw that "heart...legs...head" gesture directed to his mom, which I thought was a near perfect statement at the exact moment it needed to be made. And when I saw that, I was convinced that he is going to find a way to win this whole thing.

So I went Novak in 4.

**maxuilg** · 03-10-2008, 04:36 AM

Novak in four.

His ego is bigger than Andy's!

Andy is playing great tennis right now...but he hasn't faced a player of Novak's quality yet....and so far....his hardcourt season hasn't yielded results that I would have thought Andy would have gotten easily with flying colors.

Andy will start off well.....Novak will recover (from whatever with the help of numerous trainer calls) and then....watch for the classic Andy temper / mouthiness and.....finally the classic Andy choke that Novak will capitalize upon whereupon....

He will do that animalistic heart pounding gesture at his mother that they both love!

**JRixlcvF** · 03-10-2008, 04:40 AM

Roddick in 4

I just have a feeling that Nole is not ready to win USO this year...

**maxuilg** · 03-10-2008, 04:44 AM

Roddick in 4

I just have a feeling that Nole is not ready to win USO this year...

I don't think he will win the US Open this year....but...I don't think Andy has the patience or the heart to beat Novak. If he plays like he did against Fernando...I believe he can challenge Novak and even take a set off of him...but I don't think Andy can beat him. I'd love to see it tho!

**JRixlcvF** · 03-10-2008, 04:47 AM

I don't think he will win the US Open this year....but...I don't think Andy has the patience or the heart to beat Novak. If he plays like he did against Fernando...I believe he can challenge Novak and even take a set off of him...but I don't think Andy can beat him. I'd love to see it tho!

He did it in Dubai...

**trowUrillioth** · 03-10-2008, 04:49 AM

Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year?

I would have easily said Nole, even with the 50000 million medical timeouts, but I have an eery feeling and also have believed since after Wimbledon that Nole's too nervous to win anything. And Roddick is playing well.

It'll be 4 sets and I'll narrowly choose Roddick

**Falik** · 03-10-2008, 04:51 AM

Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year?

I would have easily said Nole, even with the 50000 million medical timeouts, but I have an eery feeling and also have believed since after Wimbledon that Nole's too nervous to win anything. And Roddick is playing well.

It'll be 4 sets and I'll narrowly choose Roddick

LOL--He didn't totally forget. He mistyped. He mentions last year's final at the end of his post.

**maxuilg** · 03-10-2008, 04:52 AM

He did it in Dubai...

Let me amend what I said...

I don't think Andy can beat Novak now.....

But since mmmm8 just jinxed Novak....Andy will probably win tomorrow!

**gluckmeea** · 03-10-2008, 04:53 AM

Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year?

**corsar-caribean** · 03-10-2008, 04:54 AM

Y'all better not be jinxing Andy!

**Falik** · 03-10-2008, 04:54 AM

I agree with the Andy in four crowd. He's not as good as Nole. But the stars totally seem to be aligned for Andy to beat him. If Andy doesn't beat him this time, I don't think Andy will ever beat him again at a major.

**xresultsearch** · 03-10-2008, 04:55 AM

This is a tough one for me. Despite whatever was ailing him yesterday, Nole toughed it out in 5 sets...to me that took a lot of heart. (Kinda felt bad for Tommy but was very impressed with his heart too.)

Andy's been playing well but Novak could make it tough...think I'm leaning towards Novak at the moment.

**Andoror** · 03-10-2008, 04:56 AM

Before the tournament started I would pick Novak, but after watching them both play, I say Andy in 4. He looks sharp and this is his best tournament.

**gluckmeea** · 03-10-2008, 04:58 AM

Andy has more in his tank. But, I still think when push comes to shove, Novak will have more confidence at crunch time. Novak in a very tight 4 sets.

**QQQQQ-Trek** · 03-10-2008, 04:59 AM

Novak in 4. With a lot of puffing and huffing.

**Fetowip** · 03-10-2008, 05:04 AM

roddick probably just added some fuel to thefire after making some of these quotes after his win in the last round.
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/int...331396984.html

And I would side with Roddick on this one. Personally i don't like Djokovic and I hope Roddick smokes him tomorrow. But despite this my mind just tells me that Novak is the better player but Andy's playing so well I'll take Djokovic in 5.

**ArrichMer** · 03-10-2008, 07:14 AM

I went with Andy in 5. Neither player is going to give up easy.

**roundman** · 03-10-2008, 07:18 AM

The Marquee match for Thursday, featuring one past winner, and last years semifinalist.

Runner up?

03-10-2008, 03:57 AM	#1
KneefeZes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	Andy/Novak: WHO YA GOT The Marquee match for Thursday, featuring one past winner, and last years semifinalist. Andy wants this title, and if the match against Gonzo was any indication, he is playing his way closer and closer to the title. Since a little bit of a scare against Gulbis, Andy has looked as good as any man on the courts, and has earned serious consideration to still be around come Sunday. Nole? How's his health. If he has recovered from what looked like some health issues on Tuesday versus Robredo (Tommy might disagree), he still is likely to be fatigued after a number of tough matches back to back. Still, this is the man who won the other hard court Slam, won Indian Wells, and wants another shot at this title after last year's final. Career H2H - 1-1, both on hardcourts. Novak won in Canada last year, Andy in Dubai this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:26 AM	#2
BuyCheapest Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 625 Senior Member	Andy in four. I have no idea why. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:28 AM	#3
KneefeZes Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 436 Senior Member	I figured Novak was cooked after the Robredo match...until I saw that "heart...legs...head" gesture directed to his mom, which I thought was a near perfect statement at the exact moment it needed to be made. And when I saw that, I was convinced that he is going to find a way to win this whole thing. So I went Novak in 4. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:36 AM	#4
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Novak in four. His ego is bigger than Andy's! Andy is playing great tennis right now...but he hasn't faced a player of Novak's quality yet....and so far....his hardcourt season hasn't yielded results that I would have thought Andy would have gotten easily with flying colors. Andy will start off well.....Novak will recover (from whatever with the help of numerous trainer calls) and then....watch for the classic Andy temper / mouthiness and.....finally the classic Andy choke that Novak will capitalize upon whereupon.... He will do that animalistic heart pounding gesture at his mother that they both love! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:40 AM	#5
JRixlcvF Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	Roddick in 4 I just have a feeling that Nole is not ready to win USO this year... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:44 AM	#6
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	Roddick in 4 I just have a feeling that Nole is not ready to win USO this year... I don't think he will win the US Open this year....but...I don't think Andy has the patience or the heart to beat Novak. If he plays like he did against Fernando...I believe he can challenge Novak and even take a set off of him...but I don't think Andy can beat him. I'd love to see it tho! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:47 AM	#7
JRixlcvF Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	I don't think he will win the US Open this year....but...I don't think Andy has the patience or the heart to beat Novak. If he plays like he did against Fernando...I believe he can challenge Novak and even take a set off of him...but I don't think Andy can beat him. I'd love to see it tho! He did it in Dubai... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:49 AM	#8
trowUrillioth Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 671 Senior Member	Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year? I would have easily said Nole, even with the 50000 million medical timeouts, but I have an eery feeling and also have believed since after Wimbledon that Nole's too nervous to win anything. And Roddick is playing well. It'll be 4 sets and I'll narrowly choose Roddick Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:51 AM	#9
Falik Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year? I would have easily said Nole, even with the 50000 million medical timeouts, but I have an eery feeling and also have believed since after Wimbledon that Nole's too nervous to win anything. And Roddick is playing well. It'll be 4 sets and I'll narrowly choose Roddick LOL--He didn't totally forget. He mistyped. He mentions last year's final at the end of his post. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:52 AM	#10
maxuilg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	He did it in Dubai... Let me amend what I said... I don't think Andy can beat Novak now..... But since mmmm8 just jinxed Novak....Andy will probably win tomorrow! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:53 AM	#11
gluckmeea Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Moose, how could you forget Novak was in the FINAL last year? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:54 AM	#12
corsar-caribean Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	Y'all better not be jinxing Andy! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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xresultsearch Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	This is a tough one for me. Despite whatever was ailing him yesterday, Nole toughed it out in 5 sets...to me that took a lot of heart. (Kinda felt bad for Tommy but was very impressed with his heart too.) Andy's been playing well but Novak could make it tough...think I'm leaning towards Novak at the moment. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:56 AM	#15
Andoror Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 647 Senior Member	Before the tournament started I would pick Novak, but after watching them both play, I say Andy in 4. He looks sharp and this is his best tournament. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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gluckmeea Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 498 Senior Member	Andy has more in his tank. But, I still think when push comes to shove, Novak will have more confidence at crunch time. Novak in a very tight 4 sets. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 04:59 AM	#17
QQQQQ-Trek Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 659 Senior Member	Novak in 4. With a lot of puffing and huffing. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 05:04 AM	#18
Fetowip Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 548 Senior Member	roddick probably just added some fuel to thefire after making some of these quotes after his win in the last round. http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/int...331396984.html And I would side with Roddick on this one. Personally i don't like Djokovic and I hope Roddick smokes him tomorrow. But despite this my mind just tells me that Novak is the better player but Andy's playing so well I'll take Djokovic in 5. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 07:14 AM	#19
ArrichMer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 570 Senior Member	I went with Andy in 5. Neither player is going to give up easy. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-10-2008, 07:18 AM	#20
roundman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	The Marquee match for Thursday, featuring one past winner, and last years semifinalist. Runner up? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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