Australian Open Contest 2013 - Men's Singles - Sponsored by bet365

[playersonly69]

Well damnit Gaebiskan, you are a nonpro and cant even use the points that you will win

[ttwarrior1]

I need fed over murray and fed over joker and this is mine
I knew too many had joker. I doubt fed wins though.

Murray has had an easy time

[gaebiskon]

Well damnit Gaebiskan, you are a nonpro and cant even use the points that you will win

well, i can always make a deposit and become a pro

[beefcake]

Just to confirm, and not that it will likely matter, I do have Murray to win it all, guess cookie and I got grouped together at some stage but the picks listed on the earlier page have Murray.

Oh well, third place would not be bad!

[Russian Rocket]

good job Gaebiskan! How you do in WTA tourney?

[ttwarrior1]

gaeb aint won nothing yet

[Russian Rocket]

gaeb aint won nothing yet

if our picks are right- you and I will go 1-2

[shari91]

My prediction is that tto and akatdog tie for first place... which would be amazing for two guys who have never played my contests before! And then right when I think I'm done grading these things, I'm stuck going back to look for dogs in the first round as a tiebreak.

If there's ever a Slam without at least one tiebreak involved it'll be a miracle. Next time we might just do flip a coin or something.

[Russian Rocket]

My prediction is that tto and akatdog tie for first place... which would be amazing for two guys who have never played my contests before! And then right when I think I'm done grading these things, I'm stuck going back to look for dogs in the first round as a tiebreak.

If there's ever a Slam without at least one tiebreak involved it'll be a miracle. Next time we might just do flip a coin or something.

Shari how can they be tied for the 1st? what's the scenario?

[shari91]

Shari how can they be tied for the 1st? what's the scenario?

Murray beats Federer and then Djoko wins. No one else ahead of them has that. (And this is actually what I think will happen.)

If so:

tto, akatdog: 274

shock11: 273

Shari, stefan: 271

betab, yisman: 270

Jnic, greg, vladfan: 269

[tto827]

I was following this and thought that would be the scenario, but wasn't sure. Hopefully it happens like that. I'll be interested to see how many first round upsets I took, because my first round picks had all seeded players winning, and the rest were COMPLETELY random.

Thanks again for the contest Shari, probably time to ask SBR to step up and get the sportsbook/contest to deal with tennis so you don't have to grade this for the next one.

[Russian Rocket]

Murray beats Federer and then Djoko wins. No one else ahead of them has that. (And this is actually what I think will happen.)

If so:

tto, akatdog: 274

shock11: 273

Shari, stefan: 271

betab, yisman: 270

Jnic, greg, vladfan: 269

and I'm no where to be found on this list? hell No

[Russian Rocket]

I was following this and thought that would be the scenario, but wasn't sure. Hopefully it happens like that. I'll be interested to see how many first round upsets I took, because my first round picks had all seeded players winning, and the rest were COMPLETELY random.

Thanks again for the contest Shari, probably time to ask SBR to step up and get the sportsbook/contest to deal with tennis so you don't have to grade this for the next one.

I'll second that- thank you Shari!

[beefcake]

Murray beats Federer and then Djoko wins. No one else ahead of them has that. (And this is actually what I think will happen.)

If so:

tto, akatdog: 274

shock11: 273

Shari, stefan: 271

betab, yisman: 270

Jnic, greg, vladfan: 269

Just the way I like it.Nobody giving Murray a chance...Keep on talkin...

[shari91]

I was following this and thought that would be the scenario, but wasn't sure. Hopefully it happens like that. I'll be interested to see how many first round upsets I took, because my first round picks had all seeded players winning, and the rest were COMPLETELY random.

Thanks again for the contest Shari, probably time to ask SBR to step up and get the sportsbook/contest to deal with tennis so you don't have to grade this for the next one.

SBR's been trying for awhile to get the software sorted for tennis contests but realistically since Slams only happen 4 times a year, I completely understand why it's not a high priority. Personally as a poster I'd rather them focus on the more important stuff. And the contest software still messes up sometimes for NBA, NCAA, whatever... because it relies on outside feeds. I don't mind doing this and in fact would probably lose out on actual cash winnings in the first few rounds if I didn't. So yeah it's a bitch at times but I love it in a sick way. I'll miss it once it's fully automated some day to be honest. Such a good chance for me to interact with people about the sport I truly love!

[shari91]

Just the way I like it.Nobody giving Murray a chance...Keep on talkin...

I don't like all the bitching Lendl's been doing about Murray not playing a night match yet. That's the only thing that's keeping me a bit cold on him. Normally players and support like to keep things close to their chest ie Serena's wacked out ankle... "oh I'm fine" and the thing was bigger than my entire ass cheek. Lendl's usually tight lipped so I can't figure out why he's so vocal about the scheduling. No fan would've been happy to pay $150+ to see Murray play any of his opponents so far at night on Rod Laver. Makes total sense so I don't get why he's crying so much. Makes me wonder what's going on although I do still think he beats Fed.

[Optional]

Could be to placate Murray's own complaints, or at least to say it before Murray busts out and says it himself. To keep the focus off his player.

[shari91]

Could be to placate Murray's own complaints, or at least to say it before Murray busts out and says it himself. To keep the focus off his player.

I had thought of your 2nd scenario but not the first. But you're right. Maybe this is something picking Murray's ass/ego for whatever reason and Lendl's yapping now to show Murray that someone has his back. It's just so strange. Lendl was not really ever one of 'those' guys so to hear this being talked about constantly is surprising to me. Especially since him and Murray were practicing on Hisense at night to get ready for it. Will be interesting for sure.

[Russian Rocket]

speaking of which, the line on Federer is flaming hot right now...+140 last time I checked...time to make some money

[yisman]

weird complaint to make

I don't even see how that's a disadvantage. Murray has played several night matches at the AO in past years. I assume he could practice at night if he really wanted to? I guess he'd say his practices wouldn't be on the same court, but it's a little ridiculous. Players are not entitled to play night matches before the semis.

[playersonly69]

Shari,

For the future contests, why not just split the prizes for ties? It is much easier

[ttwarrior1]

murray will lose in 4 sets, won't be as close as you think, fed wins 4th set 6-2

[AKATDOG]

Shari,

For the future contests, why not just split the prizes for ties? It is much easier

because say two people tie for first, they walk away with less then the guy who comes in second...

[gaebiskon]

good job Gaebiskan! How you do in WTA tourney?

currently 3rd in wta and if azarenka wins, i win
just found out if murray beats fed, im out of competition

[Russian Rocket]

currently 3rd in wta and if azarenka wins, i win
just found out if murray beats fed, im out of competition

that's good stuff right there...good luck

[Optional]

because say two people tie for first, they walk away with less then the guy who comes in second...

You should rethink that argument

[Catchn_Picks]

Joker to win AO on 5 Dimes right now -170. Remember if Fed were to win, he would be a strong favorite and -170 would look good. I still think if Murray wins in normal fashion and not spectacular he would be a 2-1 dog at least to Joker...right now has the appearance of indestructible.

[gaebiskon]

im out of the competition now

[yisman]

Joker to win AO on 5 Dimes right now -170. Remember if Fed were to win, he would be a strong favorite and -170 would look good. I still think if Murray wins in normal fashion and not spectacular he would be a 2-1 dog at least to Joker...right now has the appearance of indestructible.

Djokovic only -172 over Murray

[SamDiamond]

Murray looks good. He looks so much stronger than he did 18 months ago, and he plays the big points well.

I was really surprised watching this semi. He was serving for the match in the 4th, and ends up losing the set.

I thought it was fold city. Instead he breaks Fed early in the 5th.
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I'm really looking forward to Joker-Murray final. I think it's going to be a great match, and I'm leaning Murray,

[shari91]

AFTER SEMIS:

tto, akatdog: 244 - Djoko

shock11: 243 - Djoko

Shari, stefan: 241 - Djoko

betab, yisman: 240 - Djoko

Jnic, greg, vladfan: 239 - Djoko

cookie, santo: 238 - Murray

brandoc: 237 - Djoko

aeiou: 235 - Djoko

gaebiskon: 231 - Djoko

ttwarrior: 230 - DONE

heehaw: 229 - Djoko

tcarv, tsonga: 227 -Djoko

xpl41n: 225 - Djoko

Russian: 224 - DONE

boner: 222 - Djoko

noles: 218 - Djoko

cross: 216 - Djoko

empire: 215 -Djoko

po69: 213 - Djoko

beefcake: 213 - Murray

short6r: 211 - Djoko

balla: 209 - Djoko

miklos: 208 - Djoko

Goat: 202 - DONE

optional: 200 - Murray

EP36: 196 - Djoko

chaz: 190 - DONE

iifold: 187 - Djoko

aca: 185 - DONE

delpiero: 179 - Djoko

realmadrid: 174 - Murray

laurin: 166 - Djoko

[shari91]

Murray looks good. He looks so much stronger than he did 18 months ago, and he plays the big points well.

I was really surprised watching this semi. He was serving for the match in the 4th, and ends up losing the set.

I thought it was fold city. Instead he breaks Fed early in the 5th.
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I'm really looking forward to Joker-Murray final. I think it's going to be a great match, and I'm leaning Murray,

I was the same watching... old Murray would've crumbled after he failed to serve it out. Him bouncing back like that was really impressive. So glad I wasn't live betting or else I probably would've lost heaps on Fed at that point! The only thing I didn't like were some of the cocky faces he was pulling, although the one right before he got broke was pretty hilarious. For the contest I obviously need to hope for Djoko but really I want Murray to win. Just hoping it's exciting either way!

[Optional]

The only thing I didn't like were some of the cocky faces he was pulling, although the one right before he got broke was pretty hilarious.

Is that a new thing for him?

I was wondering if he was trying to be funny a couple of times. Once he looked like he wanted to burst out laughing after a Fed error but had the weirdest look on his face like he trying with all his might not to smile.

[beefcake]

Wow, 750 pts or Dick if joker wins..ALL IN BABY!

[AKATDOG]

Wow, 750 pts or Dick if joker wins..ALL IN BABY!

even if he wins you wouldnt best you could get is 5th or 6th i think