** Djokovic v Murray - Australian Open Final 2015 **

Djoko at 1.5 is excellent to lay. He will trade higher, for sure. If Andy cannot take a set, then Djoko will win one for him! If he could have done it for Stan then he can do that for Murr as well.

I am going to LAY Nole from start. And sell it at 2.0 Because Novak ver2008 is fully operational nowadays!

agree with yyyy, he will no doubt be higher during the match

#kimsearswatchingthefinal

#havethatyouflashserb****

banker

tbf The advantage Murray has is the extra days rest, and Novak's match going 5 sets, even though it was 5th set bagel, Murray even looks fresher, but Djokovic's passive body language is a smokescreen, he will bring his A game, and his A game is better than Murray's who serve and average second serve against the best returner will probably let him down

Why is Djokovic favourite. Murray will bash him to pieces.

Djokovic performances have not warranted this price imo, wherease Murray whilst should still be outsider, should be closer, I would lay Djokovic at that price, I don't think Murray is as slow a starter as he used to be anyway. To lose 4 Aussie finals to the same player would be hard to take, ask Federer

^ Murray has class, I'll give him that. Unlike his brother.

The Tennis great, one Barry Cowan has spoken

Andy Murray against Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s Australian Open final will be “another classic”, believes Barry Cowan.

"I'm 100 per cent convinced that Andy will do himself justice, play some great tennis but Djokovic is the better player."
Barry Cowan
Djokovic defeated reigning champion Stan Wawrinka in five sets on Friday to set up his third Melbourne Park final against Murray, who beat Tomas Berdych in their semi-final.

The final will be a battle of fitness and mentality, believes Cowan, rather than a tactical encounter.

“Often we talk about tactics, but with these two when they're playing, it will be which one doesn't switch off for long periods,” said the Sky Sports expert.


Murray v Djokovic: US Open 2014
“That really was a decisive factor when they played at the US Open [2014 quarter-final] which was an incredible match for two sets and then it was Murray who blinked and Djokovic ran away with it in the end.

“Both are strong and I think the winner will be whoever is more courageous and whoever doesn't have that dip.

“Tactics in every match play a part, but when it’s a Djokovic-Roger Federer match for example, Federer has to play a certain way to execute his tactics and has to come forward.

“But I think for Andy and Djokovic it will become physical. When they played in that US Open final in 2012 and in the Australian Open that year, their words were 'are you ready for a physical battle?' and 'are you ready to go four and a half hours?’"

Cowan is convinced that an in-form Murray can push the world No 1 into an enthralling final but ultimately believes a third Grand Slam will be a step too far for the Scot.


Murray v Djokovic: Paris 2014
“I think we could be in for another classic,” he continued. “But I just have to say Djokovic will win because he's world No 1, because he's the one that's won more Slams, because he's the one that has a huge recent head-to-head record. He's won seven out of the last eight against Murray with the exception being the Wimbledon final.

“Djokovic is the best player in the world and rightly so because he's the one that's been able to win the bigger matches in the last 18 months than the rest of his peers. Unfortunately, I'm going to go with Djokovic to win in four or five sets.

“I'm 100 per cent convinced that Andy will do himself justice and play some great tennis but Djokovic is the better player. Whatever happens, it should be a very promising 2015 for Andy.”

often I think people confuse thinking X will win with X will then be the fave, especially if it's close-ish

hope this lives up to the hype
used to dislike muzza but now q like him
used to think his gf was run of the mill
but now think she's not that bad and has risen inestimably in my opinion after her little 'tirade' the other day
have been q impressed by andy's play & more to the point his serving
seems more at peace with himself on court
less prone to self implosion & wasting nervous energy self ranting
nothing against djoko...intelligent,eloquent,urbane guy
terrific athlete
but as a brit who isn't financially involved be nice for muzza to pull it off
imho fairly crucial muzza takes 1st set(not the quickest out of the traps ordinarily tho') o/wise has a veritable mountain to climb

it is extremely crucial, from a statistical POV, that Murray wins the first set

Djokovic is something like 91 to 94% (can't remember the exact numbers) over his whole ATP career when he wins the first set

and in 23 matches vs Andy, Djokovic has never lost after winning the first set (12 from 12)

while Andy Murray has lost 4 times after winning the first set so he probably needs to win the first two sets to stand a chance

this is why ND is a 1.49 shot, will only flip if Muzz goes 2-0

Murray looks huge value to me, based on a) watching them at the AO, particularly the semis, b) Djokovics play at recent slams and c)that Mauresmo might just be an excellent coach and has Murray on the up.

A lay of Djok 3-0 @4 is a safe a bet as you will ever have.
Speculative bet on Murray 3-0 @13. He's done it before.

GL all.

so of course, it could all be different

they usually support the under dog so I expect support for Muzz

Muzza @ 3s a must bet

this roof situation is becoming a huge deal. possibly more in the minds of the combatants than in real terms but that still becomes a big deal. any edge is an edge at this level.