Only two times since 2004 that a GS semi's card missed Fedal name in it

Only two times since 2004 that a GS semi's card missed Fedal name in it, and guess what on both Occasions Murray won the title beating Djoko

It happened first on USO '12 where Murray beat Djoko in 5 sets and then
it repeated on Wim '13 where Murray beat Djoko in straight sets.

Now both are in semi's on either side of the draw, will the history repeat itself and both make the finals with Murphy trumping it one more time?

Or you guys think its Stanimal's time to repeat the feat he accomplished in '14, or will the World No.1 continue his New World Order, or the Big berd to stake the claim for the first time?

Fed and Nadal are great but new players have moved up and started to shine. The current world #1 is doing a great job carrying on the baton.

No, Fedal have moved backwards.

bogbrush wrote:No, Fedal have moved backwards.

Bit of both. They've gone backwards but there are a few players stepping up here and there. And Djoko's sheer quality is making up for any Fedal collapses at tournaments. Amazing to think that this is only the third time it has happened, though.

invisiblecoolers wrote:Only two times since 2004 that a GS semi's card missed Fedal name in it, and guess what on both Occasions Murray won the title beating Djoko

Very interesting.

Keeping faith in my Big Berd punt

temporary21 wrote:Keeping faith in my Big Berd punt  

Me too. We can't back out now.

Silver wrote:Bit of both. They've gone backwards but there are a few players stepping up here and there. And Djoko's sheer quality is making up for any Fedal collapses at tournaments. Amazing to think that this is only the third time it has happened, though.

invisiblecoolers wrote:Only two times since 2004 that a GS semi's card missed Fedal name in it, and guess what on both Occasions Murray won the title beating Djoko

Very interesting.

Somebody posted the stats in MTF, which I myself couldn't believe, so thought would share it with you guys here.

Silver wrote:

temporary21 wrote:Keeping faith in my Big Berd punt  

Me too. We can't back out now.

I hope Stan the Man and Muzza finals and Stan the Man wins.

No man in Open Era has ever lost 3 finals and gone on to win the Aussie Open?

Would be happy for Murray, Stan or Berdych to raise the Cup - may the best man win on the day!

yloponom68 wrote:No man in Open Era has ever lost 3 finals and gone on to win the Aussie Open?

Would be happy for Murray, Stan or Berdych to raise the Cup - may the best man win on the day!

So one history said to be broken for sure, I at this point of time would love to see Starray finals.

Stan was the man to beat in AO '15 and Djoko did it in 5 sets, can Murray use it to his advantage and continue the historic path?

Yes, Andy i think will give it all and win, 4th time lucky in AO.

Jahu wrote:Yes, Andy i think will give it all and win, 4th time lucky in AO.

He had to wait for his 1st slam after 4 defeats, so Andy rules No.4

Murray and Djokovic, both have a shot at more silverware. It is good to see them take up the spotlight, as sun sets on others.