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AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2012
Down Under Diary - Murray's Recipe For Success
Melbourne, Australia


Andy Murray has been eating sushi before
his matches in Melbourne.

ATPWorldTour.com takes a look at the news and talking points at the Australian Open on the second Monday.

MURRAY'S RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Andy Murray could be onto the winning recipe for Grand Slam glory in Melbourne. "I love sushi. I’ve eaten [it] the night before my three wins to date," revealed the Scot, who advanced to the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday. "The night before my match with [Michael] Llodra, I tucked in, having 24 pieces," he continued in his column for The Australian newspaper. It sounds like a lot of raw fish in one sitting, however, Murray clarifies, "I lost 2.5kg in my first-round win over Ryan Harrison, so it’s a good way to put the energy back in. Plus, it’s delicious. I better change the subject. I’m working up an appetite."

LAVER RATES THE GREATS
Eleven-time Grand Slam title winner Rod Laver believes it's almost impossible to compare players across eras. Writing in the Herald Sun, Laver commented, "The change to equipment and the way the game has evolved over the years have been significant and has an impact on the way you judge players. It would be fascinating to watch some of the past champions using the modern equipment. [However] two players who stand out from the past champions and the current generation are Lew Hoad and Roger Federer. I put Federer on top of the list because he’s won so many titles and all four of the Grand Slams – and he’s still playing. He’s got everything – fantastic groundstokes and amazing anticipation – he’s the complete player. Lew was also an incredible player. He could do anything and, if not for injuries, could have been even better."

RELAXING RAFA
When second seed Rafael Nadal isn’t grinding out wins at this year’s Australian Open, he enjoys nothing more than getting away from it all. "I love the Melbourne aquarium. I always go there," said the Manacor native. "It is amazing to see all those fish," he told readers of The Age newspaper. Nadal, who is attempting to reel in his 11th major title, faces seventh seed Tomas Berdych for a place in the semi-finals. However, it’s all things oceanic that help keep him relaxed away from the court, including a spot of fishing. "I love to sit and wait for the fish," said Nadal. "It’s the whole thing of being out there on the sea, the calm and the beauty. I just love it."

WOODIE'S FAMILY AFFAIR
Australian doubles legend turned-commentator Todd Woodbridge put family before his media commitments on Sunday, attending his son’s debut in the hit musical 'Love Never Dies'. Woodbridge, winner of 11 Grand Slam titles with fellow Australian Mark Woodforde, watched Beau rehearse for his role as 'Gustave' before returning Monday to call the action.

IVAN'S JOB SAFE
Murray’s fourth-round opponent Mikhail Kukushkin confirmed that, rather unusually, his wife also doubles as his coach on tour. So how would Murray’s girlfriend, Kim Sears, daughter of Ana Ivanovic’s coach, Nigel Sears, fair given a similar role? "I’m sure she would do okay," smirked the 24-year-old British No. 1, who has reached the quarter-finals for a third consecutive year. "I have very few conversations with her about tennis," he went on. "You just get the, ‘Well done’, or, ‘Bad luck’. That’s pretty much it. [However] her dad’s been a coach for a long time, so she understands a little bit." Fortunately for Murray, current coach Ivan Lendl will remain on hand to guide him through his quarter-final with Kei Nishikori, who defeated Jo-Wilfred Tsonga today in five sets.

MATCH OF THE DAY
Nishikori, the No. 24 seed, made history on Monday when he became the first Japanese man in the Open Era to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals after ousting 2008 runner-up Tsonga 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. Winning 70 per cent of points on first serve Nishikori broke Tsonga six times to advance in three hours and 30 minutes. "It was tough because he was still playing well in the fifth," admitted Nishikori. "I was having trouble with making returns. I start getting nervous. I was tired, too. It was tough to finish. But still I was playing aggressive on important points. I was making good serves." Nishikori went onto say of Murray, his next opponent, "I learn a lot of things from him. It’s going to be tough, but I try to do my best tennis."

MONDAY ATTENDANCE
26,019 spectators passed through the gates at Melbourne Park to enjoy another sweltering day session at the tennis.

Robertinho pisze:Myślałem, że będzie jeden mecz bab przed Fedem, a tu dwa i oba mogą potrwać, a wolałby żeby panowie się uwinęli do 8:30.

Joao pisze:

Robertinho pisze:Myślałem, że będzie jeden mecz bab przed Fedem, a tu dwa i oba mogą potrwać, a wolałby żeby panowie się uwinęli do 8:30.

Ja chcę, żeby skończyli do 8.00

Joao pisze:

DUN I LOVE pisze: Pierwszy samurajski ćwierćfinał AO od 80 lat.

W 1932 r. do 1/2 AO dotarł Jiro Sato.

A-Rod pisze:Jak Japoniec zagra jak dziś to nie jest bez szans. Wystarczy mało błędów, a może być naprawdę ciekawie, Nishikori jest waleczny i wierzę w conajmniej seta dla niego!

jaccol55 pisze:

Ćwierćfinały turnieju singlowego:


[4] Andy Murray (GBR) vs [6] Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)

grzes430 pisze: Byłby ciekawszy mecz ale dajmy Japończykowi zagrać

DUN I LOVE pisze: Jestem ciekaw postawy Nishikoriego. Można kręcić nosem na zamęt, jaki ten zawodnik sieje w ATP, niemniej talent do ciężkiej pracy, determinacja i przede wszystkim potężne zaplecze szkoleniowe, jakie za nim stoi, może go wywindować dużo wyżej w rankingu.

robpal pisze: E: Tennis.com przemówiło, Berdych w pięciu. Jesteśmy w czarnej d...

robpal pisze:E: Tennis.com przemówiło, Berdych w pięciu. Jesteśmy w czarnej d...

sheva pisze: Aż tak im wierzysz? Myślałem, że tylko Gilbert jest Twoją wyrocznią.

robpal pisze:Gilbert na razie siedzi cicho, zostaje mi ichniejsza redakcja

robpal pisze:

sheva pisze: Aż tak im wierzysz? Myślałem, że tylko Gilbert jest Twoją wyrocznią.

Gilbert na razie siedzi cicho, zostaje mi ichniejsza redakcja

robpal pisze:E: Ale nawaliliśmy postów