Djokovic vs Wawrinka: Australian Open live scores, blog
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7,644 readsNovak Djokovic will look to continue his dominant run at the 2013 Australian Open when he faces the dangerous Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round tonight. Join us for live scores and commentary from 9:00pm AEDT.
Both Djokovic and Wawrinka are yet to drop a set in the Australian Open thus far but it is the Serb that will be heavily favoured to progress to the quarter-finals tonight.
Djokovic has a dominant 11-2 winning record against Wawrinka and is also on a 17 match winning streak at the Australian Open.
The world no. 1 is in fine form and it will take Wawrinka’s best and then some, to end Djokovic’s campaign down under.
Prediction
Wawrinka possesses one of the best single handed backhand shots on the ATP tour and it will need to be used to great effect tonight.
Anything short from Djokovic must be put away by Wawrinka if he is any chance of sticking with the Serb.
Wawrinka may also opt to play his slice backhand consistently tonight, given that it is a shot that can draw several unforced errors from Djokovic’s racquet in tight moments.
If he can execute the preceding plays well, then Wawrinka has the potential to provide Djokovic with his toughest challenge in the tournament thus far.
Djokovic though remains several classes above Wawrinka and should be expected to progress in three tight sets.
Djokovic in straight sets.
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1:59am
Rob from Brumby Country said | 1:59am | Report comment
Absolutely incredible match. I was going for Stanislas, but this was one of those matches where the result feels secondary to the ups and downs of the journey.
Gee, the Aussie open turns out the good in everybody! What a match. What a match.
1:59am
Rob from Brumby Country said | 1:59am | Report comment
Absolutely incredible match. I was going for Stanislas, but this was one of those matches where the result feels secondary to the ups and downs of the journey.
Gee, the Aussie open turns out the good in everybody! What a match. What a match.
1:58am
noime said | 1:58am | Report comment
Finally i can sleep now..ZZZZZzz…zz..looking forwrd n semifinal
1:51am
Harsh said | 1:51am | Report comment
What a match, Its the best tennis i’ve seen from Wawrinka, completely owesome match, Hats-Off to Djokovic for producing his at the right time….!!
Amazing match, Matches like these which make this tournament quite amazing and nerve recking…..!!
Way to go Djokovic and well played Wawrinka….!!
1:46am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:46am | Report comment
Well thanks to all who joined this coverage of one of the classic Australian Open matches. Wawrinka showed that if you play aggressive, you can match the top players on the planet. Djokovic at times looked second best in the fifth set as Wawrinka dictated terms with his forehand and backhand. Djokovic though held firm and produced some awesome offence and defence of his own to wrap this one up. Please join us next time on The Roar.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 12
1:43am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:43am | Report comment
GAME SET AND MATCH DJOKOVIC – Djokovic with a crossscourt angled backhand winner defeat Wawrinka in another Australian Open classic that has lasted a tick over five hours. What a match between two players in terrific form tonight. Wawrinka produced career best tennis tonight and has won plenty of admirers with his aggressive performance, coming from two sets to one down to force a fifth set against the greatest player on the planet at the moment. Djokovic though held firm and once again produced his best when it counted to secure a place in the quarter-finals. What a match.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 12
1:45am
Jason said | 1:45am | Report comment
The last point was the best point of the match too.
1:43am
noime said | 1:43am | Report comment
Yeesss yesss yesss..novak u got it..what a awesome game
1:40am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:40am | Report comment
Wawrinka long with the backhand yet again and its deuce and we have hit the five hour mark here…..Wawrinka nets the backhand again and its match point yet again for the third time…..
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:39am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:39am | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the backhand and its deuce. Djokovic has had two match points but Wawrinka has been up to the task. Wawrinka just too good with the forehand and backhand yet again and its game point
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:38am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:38am | Report comment
Gee Wawrinka with another serve and backhand combination that earns him game point. Federer would be proud.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:38am
shane said | 1:38am | Report comment
C’Mon wawrinka!!!
1:37am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:37am | Report comment
Djokovic with another match point as Wawrinka produces an unforced error. Can the Serb pull it off here? He has a look at a second serve but Wawrinka responds with a tremendous backhand shot down the line for the winner. That was clutch!!!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:36am | Report comment
Wawrinka responds with a clutch first serve down the tee to save match point. Too good.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:35am
noime said | 1:35am | Report comment
Yeesss yesss yesss..novak
1:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:35am | Report comment
Djokovic match point now with a backhand winner that clipped the net after producing a great return yet again. Moment of the match now!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:34am | Report comment
Deuce for the first time in a long while as Wawrinka;s backhand goes long
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:33am | Report comment
Double fault form Wawrinka and its 15-30. Djokovic nets the backhand and its 40-15 Wawrinka who is too strong on serve at the moment but he nets the backhand and its 40-30
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:31am | Report comment
Wawrinka so aggressive with the forehand and its 15-0. Djokovic just can’t get his teeth into Wawrinka’s serve at the moment. Wawrinka still too good with the forehand and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:29am | Report comment
Djokovic holds yet again with a strong serve and he leads 11-10 in the fifth set. The struggle continues.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 11
1:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:28am | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the forehand and its 30-15. Djokovic with an ace and its 40-15.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 10
1:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:27am | Report comment
Djokovic long with the forehand and its 0-15 now. Great ball striking from Wawrinka yet again Wawrinka wide with the backhand though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 10
1:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:25am | Report comment
40-0 yet again for Wawrinka who is yet to be tested in a long while on serve. Djokovic nets the return and he holds easily yet again Wawrinka.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 10
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 10
1:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:24am | Report comment
We are approaching the five hour mark would you believe it!
Wawrinka still dictating terms with the forehand here and its 15-0. Djokovic long with the forehand and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 9
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 10
1:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:22am | Report comment
Here here Jason. I don’t care who wins now! Quality tennis though.
Djokovic with another easy hold here as he produces a backhand crosscourt winner.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 9
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 10
1:23am
Jason said | 1:23am | Report comment
I have a feeling that Novak will break here to win.
1:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:21am | Report comment
Djokovic with another ace out wide and its 15-0. Both players are just playing clutch tennis on serve at the moment. This could go on forever. 30-0 now
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 9
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 9
1:20am
Jason said | 1:20am | Report comment
For the love of God will someone please win this match so I can go to bed.
1:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:20am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another crushing forehand winner and he holds yet again.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 9
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 9
1:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:19am | Report comment
Wawrinka too good with the forehand yet again and its 30-15. Wawrinka with another ace and its 40-15. Djokovic just can’t get a look here
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 9
1:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:18am | Report comment
0-15 Djokovic now as Wawrinka sends the forehand long. Djokovic nets the return though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 9
1:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:16am | Report comment
Djokovic holds easily with an angled forehand winner and he leads 9-8 fifth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 9
1:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:15am | Report comment
Well both players looking unbeatable when serving at the moment as Djokovic produces a double fault at 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:14am | Report comment
Djokovic with a second serve ace and its 15 love. Wawrinka’s slice hits the net and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:13am | Report comment
Wawrinka holds easily yet again and its 8-8 and is serving brilliantly under pressure.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 8
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:12am | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the backhand and its 30-15 now. Wawrinka too good with the forehand and smash and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:11am | Report comment
Djokovic nets the backhand and its 15-0. Wawrinka very difficult to break at the moment even for Djokovic. Wawrinka too good with the forehand and volley and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:09am | Report comment
Great backhand and volley combination from Djokovic and he holds to lead in the fifth set yet again.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 8
1:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:08am | Report comment
Djokovic with a great serve down the tee and its 30-15. His fastest of the night. 40-15 now as Wawrinka goes well wide with the forehand
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:10am
kellett_1992 said | 1:10am | Report comment
The pressure really is on Wawrinka, I can’t see him winning. Djokovic has all the advantage in the world right now.
1:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:08am | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great return and its 0-15. Great shot. Wawrinka nets the return though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:07am | Report comment
Wawrinka holds easily yet again and its 7-7 with no player giving an inch.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 7
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:07am
kellett_1992 said | 1:07am | Report comment
The way these two are serving, I can’t tell when this will end!
1:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:06am | Report comment
Djokovic’s return goes long and its 30-15 Wawrinka who has served brilliantly tonight. Djokovic with a poor backhand and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:05am | Report comment
Djokovic with a great backhand winner and its 0-15 here. Djokovic going to pressure the server now. Wawrinka with another great serve and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:02am | Report comment
No tiebreaker here Kellett. Wish there was though. I prefer tiebreakers in the fifth set ala US Open.
Djokovic holds easily and its 7-6 fifth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 7
1:03am
kellett_1992 said | 1:03am | Report comment
Forgot it’s different here. Annoying!
1:02am
noime said | 1:02am | Report comment
What a score…
1:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:01am | Report comment
Wawrinka wide with the backhand and its 15-0. Both players not giving a cent to each other here. Djokovic with a strong forehand down the line and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 6
1:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 1:00am | Report comment
Wawrinka holds easily yet again with a forehand winner and its 6-6 fifth set
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 6
12:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:59am | Report comment
Don’t know about that Kellett.
Djokovic with a great backhand return winner and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 6
1:01am
kellett_1992 said | 1:01am | Report comment
More than happy for Wawrinka to prove me wrong. Tie breaker can Wawrinka do it?
12:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:59am | Report comment
Wawrinka with a second serve ace and its 15 love. Great play! Wawrinka with another strong serve and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 6
12:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:56am | Report comment
Djokovic holds to love and Wawrinka yet again to serve to stay in the match. How long can he keep this up?
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 6
12:58am
kellett_1992 said | 12:58am | Report comment
Crunch time, Djokovic,will break his serve and win the match. IMO!
1:00am
kellett_1992 said | 1:00am | Report comment
GLAD to say i’m wrong.
12:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:55am | Report comment
Wawrinka wide with the backhand and its 15-0. Wawrinka’s slice hits the net and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 5
12:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:54am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another clutch backhand winner and he holds very well.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 5
12:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:54am | Report comment
Djokovic’s forehand clips the net and falls over and its 40-15 Wawrinka who is still in control on serve here.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 5
12:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:53am | Report comment
Djokovic with another unforced error and its 30-0 Wawrinka.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 5
12:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:51am | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve and he holds well under pressure and Wawrinka will now serve to stay in the match.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 5
12:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:50am | Report comment
Wawrinka’s forehand return is just long and its back to deuce. Djokovic just hanging on here and that return was actually good. Wawrinka’s slice now hits the net and its game point Djokovic
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:49am | Report comment
Wawrinka with great play from the baseline and he finishes the point off with a neat volley and its break point yet again.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:50am
kellett_1992 said | 12:50am | Report comment
Neither player giving in! This serve!
12:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:48am | Report comment
Wawrinka long with the backhand and its game point Djokovic after being 40-15 down on serve. Djokovic nets the forehand though and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:47am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another poor unforced error really and he lets Djokovic off the hook. Deuce yet again
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:46am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:46am | Report comment
Huge chance lost for Wawrinka there but he still has a chance at deuce. Djokovic long with the backhand yet again and its break point
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:45am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:45am | Report comment
Djokovic saves one break point with great play at the net yet again but Wawrinka has a look at a second serve here. Wawrinka nets the backhand though and its back to deuce. Huge point there
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:44am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:44am | Report comment
15-30 now as Wawrinka unleashes a lethal backhand crosscourt shot that Djokovic cannot return. Too good. Djokovic wide with the volley now as Wawrinka has two break points!!!!!!!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:43am
kellett_1992 said | 12:43am | Report comment
Can Wawrinka do it?!
12:42am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:42am | Report comment
Djokovic with another good volley at the net and its 15 love. Djokovic nets the forehand and its now 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:41am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:41am | Report comment
Djokovic’s forehand goes long yet again and its game point for Wawrinka. Wawrinka holds with another strong forehand that forces the error and its 4-4 now. What a match
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:41am
noime said | 12:41am | Report comment
What a nice games..both player look exhausted..nice play djokovic
12:40am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:40am | Report comment
Wawrinka with his first double fault of the night and it gives Djokovic a break point. Huge point now. Djokovic nets the forehand and its deuce.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:39am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:39am | Report comment
Wawrinka wide with the forehand and its deuce yet again on a huge service game here. Djokovic yet again with great defence
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:38am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:38am | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great wide first serve and its 30-15. Wawrinka;s forehand goes just long and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:36am | Report comment
Wawrinka with good aggressive play yet again and its 15 love.Wawrinka nets the backhand though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:34am | Report comment
Wawrinka doesn’t do enough with the lob and Djokovic puts it away with an easy smash for 40 love. He holds yet again to love with a strong serve down the tee.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 4
12:36am
kellett_1992 said | 12:36am | Report comment
They way both players are serving we could be heading to another tie breaker. who do you believe will finish stronger Alan?
12:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:33am | Report comment
Great rally ends with a great volley from Djokovic at the net. 15-0. Wawrinka’s blocked forehand goes long and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:31am | Report comment
Djokovic lets Wawrinka off the hook with a poor return on the second serve. Game point Wawrinka and he holds as Djokovic sends his forehand long.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:30am | Report comment
Djokovic long with the forehand and Wawrinka with game point now. Wawrinka long with the backhand though and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:29am
kellett_1992 said | 12:29am | Report comment
Wawrinka needs to make the final to crack top 10. Highest ever rank 9th.
12:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:28am | Report comment
Another awesome passing backhand pickup from Djokovic and he gets it to 15-30. What a shot! Djokovic nets the forehand thoug and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:27am
noime said | 12:27am | Report comment
Love this game..wawrinka trying to elimanate the world number..
12:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:27am | Report comment
Djokovic;s return hits the net and its 15-0. Wawrinka nets the backhand though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:25am | Report comment
Djokovic has done this a few times tonight as he produces unforced errors 40-0 up and now gets it back to 40-30. Djokovic holds well though with a strong serve and he leads 3-2 fifth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 3
12:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:23am | Report comment
Djokovic too good at the net yet again and its 40 love as the Serb strolls his way to an easy hold one would think. Djokovic nets the forehand though and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 2
12:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:23am | Report comment
Wawrinka with great defence but Djokovic too good at the net with the volley and its 15 love. Great attitude though from the Swiss player in the fifth set. Backhand slice goes long and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 2
12:22am
kellett_1992 said | 12:22am | Report comment
Just as quick as that Wawrinka hits back.
12:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:21am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another ace down the tee and its 40 love. Great stuff from Wawrinka on serve after failing to break earlier. Djokovic wide with the backhand and Wawrinka holds to love.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 2
12:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:20am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another strong serve and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 2
12:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:18am | Report comment
Djokovic with a great forehand followed by a smash to the open court and its game point for the Djoker who has certainly been pushed thus far. Djokovic with another forehand winner and he holds after saving two break points. Huge moment there
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 2
12:20am
kellett_1992 said | 12:20am | Report comment
Like I said I think Djokovic will have to much in the end. Though I still want Wawrinka, nothing against Djokovic, just biased as I love Federer.
12:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:17am | Report comment
Poor backhand miss from Wawrinka and its back to 30-40 as he lets Djokovic off the hook slightly there. Another break point though. Djokovic gets it back to deuce with a strong serve down the tee
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 1
12:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:16am | Report comment
Wawrinka with two more break points as he punishes a Djokovic second serve with a crushing forehand return.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 1
12:16am
kellett_1992 said | 12:16am | Report comment
The simple power that oozes from their stroke play is amazing. They drag that ball great distances whilst pulling the ball across their body, superb tennis! Simon v monfils was amazing last night! 71 hit rally at one stage if I recall correctly.
12:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:15am | Report comment
Great backhand shots yet again from Wawrinka and he finishes the point off with a forehand smash. 15-30 now
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 1
12:15am
Ggggggg said | 12:15am | Report comment
I still can’t believe djokovic lost the first set 6-1. It’s crazy.
12:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:14am | Report comment
Djokovic long with the backhand and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 1
12:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:13am | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic with another break point here and the Serb has returned very well in this game and in the clutch moments of the match. Djokovic with some clutch forehand shots and he gets the break back. That is why he is no.1!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 1
12:12am
kellett_1992 said | 12:12am | Report comment
David Ferrer will finish the tournament as the new 4th seed, taking over Rafael Nadal.
Djokovic, regardless of result won’t lose number one. But if Federer wins Aus Open then the race for no. 1 is on again. Federer greatest ever, all time favourite!
12:11am
Ggggggg said | 12:11am | Report comment
Guys, djokovic is by far the best tennis player at the moment. He also knows how to have fun and not just focus on his career. I think he will win 3 consecutive aus opens and he is the best!!!!
12:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:11am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another great wide serve and backhand combination and its game point yet again for the Swiss player. Deuce yet again though as the backhand goes long
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:10am | Report comment
Great serve down the tee for a second serve and its game point for Wawrinka. Huge hold if he gets it. Wawrinka long with the backhand yet again and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:08am | Report comment
Wawrinka with a poor backhand that hits the net and Djokovic now has break point to even things up in the fifth set. Bad miss from the Swiss player. He forces it to deuce though with a solid smash.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:07am | Report comment
Djokovic nets the backhand and Wawrinka really has the momentum here after fighting so well to get this match on even terms. 30-15. Djokovic with an awesome forehand return after Wawrinka I thought did enough with the backhand down the line. 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:07am
kellett_1992 said | 12:07am | Report comment
Perhaps Djokovic’s chances of becoming the first player since Roy Emerson to win 3 consecutive Aus Opens is fading.
12:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:06am | Report comment
Certainly on the cards Kellett.
Wawrinka long with the forehand and its 0-15. Wawrinka’s forehand clips the net but he goes through for the winner and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:04am | Report comment
BREAK WAWRINKA – Wawrinka wide with the crosscourt forehand and its 30-40. Still break point though and facing a second serve. Wawrinka with a great return and forehand winner gets the break!!!!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:03am | Report comment
Wawrinka with another strong forehand forces the error from Djokovic and its 15-30. Who knows? Wawrinka now with two break points followers! Potential upset well on the cards.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
12:02am
kellett_1992 said | 12:02am | Report comment
Alan, a possible match up between Federer v Wawrinka, all Swiss final!?
12:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 12:01am | Report comment
His won it Kellett. Game on now!
Djokovic too good with the backhand winner and its 15-0. Wawrinka’s movement tonight though has been outstanding. Really got the best out of Djokovic tonight and out of himself.
15 all now as Djokovic produces an unforced error
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
11:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:58pm | Report comment
FOURTH SET WAWRINKA – One of the great ralllies of the open ends with a Wawrinka forehand winner. Great defending from Djokovic but its not enough to stop Wawrinka from forcing this match into a fifth set. Both players evenly matched and this match is now up for grabs!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 7 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 6 0
11:59pm
kellett_1992 said | 11:59pm | Report comment
I think Djokovic has to much but I want Wawrinka!
11:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:56pm | Report comment
6-4 Wawrinka here as Djokovic aims to close the gap. Djokovic with some clutch forehand shots there and its now 6-5 with Wawrinka serving for a fifth set here
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:55pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a terrible forehand miss with Wawrinka at his mercy and its three set points for the Swiss player. Five sets surely coming up…
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:54pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a great backhand that just nabs the line and its 4-3. Wawrinka does well with a great first serve and its 5-3. So close now
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:55pm
kellett_1992 said | 11:55pm | Report comment
Wawrinka serving to take the set!
11:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:52pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a rare unforced error and its 4-1 Wawrinka now who is in a very strong position here. Wawrinka long with the backhand there and its 4-2 Wawrinka
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:50pm | Report comment
Wawrinka 3-0 now as Djokovic goes long with the forehand. Wawrinka now in a great position here but can he hold his nerve? Wawrinka with an unforced error and its 3-1 now
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:50pm
kellett_1992 said | 11:50pm | Report comment
What a shot from Wawrinka! Come on take thefourth set.
11:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:49pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a huge challenge here and he gets it as Djokovic’s forehand goes just long. 1-0. Wawrinka with another trademark awesome backhand winner down the line and he gets the minibreak for 2-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:47pm | Report comment
Djokovic holds to love with great serving and a neat forehand winner and we are off to the tiebreaker!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 6
11:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:46pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve and its 15 love as the Serb tries to take this to the tiebreaker. Great passing forehand shot from Djokovic on the stretch. That was freakish! 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 5
11:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:45pm | Report comment
Well Wawrinka has been tremendous tonight and has certainly won himself a new fanbase at the Australian Open with his performance against Djokovic and we still might be heading to a fifth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 5
11:48pm
kellett_1992 said | 11:48pm | Report comment
Wawrinka is pushing hard. Though in recent years the joker has shown the ability to fight. If Wawrinka nabs this set in a tie braker, I think Djokovic will have to much power and finish well
11:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:43pm | Report comment
Great rally and great defending from Wawrinka who manages to pull off a djokovic on Djokovic after running down a volley and then producing a winning volley of hiw own and Wawrinka now holds with an ace and he has the momentum I think!
Wawrinka 6 5 4 6
Djokovic 1 7 6 5
11:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:42pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with an ace down the tee at 220km/h. Great stuff and its 15 love. Djokovic nets the forehand and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 5
11:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:41pm | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the backhand down the line and he knocks the Kia sign off the net in the process. 40 love Djokovic and he holds with a great forehand winner down the line.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 5
11:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:39pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the forehand there and its 15 love. Wawrinka pinned deep there. Wawrinka long with the forehand and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 4
11:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:38pm | Report comment
Wawrinka has called for the trainer here but it appears nothing major. Just a massage I guess. Bracing himself for a fifth set perhaps?
11:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:34pm | Report comment
Wawrinka loose with the forehand down the line and its 40-30. Needs to hold here does Wawrinka to stay in this match. Djokovic nets the backhand though and Wawrinka holds well.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 5
Djokovic 1 7 6 4
11:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:33pm | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the forehand and its 30-15. Djokovic with an unforced error and its game point
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 4
11:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:32pm | Report comment
Wawrinka unleashing from the forehand and backhand side and finishes the point with the volley and its 15 love. Great rally and great quality from Wawrinka there. Wawrinka with another backhand down the line winner and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 4
11:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:30pm | Report comment
Wawrinka well wide with the forehand and its game point Djokovic yet again. Wawrinka didn’t need that. Djokovic too good with the serve and forehand combination and he holds for 4-4 fourth set
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 4
11:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:29pm | Report comment
Wawrinka ends a great rally with another crosscourt backhand shot. What a player when on form. Deuce.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:28pm | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the backhand and Djokovic on his way to another easy hold here. Wawrinka with a great return followed by a clinical backhand winner down the line. Terrific again. 40-30
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:26pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great forehand winner down the line and its 30-15. Great passing shot
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:25pm | Report comment
Wawrinka slices the backhand into the net and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:23pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a huge ace out wide and its game point and he follows up with another ace and he holds very well.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 4
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:22pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the forehand and its game point for Wawrinka now who is still showing great attitude here. Poor drop shot from Wawrinka is punished by Djokovic. Deuce
Wawrinka 6 5 4 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:21pm | Report comment
Wawrinka goes wide with the backhand and its 15-30 Djokovic now and Wawrinka with little room for error now. Wawrinka with an ace down the tee and its 30 all. He needed that.
11:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:20pm | Report comment
Wawrinka too good with the forehand and serve and its 15 love. Djokovic responds with great returning and an easy smash for 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:18pm | Report comment
Djokovic holds to love with an easy forehand winner and its 3-3 fourth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 3
11:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:18pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a good wide serve and its 15-0. Djokovic with good serving gets to 40 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 2
11:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:15pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a poor backhand that sails well wide and its 40-30. Good serve and forehand combination though and he holds well for 3-2 fourth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 3
Djokovic 1 7 6 2
11:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:14pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with an ace down the tee and its 30-15. Crucial ace that one and he follows with a strong forehand down the line that forces the error for game point
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 2
11:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:13pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a great forehand passing shot for the winner and its 0-15. Great backhand and volley combination from Wawrinka though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 2
11:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:12pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a great backhand down the line and forces the error and Djokovic holds well under pressure.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 2
11:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:11pm | Report comment
Wawrinka long with the forehand on a huge point there and its deuce. Djokovic holds on for now. Djokovic with a great wide serve and its game point
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:10pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a forehand that just catches the line and its 30 all. Djokovic nets another forehand and its break point yet again for the Swiss player. Big moment here
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:08pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets the forehand after a lengthy rally. Great hitting from Wawrinka and its 15-30 now.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:07pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets the backhand and its 0-15 Wawrinka who is hitting the ball well here. He is well in this. Wawrinka nets the backhand return and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:04pm | Report comment
Wawrinka unleashes that backhand yet again and it is a joy to watch in full flight. 40 love. Wawrinka holds to love with a good serve and he leads 2-1 fourth set
Wawrinka 6 5 4 2
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:03pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a good smash and its 15-0. He is still playing with good intensity here and will not go down without a fight. Great backhand and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:02pm | Report comment
Game point Djokovic now and he holds with an ace down the tee after Wawrinka lets Djokovic escape there. Huge hold
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 1
11:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 11:01pm | Report comment
Wawrinka did everything right except execute an easy drop shot at the net. How on earth did he miss that on such a huge point!!!!! He did everything right with the forehand down the line
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:59pm | Report comment
Djokovic with some loose shots here and its deuce yet again after Djokovic led 40 love. The Serb will not be happy with this effort regardless if he wins tonight. Djokovic nets the backhand and its break point Wawrinka.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:58pm | Report comment
Djokovic wide with the forehand and its 40-15. 40-30 now as Wawrinka rips the forehand crosscourt
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:56pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve down the tee and its 15 love. Wawrinka’s return goes long and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:55pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great serve and volley and he holds well and leads 1-0 fourth set.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 1
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:55pm | Report comment
Djokovic wide with the backhand down the line and its 30-15. Wawrinka with another strong serve and its game point for the Swiss player who is still playing well despite being 2 sets to 1 down. Wawrinka nets the backhand though and its 40-30
Wawrinka 6 5 4 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:53pm | Report comment
Great rally ends with Djokovic’s forehand goes long. 15-0 Wawrinka now who is up against it now. Wawrinka nets the forehand and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:50pm | Report comment
THIRD SET DJOKOVIC – Wawrinka produces great defence but Djokovic does enough to hold and secure the third set. The world no.1 in control now.
Wawrinka 6 5 4 0
Djokovic 1 7 6 0
10:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:49pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with his worst backhand shot of the match goes well wide and its 30-15 Djokovic in what was a big point there. Djokovic with an ace and its set point for the Serb now
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 5
10:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:47pm | Report comment
Wawrinka nets the return and its 15-0. Wawrinka with a great backhand winner though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 5
10:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:45pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic too good from the baseline forces the error from Wawrinka and he secures the break and will serve for the third set here. Great rally from both players
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 5
10:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:44pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an unforced error of his own and 15-30. Djokovic though with a terrific return and forehand passing winner and its break point yet again for the Serb, That is awesome to watch!
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 4
10:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:42pm | Report comment
Wawrinka loose with the forehand and its 0-15 Djokovic. Wawrinka with another unforced error here and its 0-30
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 4
10:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:41pm | Report comment
Djokovic on his way to an easy hold here as Wawrinka’s return hits the net yet again. Djokovic holds easily as Wawrinka nets the return yet again.
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 4
10:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:40pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the forehand and its 15-0. Wawrinka long with the backhand return and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 3
10:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:38pm | Report comment
Djokovic returns well but Wawrinka is true with the backhand and forces the error and its game point for Wawrinka. Wawrinka with a gun serve down the tee and he holds well.
Wawrinka 6 5 4
Djokovic 1 7 3
10:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:37pm | Report comment
Wawrinka yet again with a poor backhand volley at the net with the court at his mercy. You just can’t miss those shots against Djokovic. Djokovic rips the forehand crosscourt and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 3
10:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:36pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a strong serve and its 15-0. He follows with a strong forehand and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 3
10:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:35pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve and forehand combination and he holds well for 3-3 third set.
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 3
10:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:35pm | Report comment
Wawrinka’s block forehand return hits the net and its 30-15. Djokovic hasn’t served at his best tonight but he volleys well and its game point
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:34pm | Report comment
Wawrinka’s return goes long and its 15-0. Double fault here and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:31pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a long backhand and its 40-30 and he needs to hold here to keep his nose infront. Djokovic with a very loose forehand there and he allows Wawrinka to hold and lead 3-2 third set
Wawrinka 6 5 3
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:30pm | Report comment
Wawrinka’s backhand just wide and its 30-15 now. Great return from djokovic but he just misses the backhand down the line and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:28pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the forehand and its 15-0. Wawrinka with a great ace out wide and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:27pm | Report comment
What a terrific backhand volley from Djokovic after Wawrinka looked to have hit the perfect backhand passing slice shot. Game point for the Serb and he holds well with some strong forehand shots
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 2
10:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:26pm | Report comment
Wawrinka starting to find his range again here with the backhand down the line and its deuce. Wawrinka’s shotmaking coming alive again
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:25pm | Report comment
Djokovic with two good serves and its 40-15 now for the Serb. Wawrinka’s backhand return catches the line and its 40-30
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:24pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a money making backhand down the line winner and its 15 all. Great shot
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:22pm | Report comment
Wawrinka holds very well with two strong serves and he now leads 2-1 in the third set after being broken early. Great response after a heartbreaking loss in the second set.
Wawrinka 6 5 2
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:20pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a nice backhand winner and its game point for the Swiss player who really needs to hold here to just get some momentum back after Djokovic looked in control. Wawrinka nets the backhand again and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 5 1
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:19pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the forehand and its 30-15 Wawrinka now who is starting to feel better about himself. Wawrinka with another poor forehand that hits the net and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 1
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:17pm | Report comment
Djokovic gifts Wawrinka the break back and that may prove vital in giving Wawrinka a lift in the third set. He misses the volley though and its 0-15. Djokovic long with the lob though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 1
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:16pm | Report comment
BREAK WAWRINKA – Well Djokovic nets another backhand and its break point out of no where for Wawrinka. Doesn’t he need this! Big point this one for Wawrinka in the context of the match. Wawrinkas breaks back and that is terrific play but Djokovic was poor there.
Wawrinka 6 5 1
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:15pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a poor backhand drop shot that hits the net and its 40-30 now. Djokovic loose with the forehand though and now its deuce out of nowhere really
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:13pm | Report comment
40-0 Djokovic here as Wawrinka frames the backhand but he responds well with a strong forehand and its 40-15
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Well Djokovic now with all the momentum here and he now rips the forehand winner and its 15-0. Wawrinka looks out of it now which is a shame given how well he played for two sets.
30-0
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:11pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic with a clutch backhand passing shot that left Wawrinka helpless. Great return aswell and its break point for the Serb as he breaks yet again after producing a defensive display that just defies belief!!!!!! How does he do it!
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 1
10:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:10pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with an ace out wide and its 30-15. He needs to hold here to stop Djokovic from gaining complete control of this match. Wawrinka’s backhand now letting him down and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 0
10:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Well it will be interesting to see how Wawrinka bounces back here if at all. He starts off well with a strong serve and its 15-0. Wawrinka long with the backhand and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 0
10:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:05pm | Report comment
SECOND SET DJOKOVIC – Djokovic with a backhand winner down the line and he manages to come back from 5-3 down to win the second set 7-5. Great performance from Djokovic and he steals the second set as Wawrinka lowered his level at the worst possible time.
Wawrinka 6 5 0
Djokovic 1 7 0
10:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:03pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a double fault and its 15-30. Wawrinka nets the backhand and its two set points for Djokovic here
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 6
10:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:02pm | Report comment
Well Djokovic showing us why he is no.1. Can Wawrinka fight back?
Wawrinka goes long with the forehand and its 15-0. Wawrinka’s forehand has let him down big time last in the second set. Djokovic with an ace and its 30 love
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 6
10:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:00pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Wawrinka with another long forehand and its break point Djokovic yet again who is desperate to break here… Djokovic returns well and Wawrinka nets the forehand and Djokovic will serve for the second set. What a comeback!
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 6
9:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a huge ace down the tee and its game point and what a huge hold this will be here! Great forehand shots from Djokovic though pins Wawrinka and its deuce yet again
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:58pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a rare unforced forehand return error and its deuce here. Djokovic will be furious with that return!
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with another unforced error as Djokovic continues to keep the ball in play.. Break point yet again. Djokovic nets the forehand and its 30-40 here. Great contest
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a bad backhand miss as he controlled the point against Djokovic here. Wawrinka with a missed opportunity there and its 15-30 Djokovic
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:54pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a strong wide serve and its 15-0. Wawrinka’s backhand goes long and its 15 all as things really tighten up here..
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:52pm | Report comment
Wawrinka’s forehand letting him down here when it truly counts and Djokovic well on his way to levelling this up now in the second set. Game point. Wawrinka nets the backhand and Djokovic is back at 5-5 second set.
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 5
9:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:51pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a forehand that goes long and its 15 all. Great wide serve from Djokovic and its 30-15 now
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 4
9:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Djokovic did very well to put pressure on Wawrinka, constantly returning first serves in that previous game to keep Wawrinka playing and he finally has his break.
Djokovic with a long forehand though and its 0-15.
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 4
9:49pm
ayoung said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Djokovic is not out of yet! Fantastic playing by Stan but something tells me he won’t be able to hold on..
Reckon Novak will come back strong. He’s such a fighter and a fantastic competitor.
9:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:48pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Wawrinka with his worst game of the match gifts the break back to Djokovic and now the Serb is back in the second set. Huge momentum changer there.
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 4
9:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:47pm | Report comment
30 all now as Wawrinka’s backhand goes long. Tight times now for the Swiss player. Wawrinka nets another forehand and its break point for Djokovic here. This is a huge point coming up now
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 3
9:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Great defence from Djokovic but Wawrinka is still up to it as he rips the forehand to secure 15-0. Djokovic did everything possible to stay in that point but Wawrinka was still too good. Wawrinka so lucky with the backhand over the net and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 3
9:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Wawrinka’s backhand down the line misses the line and its game point for Djokovic now who holds with a backhand down the line
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 3
9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Its fantastic stuff Brendon. Great to watch unless you are a Djokovic fan.
15-0 courtesy of a strong serve from Djokovic. He repeats the dose and its 30-0
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 2
9:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:40pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a forehand that goes long and its game point for Wawrinka yet again. Djokovic wide with the return yet again and Wawrinka holds and is one game away from taking a two sets to love lead against Djokovic. Yep you read it correctly.
Wawrinka 6 5
Djokovic 1 2
9:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:39pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a poor forehand that hits the net and that’s very unlike the world no.1. Game point Wawrinka here but Djokovic does well to chase down a Wawrinka volley and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 2
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great serve out wide and its 15-30. He needed that. Djokovic with a great return but Wawrinka yet again comes to the fore with the backhand for 30 all.
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 2
9:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:36pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a backhand that hits the net and its 0-15. Wawrinka with another backhand that hits the net and its 0-30. Djokovic with a chance here
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 2
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Djokovic finally holds for the first time in a long while and its 4-2 Wawrinka second set.
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 2
9:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a poor backhand slice that hits the net and its 30-15. Game point now for Djokovic as Wawrinka takes his foot of the pedal here…Wawrinka with another backhand winner though and its 40-30
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 1
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Wawrinka has broken Djokovic five times in a row tonight and is going for six in a row here.
Djokovic with a poor backhand down the line and its 0-15. Good wide serve and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 1
9:32pm
Brendon said | 9:32pm | Report comment
This is ridiculous! How good is stan playing!
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
Wawrinka holds well as Djokovic’s return goes just long. Wawrinka is in the zone here and Djokovic in real trouble.
Wawrinka 6 4
Djokovic 1 1
9:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:30pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with some loose shots here and its 40-30 here.. Wawrinka needs to hold here
Wawrinka 6 3
Djokovic 1 1
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Wawrinka is in the zone with another tremendous backhand winner down the line and Djokovic looks hopeless at the moment. This is tremendous really.
Wawrinka 6 3
Djokovic 1 1
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with an ace and its 15-0. Make it another ace and its 30-0.
Wawrinka 6 3
Djokovic 1 1
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
BREAK WAWRINKA – Brilliant, Brilliant backhand from Wawrinka down the line and he secures the break yet again! This is awesome from Wawrinka!
Wawrinka 6 3
Djokovic 1 1
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with two more break points here and Djokovic is really struggling on serve. Wawrinka just out hitting him at the moment. To be honest, Wawrinka is playing like Federer. Wawrinka lets him off the hook with a backhand that goes long and its 30-40
Wawrinka 6 2
Djokovic 1 1
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
Wawrinka ripping a forehand crosscourt shot that Djokovic just cannot return. 15-30 Wawrinka
Wawrinka 6 2
Djokovic 1 1
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great passing backhand shot down the line and its 0-15. Wawrinka on fire here but he nets the return and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 2
Djokovic 1 1
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Wawrinka holds very well under pressure and is on top of Djokovic in every facet of the game really. His serve and forehand and backhand shots are hit with much venom and Djokovic is struggling to handle such power at the moment
Wawrinka 6 2
Djokovic 1 1
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a brilliant return at the body and its deuce. Great reaction from the Serb. Wawrinka with another great serve down the tee and its game point
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Wawrinka really giving it his all on the second serve and Djokovic’s return hits the net. Deuce. Wawrinka with another strong forehand winner and its game point
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
Djokovic with terrific returning stays in the point and he then produces a great backhand passing shot down the line and its break point for the Serb. Clutch tennis
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great wide serve for an ace and its game point. This has been impressive thus far but Wawrinka goes wide with the forehand yet again and its deuce
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:16pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a poor forehand that goes long and its 15-30 Djokovic. Djokovic gifts a point back and its 30 all
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with another forehand winner and his level remains extremely high here. Djokovic looking frustrated out there. Wawrinka;s forehand goes long though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
BREAK WAWRINKA – Djokovic nets the backhand and Wawrinka breaks yet again. Djokovic has not held serve for four consecutive games here.
Wawrinka 6 1
Djokovic 1 1
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
Wawrinka now has three break points and his break point conversion rate is 100 percent thus far. Clinical. Djokovic in trouble yet again on serve but he produces a good serve and its 15-40
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 1
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
Gee Wawrinka’s backhand is a thing of beauty when hit well. 0-30 Wawrinka
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 1
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
That was just what Djokovic needed after being totally outplayed in the first set. Big challenge for Wawrinka to stay in this now.
Wawrinka too good with the backhand again and its 0-15. Great play
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 1
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic with two break points here as the Serb raises his game big time here with great returning. Wawrinka wide with the backhand and Djokovic breaks early in the second set.
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 1
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Well Wawrinka has probably produced his best set of tennis in his career by claiming the set 6-1 against Djokovic. Djokovic though will respond as champions do. Can Wawrinka keep this up?
Wawrinka is pumped at the moment but Djokovic forces the error with the forehand and its 15-30 now
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 0
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
FIRST SET WAWRINKA – Wawrinka finishes the set off with a forehand winner and he has destroyed Djokovic in that opening set, claiming it 6-1. WOW!
Wawrinka 6 0
Djokovic 1 0
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Great backhand slice from Wawrinka and he has set point here against Djokovic…. Believe it
Wawrinka 5
Djokovic 1
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Djokovic with many unforced errors from the forehand side and its 15-30 Wawrinka here. He has always had the talent to cause trouble against the very best and he is doing that now. Wawrinka with a poor forehand and its 30 all
Wawrinka 5
Djokovic 1
9:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:02pm | Report comment
Djokovic’s forehand is just wide by a 1 mm. 0-15 Wawrinka here. Djokovic with a strong forehand though and its 15 all
Wawrinka 5
Djokovic 1
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with another forehand winner and its 40-0. Wawrinka on fire at the moment and Djokovic doesn’t have the answers thus far. Long way to go though. Wawrinka holds and its 5-1.
Wawrinka 5
Djokovic 1
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Well Djokovic for the first time in the tournamnet is up against the wall here. Wawrinka has to hold here again.
Djokovic long with the forehand and its 15-0. Wawrinka on top of his game here as he volleys home for 30-0
Wawrinka 4
Djokovic 1
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
BREAK WAWRINKA – Wawrinka finishes off one of the great points of the tournament with a sizzling backhand crosscourt winner and he breaks Djokovic yet again. Ladies and Gentleman a boilover is on the cards if Wawrinka keeps this up!
Wawrinka 4
Djokovic 1
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with another break point courtesy of a great forehand return and Djokovic is big trouble here….
Wawrinka 3
Djokovic 1
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Double fault and its 30 all here and Wawrinka getting his teeth into this match…
Wawrinka 3
Djokovic 1
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with all the momentum here at the moment and Djokovic just looks a little flat here. Djokovic though with a great forehand down the line and its 15 all
Wawrinka 3
Djokovic 1
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Wawrinka off to the perfect start here as Djokovic’s forehand return goes long and he now leads 3-1 first set. Game on.
Wawrinka 3
Djokovic 1
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Loose backhand from Wawrinka goes wide and its 30-15 now. He needs to consolidate the break here and has game point thanks to a strong serve
Wawrinka 2
Djokovic 1
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
For those just joining us, Djokovic has been broken for the first time in the tournament with Wawrinka now serving for a 3-1 lead in the first set.. Good forehand winner from Wawrinka and its 15-0. Wawrinka with another powerful forehand winner and its 30-0
Wawrinka 2
Djokovic 1
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Wawrinka with a great chance to get the early break as a few Djokovic unforced errors allow the Swiss player to break here. Wawrinka now leads 2-1 first set.
Wawrinka 2
Djokovic 1