Djokovic vs Berdych: Australian Open 2013 live scores, blog
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Having survived a five set thriller last Sunday night, Novak Djokovic’s quest for a semi-final birth at the Australian Open doesn’t get any easier as he faces the in-form Tomas Berdych tonight. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEDT.
Djokovic had to really dig deep against Stanislas Wawrinka in the fourth round, coming back from a break down in the fifth set to register victory in just over five hours.
The world no.1 was pushed to his limits by Wawrinka, who showcased tremendous firepower from the forehand and backhand side throughout the contest.
Berdych will have no doubt taken plenty of positives from Wawrinka’s play, and will intend to apply the same sort of aggression that nearly led to Djokovic’s downfall in the fourth round.
The Serb showcased tremendous defensive skills yet again to get out of trouble against Wawrinka and may need to repeat the dose against the equally dangerous Berdych.
Prediction
Berdych has only defeated Djokovic once in 11 meetings but the Czech world no.6 will still fancy his chances of causing the upset tonight.
Despite the lop sided head to head record, Berdych and Djokovic have only met twice at Grand Slam level, with both players sharing a victory each.
Berdych defeated Djokovic at the 2010 Wimbledon championships in straight sets before Djokovic got his revenge by crushing the Czech star in straight sets at the 2011 Australian Open.
Tonight’s contest promises to be a closely fought affair between two players who are no strangers to reaching the latter stages of Grand Slams.
Berdych is yet to drop a set at this year’s Australian Open, and is more than capable of beating the very best when it counts, as evidenced by his four set win over Roger Federer at the US Open last year.
The former Wimbledon finalist possesses a great serve coupled with an ability to hit deep flat groundstrokes off both the forehand and backhand side.
If Berdych can take a leaf out of Wawrinka’s book and keep Djokovic pinned deep outside the baseline, then he will give himself an almighty chance of causing the upset.
Having been bullied by Wawrinka however, expect Djokovic to come out all guns blazing in an attempt to blow Berdych off the park early.
The reigning Australian Open champion will be keen to showcase his best form after starting poorly against Wawrinka the other night.
Djokovic’s unforced error count will most likely be at a minimum tonight as he aims to improve on his fourth round performance.
With this in mind, expect Djokovic to raise his game tonight and secure victory in four tightly contested sets.
Djokovic in four sets.
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10:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:22pm | Report comment
Well Djokovic now plays Ferrer for a place in the 2013 Aus Open final and few will bet against him from reaching the decider now after his strong performance against Berdych. Berdych was up and down tonight and was punished dearly by Djokovic in the first and third sets. A good tournament nonetheless for the Czech player. Djokovic rolls on though and continues to be the player to beat. Thanks for joining us tonight and please join us tomorrow for Federer – Tsonga.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 6
10:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:20pm | Report comment
GAME SET AND MATCH DJOKOVIC – Djokovic serves an ace down the tee and he defeats a valiant Berdych in four sets tonight. Too good from the Serb and its another semi-final appearance for the Serb at the Aus Open.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 6
10:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the wide serve yet again and he finishes the point off with the volley and its match point yet again….
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:18pm | Report comment
Berdych not going away here as he returns well and then wins the point with the forehand down the line. Deuce
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:17pm | Report comment
Djokovic with another match point courtesy of a strong serve down the tee….
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:17pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the backhand crossscourt short and that was routine shot for Djokovic. Big miss and its back to deuce.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:16pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a forehand winner there and its match point yet again after a controversial point where Berdyh was able to challenge.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:15pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a poor backhand slice that hits the net and its deuce. Both players getting tight here…
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve down the tee and its match point for the Serb after just over 2 hours of play here…..
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:14pm | Report comment
Berdych with a terrible forehand error as the shot goes long and its 30 all.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:13pm | Report comment
Berdych with good play there and he forces the error from Djokovic. 15-30.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:12pm | Report comment
Berdych with a great forehand winner and its 0-15. Great start for the Czech star there. Berdych nets the return though and its 15 all
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:10pm | Report comment
Berdych holds on well here and Djokovic will serve for the match now. Berdych did well with the forehand there to hold and its all or nothing now.
Berdych 1 6 1 4
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:09pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the return and he finishes the point with a forehand winner and its 30-15. Berdych with an ace and its game point
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:08pm | Report comment
Good rally ends with a Djokovic slice that hits the net and its 15-0 Berdych. He really needed that first point. Djokovic long with the forehand and its 30-0
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:07pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an ace out wide and he holds and is one game away from a place in the semi-final against Ferrer.
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 5
10:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:06pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an unforced error and its 30-15. Relentless from the forehand side is Djokovic. 40-15
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 4
10:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:05pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the serve and forehand combination and its 15-0. He is yet to concede a point on serve in the fourth set. Clinical from the world no.1. Djokovic with an ace and its 30-0
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 4
10:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:03pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a wonderful backhand slice drop shot and its 40-30. Great play from the Serb. Berdych with a good forehand followed by a smash and he holds well and hangs on in the fourth set.
Berdych 1 6 1 3
Djokovic 6 4 6 4
10:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:02pm | Report comment
Berdych serves a double fault and its 30-15 now. Djokovic long with the forehand and its 40-15.
Berdych 1 6 1 2
Djokovic 6 4 6 4
10:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:01pm | Report comment
Berdych with a strong wide serve and its 30-0.
10:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 10:00pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a delicate drop shot and its 40-0 as he continues to maintain control. Djokovic with an ace out wide and he holds for a 4-2 lead now
Berdych 1 6 1 2
Djokovic 6 4 6 4
9:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:59pm | Report comment
Berdych with another poor forehand miss with the court at his mercy and its 15-0 Djokovic. He really needed that point did Berdych. Berdych wide with the forehand again and its 30-0
Berdych 1 6 1 2
Djokovic 6 4 6 3
9:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:57pm | Report comment
Great wide serve from Berdych and he holds well and trails 2-3 fourth set.
Berdych 1 6 1 2
Djokovic 6 4 6 3
9:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:56pm | Report comment
Djokovic’s return goes long and its 30-15. Berdych repeats the dose yet again and its 40-15.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 3
9:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:55pm | Report comment
Berdych nets the forehand here and its 0-15. Game getting away from him now. Djokovic has been terrific backing up from Wawrinka but you would expect that from a world no. 1. Berdych with an ace and its 15 all
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 3
9:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:54pm | Report comment
Djokovic with another strong serve and forehand combination and its 30-0. 40-0 with another wide serve. Djokovic dictating play now with the forehand and he holds for a 3-1 lead fourth set.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 3
9:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:52pm | Report comment
Djokovic rips the forehand crosscourt for the winner and its 15-0. Djokovic with all the momentum now
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 2
9:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:51pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Great serve and backhand combination from Berdych and its 30-40. Still in trouble is Berdych. Good play though under pressure. Berdych long with the forehand and Djokovic breaks with great defence. Long way back for Berdych now.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 2
9:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:49pm | Report comment
Berdych challenges correctly on a huge point as Djokovic;s return goes long. 15-30. Boy that was a big challenge. Berdych nets the backhand yet again and its break points for Djokovic now. Game over if he breaks here….
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 1
9:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:47pm | Report comment
Berdych nets the backhand and its 0-15. Great return from Djokovic yet again and its 30-0. Berdych just couldn’t handle the return.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 1
9:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:46pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an ace down the tee and its game point. Djokovic yet to be troubled on serve since early in the second set. Djokovic holds with a forehand winner and its 1-1 fourth set.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 1
9:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:45pm | Report comment
Berdych nets the return and its 15-0 Djokovic. Djokovic too good with the forehand and backhand and its 30-0
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 0
9:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:43pm | Report comment
Berdych comes to life with the forehand and secures the hold with another smash and he leads 1-0 fourth set. Boy he needed that.
Berdych 1 6 1 1
Djokovic 6 4 6 0
9:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:42pm | Report comment
Djokovic’s lob goes long and its 30-15. Berdych dominated there with the forehand and then finishes the point with the smash. 40-15.
Berdych 1 6 1 0
Djokovic 6 4 6 0
9:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:41pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good yet again with the forehand passing shot and its 0-15. Berdych has to hold here to open the fourth set. Berdych with a great serve down the tee and its 15 all
Berdych 1 6 1 0
Djokovic 6 4 6 0
9:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:38pm | Report comment
THIRD SET DJOKOVIC – Berdych frames the forehand and its set point for Djokovic now and he holds as Berdych’s return goes long. Djokovic back in the drivers seat.
Berdych 1 6 1 0
Djokovic 6 4 6 0
9:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:37pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets another backhand shot and its 15-30 here. Djokovic has just dropped his level slightly here. Djokovic with a great volley at the net as Berdych failed to do enough with the forehand and its 30 all.
Berdych 1 6 1
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:35pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a cracking crosscourt backhand winner and its 15-0. Djokovic with a double fault and its 15 all
Berdych 1 6 1
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:34pm | Report comment
Djokovic’s lob goes long and Berdych holds for the first time in the third set but its all Djokovic 5-1 third set
Berdych 1 6 1
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:33pm | Report comment
40-30 now as Berdych hits a double fault
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:32pm | Report comment
Djokovic’s backhand slice is just wide and its 30-0. Game point now as Berdych hits an easy forehand winner
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:31pm | Report comment
Well Berdych will probably be broken again here and why not. No point fighting to hold here. Might as well just go and start from scratch in the fourth set, just like he did in the second set. That’s my opinion anyway.
Djokovic long with the forehand and its 15-0
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:29pm | Report comment
Djokovic on his way to another easy hold here as he continues to hit his spots well on serve. Djokovic rips the backhand down the line and its 5-0 third set.
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 5
9:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:28pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an ace out wide and its 15-0. The Serb coasting along in the third set. Djokovic too good with the backhand crosscourt winner and its 30-15
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 4
9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Two break points now for Djokovic and Berdych is almost willing to give this set away now and brace himself for a fourth set. Djokovic breaks with a backhand winner down the line and he leads 4-0 now
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 4
9:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:26pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the backhand return and its 15 all. Berdych nets the forehand here and its 15-30. His level has dropped.
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 3
9:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:25pm | Report comment
Well after winning the second set and getting momentum, Berdych has dropped off here and Djokovic has seized control and momentum in the third set. Not what Berdych needed.
Djokovic timing the ball sweetly yet again from the backhand side and its 0-15
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 3
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
Easy hold for Djokovic coming up here and the third set appears already out of Berdych’s reach at 3-0. Djokovic too good with the backhand passing shot and he leads 3-0 now
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 3
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an ace out wide and its 15-0. Berdych nets the return and its 30-0. Djokovic in control now
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 2
9:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:20pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic’s return goes just long and its 30-40 here. Berdych still in trouble though. Berdych’s forehand goes wide and he gifts the break to Djokovic early in the third set.
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 2
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
Berdych with an unforced forehand error there and its 15-30. Needs to be careful here. Great lob from Djokovic and its two break points for the Serb here.
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 1
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
Double fault and its 0-15. Berdych doesn’t want to go down an early break here. Great rally from both players ends with Djokovic netting the backhand. Big point that one and its 15 all
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 1
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
Berdych with a good return forces the error and its 40-30. Djokovic though holds well with an ace down the tee and he leads 1-0 third set
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 1
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets the forehand and its 30-15. Djokovic too good with the forehand there and its game point for the Serb,
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 0
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
Berdych has done very well to bounce back after losing 6-1 in the first set. Good character shown from the Czech star and he is back in this match.
15-0 Djokovic now as he makes a backhand winner in-behind Berdych. Berdych long with the backhand and its 30-0
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 0
9:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:10pm | Report comment
SECOND SET BERDYCH – Djokovic’s return goes long and its set point Berdych. Biggest moment of the match now. Gee wouldn’t he like a big serve here. Berdych with a great first serve forces the error and he wins the second set. Game on!
Berdych 1 6 0
Djokovic 6 4 0
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
Djokovic wide with the forehand and he will be frustrated with that and its back to deuce. Huge let off for Berdych there but times are tense here
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
Djokovic with another great backhand pickup, turnng defence into attack with one shot. Too good and its break point yet again
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:06pm | Report comment
Berdych with another clutch backhand winner down the line and its deuce. Another huge play there from the Czech star.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the crosscourt forehand and its break point for the Serb…
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
Berdych with another ace down the tee and its 30-40 but still break point for Djokovic though. Huge moments here. Berdych with a clutch forehand winner down the line and its deuce. Hue moment.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
Berdych with a crucial ace down the tee and its 15-30. Still under the pump though. Berdych with a poor volley at the net and its two break points for Djokovic. Oh what a miss!!! Djokovic just kept making him play
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Poor from Berdych here as he misses the forehand down the line and its 0-30.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
Well Wawrinka failed to serve out the second set two nights ago. Can Berdych go one better and level this match? Djokovic will certainly heap the pressure on now.
Berdych nets the backhand and its 0-15. Not what he needed.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Djokovic survives a set point and he holds well and will now make Berdych serve for the second set. Big game coming up in the context of the match.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 4
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
Berdych just long with the backhand and its deuce. Big couple of points coming up here. Djokovic with a good wide serve and its game point Djokovic
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 3
8:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:57pm | Report comment
Berdych with a set point here as his backhand return catches the line and what a momentum changer this would be….
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 3
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a double fault here and its 30-15. Good return from Berdych and he forces the error for 30 all
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 3
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a terrific lob and its 30-0. Great class and technique.
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 3
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
Good play at the net from Berdych as he does just enough with the volley to force the error from Djokovic. Game point and this would be a big hold. Berdych with a great serve and forehand combination and he holds very well under pressure
Berdych 1 5
Djokovic 6 3
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
Berdych wide with the forehand there and you can sense that he is getting tight here. 15-30. Berdych strong with the forehand there and its 30 all
Berdych 1 4
Djokovic 6 3
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the return and its 15-0. Just what Berdych needed early there. Berdych nets the forehand though and its 15 all
Berdych 1 4
Djokovic 6 3
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a strong serve and forehand combination and its 40-0. Djokovic with another forehand crosscourt winner and he holds easily for 4-3 second set
Berdych 1 4
Djokovic 6 3
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
Great forehand from Djokovic and he finishes the point off with an easy put away at the net. 15-0. Djokovic with another forehand winner that catches the line for 30 love
Berdych 1 4
Djokovic 6 2
8:47pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:47pm | Report comment
Berdych with an ace out wide and he holds very well for 4-2 second set.
Berdych 1 4
Djokovic 6 2
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
Djokovic trying to break here. He is hitting the ball well in this game and is keen to keep Berdych on the back foot. 30 all. Berdych with a great serve and forehand combination and its game point
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 2
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
Berdych with an awesome forehand passing shot after he guessed right to get to Djokovic’s forehand. Djokovic really should have won that point though. Bad play from the Serb and its 30-15
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 2
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
Well Berdych really had a chance to gain complete control of the second set but Djokovic held on and it will be interesting to see if Berdych can hold himself now.
Berdych with great play at the net as Djokovic continues to force him to play an extra ball. 15-0. Great play from both players. Berdych long with the slice return and its 15 all
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 2
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
Berdych nets the backhand and its game point for Djokovic and this will be a big hold for the Serb if he manages to escape here. Berdych with a long slice and Djokovic holds under big pressure.
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 2
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
Djokovic too good with the serve and backhand combination and its 30-40. Berdych though has raised his game big time compared to the first set. Great first serve yet again and he gets it to deuce
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 1
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
Berdych at his best with the forehand winner there and its 15-30. Good return to gain control of the point from Berdych. Berdych with a forehand winner down the line and its two break points yet again for Berdych.
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 1
8:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:38pm | Report comment
Berdych wide with the forehand and its 15-0 Djokovic. Berdych hitting the forehand well in the second set and it forces the error for 15 all
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 1
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
Djokovic just wide with the forehand pick up and its game point for Berdych. That was a close miss by the Djoker. Berdych holds with a strong ace out wide and he leads 3-1 second set
Berdych 1 3
Djokovic 6 1
8:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:35pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a great return but he produces a poor drop shot that hits the net and its 30-15. Double fault though and its 30 all
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 1
8:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:34pm | Report comment
Djokovic long with the return and its 15-0. Berdych with good second serves at the body paying dividends now. Berdych just wide with the forehand and its 15 all
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 1
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Djokovic holds under pressure as Berdych nets the forehand and he gets on the board but trails 2-1 second set.
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 1
8:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:31pm | Report comment
Djokovic wide with the backhand and its deuce. Berdych applying the pressure here but Djokovic responds with an ace out wide
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 0
8:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:29pm | Report comment
Berdych unlucky there as his forehand clips the net and sails wide. 30 all. Berdych long with the forehand and its game point for Djokovic now
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 0
8:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:28pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets the backhand and its 15 all. Berdych being more aggressive here with the forehand and its 15-30
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 0
8:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:27pm | Report comment
Berdych holds serve with a great serve and forehand combination and he leads 2-0 now and he is off to a great start in the second set. Can he maintain this form?
Berdych wide with the backhand and its 15-0 Djokovic
Berdych 1 2
Djokovic 6 0
8:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:22pm | Report comment
Berdych with an ace out wide and its 15-0. Finally the Czech player has some momentum after getting a drubbing in the first set. Berdych wide with the backhand though and its 15 all
Berdych 1 1
Djokovic 6 0
8:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:21pm | Report comment
BREAK BERDYCH – Berdych with a forehand winner and he comes to life as he breaks Djokovic’s serve early in the second set. Just what he needed!
Berdych 1 1
Djokovic 6 0
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
Djokovic nets the forehand and its 15-30. Berdych with a window of opportunity to do something here…Two break points for Berdych now as Djokovic hits some unforced errors
Berdych 1 0
Djokovic 6 0
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
Djokovic wide with the forehand and its 0-15. Berdych needs to get off to a fast start now in the second set just to halt the momentum from Djokovic’s end. 15 all though as Berdych goes wide with the return
Berdych 1 0
Djokovic 6 0
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
FIRST SET DJOKOVIC – Berdych with a double fault and Djokovic off to a dream start here as he takes the first set 6-1. Too good from the Serb and Berdych really wasn’t in that set.
Berdych 1 0
Djokovic 6 0
8:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:15pm | Report comment
Djokovic with set point and the Serb is toying with Berdych at the moment. The Serb sending an ominous warning here….
Berdych 1
Djokovic 5
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
Berdych with a good serve and forehand combination and its 30-15. Djokovic returning brilliantly and he is hitting the forehand very well down the line for 30 all
Berdych 1
Djokovic 5
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
Berdych with a good wide serve and its 15-0. Djokovic with another strong forehand return and its 15 all
Berdych 1
Djokovic 5
8:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:12pm | Report comment
Djokovic is hot here as he produces another forehand winner. Great reflex from the Serb. Berdych being given a tennis lesson here. He holds.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 5
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Djokovic with another strong backhand winner that catches the line and its 30-0. Djokovic not missing tonight as he hits another forehand winner and its 40 love
Berdych 1
Djokovic 4
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
Well its now Djokovic who is in a hurry here, breaking Berdych twice as the Czech player goes long with the backhand and its 15-0
Berdych 1
Djokovic 4
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic wide with the forehand there and its 30-40 but the Serb still with a break point here…Berdych wide with the forehand here and Djokovic breaks again and has this first set parcelled up surely now…
Berdych 1
Djokovic 4
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
Berdych nets the backhand and its 15-30. Djokovic returning really well here and hitting the ball deep. Djokovic with another forehand winner and its break point yet again…
Berdych 1
Djokovic 3
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
Everything going Djokovic’s way here as Berdych chases down a drop shot but the ball clips the net and allows Djokovic to put the ball away for an easy winner. 0-15. Berdych with an ace down the tee and its 15 all
Berdych 1
Djokovic 3
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
Djokovic holds with another terrific backhand crosscourt winner and he leads 3-1 first set.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 3
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
Djokovic dictating terms from the forehand and backside side here and its 30-15. Looking good for the Serb here. Djokovic with another strong serve down the tee and its game point
Berdych 1
Djokovic 2
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an ace out wide and its 15-0. Djokovic certainly looking sharp early here. Djokovic nets the forehand though and its 15 all
Berdych 1
Djokovic 2
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
BREAK DJOKOVIC – Djokovic looking sharp here as he secures the break with a backhand winner down the line. Berdych in trouble.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 2
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
Djokovic with a great return and he finishes the point off with a forehand winner. Deuce. Berdych in a fight on serve. Djokovic and Berdych exchange forehand shots but Djokovic comes out on top with a great forehand winner crosscourt. Break point
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
Berdych responds with a strong serve down the tee and its deuce. Berdych with another great ace down the tee and its game point
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
Break point now for Djokovic as unforced errors cost Berdych dearly here….
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
Berdych with a good wide serve and its 15-30. Djokovic nets the backhand and its 30 all.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
Berdych with a poor forehand hits the net and its 0-15. He will need to put those shots away tonight if he is a chance of beating the world no. 1. Berdych wide with the volley now and its 0-30
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
Djokovic with an easy forehand winner out wide and its game point for the Serb. Berdych long with the return and Djokovic holds to love.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 1
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
Berdych long with the return and its 15-0. Really needs to get those second serves back into play. 30-0 now as Djokovic goes out wide with the first serve
Berdych 1
Djokovic 0
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
Berdych holds well as Djokovic nets the return and he leads 1-0 first set.
Berdych 1
Djokovic 0
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
Berdych clips the net with the forehand and the ball floats wide and its 30-15. Good volley from Berdych though and its game point
Berdych 0
Djokovic 0
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
Berdych gets play underway…
Djokovic wide with the return and its 15-0. Djokovic wide with the forehand and its 30-0
Berdych 0
Djokovic 0
7:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:45pm | Report comment
Both players just warming up….
Berdych 0
Djokovic 0
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
Berdych has won the toss and elected to serve….
7:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:31pm | Report comment
Good evening and welcome to this live blog covering what should be a tight and entertaining Aus Open quarter-final between Djokovic and Berdych. Djokovic as we all know beat Wawrinka in one of the great Aus Open matches and will be keen to continue his quest for his third Aus Open crown in a row with a win tonight. Berdych however is known for his ability to cause upsets deep in Grand Slam tournaments and is a solid chance of doing it again against Djokovic. Who will win? Have your say on the match as it happens.