Novak 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.
Rob from Brumby Country
Guest
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.
Rob from Brumby Country
Guest
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.
noime
Guest
Finally i can sleep now..ZZZZZzz...zz..looking forwrd n semifinal
Harsh
Guest
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....!!
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Jason
Guest
The last point was the best point of the match too.
Alan
Roar Guru
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
noime
Guest
Yeesss yesss yesss..novak u got it..what a awesome game
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
shane
Guest
C'Mon wawrinka!!!
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
noime
Guest
Yeesss yesss yesss..novak
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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
Alan
Roar Guru
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