TENNIS in DEPTH.

Today’s quarter final match will feature two of the ‘elder’ statesman of modern day tennis. Both Federer and Davydenko have been around for a while, and while Roger is always in form, Nikolay has only found his best form in the past few months. He was a dismal 13-1 against Federer until November, but since then he has won both their recent meetings. Can he do it again, or will Federer elevate his game to another level, the level he reserves for the Grand Slams?

Both of their better halves will be in the players box watching, and I wonder if they ever talk to one another. Not about tennis! About babies of course!

If I was writing the script for the 2010 Australian Open, I would have Davydenko and Murray meeting in the final. Two players seeking their first Grand Slam title, and maybe in Davydenko’s case, his last chance! A win for the balding Russian would be a fairy tale ending to this years tournament.

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