Just a fortnight back nobody would have ever thought of such an Unpredictable Finals. Anticipations were already in favor of an Federer Djokovic Finals , with Nadal withdrawing from the US Open due to injury. But destiny had something other in store for our Top 2 seeds. Both Federer and Djokovic faltered against two very determined players.
Such is the domination of the Top 3 in this past decade that finally, after almost 38 Grand Slams we have Neither Federer , Nadal or Djokovic. It was Australian Open 2005 , where Marat Safin had defeated Hewitt in the finals.
The absence of Federer or Djokovic from the finals has been very shocking among the tennis fans all over whereas it also gives a reason to believe that its time for the next Generation to take over from its peers. It would be very interesting to see whom among Kei and Marin would have the edge and the ability to handle the hullabaloo of the First Grand slam finals. Both the players have had their share of difficulties in reaching the finals and its just sheer determination and the mental toughness that has had been a part of their wins.
Kei had to fend off Milos Raonic in the 4th round in a tough 5-setter and avenged his loss at Wimbledon this year. Next up was the reigning Australian open Champion Stanislas Wawrinka. All had been in the view of a Wawrinka- Djokovic Semifinals , but Kei Nishikori went against all odds to announce his arrival on the big stage. This was considered a litmus test for Kei as it was a very demanding match in terms of physical ability and as nobody would have expected Nishikori won it again in 5 sets. The next was an uphill task of coming over the world no.1 , Djokovic. No body had ever thought of Nishikori to be in the finals. Nishikori has given us ample of reasons to believe that he has it in him to be alongside the top of Men's Tennis. He is resilient , determined and focused on performing at the later stages of the Grand Slams.
On the Other side the net would be the one time world top 10 player and big serving Marin Cilic. The Croat has been through very rough times the past year facing a 4 month ban for suspected drug enhancement in October last year. Cilic has been consistent enough in overcoming difficult opponents. Be it the big serving Kevin Anderson or Tomas Berdych , a commendable opponent. Marin Cilic has had completed ease in defeating Tomas Berdych and Roger Federer in straight sets.
It took just over an hour to defeat Roger Federer in the semis. He has been very strong with his serves and is completely aware of the opportunity
here in the finals.
Off Late , it has been a battle of Coaches alongside the players. There is Edberg ( Federer's Coach ) , Boris Becker ( Djokovic's Coach ) and again here today we have Micheal Chang ( Kei Nishikori's Coach ) along with one of the great servers of all time Goran Ivanisevic ( Marin Cilic's Coach ).
It would be very exciting to watch a new Champion in making. Both the players are determined to win their Debut grand Slam. Nishikori's strength is his physical ability and mental toughness to come back from behind to beat his opponent. His Solid ground strokes with perfect placements makes his opponents play that very extra bit to return it back. Cilic, on other hand has a Strong service game and would really love to bank on his serves. Its a matter of who among both would thrive on the opportunity of breaking other's serve. With Micheal Chang on his side , Nishikori would give cent percent in creating History of becoming the First Male Asian Grand Slam champion. The Pairing of the Croats Ivanisevic and Cilic , would try to create what Ivanisevic himself could not achieve, of winning the US Open.
Guys , Come Tuesday morning and we would have a New Champion.
Match starts , 0230 hrs IST ( 09/09/2014 )......
So Guys, who all up tonight for witnessing History in Making.
Such is the domination of the Top 3 in this past decade that finally, after almost 38 Grand Slams we have Neither Federer , Nadal or Djokovic. It was Australian Open 2005 , where Marat Safin had defeated Hewitt in the finals.
The absence of Federer or Djokovic from the finals has been very shocking among the tennis fans all over whereas it also gives a reason to believe that its time for the next Generation to take over from its peers. It would be very interesting to see whom among Kei and Marin would have the edge and the ability to handle the hullabaloo of the First Grand slam finals. Both the players have had their share of difficulties in reaching the finals and its just sheer determination and the mental toughness that has had been a part of their wins.
On the Other side the net would be the one time world top 10 player and big serving Marin Cilic. The Croat has been through very rough times the past year facing a 4 month ban for suspected drug enhancement in October last year. Cilic has been consistent enough in overcoming difficult opponents. Be it the big serving Kevin Anderson or Tomas Berdych , a commendable opponent. Marin Cilic has had completed ease in defeating Tomas Berdych and Roger Federer in straight sets.
It took just over an hour to defeat Roger Federer in the semis. He has been very strong with his serves and is completely aware of the opportunity
here in the finals.
Off Late , it has been a battle of Coaches alongside the players. There is Edberg ( Federer's Coach ) , Boris Becker ( Djokovic's Coach ) and again here today we have Micheal Chang ( Kei Nishikori's Coach ) along with one of the great servers of all time Goran Ivanisevic ( Marin Cilic's Coach ).
It would be very exciting to watch a new Champion in making. Both the players are determined to win their Debut grand Slam. Nishikori's strength is his physical ability and mental toughness to come back from behind to beat his opponent. His Solid ground strokes with perfect placements makes his opponents play that very extra bit to return it back. Cilic, on other hand has a Strong service game and would really love to bank on his serves. Its a matter of who among both would thrive on the opportunity of breaking other's serve. With Micheal Chang on his side , Nishikori would give cent percent in creating History of becoming the First Male Asian Grand Slam champion. The Pairing of the Croats Ivanisevic and Cilic , would try to create what Ivanisevic himself could not achieve, of winning the US Open.
Guys , Come Tuesday morning and we would have a New Champion.
Match starts , 0230 hrs IST ( 09/09/2014 )......
So Guys, who all up tonight for witnessing History in Making.
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