Tomas Berdych (CZE) [7] vs. Andy Murray (GBR) [6]
This could happen
This match is harder for me to predict than the two women’s semifinal matches. Berdych was quite solid in 2014, but could never quite breakthrough. Maybe a year of good results plus a new coach and marriage will result in Berdych reaching his second Grand Slam final. Andy Murray plays well in Melbourne. The surface meshes with Murray’s game akin to how well it fits Djokovic’s game. Murray has seemingly put some dodgy play from 2014 behind him and has looked sharp. If Berdych plays the right way and serves well, he will set the tone in many points. That does not mean Berdych will win, but he cannot win if he lets Murray dictate and plays defensive tennis. Berdych will need to hit big serves to diminish the impact of Murray’s superb return of serve. Berdych will also need to hit deep returns to ensure that rallies do not involve too much scrambling. The more we see Berdych change directions during the match the worse his chances of winning will be.
Murray can scramble. He has an excellent return and has the mindset of a counter-puncher. If Murray’s speed and defensive skills are in top form, he should win this match. However, Berdych will be Murray’s toughest opponent to this point. I am torn.
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My prediction: Andy Murray d. Tomas Berdych 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-4
Tennis Abides: Dan Martin on Tennis and Life 
Not a big fan of either of these guys as men, but this could be a classic combat nonetheless. Berdych wasn’t given proper credit for the clinic he put on the possibly-injured Nadal…if he plays with the same focus and stays as mature (compared to his whimpering past) I tend to give him a slight edge in this match, despite Murray clearly having more tennis in his DNA and big trophies on his shelf.
I think you hit the nail on the head. Can Berdych maintain or build upon the level of play he just demonstrated?
Congrats, you got the set order right!
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