Wow ! Andy Murray's demolition of number 11 seed Jurgen Melzer will surely go down as one of more surprising results of this Australian Open. Murray was obviously the favourite, but to beat another highly rated player so easily will send a few shivers through those remaining in the field.
I did say that both Milos Raonic and Alexandr Dolgopolov would prove tough opponents, but would still be beaten - only 50% right, I'm afraid. While David Ferrer beat Raonic in 4, Dolgopolov provided a major surprise by knocking out 4th seed Robin Soderling. Soderling has been one of the most improved players over the last couple of years and has been threatening to win a Grand Slam, so his exit to the unseeded Ukrainian is a real shock, though probably a very welcome relief to Murray who would have played him next.
Rafael Nadal is on court as I write, heading inexorably towards a quarter-final meeting with Ferrer. The other quarters will now see Berdych take on Djokovic in what ought to be the match of the round, Federer try to remain Swiss number 1 by beating compatriot Wawrinka, and Andy Murray up against the unseeded Dolgopolov. Nadal, Murray, Berdych and Federer, perhaps, the winners ?
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