Potential Davis Cup Match of the Weekend: Melzer vs. Simon

If the tie between Austria and France gets to the 4th match, we'll have a good one to watch.

Two good top-30 players may take the court Sunday in a very important match.

Melzer vs. Simon.  if you aren't a tennis fan, you may not know how good this one might me.

A note: This match will be played in an airport hangar at the Vienna Airport.  Should be a loud crowd and some great tennis.  These two haven't played since 2009 when Simon won in Bangkok.

Since it's on clay and in Austria, I have to go with Melzer in 5 sets.

Day 8: Australian Open Match of the Day

Andy Murray and Jurgen Melzer. 

This should be a classic lefty vs. righty matchup.  Murray has the advantage as he has taken all four meetings against the Austrian, Melzer.  They have played close matches though, remember back to the 2008 U.S. Open and the 5-setter they played.

Murray hasn't been tested to this point in Melbourne.  Melzer will give him that test.  Melzer's left-handed serve will keep Murray off-balance on the returns, and Melzer's aggressive play could give Murray fits.

Still, Murray appears in great shape and his mental state is also good. Look for Murray to pull this out in four tough sets, including a couple tie-breaks.

A good battle between these tough competitors.