Australian Open R1: Auger Aliassime def. Thiem 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 5-7 6-3
This, the match. A brainless ballbashing match? Sure? A fun and entertaining match? Yes (IMO)! Both hitting well for the most part but at times ending points badly. Apparently FAA did have a positive...
View ArticleThe future of french tennis
Obviously the likes of Monfils, Tsonga, Gasquet and Simon are dropping of slowely, and Paire, Chardy, Herbert and Mannarino are journeymen. Humbert, Moutet, Bonzi and Rinderknech are doing okay but not...
View ArticleWWW AO R3: Felix Auger Aliassime vs (3) Daniil Medvedev
Who you got? FAA is starting to show some form recovery signs, but he's still far off from being where he could be. Beating Med would secure a large portion of his confidence back. Med narrowly avoided...
View ArticleWill Marozsan reach the top 10 someday?
It's worth a discussion and I don't see why not? He has more raw potential than: -Schwartzman (though very good but too short)- -Norrie (clear overachiever) -Monaco (can't remember any match of him)...
View ArticleOnly 2 players seeded in the Top 32 haven't dropped sets so far
Sinner & Etcheverry. There's going to be a lot of tired bodies out there come 2nd week for a few. After the 3rd round it might only be Sinner that emerges with the perfect record so far.
View ArticleDjokovic hasn’t played a day session since his second round against Tiafoe in...
I find this pretty interesting. We know he didn’t play in 2022 but still. I think it’s fair because he’s by far the biggest draw in tennis right now but I’m interested to know what you guys think if...
View ArticleGeneration Useless watch
Surviving players into the second round Rublev (Gen Next) de Minaur (Gen Next) Bublik (Gen Next) Rubin (Gen Next) Nick Kyrgios (Gen Next) Kachanov (Generation Next) Alex Zverev (Generation Next) Tiafoe...
View ArticleDoes Dimitrov have the toughest draw ever?
Look at this potentially ridiculous draw: R1- Fucsovics, dangerous unseeded player R2- Kokkinakis, dangerous unseeded player with home crowd R3- Fokina, talented opponent who can beat anyone on his day...
View ArticleBest five setter of 2nd round
Considering there was quite a lot 5 sets matches in this round, I thought a thread like this would be good idea to create. Which one was your favourite?
View ArticleAustralian Open R3 Djokovic (1) v Etcheverry (30)
So who takes this? Djokovic has looked out of sorts in the first two rounds. Flat, with an illness and possible wrist injury. Although some doubt the extent of these issues. Etcheverry meanwhile has...
View ArticleDjokovic and how his 'special relationship' helps him dominate
Now we know how djokovic always wins the AO. He has a 'special relationship' with a tree that keeps him grounded and calm. Takes all sorts I guess.
View ArticleAO R2: (11) Ruud d. Purcell 6-3 6-7(5) 6-3 3-6 7-6(10-7)
Another Aussie goes down in nail-biter. I just can't. I think I'm gonna have to be admitted. But seriously incredible match. Purcell's shot making and amazing volleys against Ruud's consistency. Ruud...
View ArticleAO R2, Paul d. Draper 6-2 3-6 6-3 7-5
MTFs most overhyped darling losing again in early rounds of a Grand Slam. Paul - as basic as he can be - like Norrie, Ruud or Zverev plays with A LOT OF margin and is easily in round 3. He tries to...
View ArticleAO R2: A. Michelsen d J. Lehecka (32) 46 63 64 64
Didn't watch it but Lehecka struggled big time with her first serve in Round 1.
View ArticleDay 6 Australian Open - Prediction
Djokovic-Etcheverry = Novak enter the Australian Open 2024 without the standard aura of unbeatability in this part of the world. He lost for the 1st time to Alex De Minaur, spoke about an injury "which...
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Five teenagers and five 30+ veterans into R2 of AO 2024
After 3 days of many competitive matches but not many upsets, we have completed the first round of the Australian open. For me, the two standout stories of R1 are the surge of young blood and the last...
View Article30 seeded players win round 1 at AO 2024, 20 five setters played!
A staggering 30 seeded players managed to win their first round matches at Australian Open 2024, thus creating a new record at slams. 32 seeds were introduced for the first time at Wimbledon 2001....
View ArticleAO Qualies R2 - Goodbye John Millman defeated by (14) Molcan 6-4 6-3
Despite having 1 title, it is something he should be very proud of wearing the green and gold throughout his career and his win against Roger in USO before getting his revenge back in his turf here in...
View ArticleWhy do the surnames of the top three Nordic players all start with RU?
Ruud. Rune. Ruusuvuori.
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