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BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #20800 on:** January 14, 2024, 10:14:54 am »

Djokovic loses the second set at the Australian open. 1-1.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #20801 on:** January 14, 2024, 10:55:31 am »

He’s in trouble in the third set too.

petko · « **Reply #20802 on:** January 14, 2024, 11:26:38 am »

Got out of jail in typical Djokovic fashion. But he is looking slow and out of form. Could easily end up a five setter if the young Croatian keeps up his level.

BobPaisley3 · « **Reply #20803 on:** January 14, 2024, 11:34:33 am »

Quote from: petko on January 14, 2024, 11:26:38 am

Got out of jail in typical Djokovic fashion. But he is looking slow and out of form. Could easily end up a five setter if the young Croatian keeps up his level.

Yes, not a convincing start. Maybe he’s just warming up.

GreatEx · « **Reply #20804 on:** January 15, 2024, 02:52:28 am »

How many "injuries" did he overcome along the way?

Peabee · « **Reply #20805 on:** January 15, 2024, 03:10:14 am »

Djokovic's achievements are phenomenal. There's no doubt there. His longevity too. But I just find his matches so boring now (he was interesting 10 years ago). I switched off after a few games today. It's amazing how he doesn't tire of his robotic tennis after all these years. Maybe, if he never took up tennis, he would have worked in a factory fitting the same screw in a microwave day after day.

GreatEx · « **Reply #20806 on:** January 15, 2024, 04:30:08 am »

He should at least try a new hairstyle, some tattoos, something!

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #20807 on:** January 15, 2024, 08:23:14 am »

Tsitsipas hit the shot of the year against Bergs

https://twitter.com/TheTennisLetter/status/1746772623835738538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1746772623835738538%7Ctwgr%5E4f2aaf90adda8042c37c3d84a7e3b5a681923e54%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.ie%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Ftennis%2Fstefanos-tsitsipas-stuns-zizou-bergs-with-incredible-shot-at-australian-open%2Fa1454793733.html

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20808 on:** January 15, 2024, 08:35:41 am »

Murray out. Hopefully he stays until Wimbledon and then retires.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20809 on:** January 15, 2024, 08:37:43 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on January 15, 2024, 08:23:14 am

Tsitsipas hit the shot of the year against Bergs

https://twitter.com/TheTennisLetter/status/1746772623835738538?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1746772623835738538%7Ctwgr%5E4f2aaf90adda8042c37c3d84a7e3b5a681923e54%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.ie%2Fsport%2Fother-sports%2Ftennis%2Fstefanos-tsitsipas-stuns-zizou-bergs-with-incredible-shot-at-australian-open%2Fa1454793733.html

Brilliant. Didn't realise Berrentini (his original opponent) was out.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20810 on:** January 15, 2024, 12:59:53 pm »

Matches still being played out there.

Isn't it midnight?

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20811 on:** January 15, 2024, 01:03:24 pm »

Quote from: Nick110581 on January 15, 2024, 12:59:53 pm

Matches still being played out there.

Isn't it midnight?

Always happens out there doesn’t it? They have an evening session under the lights. Think it is midnight there which is probably slightly ridiculous!

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20812 on:** January 15, 2024, 01:05:46 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 15, 2024, 01:03:24 pm

Always happens out there doesn’t it? They have an evening session under the lights. Think it is midnight there which is probably slightly ridiculous!

I thought they changed the rules.

It seems ridiculous to be playing at this time.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #20813 on:** January 15, 2024, 01:30:53 pm »

Quote from: GreatEx on January 15, 2024, 04:30:08 am

He should at least try a new hairstyle, some tattoos, something!

A vaccine?

Dougle · « **Reply #20814 on:** January 15, 2024, 11:33:45 pm »

Quote from: lionel_messias on January 15, 2024, 01:30:53 pm

A vaccine?

Smartest thing he ever did (not do).

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #20815 on:** January 16, 2024, 01:02:44 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 7, 2024, 09:38:24 pm

No Nadal at Australian Open is disappointing to say the least.

He's got his super retirement fund locked in.

Quote

“Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress and I’m excited to be part of that,” t

https://twitter.com/RafaelNadal/status/1746969639488258212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1746969639488258212%7Ctwgr%5E616b69f98b92c81f8f700fb0065f80c70c97d119%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news.com.au%2Fsport%2Ftennis%2Frafael-nadal-announced-as-saudi-tennis-ambassador-as-john-mcenroe-slams-tennis-partnership%2Fnews-story%2Fa9b31b3f3f136533f804fda99208106a

McEnroe shares his thoughts on it.

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McEnroe called the potential move ‘laughable’ given the nation’s questionable treatment of women.

“It wouldn’t shock me,” McEnroe told ESPN.

“Let’s put it this way: money talks. ‘Oh, no, I wouldn’t do that. How much was I offered? On second thought maybe I will do that.’

McEnroe said he disagreed with Saudi Arabia hosting tennis events.

“Personally, I disagree with it completely, with the golf and the tennis,” McEnroe said.

“The ladies are going to play the WTA Finals there? Are you kidding me?

“Because they treat women so well? That part is to me laughable.

“At the same time, which is also laughable, is the people that can criticise tennis players or golfers for doing something that virtually every business and the government do, which is deal with Saudi Arabia.

“This idea that tennis players have to set the moral standard, or golfers for that matter, when they’re all making the money, it’s a total joke as far as I’m concerned. We’ll see what happens.”

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20816 on:** January 16, 2024, 12:11:37 pm »

Be disappointing if Nadal does something like that.

Alcaraz currently hammering Gasquet after a close first set that Alcaraz won on tie break.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #20817 on:** January 16, 2024, 01:02:28 pm »

Quote from: Dougle on January 15, 2024, 11:33:45 pm

Smartest thing he ever did (not do).

Was it?

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #20818 on:** January 16, 2024, 04:15:50 pm »

Quote from: Dougle on January 15, 2024, 11:33:45 pm

Smartest thing he ever did (not do).

Oh dear.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #20819 on:** January 17, 2024, 11:18:33 am »

Popyrin playing some good stuff here, could be an injury break coming up.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20820 on:** January 17, 2024, 11:19:38 am »

Quote from: gerrardisgod on January 17, 2024, 11:18:33 am

Popyrin playing some good stuff here, could be an injury break coming up.

Stunning stuff by Popyrin. Medical time out incoming.

gerrardisgod · « **Reply #20821 on:** January 17, 2024, 11:21:31 am »

Almost on cue, he seems to feeling a wrist injury.

LovelyCushionedHeader · « **Reply #20822 on:** January 17, 2024, 11:34:10 am »

Popyrin getting a break in before Djokovic could. Smart

sinnermichael · « **Reply #20823 on:** January 18, 2024, 11:52:40 am »

Norrie the only Brit left.

Rybakina loses a last set tie break 22-20.

b_joseph · « **Reply #20824 on:** January 18, 2024, 11:54:19 am »

That Rybakina-Blinkova match was verging on the silly.

Vegeta · « **Reply #20825 on:** January 19, 2024, 07:29:07 am »

Raducanu did great to win a slam but her body is fragile and weak compared to the very top players like Iga or Aryna Sabalenka and that's why I'll be stunned if she ever reached the heights she did at USO 2021 ever again.

AndyMuller · « **Reply #20826 on:** January 19, 2024, 09:13:39 am »

Raducanu was a one hit wonder.

Ma Vie en Rouge · « **Reply #20827 on:** January 19, 2024, 11:28:06 am »

She was really good at Wimbledon 2021 as well, it wasn't just one golden run at the US Open. But she burns through coaches, has already had some serious surgery, and often seems to get physically ill during matches. It's a strange one.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20828 on:** January 19, 2024, 07:43:37 pm »

Radacanu is good. Hopefully she gets over her physical issues.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20829 on:** January 20, 2024, 09:19:22 am »

Very decent win for Norrie over Caspar Ruud. Looked pretty dominant.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #20830 on:** January 20, 2024, 11:13:34 am »

Swiatek out.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20831 on:** January 20, 2024, 12:36:04 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on January 20, 2024, 11:13:34 am

Swiatek out.

Noskova did very well last set.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #20832 on:** January 21, 2024, 11:26:37 am »

That Nick Kygrios on commentary? Sounds like he's vaping or smoking in between points

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20833 on:** January 21, 2024, 12:54:15 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 21, 2024, 11:26:37 am

That Nick Kygrios on commentary? Sounds like he's vaping or smoking in between points

I thought that unless his mic on headset was too close to nose.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #20834 on:** January 22, 2024, 09:29:45 am »

Disappointing 5th set tie break from Norrie to lose to Zverev.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20835 on:** January 22, 2024, 12:24:29 pm »

Quote from: Crosby Nick on January 22, 2024, 09:29:45 am

Disappointing 5th set tie break from Norrie to lose to Zverev.

Norrie was getting no free points in their set at all.

Zverev has a monster serve too so was always going to be an uphill battle.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20836 on:** January 23, 2024, 08:25:49 am »

Djokovic at one set all with Fritz but 3-0 up in third with the break.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20837 on:** January 23, 2024, 12:51:38 pm »

Sinner one set up on Rublev

Be playing to 3am again

Ray K · « **Reply #20838 on:** January 23, 2024, 02:52:51 pm »

Sinner wins in 3. Still hasn't dropped a set this tournament, plays Dkokovic in the semis.
Poor Rublev has now gone 0-10 in GS quarter finals. Went 5-1 up in the 2nd set tie-break and Sinner won the next 6 points.

Nick110581 · « **Reply #20839 on:** January 24, 2024, 11:43:56 am »

Zverev about to win first set. Alcaraz been awful with so many unforced errors.

Nick Kyrgios vaping and commentating on player faults is crazy.