Australian Open 2013

RosyLily

It's hilarious how little support the defending champion is getting. BTW, am I the only one who finds it strange that Redfoo is always in the player's box? Shouldn't he be working??

RosyLily

Jamie Hampton is 23?!?! I thought she was Sloane/Laura age? She looks ridiculously young!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

RosyLily wrote: »

It's hilarious how little support the defending champion is getting. BTW, am I the only one who finds it strange that Redfoo is always in the player's box? Shouldn't he be working??

LMFAO split up and it's like 99% certain they're a couple now, so it's not that surprising he's there. It is however annoying.

yerwanthere123

That was gutting for Hampton. Ah well. Hope we see more from her. The Laura/Sloane match is probably gonna be too late for me I'm afraid, not even sure if I'll catch any of the Serena match.

yerwanthere123

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

LMFAO split up and it's like 99% certain they're a couple now, so it's not that surprising he's there. It is however annoying.

Tonight was the first I had heard of that. Mank! What an odd couple.
I was surprised though, as she's supposed to be with Sergei Bubka, and visited him in Paris only a couple of months ago when he had that accident.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

^ RedFoo's been hanging around for months now. There were all sorts of rumours for ages but it wasn't that long after Bubka had the accident that she said she was single. I'm sure if your very recent ex fell out a window and nearly died you'd go visit him.

Hampton said in press that she has 2 herniated discs in her back. Has had it since RG last year! Mental that she's still playing with it. Looked pretty serious tonight though.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

This Tomic/Federer match is all kinds of fun.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Bernie ran out of gas in the end there. First 2 sets were highly entertaining.

I've been highly amused by Bernie this year. He says some silly things but I think the press have been blowing it all out of proportion. I think he's probably not that bright and maybe tries to say insightful things but ends up implying that Roger Federer might not make the third round! It's kind of refreshing though. You know every other player in the draw would have given the stock answers of "I'm trying not to look ahead in the draw.... taking it one match at a time..... blah blah blah....."

I think Bernie showed he really does have a lot of natural talent and when he puts his mind to the task 100% he can play some wonderful tennis. I hope he keeps this new attitude he has found this year and gets back up the rankings.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

71 shot rally between Monfils and Simon. Idiots.

pconn062

Cracking final set this all the same between Monfils and Simon, I'm a fan of Monfils myself and he's really getting the crowd pumped up here. Some stupidly long rallies though!

bing3

pconn062 wrote: »

Cracking final set this all the same between Monfils and Simon, I'm a fan of Monfils myself and he's really getting the crowd pumped up here. Some stupidly long rallies though!

Switched match off after Monfils won third. Cant believe Simon didnt retire.
Murray wont be too worried anyhow.

manafana

simon didnt eat much all day i heard, did well hang on hes not type of person to give in, was half expecting monfils might pack it in 2-0 down

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

I hate the commentators praising that match as a classic. It was awful. Two players playing endless rallies because neither can hit a winner, an injured player who can barely walk and the other guy doesn't try to move him back and forth. Monfils drinking cans of coke like an idiot. It was just stupid, the whole thing. One bright side to it is that Murray should steam roll Simon now and we'll be spared another endlessly boring match up between them.

RosyLily

Really surprised that del Potro has been knocked out!!:eek: I was expecting him to play Murray in the QFs and have a cracking match. I fell asleep so didn't get to see it.:o But by the looks of the score-line it seems it was a close match.

Not sure whether to watch Kerber-Makarova tonight or sleep & get up early for Sharapova-Flipkens & Ivanovic-Radwanska. Decisions, decisions!:p

Victoria & Redfoo a romantic couple?? Just...no!

Rjd2

RosyLily wrote: »

Really surprised that del Potro has been knocked out!!:eek: I was expecting him to play Murray in the QFs and have a cracking match. I fell asleep so didn't get to see it.:o But by the looks of the score-line it seems it was a close match.

Not sure whether to watch Kerber-Makarova tonight or sleep & get up early for Sharapova-Flipkens & Ivanovic-Radwanska. Decisions, decisions!:p

Victoria & Redfoo a romantic couple?? Just...no!

Makarova v Kerber will be a good game to be fair, Maria will beat Flipkens easily enough so interest their, Aggy should be to clinical or Anna, but Anna does have the power to blow Aggy away. It will be easy on the eyes anyways.

Simon will struggle against Murray,as he is basically a clone of Murray but he does nothing better than Murray, stranger things have happened but Murray is going to have to implode to lose that game.


Looking ahead I really think Milos has a chance against Federer, ran him close last year and beat Kohlschriber a very good player easily enough today.

yerwanthere123

The bad thing about the second week of the Australian Open is a lot of the good matches are on really early rather than really late. The only match I want to watch tomorrow is the Aga/Ivanovic match, but I doubt I'll be able to drag myself out of bed for it

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

^ Yeah, lots of doubles on first, I guess they want to keep the singles matches for the TV audiences later in the day. I haven't looked properly at tonight's schedule but I don't think there's any I'm that interested in on until 3rd or 4th.

RosyLily

No coverage on Eurosport until 12.45!!!:mad:

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

RosyLily wrote: »

No coverage on Eurosport until 12.45!!!:mad:

What a load of rubbish! (although I'm enjoying these top 10 things they're showing)

RosyLily

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

What a load of rubbish! (although I'm enjoying these top 10 things they're showing)

The one with the Chinese guys was hilarious!!:D

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The mascots falling off things and getting in fights is my favourite.

But anyway, it's saying Live Tennis on my guide thingy but it's not on! None until 2:45 on ES2.

afatbollix

Ya snooker over running and they have to show Dakar before going to the tennis. Could be a hour yet!

That rally car one was in Ireland in the 80s.... Lucky and stupid cameraman

RosyLily

Ugh, such a pain!!! AO will have to do for now!

Kerber has been broken. Makarova is now 2-1 up. I agree with the doubles thing...loads of matches on now.

afatbollix

Eurosport going to it at 1:10am

RosyLily

Well it's about time Eurosport!!! Makarova won first set 7-5. I wouldn't be surprised if she beat Kerber. Had a great win over Serena at last year's Aussie.

Will be interesting to see how these German women develop over the next 5 years or so. Talented bunch and I think there might be a Grand Slam winner amongst them...perhaps Kerber or Lisicki.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Kerber's been getting treatment on her back in this 2nd set. It's up to Makarova really, she'll win it or she'll lose it by the looks of things.

I'm surprised the German's don't do better in Fed Cup. They've got Goerges, Lisicki, Kerber, Barthel and Petko when she's fit. On paper I think that's a stronger team than any of the other countries. Suppose it's the lack of doubles specialists, although the way they play the Fed Cup the double is last, so it doesn't even get that far most of the time.

Rjd2

Eurosport's coverage of tennis has always been grim especially compared to Sky.

Makarova played quite well but she will be swept aside by Maria.


Odd game between Ferrer and Nishikori right now, started off as a cracker, Nishikori's knees went and at time he could barely move, went 2 sets and break down, but is back level in set 3, he is not winning this game, but admirable if he can win a set in this condition against such a relentless player like Ferrer.

Rjd2

COME ON ALMAGRO!

bing3

Some start for Wawrinka here. Djokovic looks clueless

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Djokovic has woken up. Stan's missed his chance. Shame, the thought of BoJo being the last Serbian player in a slam was pretty hilarious

walshb

That BH of Warinka's is like a guided missile. Beautiful to watch.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Just catching up on what I missed over night. Not much by the sounds of it. Janko quit a set and 5-1 down. Idiot.

John.Icy

Come on Wawrinka!

Funny note, commentators said Novak never had a first set as hard, even the big guns couldn't do it to him. Wonder did Novak pay for that bagel he received against Federer to be removed from records.

John.Icy

Regardless of what happens, Warwrinka as I felt is one of the most beautiful players to watch. Naturally gifted and if he was mote consistent in his play, he has the game to out skill/play the physical giants. His movement, racquet movement, and wow, his single handed backhand! Amazing. Must be something in the swiss water for those backhands

John.Icy

Match of the tourney for me, brilliant stuff at times.

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

John.Icy wrote: »

Match of the tourney for me, brilliant stuff at times.

Yep, quite the tonic after yesterday morning's horrific 5 setter.

John.Icy

Amazing amazing amazing tiebreak! Absolutely brilliant!

Come on Wawrinka!

_Bella_

Once Djokovic took that second set i thought Wawrinka was a goner. He's held it together though and played some amazing tennis in that tie-break. I still think (and to be honest hope) that Djokovic takes it but if Wawrinka does win it, he definitely deserves it. I could watch his backhand all day!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

The annoying thing is that if Stan wins he'll roll over and die against Berdych in the QF. If Novak wins he'll stem roll Berdych.

John.Icy

Brilliant stuff! As much as I want Stan to win, Murray will win the tourney easily knowing Novak is out, even Fed probably wouldn't have it in him to beat Murray in a long slog, unless miraculously it rains and the roof must be close

So let's go Novak.

Edit; actually screw it, let's go Stan! Who cares when he loses next round!

IvySlayer

Is there no tiebreak in this?

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Quality has dropped so much since about 5-5 in this set. I just want it to end now.

John.Icy

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

Quality has dropped so much since about 5-5 in this set. I just want it to end now.

In fairness it picked up a lot recently.

IMO one of the greatest matches I've seen. Heart pounding. Chills. Wow. Amazing.

kmart6

Have to fell for Wawrinka, poor guy looked like he was crying walking off!

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Yep, picked up again for the last few games. Poor Stan looked gutted at the end. Hope he can keep that up for a while, he's always had the talent just not the staying power in long matches.

RosyLily

Gutted for Stan!! Could have been 2 sets to love up then Djoko woke up!:( Miles better than yesterday's five setter. It had drama and excellent tennis

I'm hoping Berdych doesn't roll over. He's a good chance to beat Djoko in the next round. Doesn't get any easier for the Serb though- David 'I dare you to outrun me' Ferrer in the SF then either Andy 'I've a Grand Slam and gold medal' Murray or Roger '17 Grand Slams' Federer in the final.

The Stan backhand is gorgeous to watch; so fluid and deadly.

yerwanthere123

Rjd2

RosyLily wrote: »

Gutted for Stan!! Could have been 2 sets to love up then Djoko woke up!:( Miles better than yesterday's five setter. It had drama and excellent tennis

I'm hoping Berdych doesn't roll over. He's a good chance to beat Djoko in the next round. Doesn't get any easier for the Serb though- David 'I dare you to outrun me' Ferrer in the SF then either Andy 'I've a Grand Slam and gold medal' Murray or Roger '17 Grand Slams' Federer in the final.

The Stan backhand is gorgeous to watch; so fluid and deadly.

Calling it now, Gasquet v Aalmagro final!:D

TICKLE_ME_ELMO

Rjd2 wrote: »

Calling it now, Gasquet v Aalmagro final!:D

I picked Almagro to make the final in my draw challenge!

RosyLily

TICKLE_ME_ELMO wrote: »

I picked Almagro to make the final in my draw challenge!

Imagine a Gasquet-Almagro final happened!!:eek::eek: Wonder what the odds of that would be?

Caro-Kuznet on Rod Laver first...think I'll get an early night instead. Caro hasn't reached the QF of a Slam since last year's Aussie Open; not so good when you're a former World No.1 & GS finalist.

Tempted to watch Gasquet-Tsonga. I think that might be a fun match.