Australian Open 2022

I think Zverev has a great chance here, Medvedev isn’t used to being the favourite and it will be interesting to see how he copes with it. I can’t ignore the assault allegations when it comes to Zverev though so hope someone else wins. I don’t think Nadal’s body is up to the rigours of two weeks and best of five anymore.

Badosa looking good on the women’s side but she had a few long matches in Sydney and the winners of the build up tournaments rarely win the slam itself. I don’t think it would be good for the game if Osaka won straight after taking a six month break but in the women’s game anything is possible.

Zverev and Medvedev favourites to make the final now, but, both have suffered more than their fair share of shock defeat in slams before, although they have definitely been more consistent over the last year to 18 months. Winning the USO should stand to Medvedev and think he is deserving favourite. I think quarter finals or semi finals at a push is the limit for Nadal.

It's anybody's guess on the women's side, think Raducanu will make a first round exit and Barty will again fail at her home slam.

Zverev was indoors, but roof was open a good bit, it was pretty breezy!

That is interesting about Pat Cash and with him being Australian, can’t believe it hasn’t got more coverage. Pity he didn’t speak up for Djoc.

Aha! Very snazzy indeed!!

"First they came for the tennis players, and I did not speak out..." 🙂

This final set looked to be going Andy Murray’s way at 4-1 but basilashvilli has brought it back to 4-3.

And still booing him during interview - hard to believe, not sure I ever heard that before!

Nice to see Murray getting through.

Dan Evans also through in straight sets

Heather Watson won her match in three sets. Emma radacanu is playing later today,

Well you learn something new every day - thanks for that - Kyrgios playing up to the crowd on the siuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu - actually quite a humourous match!

Nice to see Kyrgios getting a win at his home tournament. It would be great if he got to the 2nd week.

[Edit], just saw that he's got Medvedev next, so much for the 2nd week.

Well, there's the 6-0 for starters!!

Stephens' head doesn't seem to be in it at all, she's getting destroyed so far.

I thought that what it must be - but why on earth would you not be allowed wear a watch???

Stephens is finally waking up here. Looking a lot more purposeful and positive in her play.

2 breaks in the 2nd set now. I feel a decider coming on.

Raducanu match was poor I thought but she is through.

6-0, 2-6, 6-1

Might keep the British press off her back for a day or two!

Apparently any kind of "smart tech" is verboten. It could be used for nefarious purposes.

Decent win for Radacanu but Sloane was not dialled in at all. The level was pretty poor by both players but I feel slams really suit Radacanu because of the rest day in between matches. Her fitness and conditioning need a lot of work.

Sad to see Kvitova bow out to Cirstea who is a decent but limited player. Petra however was shocking, so many unforced errors and not by centimetres either.

Kerber beaten by Kanepi who seems to always pull out a big win at the slams and disappear for the rest of the year. However Angie is just after Covid so not really a shock as such.

Entertaining match between Broady and Kyrios, his match up with Medvedev will be worth watching especially to see how Medvedev reacts to the crowd against him and the sledging they carry on with.

Sad end to the Tan/Svitolina match, Tan had made a great comeback to take the 2nd, despite 3 breaks.... you'd have to wonder what she might have been capable of without injury. Svitolina looked like she was shaping up again after the slump, but who knows!

Giorgi next for Barty, it depends what Camila turns up but on her day she can be unbeatable especially on hard courts.

Kudos to Brengle for making a match of it in the second set but Osaka still very comfortable. Anisimova playing well again which is good to see. The sudden death of her father followed by niggly injuries understandably saw her spiral down the rankings but hopefully things have turned around for her.

I’m finding the women’s draw more interesting at the moment but I see Kyrios/Medvedev is the night match on Rod Laver tomorrow so that should be a stock up on the popcorn watch for sure.

He just needs to grow his hair out a bit now and wear really long shorts.