Australian Open 2016

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

I'm impressed with Dasha's defence every time I watch her. First point didn't disappoint. Really enjoy watching her.

Plus she's adorable.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

My view for the day. Enjoy it everyone. Best 2 weeks of the year.

Cracking seats!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Dasha is at least one of our top players and is potentially with a good run a chance to have a decent run at a few Slams

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Dasha is at least one of our top players and is potentially with a good run a chance to have a decent run at a few Slams

I really wouldn't be surprised to see her surprise and go deep at a couple of slams over the next few years. Her game is very sound for a 21-year-old; she's got the capacity to pull off upsets; and her power-absorbing game is something that can combat the growing reliance on power in the women's game. I think she could prove the type to fly under the radar and pull some big scalps. She's certainly going to make a lot of players nervous.

 

[the universal]

Gavrilova's a pretty good bet for top 20 sometime within the next couple of years. Always seems to be hungry for a fight.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/australian-open-2016-day-1.1121537/

Day 1 thread, as is customary all.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

We are all well aware of your hate for aussie tennis players. You post all the time on these forums how much you hope they lose straight away and how much you hate big servers who lack mobility. We get it

Some of us enjoy watching some Aussies and hoping they can reach the 2nd round.

Most of the Australians aren't good enough to play at the other slams. They're in on local wild cards. If LukeParkerno1 doesn't want to hear about them I don't blame him.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

 

[Hawkas1988]

Most of the Australians aren't good enough to play at the other slams. They're in on local wild cards. If LukeParkerno1 doesn't want to hear about them I don't blame him.

That is fine but he doesn't have to say it everytime day in these threads. People are over hearing it.

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[juice t]

Djokovic currently leading Le Tour

 

[LukeParkerno1]

That is fine but he doesn't have to say it everytime day in these threads. People are over hearing it.

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At least by Thursday the better matches are on TV. Meh, I'm glad when the average Australians lose, I don't want them hogging Centre Court when better matches are there. I mean come on tomorrow night we have two blokes not even ranked in the top 50 at night on RLA...The positive is at least there is only one of them going through, but still, it shouldn't be the marquee match.

 

[JackNah_8]

At least by Thursday the better matches are on TV. Meh, I'm glad when the average Australians lose, I don't want them hogging Centre Court when better matches are there. I mean come on tomorrow night we have two blokes not even ranked in the top 50 at night on RLA...The positive is at least there is only one of them going through, but still, it shouldn't be the marquee match.

I know it's Hewitt's last tournament but he isnt a top 10 player anymore and I wouldnt want to watch Duckworth on Centre Court.

Nadal v Verdasco should be an evening match on Centre Court

 

[pepsi]

I know it's Hewitt's last tournament but he isnt a top 10 player anymore and I wouldnt want to watch Duckworth on Centre Court.

Nadal v Verdasco should be an evening match on Centre Court

I do get that any match is Hewitts last match potetntially and they want him prime time. Yes the nadal verdasco match should be the night game, but what are you going to do. Channel 7 and TA have the final decision and want Hewitt on at night.

 

[JackNah_8]

I do get that any match is Hewitts last match potetntially and they want him prime time. Yes the nadal verdasco match should be the night game, but what are you going to do. Channel 7 and TA have the final decision and want Hewitt on at night.

Yes true, Hewitt will always get the evening match in Australia.

 

[Yoda_]

11/32 seeds already out of the woman's draw.

Might put a sneaky $10 on Victoria Azarenka at $3.75 although Sharapova at $10 looks value for money.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

11/32 seeds already out of the woman's draw.

Might put a sneaky $10 on Victoria Azarenka at $3.75 although Sharapova at $10 looks value for money.

Sharapova has to beat Kuznetsova, the Serena, then Kvitova then Azarenka. I love Maria but she has got a brutal draw. Vika at $3.75 is value

 

[Alesana]

Doesn't matter who he draws. Won't win anyway. Would rather him draw Tomic, so that they only waste 1 match on RLA.

Now they have to waste another match on RLA

 

[Juddism]

Now they have to waste another match on RLA

bumped into the great man last night at the Hyatt...too bad AO went and shoved betting sponsorships everywhere, rocket seemed less impressed than I.

 

[adammania9]

Had a good feeling Rafa would crash out early. I had him lose in the 2nd round but he went out earlier. Can't go past Djokovic to win again this year, will beat Stan in the final.

Gulbis vs Chardy was also one of the best matches I've ever seen.

 

[ClarkeM]

Verdasco can get stuffed

 

[X_box_X]

 

[Hamingja]

Cilic wasn't a grand slam champion when he beat him.

 

[bato]

Nightmare more like it. This Seppi guy has been everything but a dream for tennis fans.

 

[X_box_X]

Cilic wasn't a grand slam champion when he beat him.

Roger.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

SEN's Doctor Turf raised an interesting question. How come nobody ever gets beaten in tennis tournaments, they just get "bundled out"?