Grand Slam Aus Open - Day 1

[Alesana]

Zverev looked rusty today but should improve with more matches - Can you imagine Rothenburg's meltdown on twitter if Zverev wins the AO.

Have a questions about the crowds ? They looked to be down even taking into account the 50% crowd cap - I've attended the first week on a few occasions where I focus on the outside courts and it's Jam packed with people - You need the overseas visitors back who add to the vibe of the event.

Day 1 had about 38% attendance compared to 2020.

 

[JackNah_8]

Kenin v Keys is a tough 1st round match.

Going by form, Keys should def Kenin

 

[tigs2010]

How many channels are 9 running for this? And also will 9Now have choice of court or is that Stan?

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Barty in the women's for me.
Medvedev probably the men's and I think Sinner will go pretty deep.

Just can’t see Barty winning with this draw. Think it will be a roughie

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Konteveit or Rybakina seem juicy enough.

Can’t stand the woman but there’s no way the number 2 seed on the easiest side should be $26-1 in Sabalenka. She won’t get a better chance

 

[JackNah_8]

Badosa is probably an outside favourite.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Badosa is probably an outside favourite.

Not sure on her I’ve been sucked in before tipping her

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Bublick and Paolini (womens) to win today best bets

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Just can’t see Barty winning with this draw. Think it will be a roughie

Yeah, tough draw but I think if she can get past Osaka then she is good enough.

I saw Swiatek thrown in as a possible winner but after watching Barty make a mess of her last week I am thinking that form is just better than the rest of the chances.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Yeah, tough draw but I think if she can get past Osaka then she is good enough.

I saw Swiatek thrown in as a possible winner but after watching Barty make a mess of her last week I am thinking that form is just better than the rest of the chances.

Think the winner comes from the other half. These courts don’t suit Ash

 

[danstar]

Surprise Surprise, the man who hates Aussies, is saying Barty has no chance. Wouldnt expect anything different

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Surprise Surprise, the man who hates Aussies, is saying Barty has no chance. Wouldnt expect anything different

Don’t mind Barty actually just don’t think she can win with the draw

 

[Bungeye]

Some of these players look super pissed off. They will take their frustrations out on any Aussie that gets in their way.

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Vukic breaks 5-3

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

He wins the second set, nice..

 

[JackNah_8]

Working hard.

 

[juice t]

Random way too early fact

Naomi Osaka is No.98 on the live WTA rankings

 

[Hamingja]

Random way too early fact

Naomi Osaka is No.98 on the live WTA rankings

It seems weird they drop the points off already, I didn't think that site used to do it that way

 

[FreoRicci]

Feel for Kokkinakis. Wins ATP trophy, gets challenger first round and the possibly Nadal in the second. Would’ve mind a softer draw. If his form holds up, then he has every chance to knock Nadal off

 

[Hamingja]

17-15 is a solid tiebreaker in the Martinez and Del Bonis match

 

[tigs2010]

17-15 is a solid tiebreaker in the Martinez and Del Bonis match

119 point set lol

 

[tigs2010]

Vukic leads Harris 2 sets to 1. Harris had set point in the third and missed the volley.

 

[Bungeye]

Vukic is doin' it for Serbia today!

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Love Osaka’s dress and Tennis Bag!

 

[danstar]

Vukic has played out of his skin today

 

[AdelaideGT]

First men's seed goes out to Aussie Vukic in four sets!