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Disappointed. Was looking forward to a big night session with Tomic and Verdasco potentially playing a long one.
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I'm not lying I swear, I had Nalby/Jarko the MCA night match on my schedule right until the moment I typed it.
I'm staggered they didn't put Tomic on as the night match, as for the reasons you listed, it made perfect sense to do so, and yet they're putting him on the middle of the day??
I think my plan for the day goes something like:
- Del Potro
- Berdych
- Safarova/McHale
- Nadal
- Nalbandian/Nieminen
I think Safarova/McHale will be a tight match, plus I like them both, and plus I want to see at least one woman's match a day.
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I'm not lying I swear, I had Nalby/Jarko the MCA night match on my schedule right until the moment I typed it.
I'm staggered they didn't put Tomic on as the night match, as for the reasons you listed, it made perfect sense to do so, and yet they're putting him on the middle of the day??
I think my plan for the day goes something like:
- Del Potro
- Berdych
- Safarova/McHale
- Nadal
- Nalbandian/Nieminen
I think Safarova/McHale will be a tight match, plus I like them both, and plus I want to see at least one woman's match a day.
Safarova/McHale on a back court is a bit strange. Not alot of seats so you might have to get to the court early. I remember last year i wanted to watch her play when she was on an outside court it was packed couldnt even get a seat.
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I'm not lying I swear, I had Nalby/Jarko the MCA night match on my schedule right until the moment I typed it.
I'm staggered they didn't put Tomic on as the night match, as for the reasons you listed, it made perfect sense to do so, and yet they're putting him on the middle of the day??
I think my plan for the day goes something like:
- Del Potro
- Berdych
- Safarova/McHale
- Nadal
- Nalbandian/Nieminen
I think Safarova/McHale will be a tight match, plus I like them both, and plus I want to see at least one woman's match a day.
Yeah, I think once Nieminen made the final he almost ahd to be put ona s the night match or it would be a tad unfair. But it should be a real good match and now I know I don't have to run off home to see Verdasco/Tomic, can sit myself down at MCA for the night.
For me I always go see the Aussies, at least I know I won't have to wake up too early as Casey is the only aussie up early on and that'll be hard enough to get a seat anyway. Maybe SC3 for a little while with Fish/Muller, I just have a feeling Fish might have a diffcult time with Muller. Rezai/Peng should be a long match too. But then will be floating around the otside courts with Rogowska out on Court 6 and then others later in the day.
Yeah, you would think Safarova/McHale might sneak on a tv court given ESPN's influence but no.
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Night session always has a good amosphere IMO.
Yeh, Filled with parochial types
Or "bogans" more of
^ SOME of us are TRYING to watch the tennis
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Honestly I agreed with Tomic a few years ago. Sure, hardly anyone else complains, but it needed to be said. Starting a 5 set tennis match at something like 9:30pm, regardless of how much us audience appreciate it, is frankly unacceptable. How can you expect an athlete to perform at their best in the hours surrounding midnight. This is different to a football game (that probably starts around 7:30 anyway) as it's just you out there and a lot of precision is required.
Tv ratings rule, sure! But Athletes should not be forced to begin a couple hour game late at night. Rod Laver Arena should only have one night game beginning post 7pm.
I love watching good tennis, but I feel for the players sometimes. Mucking with their sleep patterns in such a big tournament is frankly unacceptable.
Tv ratings rule, sure! But Athletes should not be forced to begin a couple hour game late at night. Rod Laver Arena should only have one night game beginning post 7pm.
I love watching good tennis, but I feel for the players sometimes. Mucking with their sleep patterns in such a big tournament is frankly unacceptable.
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i think the organisers just schedualed the tomic verdasco match during the day because the surface is quicker during the day (gonna be 31) in the hot sun and tomic like a quick surface, verdasco generally slower.
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I've got a spare Adult ticket for RLA tommorow night in the lower section if anyone's interested. Row A, Section 8.
I just want back what I paid - I think $67 or something like that. Just shoot me a PM if I've piqued your interest.
I just want back what I paid - I think $67 or something like that. Just shoot me a PM if I've piqued your interest.
You really have no idea....
Bring some Croats and Serbs to make it a jolly occasion for you down there
LukeParkerno1
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Fantastic decision, Tomic (and Hewitt) for that matter should get priority choice, and why shouldn't they...the rest are as useless as anything. Tomic wants it quick, play it during the day, simple. That said, Verdasco has a decent 5 set record, have a feeling Tomic in 4.
When did Dellacqua get thin? Jovanovski = cute.
Is there another Aus Open thread? Feels like this one should have more posts.
Is there another Aus Open thread? Feels like this one should have more posts.
Biggest loser style!
Anyway next project:
New Zealand cricketer: Jesse Ryder
Although the Maoris prefer being big
Well done to Casey on winning , unfortunately she plays Azarenka next.
Great win from Casey there, Jovanovski accounted for her easily the previous two times they played so to reverse that result is a great effort. Casey definitely looking fitter than usual, we'll see if translates to results though. She'll face Azarenka foghorn next.
Anyway its Bernie time now!!!!
Anyway its Bernie time now!!!!
Odd but this thread is pretty dormant at the moment? The Aus open thread is usually very popular: and theres no cricket today
tigerfansince86
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Gotta feel for Tomic's draw IMO is a tough break still has the talent and form to progress. Here we go, cant believe he's only 19.
It doesnt get easier for Tomic though
He might get through Verdasco but if he makes it through round 2, some guy called Roger Federer awaits him in the third round
The Ausopen radio commentary is not buying into Tomic's pre-Australian Open form winning a few exhibition matches at Kooyong.
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I know he is keeping things in perspective, but Courier has been having a fair dig at Tomic.
Everybody's probably there, or at work.
Anyway Bernie looking a bit passive for mine at this stage, burnI guess it is to be expected under the circumstances.
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Courier is an idiot. People thought Lleyton was an overrated number 1 thius guy was worse.
Dolgopolov in the 3rd, Fed in the 4th.
I knew there was somethign i have always liked about Verdasco and its definitely that forehand of his
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