2012 Australian Open

[Jimthegreat]

He looked at the ref because he was challenging, didnt you see the close up of it during the match

If you challenge you stop playing the point. We all know that as that decision to challenge has to be made instantly on the baseline "out" ball because it's impossible to use Hawk-eye otherwise. He didn't stop playing. There was a call of "out" from somewhere that confused everything hence the look to the umpire. I thinks that's obvious. Umpire's fault for not replaying the point.

 

[getthefooty]

Kirilenko.

Hope she beats Petra but I can't see it happening.

 

[EBUS]

Cmon Kirilenko

 

[XFactor1979]

Kirilenko is an average player, she gets centre court because of how she looks

If only she was the equivalent of Andrei for the American NBA basketball

 

[XFactor1979]

Hope she beats Petra but I can't see it happening.

You know, Petra's not the worst looking player on the circuit, Petra is someone who has substance whereas Kirilenko is a supermodel

Petra is better looking because she wins tennis matches and plays good tennis

I remember when Pat Rafter once said looks come second to him, because if he wasnt winning, he'd just be some ugly mug playing crappy tennis

How different are the rules to the ladies

 

[Gift]

Kirilenkos got no chance as the match is played at Rod Laver (barely any wind as its in the morning) and temperature is perfect (wont be hot until later in the day) which means conditions are absolutely perfect for Kvitovas game (5-0 first set already)

 

[Gift]

Kirilenko is an average player, she gets centre court because of how she looks

If only she was the equivalent of Andrei for the American NBA basketball

??? Kirilenko is on centre court because Kvitova is the 2nd seed..

 

[XFactor1979]

Kirilenko might be down 0-5 in the first set, but at least shes looking good out there

[/superficial]

 

[Lemma]

Looks are important in women's tennis because it's the only reason to watch it. The AO organisers realise this so they put hot chicks on centre court.
Tbh, women's tennis should be played with them in underwear- would be a much better spectacle.
/sexistrant

 

[XFactor1979]

With regards to the optus ad (between the two crocodiles), I reckon it is the greatest tennis match in history

Where can I get a dvd of it?

edit- unlike last year, they digitally removed the sugar glider from last year

 

[EBUS]

Kirilenko is an average player, she gets centre court because of how she looks

If only she was the equivalent of Andrei for the American NBA basketball

Funny you say that because her second round game was on Court 18.

 

[XFactor1979]

Kirilenko not right today, but the guys here on this board will say: 'but shes alright'

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whats the next match?

 

[XFactor1979]

Funny you say that because her second round game was on Court 18.

Did you go watch her [strike]perve on her[/strike]?

 

[EBUS]

Did you go watch her [strike]perve on her[/strike]?

Was actually looking at the schedule the other day, trying to see if she was on one of the main courts.

 

[red+black]

Why is 7 showing Tsonga, the same match being shown on Foxtel?

nvm, didn't know that Kirilenko retired.

 

[red+black]

Sharapova coming up on 7, which means for me, time to turn the tv off.

 

[XFactor1979]

Was actually looking at the schedule the other day, trying to see if she was on one of the main courts.

But the day pass enables you to see the outside courts without needing to pay the extra for Centre court, etc etc

^ or is that Wimbledon im thinking of?

 

[XFactor1979]

Sharapova coming up on 7, which means for me, time to turn the tv off.

Mute button!

Anyway good thing stuff happening in Australia is happening outside of Sydney, you wouldnt even get a serve, or a ball bowled in the cricket today in Sydney

 

[EBUS]

But the day pass enables you to see the outside courts without needing to pay the extra for Centre court, etc etc

^ or is that Wimbledon im thinking of?

Yeah but I'm talking about watching at home.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

Why would Tomic challenge an out call for Dolgopolov?

 

[HurleyTheFuture]

Why would Tomic challenge an out call for Dolgopolov?

He thought Dolgopolovs shot was out and he challenged it, which means ending the point(it was in), but the ump didnt see it, although he claims he didnt challenge, which in the replay it clearly showed he did

 

[bombermick]

The most obvious example of gamesmanship from Kirilenko in calling the trainer, when it was clear she was just getting her ass handed to her.

 

[Lemma]

Mute button!

Anyway good thing stuff happening in Australia is happening outside of Sydney, you wouldnt even get a serve, or a ball bowled in the cricket today in Sydney

I thought Sydney weather is good and Melbourne weather is crap, no?

 

[aussierulesrules]

If you challenge you stop playing the point. We all know that as that decision to challenge has to be made instantly on the baseline "out" ball because it's impossible to use Hawk-eye otherwise. He didn't stop playing. There was a call of "out" from somewhere that confused everything hence the look to the umpire. I thinks that's obvious. Umpire's fault for not replaying the point.

This.

 

[Kaan]

Day 7 Schedule (Singles)

Rod Laver Arena (Day)

Azarenka vs Benesova
Nadal vs Lopez
Na Li vs Clijsters

Rod Laver Arena (Night)

Federer vs Tomic
Wozniacki vs Jankovic

Hisense Arena

Radwanska vs Goerges (Not Before 12.30 PM)
Berdych vs Almagro

Margaret Court Arena

Del Potro vs Kohlschreiber (Not Before 4.00 PM)