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.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Shocking draw for Badosa probably the worst girl to draw as you never know which Aija turns up

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Badosa taking charge now

long night for Janovi

edit - might have spoken too soon haha

 

[AdelaideGT]

Ajla's game is a bit like Dokic's game from a decade back.

PLAN A - hit the ball as hard as you possibly can
PLAN B - hit it even harder

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I hurry up and finish so they put Aslan on

 

[dusty1234!]

Apparently 9Now will put the replays up later…
heres hoping

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Donut handed out

Now get Aslan on

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Apparently 9Now will put the replays up later…
heres hoping

Thought so that makes sense

 

[YeoShuey]

What is the likelihood of all the male Aussies out by end of Round 2?

 

[bato]

This is the Karatsev I know. What a shot maker.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

This is the Karatsev I know. What a shot maker.

100 unforced errors lol

 

[LukeParkerno1]

What is the likelihood of all the male Aussies out by end of Round 2?

De Minaur some chance R2

 

[YeoShuey]

De Minaur some chance R2

True. Musetti today will not be easy for him either.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

lol if Karasev losses to a rank 72

 

[LukeParkerno1]

True. Musetti today will not be easy for him either.

Yep not saying today is a given but if he gets through that has an easier R2

 

[LukeParkerno1]

lol if Karasev losses to a rank 72

That opponent has been improving heaps the last 12 months. Won’t be ranked in ten 70’s much longer.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

fmd Munar gave Karatsev a run for his money lols

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

That opponent has been improving heaps the last 12 months. Won’t be ranked in ten 70’s much longer.

The kid wouldn't stop running

 

[LukeParkerno1]

The kid wouldn't stop running

Worst opponent for a hitter

Made him hit 107 UE in a match which is massive

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Worst opponent for a hitter

Made him hit 107 UE in a match which is massive

Jesus

I'm guessing for players like Karatsev who a hard hitters will struggle against Munar

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Jesus

I'm guessing for players like Karatsev who a hard hitters will struggle against Munar

Pretty much Munar his 28 winners for the match. Was the ultimate defence vs hitter. Aslan very lucky to get out of it. Was very impatient

 

[dusty1234!]

Sorry to keep pestering but if anyone has the full game for Rune vs Kwon
it would be much appreciated

It was a enthralling 5setter and I would love to see it back again

 

[yaco55]

She was.

Yamstrenka was cleared of her drug charge.

 

[yaco55]

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.

 

[yaco55]

History shows that players who back up after winning a tournament, often lose first round of the next tournament - The bigger picture with Kokkinakis. Is it better to have two weeks of good results in lead up tournaments, including winning a tournament or win a round or two in the Australian Open ? I would choose the former - The few today that criticised Kokk's performance have a limited understanding of tennis.

 

[tigs2010]

I love his aussie bloke style walk around court. He makes me smile. Is there a more obvious 'good bloke you can have a beer with' type on the circuit?

Besides Djokovic I can't think of any.