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.

 

[pepsi]

We'll have a new daily thread the Aus Open. Day one full schedule is online

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Djokovic's visa has been cancelled.

Does Rublev take his spot now?

 

[pepsi]

Djokovic's visa has been cancelled.

Does Rublev take his spot now?

No. The schedule has been released. Lucky lose takes Djokovic position. Draw remains the same.

 

[Hamingja]

Chalk up another * up from Tiley, if you are going to delay the OOP might as well wait the whole time out for the actual decision

 

[Gift]

I dare someone to wear a "Go Nole/Free Nole" shirt tomorrow to the Aus Open and record all the abuse you get and chuck it on youtube. It will definitely go viral lol

 

[danstar]

So we get some s**t match between a serbian and a lucky loser on centre court. Massive F Up by TA

 

[pepsi]

So we get some sh*t match between a serbian and a lucky loser on centre court. Massive F Up by TA

That will be changed you'd imagine.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

First AO without Djokovic since 2004.

First slam where Nadal is playing without Federer and Djokovic featuring.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

John Cain arena? Which court is this?

Am I allowed to say I don't like tennis courts being named after politicians?

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

John Cain arena? Which court is this?

Am I allowed to say I don't like tennis courts being named after politicians?

Used to be known as “Hisense Arena” and “Melbourne Arena”.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Used to be known as “Hisense Arena” and “Melbourne Arena”.

Thanks.

 

[YeoShuey]

John Cain arena? Which court is this?

Am I allowed to say I don't like tennis courts being named after politicians?

The stupid arena where Kyrgios gathers his supporters.

 

[Xtreme]

Aussie Rafa going for his 21st grand slam on home soil

Couldn't script it any better (aside from Tiley getting the boot after the men's final ).

 

[SA HAWK]

Aussie Rafa going for his 21st grand slam on home soil

Couldn't script it any better (aside from Tiley getting the boot after the men's final ).

Imagine if he wins this and the French.

I hope he does just to stick it up Novak.

 

[BobbyMorri]

John Cain arena? Which court is this?

Am I allowed to say I don't like tennis courts being named after politicians?

Can we rename it to John Cena arena.????

okay, that was terrible. He is something useful

 

[mcgarnacle]

Chalk up another fu** up from Tiley, if you are going to delay the OOP might as well wait the whole time out for the actual decision

I’d say a few logistical issues to sort out, like ensuring 64 players, match officials, ball kids, media, etc know where they have to be tomorrow.

 

[AdelaideGT]

Massive F Up by TA

LL rules are ITF/ATP/WTA rules - nothing to do with TA

 

[bato]

Cheering hard for my boy Aslan tomorrow. Hope he’s ready for another big run

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

Swiatek is good value in the womens.
Medvedev is a good chance to win.

 

[bato]

Swiatek is good value in the womens.
Medvedev is a good chance to win.

I don’t think she’s proven herself enough since the French Open win. Very up and down.

 

[mcgarnacle]

So we get some sh*t match between a serbian and a lucky loser on centre court. Massive F Up by TA

Relax, geez. You're probably the only one who thinks they'd keep caruso/kecmanovic on RLA for the night session

 

[YeoShuey]

Medvedev is a good chance to win.

Depends how hot the weather is I’d fancy Zverev more but we will see what happens I guess.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

I don’t think she’s proven herself enough since the French Open win. Very up and down.

The women's is always a raffle but she is at attractive odds.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

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

 

[myblueroan]

Camon Rafa
First to 21!
Rivals the battle for 17 between Good and evil hey? ( blues v bummers)
With apologies to my new very very good friend Lore and other lovely humans I met during Novaxgate.