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.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Kokk getting belted.

Barty’s opponent won’t win 4 games.

 

[Chism]

Tired simple. It’s why the top players don’t play the week prior

In all honesty he has ability but grand slam level will find him out. Honest toiler who tries hard but outclassed on the big stage. Bear in mind injuries have not helped him.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

In all honesty he has ability but grand slam level will find him out. Honest toiler who tries hard but outclassed on the big stage. Bear in mind injuries have not helped him.

Reminds me of a flashy Millman really top 50 probably about it

 

[AdelaideGT]

Despite more UEs than she would like, Ash cruises to 5-0.

 

[Chism]

Kokk getting belted.

Barty’s opponent won’t win 4 games.

Be lucky to win 2 at this rate!

Ash on cruise control mode currently.

 

[danstar]

Barty aiming to repeat her 2021 1st round scoreline here, she won that 6-0 6-0 in 44 minutes

 

[AdelaideGT]

It's sometimes nice to see lovely, shy, sportsmanlike Ash switch to 'devastating ice-queen' mode.

 

[danstar]

1 more game for a double bagel

 

[BobbyMorri]

Kenin loses to Keys.

Kenin was defending her points from her win in 2020. So, massive fall in rankings coming up

Schmieds lost to the 'Penko

Shame about the Kokk but he should look back at his Aussie summer with pride. An ATP tournament win is better than a round 1 win in a grand slam.

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Millman is on now!!

 

[AdelaideGT]

So, massive fall in rankings coming up

Gonna be plenty of massive falls. Serena will drop to about #250 I think.

 

[Hamingja]

Two double bagel points not taken

 

[Bungeye]

Barty puts her ego aside and easily accounts for the ukrainian

 

[AdelaideGT]

Too many UEs for Ash though the wind out there probably made it tricky at times. Anyway, onto R2 and another qualifier Bronzetti.

 

[danstar]

You had one thing to do Barty to get a double bagel and you didnt....

Seriously, good effort tonight. But tough draw ahead

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Good day at the office for Ash.

 

[Xtreme]

Is Novak playing tonight ?

 

[FreoRicci]

Eh. This Barty is the same same. Dominates early. It’s her mentality against the second week opponents that’s holding her back

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Karatsev you donkey

 

[bato]

Aslan what u doing brooooooo

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Aslan what u doing brooooooo

Aiming at the backboard?

 

[FreoRicci]

No point playing in tournaments and winning prior to Aus Open when all you get is two day break and first round exit.
Bit unfair having so many and so close, literally the weekend before Australian open.

 

[AdelaideGT]

Dang Jelena Dokic has put on the kgs had a crush on her back in the day

She had stacked it on a few years back but then got that Jenny Craid advertising deal and got back to a good figure.

She's said 2021 was a bad year for her with bad stuff happening. Not sure if her relationship bit the dust or if it was something else. She has seemed very emotional over the past six months, even when commentating or interviewing.

 

[dusty1234!]

Hey guys, I just came back from the AO.
I was wondering if there is anywhere I can find the replays for today’s matches?
keen the watch a couple of them back

 

[LukeParkerno1]

No point playing in tournaments and winning prior to Aus Open when all you get is two day break and first round exit.
Bit unfair having so many and so close, literally the weekend before Australian open.

Top players don’t bother they are happy getting a couple of matches before and that’s it.