Australian Open 2016 - Day 1

[PonsfordMagpie]

All discussion of the first day matches in here.

Currently watching Kohlschreiber and Nishikori on 7Two.

Some cracking matches today with Tsonga and Baghdatis tonight being the one I'm most looking forward to.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Hradecka playing out of her skin. Hitting the lines like crazy.

 

[genericusername]

Are the outside courts on https://7tennis.com.au/live not working for anyone else?

 

[pepsi]

One of the best day 1 schedules that I can remember. Actually think there are better matchups in round 1 than round 2.

Watching kei vs kohli on HA at the moment. Will watch it and then hopefully head over to simon vs pospisil after this one is done.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Watching Daria on the telly , unfortunately we have Renee Stubbs commentating

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Are the outside courts on https://7tennis.com.au/live not working for anyone else?

Not working for me either.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Loving the fight by Dasha especially with how well Hradecka is playing.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Ridiculous fight from Dasha. She just does it again and again. With respect to the women's game it's not something you see regularly. Her fight alone will take her a long way.

 

[the universal]

Hradecka's inability to take a break point on Gavrilova's serve is embarrassing - to the point that Gavrilova should arrange a gift basket for her if she ends up winning the match. Very fortunate here.

 

[iluvparis]

Hradecka's inability to take a break point on Gavrilova's serve is embarrassing - to the point that Gavrilova should arrange a gift basket for her if she ends up winning the match. Very fortunate here.

#womenstennis

 

[iluvparis]

Is Austin Krajicek, Richard's son?

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Is Austin Krajicek, Richard's son?

No, they're distant cousins.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

Kvitova is through to the second round in straight sets for what is the first result of the day.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Excellent match for Dasha. Just so great to watch.

She plays Kvitova next in what I genuinely believe could be a massive upset.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Good win looking forward to the match against Kvitova to see how she goes against a star player.

 

[the universal]

Excellent match for Dasha. Just so great to watch.

She plays Kvitova next in what I genuinely believe could be a massive upset.

Only really if Kvitova goes off the boil - which is still entirely possible. Otherwise, little chance.

 

[genericusername]

Errani in trouble, down 3-1 in the 3rd.

 

[Sozabarus]

It's such a good feeling when a player in your multi who is getting hammered retires hurt just before he's about to lose.

Thank you Ivo Karlovic.

 

[Rustin Cohle]

Is it just me or does Williams look like she puts on 10kg of muscle every year she gets older?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Only really if Kvitova goes off the boil - which is still entirely possible. Otherwise, little chance.

Dasha's not at her level, that much is obvious. But she's got the game style to make it more difficult for Kvitova than it would normally be. She's prone to dropping her level and can really go through periods where she struggles to strike the ball consistently, which Dasha can exacerbate when at her best.

I still think Kvitova gets the win but I don't think Gavrilova is without a chance. The style matchup favours her, I think.

 

[HenrikLundqvist]

That Camila Giorgi is one piece of Ace. I know from experience.

 

[pepsi]

Is it just me or does Williams look like she puts on 10kg of muscle every year she gets older?

She has been this size for 3 or so years now. You just take more notice this year because of her outfit.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

That Camila Giorgi is one piece of Ace. I know from experience.

Her skirt does seem shorter than most...

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Errani out first round.

 

[HenrikLundqvist]

Her skirt does seem shorter than most...

Impossible to cover dem quads. Holy moly.