Australian Open 2016 - Day 3

[PonsfordMagpie]

Full schedule of play: http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/index.html
Weather: Morning shower or two 26C.
Coverage: Channel 7, 7Two, or watch any match online at https://www.7tennis.com.au/live. You can also download the 7Tennis App to watch any match online on your digital device.

Highlights of the day (Men):

Roger Federer [3] v Alexandr Dolgopolov - Rod Laver Arena (from 11am) - Last match of the afternoon session at Rod Laver Arena.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga [9] v Omar Jasika - Margaret Court Arena (from 7pm) - First match of the evening session at Margaret Court Arena.

Dominic Thiem [19] v Nicolas Almagro (from 11am) - Court 6 - Second match at Court 6.

Highlights of the day (Women):

Agnieszka Radwanska [4] v Eugenie Bouchard - Rod Laver Arena (from 7pm) - First match of the evening session at Rod Laver Arena.

Belinda Bencic [12] v Timea Babos - Margaret Court Arena (from 11am) - Second match at Margaret Court Arena.

Daria Gavrilova v Petra Kvitova [6] - Margaret Court Arena (from 7pm) - Last match of the evening session at Margaret Court Arena.

 

[Rukia]

Federer in 3
Djokovic in 3
Nishikori in 3
Tsonga in 3
Berdych in 3
Kyrgios in 3

Looks like a one sided day on the main courts.

 

[vaughany]

Weather clearing by 12. Assume schedule will stay the same at this stage

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[Severe]

Federer in 3
Djokovic in 3
Nishikori in 3
Tsonga in 3
Berdych in 3
Kyrgios in 3

Looks like a one sided day on the main courts.

I think maybe a couple could go to 4, but agree on all the winners.

 

[BobbyMorri]

So, how early do think u have to turn up to catch a seat on hisense area today for kyrgios.

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[pepsi]

Weather clearing by 12. Assume schedule will stay the same at this stage

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I would say the outside courts will start at 12pm, while rla, mca and ha will all start as scheduled at 11

 

[vaughany]

Any confirmed delays mate?

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[PonsfordMagpie]

Being here no outside courts matches look like they're going to start immediately.

Pepsi is right, we'll probably see a 12pm start of play.

It's drizzling very mildly now.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Kim commentating

 

[vaughany]

So, how early do think u have to turn up to catch a seat on hisense area today for kyrgios.

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Would guess before the start of the Berdych match approx 3pm

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[rippersnipper]

Would guess before the start of the Berdych match approx 3pm

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That sucks, berdych is a tosser although he should win easily so it might be over quickly.

 

[matt_897]

Not before 12 yep

 

[BobbyMorri]

The After 5pm ground pass has just increased its value. Now really a after 4pm gp due to the delay.

Thanks for the advice. Think more value is to be found on the other courts.

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[rippersnipper]

Wow the chair umpire for the Nishikori - Krajicek match is a stunner

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

The **** Bondarenko

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

The **** Bondarenko

Astounded.

I thought she retired years ago.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Why do they think we care what celebrities are at the tennis?

 

[iluvparis]

Wow the chair umpire for the Nishikori - Krajicek match is a stunner

Is it Sandra de Jenkin?

 

[rippersnipper]

Why do they think we care what celebrities are at the tennis?

Because a lot of people are infatuated by celebrities these days, apparently even if they're a z-grade celebrity

 

[JackNah_8]

Why do they think we care what celebrities are at the tennis?

dont know, but ch7 gets excited when an AFL player is at the tennis.

 

[rippersnipper]

Is it Sandra de Jenkin?

Nah, I don't think so

 

[Bomberboyokay]

Why do they think we care what celebrities are at the tennis?

Got to get people to switch over from Ellen.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Got to get people to switch over from Ellen.

It's cringeworthy.

 

[PonsfordMagpie]

The sun is out now!

Fantastic! Most outside courts have started now.

 

[the universal]

Kuznetsova being Kuznetsova I guess. Immensely talented, should be in the top 10, but content to show her best for 2-3 tournaments a year and then do little else once you think she's properly 'back'.