Grand Slam Australian Open 2023 - Day 1

[LukeParkerno1]

I think he would've struggled against Rune

Big loss for the AO and ch9 ratings

Serves them right for forcing Tony Jones down our throat

 

[Underarm]

Is this the lowest point of Australian tennis? probably only the Demon to root for past Tuesday.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Serves them right for forcing Tony Jones down our throat

CHOMPERS

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Is this the lowest point of Australian tennis? probably only the Demon to root for past Tuesday.

Why? It improves the tournament? Less about the antics and more about the tennis

 

[danstar]

Be good if Rafa gets spanked today as well, 2 biggest things 9 would want to succeed GONE would be amazing

 

[Drummond]

Kenin/Azarenka is a terrific match for anyone interested. Azarenka serving 5-6 2nd set.

 

[matt_897]

Why? It improves the tournament? Less about the antics and more about the tennis

Nah having less eyeballs on a tournament does not improve the tournament.

As far as Australian tennis, there have been far worse points than this. The late 2000's say hello.

 

[Munich]

Packed here in RLA.

I'm very surprised with Draper.

 

[danstar]

Im not really surprised with Draper, watched him a few times last year, i reckon hes future top 10 player

 

[FreoRicci]

Is this the lowest point of Australian tennis? probably only the Demon to root for past Tuesday.

Absolutely not. 10 or so years ago was so dire.
Just unfortunate with Barty retiring, Kyrgios pulling out, Tomljanovic too.
There’s plenty of positives for Australia.
Kubler is world number 80, O’Connell is 78. De Minaur can go deep.
Women’s have some bright players.
It’s not all doom and gloom

 

[FreoRicci]

Kubler starting well. Would love for him to make top 50.
Popyrin and OConnell tomorrow

 

[Underarm]

Why? It improves the tournament? Less about the antics and more about the tennis

I don't think it does. Deep runs by Aussies boosts viewership and interest in the entire competition. The best players will get their due in week 2.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Draper and cramp in the 3rd set....

long way to the finish line, young man. shame for him as he has done well

 

[Bonz]

Do we think they will update the schedules for tomorrow?

Kudla vs Saffiulin is not really a night match on prime court material.

Would have thought they move Zrevev or potentially the Kokkinakis match across

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I don't think it does. Deep runs by Aussies boosts viewership and interest in the entire competition. The best players will get their due in week 2.

Meh give me the best players rather than the Australians. I don’t mind Kyrigos but I hate having doubles on every second night and the crowd are woeful at those matches. Plenty of exciting players regardless of him being out

 

[Munich]

Draper and cramp in the 3rd set....

long way to the finish line, young man. shame for him as he has done well

He looks fine from here?

Scratch that something wrong when he serves.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Do we think they will update the schedules for tomorrow?

Kudla vs Saffiulin is not really a night match on prime court material.

Would have thought they move Zrevev or potentially the Kokkinakis match across

I think they will. They did for the first day when Tomljanovic withdrew. They moved FAA to last on JCA

 

[Bonz]

I think they will. They did for the first day when Tomljanovic withdrew. They moved FAA to last on JCA

Hoping so, got a reserved seat on John Cain tomorrow.

Happy with the first match though

 

[danstar]

Shame Draper is gone, Rafa will crush him in 4 now. Was hoping Draper would push him to 5 sets at least but sadly wont happen

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Smash him now Rafa

 

[danstar]

Smash him now Rafa

The sooner Rafa is out of comp the better

 

[LukeParkerno1]

The sooner Rafa is out of comp the better

I’d be happy with a Novak vs Rafa final

 

[matt_897]

Hoping so, got a reserved seat on John Cain tomorrow.

Happy with the first match though

Yeah, De Minaur has the 7pm John Cain match now

 

[AdelaideGT]

Do we think they will update the schedules for tomorrow?

I thought they already had. I looked soon after Nick's withdrawal announcement.

The two main night-matches (for men) are the Djokovic & De Minaur matches.

 

[danstar]

WOW great break back, so good. Lets go Draper