Australian Open Day 4

[pepsi]

It's going to be a scorcher, players and fans alike are going to melt in the heat and this is the day your mental and physical capabilities are challenged.

We have so many matchups today that could be absolute belters, let's see how it all plays out. Can't wait for djokovic VS monfils.

https://ausopen.com/schedules/C4

 

[BobbyMorri]

Do i post my thoughts on the Dasha v Elise game here on on the day 3 thread

#midnightissues

 

[caesar88]

Does anyone know why Roger Federer consistently plays night matches here in Melbourne? At least over the last year or so. I get that he's a primetime player and RLA would sell out for one of his matches, but out of fairness, shouldn't his schedule be a little more flexible? The other stars like Rafa, Serena, Djokovic etc play on RLA but still play plenty of day matches, but I don't recall Federer having any day matches last year. I'm sure the others would like a turn in the cooler conditions at night

 

[Hamingja]

Do i post my thoughts on the Dasha v Elise game here on on the day 3 thread

#midnightissues

WTF happened here. I backed Mertens and went to bed in disgust.

 

[Acinath]

Still don't understand how Dasha is ranked so high with so many flaws in her game.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

What a terrible day for the Aussies yesterday. Hope Ash wins today, otherwise it’s only Nick, my least favourite Aussie, to cheer for.

 

[Acinath]

What a terrible day for the Aussies yesterday. Hope Ash wins today, otherwise it’s only Nick, my least favourite Aussie, to cheer for.

I take great satisfaction in knowing my least favourite Aussie didn't even make it to the AO.

 

[vaughany]

Day 4 predictions:
Sharapova over Sevastova in 2
Muguruza over Hsieh in 2
Djokovic over Monfils in 4
Barty over Giorgi in 3
Federer over Struff in 3
Thiem over Kudla in 3
Kerber over Vekic in 2
Keys over Alexandrova in 2
Halep over Bouchard in 3
Wawrinka over Sandgren in 3
Garcia over Vondrousova in 2
Pliskova over Maia in 2
Del Potro over Khachanov in 5
Zverev over Gojowyck in 3
Konta over Pera in 2
Berdych over G-Lopez in 4
Goffin over Benneteau in 3
Querrey over Fucsovics in 3
Safarova over Cirstea in 3
Gasquet over Sonego in 3
Ramos over Smyzek in 4
Lucic Baroni over Sashnovich in 3
Fognini over Donskoy in 4
Radwanska over Tsurenko in 3
Putinseva over Bogdan in 2
Medvedev over Chung in 4
Verdasco over Martrev in 3
Lacko over Kicker in 3
Mannarino over Vesely in 3
Strycova over Arrauabeena in 2
Petkovic over Davis in 3

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[Kangapirate]

Does anyone know why Roger Federer consistently plays night matches here in Melbourne? At least over the last year or so. I get that he's a primetime player and RLA would sell out for one of his matches, but out of fairness, shouldn't his schedule be a little more flexible? The other stars like Rafa, Serena, Djokovic etc play on RLA but still play plenty of day matches, but I don't recall Federer having any day matches last year. I'm sure the others would like a turn in the cooler conditions at night

Fed gets to play whenever he wants, a night session with either Nadal or Djokovic would sell out as well. I don't think it's fair that he gets to run the show.

Has anyone ever been when it's almost 40 degrees? Shocking day for players and fans, was gonna pop in tomorrow but stuff that.

 

[JackNah_8]

Does anyone know why Roger Federer consistently plays night matches here in Melbourne? At least over the last year or so. I get that he's a primetime player and RLA would sell out for one of his matches, but out of fairness, shouldn't his schedule be a little more flexible? The other stars like Rafa, Serena, Djokovic etc play on RLA but still play plenty of day matches, but I don't recall Federer having any day matches last year. I'm sure the others would like a turn in the cooler conditions at night

The organisers like Federer, and of course he prefers to play at night (better conditions). I am sure if Novak or Nadal played at RLA in the evening, the tickets will still sell. (not sure if I've heard correctly, usually the tournament organisers ask the top players' their preferences - eg Nick likes playing at Hisense)

I am just surprised Monfils v Novak is not a night match at RLA.

 

[JackNah_8]

Still don't understand how Dasha is ranked so high with so many flaws in her game.

Dasha builds up her ranking points by playing in a number of tournaments throughout the year. Last year, she didnt perform well at the other Grand Slams, losing either in rd1 or rd2.

 

[Acinath]

http://i.4cdn.org/sp/1516226590436.webm

Funny stuff from Ryan Harrison yesterday

 

[LukeParkerno1]

No shock whatsoever that Federer gets the easy schedule, I'm used to him getting it easy.

 

[tigs2010]

http://i.4cdn.org/sp/1516226590436.webm

Funny stuff from Ryan Harrison yesterday

Should have tried to hit it with his hand in a forehand motion and then claimed a winner

 

[stoisle]

Fed gets to play whenever he wants, a night session with either Nadal or Djokovic would sell out as well. I don't think it's fair that he gets to run the show.

Has anyone ever been when it's almost 40 degrees? Shocking day for players and fans, was gonna pop in tomorrow but stuff that.

Was there in 2014 on the first Tuesday when it was 42 as I had RLA tickets thankfully in the shade but it was unbearable. The outside courts were like a Ghost town. Of course Hewitt went 5 sets (he did that a lot on the Tuesday afternoon) and the day session didn't finish to around 8pm.

 

[Roobs321]

Sharapova-Sevastova
Djokovic-Monfils
Del Potro-Khachanov
Medvedev-Chung

Have the most faith in Del Potro-Khachanov and least faith in Djokovic-Monfils. I could see Court 7 having a few topsy turvy epics if conditions allow.

On hot days, the Sydney International regularly gets to around 45-50 on court. Audience must take breaks in the shade after each set as well.

The horrific 2009 bushfires (west melbourne was 48 degrees) were on the day of the women's final (which by then had moved to evening finals I believe). The Junior Singles/Doubles finals were on RLA and Margaret Court respectively. I hope those MC Doubles finals for the juniors were later in the day, that would have been murder.

 

[pepsi]

The next 2 days will be horrible for all players, ball kids and umpires. It's the worst part of playing a tournament in the middle of summer. If the ao were serious about protecting players, on 35+ degree days, they would schedule play to start at 9am.

 

[GreyCrow]

I am just surprised Monfils v Novak is not a night match at RLA.

I agree. Given Jokers fitness queries a match against Monfils in the heat is a danger game. (if he had the choice)

 

[rippersnipper]

Would much rather watch thiem play than either of the two women's matches that they have on now. I guess this is how 7 get people to use their shitty app

 

[Wolfs]

Would much rather watch thiem play than either of the two women's matches that they have on now. I guess this is how 7 get people to use their shitty app

What's the other women's match?

 

[zucchini]

They should ban sharapova, the screaming is pathetic and impossible to watch.
Just outlaw the ridiculous ******* noises, she will soon learn.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Jeez Maria stop flopping breaks

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

What's the other women's match?

Konta and Pera. I am watching this one, can't stand Sharapova's shrieking.

 

[pepsi]

They should ban sharapova, the screaming is pathetic and impossible to watch.
Just outlaw the ridiculous ******* noises, she will soon learn.

Of course it should be banned. And then we'll get the same people say the opponent should block it out, there's nothing wrong with it. I'm at rod laver now and I just want to leave because it's so bloody annoying. A person of Sharapova size and weight does not need to make this sound on second serves, slices and routine rally shots.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Of course it should be banned. And then we'll get the same people say the opponent should block it out, there's nothing wrong with it. I'm at rod laver now and I just want to leave because it's so bloody annoying. A person of Sharapova size and weight does not need to make this sound on second serves, slices and routine rally shots.

A few years ago I watched Sharapova practicing and she wasn't shrieking at all. If it's an essential part of your tennis shots wouldn't you be doing it when practicing as well?