Grand Slam Australian Open - Day 6

[BobbyMorri]

I am really tired. And I didnt even stay up for the Murray match. Swiatek showcased wonderful tennis scoring by only taking 55 mins to get beat her opponent. that is 20% of Murray's match. Honestly, it has felt like everyone is still trying to wake up from Murray this morning. The best match no one in Australia saw, despite being in Australia. sigh

We move from a fully stacked side of the draw, to the other one where we have Linette vs Alexandrova as the 2nd match on RLA..........

Weather: Party Cloudy 24C. No more issues here.

RLA 11am
Gracheva vs Pliskova [30]
Giorgi vs Bencic [12]
Bonzi vs de Minaur [22]
7pm
Dimitrov [27] vs Djokovic [4]
Linette vs Alexandrova [19]

MCA 11am
Parrizas-Diaz vs Vekic
Rublev [5] vs Evans [25]
Sabalenka [5] vs Mertens [26]
7pm
Murray vs [24] Bautista Agut
Mens Doubles

JCA 3pm
Women Doubles
Humbert vs Rune [9]
Mens Doubles
7pm
Popyrin [WC] vs Shelton

KIA Arena 2.30pm
Wolf vs [LL] Mmoh
Siegemund vs Garcia [4]

Outside courts, Starting from 1pm
Zhang [23] vs Volynets [Q]
Fruhvirtova vs Vondrousova
Paul vs Brooksby

Spoiler: Mens Draw

[31] Nishioka vs. [18] Khachanov/[16] Tiafoe
[10] Hurkacz/[18] Shapovalov vs [7] Medvedev/[29] Korda

[3] Tsitsipas vs. [15] Sinner
Lehecka vs. [6] Auger-Aliassime

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Rublev [5] vs Evans [25]
Humbert vs Rune [9]
Bonzi vs de Minaur [22]
Dimitrov [27] vs Djokovic [4]

Popyrin [WC] vs Shelton
Wolf vs [LL] Mmoh
Murray vs [24] Bautista Agut
Paul vs Brooksby

Spoiler: Womens Draw

[1] Swiatek vs. [22] Rybakina
[17] Ostapenko vs [7] Gauff

[3] Pegula vs. [20] Krejcikova
[24] Azarenka vs. [6] Sakkari/Zhu
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Gracheva vs Pliskova [30]
Zhang [23] vs Volynets [Q]
Linette vs Alexandrova [19]
Siegemund vs Garcia [4]

Sabalenka [5] vs Mertens [26]
Giorgi vs Bencic [12]
Parrizas-Diaz vs Vekic
Fruhvirtova vs Vondrousova

If you had a MCA ticket for today, I would be asking for a refund. Tennis Australia is risking a lot betting on the fact Murray won't break down by having doubles as the 2nd act. there no much to say really. The schedule speaks for itself. Sabalenka and Mertens is a battle between former grand slam doubles champions. Alas, they are great friends. RBA was the player who defeated Murray in the last ever match of his career in 2019. Funny they play again after Murray greatest win with his metal hip. Murray has no chance to back up again. Surely. All Aussie Eyes will be on poppy but it is the 113 ranked player v the 89th ranked player. Some peopel will certainty enjoy Novak on the other channel. A fit Djokovic has a 9-1 record over Grigor so the real question is if he is fit or not.

Match of the Day. I dont know, Linette vs Alexandrova.

 

[juice t]

Every session is finishing at 2am I've forgotten what day we're actually up to

 

[ep2018]

Every upset just means Novax has an easier time winning the whole thing. He was going to anyway. In a way, its been a boring open.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Every upset just means Novax has an easier time winning the whole thing. He was going to anyway. In a way, its been a boring open.

He still has Runne in his quarter that’s harder than the other quarter finals

 

[samFFC]

Go Grigor!

 

[AdelaideGT]

I would love to see Novak eliminated at the earliest opportunity. Time for some young gun to win an AO.

But Dimitrov hasn't been a factor in a Slam for some years now - difficult to see it happening.

 

[Gigantic]

Of the remaining on this side of the draw, Rune is probably my favourite.

It's a shame he would run into Novak in the quarters.

 

[Underarm]

I am really tired. And I didnt even stay up for the Murray match. Swiatek showcased wonderful tennis scoring by only taking 55 mins to get beat her opponent. that is 20% of Murray's match. Honestly, it has felt like everyone is still trying to wake up from Murray this morning. The best match no one in Australia saw, despite being in Australia. sigh

We move from a fully stacked side of the draw, to the other one where we have Linette vs Alexandrova as the 2nd match on RLA..........

Weather: Party Cloudy 24C. No more issues here.

RLA 11am
Gracheva vs Pliskova [30]
Giorgi vs Bencic [12]
Bonzi vs de Minaur [22]
7pm
Dimitrov [27] vs Djokovic [4]
Linette vs Alexandrova [19]

MCA 11am
Parrizas-Diaz vs Vekic
Rublev [5] vs Evans [25]
Sabalenka [5] vs Mertens [26]
7pm
Murray vs [24] Bautista Agut
Mens Doubles

JCA 3pm
Women Doubles
Humbert vs Rune [9]
Mens Doubles
7pm
Popyrin [WC] vs Shelton

KIA Arena 2.30pm
Wolf vs [LL] Mmoh
Siegemund vs Garcia [4]

Outside courts, Starting from 1pm
Zhang [23] vs Volynets [Q]
Fruhvirtova vs Vondrousova
Paul vs Brooksby

Spoiler: Mens Draw

[31] Nishioka vs. [18] Khachanov/[16] Tiafoe
[10] Hurkacz/[18] Shapovalov vs [7] Medvedev/[29] Korda

[3] Tsitsipas vs. [15] Sinner
Lehecka vs. [6] Auger-Aliassime

---------------------------------------------
Rublev [5] vs Evans [25]
Humbert vs Rune [9]
Bonzi vs de Minaur [22]
Dimitrov [27] vs Djokovic [4]

Popyrin [WC] vs Shelton
Wolf vs [LL] Mmoh
Murray vs [24] Bautista Agut
Paul vs Brooksby

Spoiler: Womens Draw

[1] Swiatek vs. [22] Rybakina
[17] Ostapenko vs [7] Gauff

[3] Pegula vs. [20] Krejcikova
[24] Azarenka vs. [6] Sakkari/Zhu
-----------------------------------
Gracheva vs Pliskova [30]
Zhang [23] vs Volynets [Q]
Linette vs Alexandrova [19]
Siegemund vs Garcia [4]

Sabalenka [5] vs Mertens [26]
Giorgi vs Bencic [12]
Parrizas-Diaz vs Vekic
Fruhvirtova vs Vondrousova

If you had a MCA ticket for today, I would be asking for a refund. Tennis Australia is risking a lot betting on the fact Murray won't break down by having doubles as the 2nd act. there no much to say really. The schedule speaks for itself. Sabalenka and Mertens is a battle between former grand slam doubles champions. Alas, they are great friends. RBA was the player who defeated Murray in the last ever match of his career in 2019. Funny they play again after Murray greatest win with his metal hip. Murray has no chance to back up again. Surely. All Aussie Eyes will be on poppy but it is the 113 ranked player v the 89th ranked player. Some peopel will certainty enjoy Novak on the other channel. A fit Djokovic has a 9-1 record over Grigor so the real question is if he is fit or not.

Match of the Day. I dont know, Linette vs Alexandrova.

I love the write up, but the things you seem to dislike about today's draw actually has me far more interested.

Decent chance of 2 Aussies in the final 16, and Andy Murray and Djoker have star quality that lifts the interest in any game they play.

 

[Drummond]

Huge crowd on RLA…

I wonder what the ticket sales are like for today on RLA. Will be interesting to see the crowd later for ADM.

 

[Munich]

Huge crowd on RLA…

I wonder what the ticket sales are like for today on RLA. Will be interesting to see the crowd later for ADM.

The first match in the day session is never full. Especially the areas along the sides with full sun.

 

[Drummond]

The first match in the day session is never full. Especially the areas along the sides with full sun.

And what about the second…?

Full sun? Isn’t it like 21 today or thereabouts?

 

[Munich]

And what about the second…?

Full sun? Isn’t it like 21 today or thereabouts?

It's still very warm when you're in direct sun for 2 hours. Those sections are shocking to sit in.

Honestly all you do is complain about the crowds. I've been in RLA most days and it's plenty busy.

 

[Munich]

Every upset just means Novax has an easier time winning the whole thing. He was going to anyway. In a way, its been a boring open.

May as well call the tournie off now then!

 

[Drummond]

It's still very warm when you're in direct sun for 2 hours. Those sections are shocking to sit in.

Honestly all you do is complain about the crowds. I've been in RLA most days and it's plenty busy.

I sat at Hisense in the direct Sun for low to mid 30’s for years. 21 degrees is pleasant, stop trying to act otherwise. They either don’t want to watch the match or the tickets haven’t been sold. Nothing to do with the weather.

All I do? Hyperbole much?

 

[Munich]

I sat at Hisense in the direct Sun for low to mid 30’s for years. 21 degrees is pleasant, stop trying to act otherwise. They either don’t want to watch the match or the tickets haven’t been sold. Nothing to do with the weather.

All I do? Hyperbole much?

That's great - it's certainly not pleasant for me or alot of others!

The degrees doesn't matter too much anyway it's the UV which is the issue.

 

[Drummond]

Rublev missed two break points second set after taking the first 6-4. He’s playing well today.

 

[Drummond]

Rublev absolutely bosses Evans around but somehow loses the point and Evans escapes a game he probably should’ve been broken. 2-2 second set. Rublev playing great tennis.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Go Humbert Drummond come at me

 

[Drummond]

Go Humbert Drummond come at me

Down 3-1, broken to love. He’s such a lightweight.

Cmon Rublev!!

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Down 3-1, broken to love. He’s such a lightweight.

Cmon Rublev!!

You useless Frenchie

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Giorgi is 31 thought she was younger

 

[Drummond]

You useless Frenchie

Rublev is in the zone today, winners galore. Rune is a major step up over Evans, who really is weaponless, but still impressive and gives me some hope he could topple Rune.

 

[Munich]

Uh oh Rune

 

[Drummond]

Uh oh Rune

Watching Rublev, what’s happened?

 

[Drummond]

Lol Humbert, DF to give the break away to a guy who would be vulnerable right now. What a hack. All hope on Rublev now who is on fire today.