Grand Slam Australian Open - Day 9

[SaintBilly]

Hopefully Tsispas’ opponent at least keeps the bloke out there for 4 hours

I like how you’re so concerned about Djoker running into these players who could knock him off but did you ever think that maybe he’ll be fine. If his hammy hasn’t blown by now I can’t see it doing it between now and Sunday. Relax it’s his to lose.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I like how you’re so concerned about Djoker running into these players who could knock him off but did you ever think that maybe he’ll be fine. If his hammy hasn’t blown by now I can’t see it doing it between now and Sunday. Relax it’s his to lose.

Still don’t want a bloke as fresh as a daisy in a final.

Least Karen won today he’ll keep the points long

 

[AdelaideGT]

Alicia Molik seems to look more gorgeous every year.

Despite being in her 40s now, she looks maybe 25.

Such a shame her tennis career was affected by illness just after she won an Olympic medal and reached the top ten.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Could be a decent match the second match probably isn’t

 

[GreekLunatic]

At least the women are on before 11 pm yesterday and tonight

 

[AdelaideGT]

Vika looking more fired up than Pegula but can she keep it going?

 

[Munich]

yeah, just leaves a poor taste in my mouth.

Wouldn't say it was poor in the media as I am sure the reasons are sound a

There's only a couple of players who don't retire in matches.

One being Fed.

It's certainly not practiced by the vast majority.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Jess probably wins but these two always go 3 tight sets

 

[Munich]

C'mon Vika

 

[Alesana]

There's only a couple of players who don't retire in matches.

One being Fed.

It's certainly not practiced by the vast majority.

The vast majority of who? Half of the current mens top 10 have had retirements in the last year or so.

 

[FreoRicci]

Pegula really has turned the quality on here.

 

[FreoRicci]

It’s a long year. Right call if there’s no way back.

100%. Incredible summer. Short term it sucks but this season Korda can crack the top 10. Long term goal.

 

[Xtreme]

Vika looking more fired up than Pegula but can she keep it going?

Shes picturing the ball is Redfoo

 

[FreoRicci]

The vast majority of who? Half of the current mens top 10 have had retirements in the last year or so.

The season is ridiculously long. You ll see tactical retirements happening. The days of Rafa battling it out are over, as much as fans love and admire it.

 

[BobbyMorri]

I didnt see this coming at all.

 

[FreoRicci]

McCain Arena and Margaret court arena available?
The men’s will be starting at 9 at the earliest

 

[Brad Goodman]

This is only the second time in seven years that Azarenka has gone beyond the fourth round of a slam, yet she’s just about looking like the favourite to take it out right this minute.

 

[Gigantic]

So good to see Vika playing at this level. Let's go!

 

[SaintBilly]

Alicia Molik seems to look more gorgeous every year.

Despite being in her 40s now, she looks maybe 25.

Such a shame her tennis career was affected by illness just after she won an Olympic medal and reached the top ten.

i reckon she would’ve won a slam if it weren’t for that.

 

[JamisonRun40]

Sorry if this has been mentioned but I've only just logged on. Pegula is American and they would want to watch her in day light hours. Tiley playing to overseas tv audience. Rybakina will get her night match and play great.

 

[JamisonRun40]

LP I think Rybakina would be able to handle Sablenka on all accounts but mainly being able to keep calm and composed as she has already won a slam and will be able to deal with the pressure. Anyhoo that is a bit way off as yet.
Vika playing lights out tennis. Circa 2013.

 

[JamisonRun40]

I wonder if Pegula will take a beer into her press conference like she did at the USO after a loss.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Sorry if this has been mentioned but I've only just logged on. Pegula is American and they would want to watch her in day light hours. Tiley playing to overseas tv audience. Rybakina will get her night match and play great.

atm, it is 4am in the middle of the night in the USA.

Azarenka playing night makes sense tonight. She is the former winner and biggest name left. Plus 2am the other night

For the semis, they will be both on Thursday night. The men semis are on Friday.

 

[Brad Goodman]

Didn’t realise Pegula is 28. Maybe this is her level.

 

[BobbyMorri]

this one will string Pegula.

In previous quarters, she has lost to Barty and Swiatek and she was the heavy underdog.