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The draw will be announced soon
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I heard a rumour there were some upset Australian players with Groth getting a singles qualifying Wild Card and a deal between the tournament organisers and Kyrgios for Tomljanovic to get a wild card if he signed on.
I think the issue with Groth is he has been on Radio all week.
I don't think anyone can have a real problem with either. You can never please everyone.
I think the issue with Groth is he has been on Radio all week.
I don't think anyone can have a real problem with either. You can never please everyone.
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I didnt hear that rumour though I wouldnt be surprised if the Kyrgios and Tomljanovic deal is true. I dont think Nick has played at Brisbane before , usually plays in exhibition matches before the Aust Open.
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Been completely out of the loop for the last 2 months, no idea what has happened in the off-season for the most part. But glad we're back in business.
ozgamer
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Just like Wawrinka and Vekic from last year IF it is the case.
Correct. Stan the Man never played Brissy before last year. His usual lead-up was Chennai (now relocated to Pune).
It's smart by the organisers if that's how they got kyrgios this year and Stan last year.
ozgamer
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Or maybe it's the players management who proposed it. Let's not give the organisers TOO much credit.
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Groth beaten in quailies anyway. Put a fork in him, he is done.
ozgamer
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Whilst the very last statement is true it's the fact that there are deals taking place at the expense of other players who don't have the fortune of savvy management or who aren't on the upper echelons of favouritism with TA like Groth is for example. Being buddies with Hewitt surely must help.
And Tomljanovic. Wow. For someone who will never be able to represent Australia in Fed Cup or the Olympics in spite of her new found citizenship, she sure is enjoying a free ride.
Yeah, what can I say. Politics, a necessary evil, it sucks if you're on the wrong end of it. End of rant.
It sucks and it happens in so many different aspects of life.
Will the AO organisers give him a maim draw WC? I'd be ok if they gave him a spot in the qualies.
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The thing with Main draw WC (there are 2 left) there aren't many choices I feel. I agree with the latter tho. His ranking isn't something ridiculous. It's only just outside of the Q cutoff.
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I remember Millman was a bit miffed a couple of years ago when he was just outside of automatic entry for Brissie and was not granted a WC. Instead of playing quailes he went off and played in Chennai. Given he’s a local and pretty popular up there I could understand it (him being a bit miffed I mean, he had previously played two good matches up there against Federer and Murray).
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I originally thought he had ruled himself out of singles but listening to him on SEN yesterday it sounds like he still wants one. I think he might get one. He is pretty popular amongst TOTB.
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Aussie first round matches:
Men
Millman v qualifier
Kyrios bye
Ebden v Tiafoe
De Minaur v Johnson
Thompson v Donaldson
Women
Stosur v Sevastova
Aova v Tojmlanovic
Barty v Tsurenko
Men
Millman v qualifier
Kyrios bye
Ebden v Tiafoe
De Minaur v Johnson
Thompson v Donaldson
Women
Stosur v Sevastova
Aova v Tojmlanovic
Barty v Tsurenko
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Damn, Ducky beaten in qualies too.
Jaimie Foulis, Priscilla Hon and Sara Tomic beaten in the women's qualies.
Jaimie Foulis, Priscilla Hon and Sara Tomic beaten in the women's qualies.
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Sara Tomic lost in straight sets
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Starts today!
Stosur, Aiava and Tomljanovic play this arvo.
De Minaur to play Stevie J this evening.
Stosur, Aiava and Tomljanovic play this arvo.
De Minaur to play Stevie J this evening.
Interesting to see if they show Dolgo vs Diego or Aija vs Aiava on TV
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Most likely, they will show Aija v Aiava. Don't know who will win, I havent really seen much of Aija's game.
ozgamer
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Both are power players expect some big hitting.
Aiava didn't seem intimidated 12 mths ago when she was a nobody to our media. Now that's she had some exposure we'll she how she fares. She's responded well to the disappointment of losing in Bendigo (l. Patterson 2nd Rnd) and finals in Canberra (l. to Rogowska) and the u/18 Nationals (i. to Fourlis) by winning the AO WC Playoff.
Alja has found form recently as well but the biggest concern is she retired hurt in the recent Dubai final. It was her 4th of the 2017 season (her 3rd came after a walkover).
She has the experience over Aiava obviously but there is concern whether her body will hold up.
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Is Hewitt angling to play Davis Cup again?
I mean if the best team is Kyrgios as #1 singles and Peers as #1 in doubles with 2 to come from Kokk, Thompson, Millman then he is probably an injury away from being a legit option
