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I wouldn't call it a choke given she was the outsider in betting but I think it was disappointing nonetheless. Stosur would have had a long preparation in Australia so should have the advantage over Europeans coming out here first up so in that sense it was a poor showing.
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Sam looking even slower and hitting the ball with less power this year, was an extremely ugly performance. Wouldn't of even put it down to Australian nerves, was just ordinary. We'll see how she goes I guess but retirement is looking closer (as much as I hate saying it)
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Did not expect anything at all from Stosur, she has had a very long lay off with her hand injury.
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She played a bit in Asia towards the end of the year and the off season, no real excuses sadly
Aiava has come out awfully today too
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I am aware of that but my expectations of her these days are low anyway and with so much time away from the court and her usual performances in Australia I didn't expect anything remarkable from her.
I really don't think Aiava will do much in tennis. She has talent but seems like another one who has been pushed into it.
de-minaur showing alot of fight, think the influence from hewitt is strong. I feel the same way about this kid as i did when i first watched hewitt in his first australian open, got a big future ahead of him.
How was the backhand winner down the line for the win. He's a very young 18 year old, makes me feel old.
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De Minaur might be young but he's got some ticker, great win!
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Man Alex impresses me every time I see him, his returning was exceptional last night, made up for his lack of size. Seems to have a good head on his shoulders
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A few Aussies in action today, JP Smith made it through qualies and will play Zverev the elder. Thompson and Ebden also playing today and Barty tonight.
I see that Ebden and Millman are playing doubles together which somewhat surprises me.
I see that Ebden and Millman are playing doubles together which somewhat surprises me.
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Don't they have a long history of not getting along? Very surprising if true
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That's what I thought. Must have buried the hatchet I suppose.
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Ebden going well against Tiafoe (and no comment on Tiafoe’s outfit!).
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Would love to see Ebden put Kygios in his box next match
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Not surprising at all. Both live in Perth and have been playing for the same club (Melville), doing the rounds in state league. They train together all the time.
The way Ebden is playing it wouldn't surprise me to see him beat Nick. Matt is hitting the ball really well and played a lot of competitive tennis the past few months.
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Ebden lives in Perth, Millman lives in Brisbane. There was a time when they were not the best of friends.
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Still early in the tournament but my prediction is that Dimitrov will win and be the champion once again.
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When's Murray playing
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#2?? Wow lol he hasn't played in months
I suppose Brisbane international really wanted murray to play there. Usually he goes to the Qatar Open
I suppose Brisbane international really wanted murray to play there. Usually he goes to the Qatar Open
