Hopman Cup 2016 - Jan 3 to Jan 9

[beez]

Group A

Australia Green - Jarmila Wolfe/Lleyton Hewitt
Czech Republic - Karolina Pliskova/Jiri Vesely
Ukraine - Elina Svitolina/Alexandr Dolgopolov
United States - Serena Williams/Jack Sock

Group B

Australia Gold - Daria Gavrilova/Nick Kyrgios
France - Caroline Garcia/Kenny De Schepper
Germany - Sabine Lisicki/Alexander Zverev
Great Britain - Heather Watson/Andy Murray

Broadcast on 7mate - All times WST

*It's not the same without Karen Tighe and Steve Robilliard hosting

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

I had no idea that Jarka got married again.

Pretty ordinary lineup in my opinion; Australia Gold's in with a shot, I think. USA the obvious standout.

 

[vaughany]

Kenny De Schepper for France? I though Monfils was playing...must have pulled out

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[matt_897]

Yeah, Monfils pulled out the other day with a leg injury. A kyrgios/Monfils exho match would of been fun

 

[crowsarethebest]

Looking forward to the Zverev/Kyrgios match... a peak into the future of the sport. Big wraps on Zverev, for an 18 year old kid he is doing extremely well. Extremely tall but moves so well for a big guy.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Awesome win for Gavrilova, she was great.

 

[Cleavy]

why does Australia have 2 teams now? did we run out of countries to invite?

 

[vaughany]

Great win by Dasha. Kyrgios time now, hopefully no outbursts just enjoy the laid back nature of Hopman Cup

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[toxic]

Matching bloody outfits does my head in!

Bloody hell Nike release two new outfits each January!

rant over

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

No idea how Zverev plays with that massive necklace, would shit me to no end.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Kyrgios very rusty; footwork all over the place and not striking it as consistently as he can. Zverev's all-round game negating his strengths at the moment.

 

[crowsarethebest]

Kyrgios very rusty; footwork all over the place and not striking it as consistently as he can. Zverev's all-round game negating his strengths at the moment.

If I'm honest, out of all the young stars coming through Zverev looks for me looks the most impressive. Looks so calm, easy power, moves well and has a genuine all round game. He was criticized for having a weak serve but he looks to have added some more power to it- understandable, the kid is only 18 and he looks bloody good already.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

If I'm honest, out of all the young stars coming through Zverev looks for me looks the most impressive. Looks so calm, easy power, moves well and has a genuine all round game. He was criticized for having a weak serve but he looks to have added some more power to it- understandable, the kid is only 18 and he looks bloody good already.

He's certainly the closest to Kyrgios in terms of sheer potential for mine. More rounded than Nick, moves considerably better and not as overawed by big weapons, but Kyrgios already has astonishing performances and results on the board and demonstrated big game/point ability that can't be underrated. Until he (or any other young player, for that matter) starts putting it all together regularly I struggle to put him above Kyrgios. That said, Kyrgios of course needs to get his head right.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

It's not his main weapon but **** me can Kyrgios hit some beautiful backhands.

 

[beez]

why does Australia have 2 teams now? did we run out of countries to invite?

Organisers trying to get one team to at least make the final.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Solid win for Kyrgios, good to see him put his head down and work his way through a difficult match where he's not playing his best rather than blow up. A bit to work on before the AO though.

 

[Elite Master]

Is Hewitt playing tonight?

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

Is Hewitt playing tonight?

Yep; first up at 5:30 against Vesely.

 

[Dannnnnnnnnn]

That's 5:30 Perth time, Elite Master. My bad!

 

[Elite Master]

That's 5:30 Perth time, Elite Master. My bad!

No worries man, I'll be keeping an eye out on 7mate anyway, cheers.

 

[Amazing Bombers]

Good 3-0 win against a pretty decent team. Looking forward to seeing Kyrgios against Murray.

 

[beez]

I really want to like Zverev but he reminds me too much of the evil Jake Hammond from Wimbledon.

 

[IQ3]

Was impressed with Dasher today. Beat Sabine easily, though Sabine is as hot and cold as they come

 

[Redline]

why does Australia have 2 teams now? did we run out of countries to invite?

Both Hewitt and Kyrgios wanted to play. Too bigger drawcards to turn them down. It's an exhibition event so I guess they can just do what they want to accomodate players.

 

[Redline]

Is it just what I can see on TV or is the crowd a bit small? The first few days are the best after that players pull out all over the place.