Grand Slam The Australian Open Preview Thread (17 Jan-30 Jan)

[Bumpswithagrin]

Isn't it usually the Friday once qualies are done?

No, it's usually a bit earlier than that (they just plug 'qualifier' into certain slots in the draw).

 

[Alesana]

So what's happened to the draw? I thought it was meant to be yesterday.

Tomorrow 3pm.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Tomorrow 3pm.

Thanks. Yep they just mentioned it on the coverage.

 

[yaco55]

My question remains, what happens if a player tests positive just before a semi or the final?

They are out - This is a standard rule across all sports.

 

[yaco55]

Bad day for the Aussies - Only one out of 8 into the final round of qualifying - Pity, I can't be in Australia to watch qualifying - This is when you may discover hidden gems for the future - The tournament itself is great, although tennis followers are familiar with the established players.

 

[pepsi]

Bad news...crowd capacity for the Aus open reduced to 50%

BS!

 

[BobbyMorri]

Bad news...crowd capacity for the Aus open reduced to 50%

BS!

I think it will only hurt the later rounds.

people are scared atm. They weren't going to flock in higher numbers. Plus no tourists.

 

[matt_897]

I think it will only hurt the later rounds.

people are scared atm. They weren't going to flock in higher numbers. Plus no tourists.

Yeah, you're right, it's crap but actually now the lesser crowds can be blamed on the Vic government trying to limit the spread.

I just hope TA gets the financial help it needs as surely this year will be another big hit for them.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Bad news...crowd capacity for the Aus open reduced to 50%

BS!

Yet tickets that have been brought are valid.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

Bad news...crowd capacity for the Aus open reduced to 50%

BS!

Probably to cover up for the fact that crowds would be down. Unjabbed locked out and too many other people just scared to mix with a lot of other people at the moment.

 

[danstar]

I think this is a cover up for the fact, they couldnt even get to 50% of seats sold, even for the final. So they conceded to save face

 

[JackNah_8]

Draw will be released soon

 

[BobbyMorri]

Draw will be released soon

been delayed for some reason. was meant to start at 3

and now canned......

 

[matt_897]

been delayed for some reason. was meant to start at 3

and now canned......

I'm guessing this means one thing....

 

[Gigantic]

Delayed until further notice

 

[JackNah_8]

been delayed for some reason. was meant to start at 3

and now canned......

I was wondering what happened to the YouTube video lol

 

[danstar]

we know what that means expect the PM to come out in the next hour or so

 

[BobbyMorri]

we know what that means expect the PM to come out in the next hour or so

yep.

Just had a national cabinet meeting and he always addresses the press after that.

 

[JackNah_8]

 

[BobbyMorri]

Barty has a Q. Could face Osaka in the 4th Round. Spicy
Storm Saunders has Sabalenka.

Raducanu has Stephens in the 1st round. then Halep in the 3rd.

 

[BobbyMorri]

 

[matt_897]

Move your big head Todd...

 

[pepsi]

Barty has a Q. Could face Osaka in the 4th Round. .

Damn that was the one opponent I didn't want ash to face. Bloody unlucky.

 

[BobbyMorri]

Damn that was the one opponent I didn't want ash to face. Bloody unlucky.

if you have to face Osaka anytime, it is best to do it early.

Novak got a fellow Serb as his round one opponent.

 

[BobbyMorri]

That is good for Murray.