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Australian Open 2018

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭NoviGlitzko


    Nadal's quarter needs more threats so it's crucial that Kyrgios makes it through (1 all atm). Tsonga's BH is too exposed against Rafa, I'd give him no hope there.

    The prediction of Nadal - Džumhur as a potential banana skin has fallen a bit flat to say the least. He's getting routined here.

    It's a pity all the good match-ups tonight are on so late I'd have stayed up to see some of them.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭jr86


    Kyrgios just doesn't look like breaking Tsonga's serve as it is. Relying on tie-breakers is always risky, until NK can really work on his return it's hard to see him being a consistent force

    Agree with the above in that NK does look like the only one who can actually stop Nadal in his half

    With potential p1sstake runs like this to quarter finals sure Nadal could still be making them when he's 40 at this rate :rolleyes:

    Goes to show how daft writing off Murray is really, when guys like Scwartzmann, Seppi, and Carreno-Busta are making last 16s in slams these days.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Glad that's over I must say, did not want a fifth set. First grand slam 4th round for Kyrgios since Wimbledon 2016.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭jr86


    Yes Nick!

    To be fair a Tsonga redlining on serve is a damn tricky 3rd round opponent when you look at some of the dross who made it through

    I think (hope) Nick can serve Dimitrov off the court, which would set up a potential cracker v Nadal in the semi (they should both breeze quarters).

    I really think tennis badly needs a mercurial talent like NK at the top of the game. He's a guaranteed headline generator anytime he steps on court and he's an incredible player too on form.

    Definitely the clash of the 4th round himself and Dimitrov. GD will find it very tough keeping his nerve against a partisan crowd. He's holding his number 3 ranking terribly this week too - pressure really doesn't seem to suit him. When he had his slam 'breakthrough' in Wimbledon 2014 he fell off a cliff afterwards


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    https://twitter.com/christophclarey/status/954303484941058048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.digitalspy.com%2Fdiscussion%2F2260964%2Fthe-tennis-thread-part-32%2Fp42
    This is.. extraordinarily lucky. Let's hope Nick makes it to the SF's to sort this out :cool:

    Little disappointed with tomorrow's schedule, Federer-Gasquet should not have a RLA night session. Now I know what Roger wants he gets, but if I wanted to watch someone roll over I'd simply say it to my dog, not watch it for a couple of hours on a tennis court. Really wanted to watch Barty-Osaka as well but the timing is too awkward.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭jr86


    https://twitter.com/christophclarey/status/954303484941058048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.digitalspy.com%2Fdiscussion%2F2260964%2Fthe-tennis-thread-part-32%2Fp42
    This is.. extraordinarily lucky. Let's hope Nick makes it to the SF's to sort this out :cool:

    Little disappointed with tomorrow's schedule, Federer-Gasquet should not have a RLA night session. Now I know what Roger wants he gets, but if I wanted to watch someone roll over I'd simply say it to my dog, not watch it for a couple of hours on a tennis court. Really wanted to watch Barty-Osaka as well but the timing is too awkward.

    :D:D:D

    NK being the one to stop the fawn-fest Nadal/Fed final would be delicious. The outrage would be off the scale :)

    There wouldn't be as many ruins if it was Dimitrov, who the tennis media love to fawn over anyway


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭NoviGlitzko


    That is a crazy stat! Proves our point tbf.

    Delighted Kyrgios pulled through in the end. The thoughts of Tsonga BH potenially going up against Nadal was ugly to think of.

    Dimitrov - Kyrgios should be a whopper. See Nick edging that slightly. Virtual bye to the semis for the winner.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Aljona :( Whilst she's not exactly the kind of player you can rely on, I was hoping she'd make the 4th round and everything after that'd be a bonus. Wozniacki and Svitolina will both be breathing a sigh of relief I'm sure.

    Everyone in that bottom half must fancy their chances of a making the final now, Svitolina and Wozniacki hardly inspire fear in their opponents.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭mickmackey1


    And there goes Osty, maybe she's just not very good :(


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  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    And there goes Osty, maybe she's just not very good :(

    Kontaveit is no scrub either tbf.
    That is a crazy stat! Proves our point tbf.

    Delighted Kyrgios pulled through in the end. The thoughts of Tsonga BH potenially going up against Nadal was ugly to think of.

    Dimitrov - Kyrgios should be a whopper. See Nick edging that slightly. Virtual bye to the semis for the winner.

    Well you'd hope so! Nick lost to Seppi last year.


    Wozniacki moaning to the umpires again. Every f*cking match :rolleyes:


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭NoviGlitzko


    Looking at the Tsonga/Kyrgios highlights here and caught some of the comments Jo said to Nick at the net:

    Something like 'Good serve man, credit to ya, great game'. Don't think there's a classier guy on tour.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭mickmackey1


    Only one Slam winner in the last 16 of the women's. That surely cannot have happened since about 1890.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭mickmackey1


    Halep - Davis what an absolute frikking EPIC!!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭MrKingsley


    Djokovic pulling off the wounded warrior routine here to an amazing affect


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Sharapova utterly routined, which isn't surprising in the slightest.

    I missed a lot overnight, very excited to see Osaka in her first slam R4, think she's got a chance against a possibly jaded Halep. Pliskova quietly making her way through the draw and nobody's talking about her, a possible contender to get to the final. Kerber obviously the big favourite, and I'd be quite happy to see her there. I really want to see an Osaka-Kerber SF though!

    Another slam and more question marks for Zverev. When is the big breakthrough going to happen?

    Would like to watch the Radwanska match later but it appears Eurosport not showing it, so have to make do with this exciting night session match between Federer and his pet dog called Gasquet. How many games with Richard get? I'll go with eight.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    Rekop dog wrote: »
    You'd hope Marton Fucsovics is being forced to give a whole lot of urine tests over this week

    I'd just like to reiterate this lol. I mean a google image search of him should be enough evidence for a two year ban alone.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭MrKingsley


    Yerwan im thinking the same thing about zverev. It really is so disappointing that he hasn’t at least made a final yet. So many of the “nextgen” players have been around long enough to have at least earned plenty of chances to win a big one.

    It’s a sad state of affairs that the game will be dominated again this season by the old guard who haven’t had a full healthy season for years


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭NoviGlitzko


    Federer is playing really well. First time i've been able to see him live.

    Prime Djokovic may well have returned. Worrying as a Fed fan. And also, Delpo :( At least he's picking up 3rd round points here as he isn't defending any from last year. Questions about his fitness. Berdych looks to be playing at a level where he was half unstoppable at Wimbledon last year. Himself and Fed's match there was the highest quality match of 2017 imo.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    MrKingsley wrote: »
    Yerwan im thinking the same thing about zverev. It really is so disappointing that he hasn’t at least made a final yet. So many of the “nextgen” players have been around long enough to have at least earned plenty of chances to win a big one.

    It’s a sad state of affairs that the game will be dominated again this season by the old guard who haven’t had a full healthy season for years

    He's still only 20 to be fair. Seems more a mental hurdle with him at the moment. Haven't seen him play anything near his best in one of the majors yet. He's very hard on himself, think he wants it a little too much at the moment, needs to relax and let his natural game flow.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Straight sets victory for Federer

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭MrKingsley


    Rekop dog wrote: »
    He's still only 20 to be fair. Seems more a mental hurdle with him at the moment. Haven't seen him play anything near his best in one of the majors yet. He's very hard on himself, think he wants it a little too much at the moment, needs to relax and let his natural game flow.

    I get he’s still very young. But he’s had a fair few chances and it’s not like he’s getting to the semis of grandslams and just missing out. I would love him or thiem or even dimitrov to be able to consistently challenge for the semis/finals and put more pressure on the oldies


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,695 ✭✭✭Chivito550


    jr86 wrote: »
    Ah it pretty much is for Nadal, who only lost once to Cilic years ago

    Bar one bizarre fortnight in 2014 Cilic will always be a complete choker in the big matches

    What about Wimbledon last year? Making a final is hardly a choke. I'm pretty sure Cilic would have taken him there had Nadal not crashed out to Muller.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    MrKingsley wrote: »
    I get he’s still very young. But he’s had a fair few chances

    Sort of making him a victim of his own early success there. Like Fed was almost 22 when he won his first Wimbledon and hadn't made a semi before that either. Still plenty of maturing and learning to do.

    Fair enough with Dimi and Thiem, they'd want to be stepping it up soon if it's ever going to happen for them.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,428 ✭✭✭MrKingsley


    That’s all true. It’s jist so frustrating to watch him go from such high levels in some tournaments and just not even be able to make it to a quarter final yet


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Thought Nick didn't have a hope after going down two sets, well he just won the third. Hoping he wins, I think he's the only one who's got a chance of stopping Nadal.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭dominatinMC


    Thought Nick didn't have a hope after going down two sets, well he just won the third. Hoping he wins, I think he's the only one who's got a chance of stopping Nadal.

    Something I've noticed on here is the amount of negativity towards Nadal, "I hope player x wins to stop Nadal", "Nadal has an easy draw again, what a joke", etc, etc.

    I don't get it, I never see such comments directed towards Federer, so perhaps these are comments from die-hard Fed fans, which might be understandable. Still would be fairly petty all the same. I'm a fan of both players, admire what they have done and what they have given us as tennis fans. I would like to see either of Dimitrov or Kyrigos win here, not because I want them to necessarily beat Nadal, but because it would be good for tennis if one of them were to win the AO outright, and we can finally have a new GS champion.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    I'm not a fan of Nadal, so stands to reason I wouldn't want to see him win. I'm not a fan of Federer either, so don't count me as a "die-hard". Quite simply, I'm sick of the same players winning the same tournaments all the time and want the younger generation to start breaking through. I also don't like watching players steamrolling their way to the final with zero opposition, and coupled with the fact that I believe Nick is the best chance of preventing this from happening and the fact that I'm a fan of his, it's understandable as to why I'd want Nick to win. Not petty, I just support who I support.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭mickmackey1


    Something I've noticed on here is the amount of negativity towards Nadal, "I hope player x wins to stop Nadal", "Nadal has an easy draw again, what a joke", etc, etc.

    I don't get it, I never see such comments directed towards Federer, so perhaps these are comments from die-hard Fed fans, which might be understandable. Still would be fairly petty all the same. I'm a fan of both players, admire what they have done and what they have given us as tennis fans. I would like to see either of Dimitrov or Kyrigos win here, not because I want them to necessarily beat Nadal, but because it would be good for tennis if one of them were to win the AO outright, and we can finally have a new GS champion.
    Nadal is a grinding, ball-bashing, musclebound baseliner whereas Fed is a stylish, artistic, graceful all-courter. It always amazes me that Nadal has as many fans as he does, considering the tennis community would be associated with, shall we say, the more cultured set. But all a matter of taste I suppose, some prefer heavy metal to classical.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭dominatinMC


    Nadal is a grinding, ball-bashing, musclebound baseliner whereas Fed is a stylish, artistic, graceful all-courter. It always amazes me that Nadal has as many fans as he does, considering the tennis community would be associated with, shall we say, the more cultured set. But all a matter of taste I suppose, some prefer heavy metal to classical.

    Good analogy :D There is more than one way to skin a cat though, and a lot of people obviously like Nadals style of play. The dichotomy in their playing styles has contributed significantly to their rivalry, Fed trounces most players that play a similar game to him so, imo, tennis badly needed Nadal back around 05/06 when Fed was dominant. Anyway, let's not ignite this debate again, two great players.

    Back on topic, I'm hoping Dimitrov can go one better this year and get to the finals, and then hoping he wins it. Would be great to see a new winner, and his talent merits a GS win


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Nick lost me in the end, couldn't justify rooting for him to win. Felt bad for Grigor as well having to deal with all that nonsense on the other side of the net. I felt embarrased for Nick's family, they looked so stupid entertaining that rubbish. I couldn't believe how silly they looked, bopping up and down in the box and acquiescing to his every demand. When Nick gets a proper coach I hope he puts an end to all that and tries cutting out the hangers on.

    Happy for Svitolina too, surprising really it's only her third grand slam QF. Should be close between her and Woz to get the finalist berth. Can't believe this is Woz's first QF in Melbourne in six years!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    Nick lost me in the end, couldn't justify rooting for him to win. Felt bad for Grigor as well having to deal with all that nonsense on the other side of the net. I felt embarrased for Nick's family, they looked so stupid entertaining that rubbish. I couldn't believe how silly they looked, bopping up and down in the box and acquiescing to his every demand. When Nick gets a proper coach I hope he puts an end to all that and tries cutting out the hangers on.

    Happy for Svitolina too, surprising really it's only her third grand slam QF. Should be close between her and Woz to get the finalist berth. Can't believe this is Woz's first QF in Melbourne in six years!

    Delighted to see Dimitrov win especially in such a hostile atmosphere . The end of season ATP win seems to have done wonders for him. Some great tennis from both players today. He should make the semi's, cant see Edmund beating him.

    As for Kyrgios, the guy could be a giant of the sport. I like the way he plays but I cant stand the carry on and drama that comes with him. Imagine how much better he could be if he could sort his head out. Actually scary thinking of how good he could be. Hopefully his father can have a word in his ear.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    Not sure his father having a word would do any good, pretty sure he's defended his behaviour in the past, like his mother and idiot brother. Overall though this wasn't necessarily a bad loss, he played well but Dimitrov was just better.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,288 ✭✭✭mickmackey1


    So the AO bow to pressure and put Fed on during the day session, 26C and high humidity. Talk about elderly abuse :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    So the AO bow to pressure and put Fed on during the day session, 26C and high humidity. Talk about elderly abuse :pac:

    To be fair that's getting off really lightly compared to the 42C of a few days ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,756 ✭✭✭sxt


    Nadal is a grinding, ball-bashing, musclebound baseliner whereas Fed is a stylish, artistic, graceful all-courter.

    To characterize Nadal as just musclebound, grinding and ball bashing is very ignorant. I don't think any of his opponents would question his tennis skills


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,930 ✭✭✭jr86


    Chivito550 wrote: »
    What about Wimbledon last year? Making a final is hardly a choke. I'm pretty sure Cilic would have taken him there had Nadal not crashed out to Muller.

    What the tournament where he beat superstar players Muller and querrey to make the final where he did a top class rollover job?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 7,533 Mod ✭✭✭✭yerwanthere123


    That match by Keys earlier may have been the finest I've ever seen her play, just total destruction. Stands a real chance in the QF's, against whom most assumed would almost certainly Kerber.. but perhaps not! Hsieh-Kerber has been incredible so far, into a final set.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,014 ✭✭✭ballyargus


    jr86 wrote: »
    What the tournament where he beat superstar players Muller and querrey to make the final where he did a top class rollover job?

    His feet were riddled with blisters in the final wasn't a total rollover


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭WickIow Brave


    sxt wrote: »
    To characterize Nadal as just musclebound, grinding and ball bashing is very ignorant. I don't think any of his opponents would question his tennis skills

    Yeah I can't believe the ignorance of that comment. One of the smartest, most skilful players there is. Nadal is also a far superior doubles player to Federer and most of the other best singles players so this label on him doesn't add up at all.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,733 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    There is a lot ignorance around when it comes to nadal vs Federer. Seems people in both camps cant respect the other player. Im not a nadal fan, i dont like his game but still i can appreciate how good of a player he is.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Rekop dog


    Novak in a world of trouble.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    I'm not a fan of Nadal, so stands to reason I wouldn't want to see him win. I'm not a fan of Federer either, so don't count me as a "die-hard". Quite simply, I'm sick of the same players winning the same tournaments all the time and want the younger generation to start breaking through. I also don't like watching players steamrolling their way to the final with zero opposition, and coupled with the fact that I believe Nick is the best chance of preventing this from happening and the fact that I'm a fan of his, it's understandable as to why I'd want Nick to win. Not petty, I just support who I support.

    But the reason he does win is that the new gen are just not good enough.
    This year the youngest slam champions will be 30.
    Right now there are no multiple slam champions in their 20s - absolutely crazy.

    But don't take my word for it , I think Marat Safin knows a bit about the subject
    http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/marat-safin-interview-exclusive-champions-tennis-albert-hall-federer-nadal-murray-djokovic-a8085076.html

    And I don't hate Nadal or Federer, it's not their fault, they can only beat who is on the other side of the net.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    Rekop dog wrote: »
    Novak in a world of trouble.

    Must be very frustrating for him, elbow injuries are an absolute nightmare to get rid of.


  • Registered Users Posts: 695 ✭✭✭lostcat


    Rekop dog wrote: »
    Novak in a world of trouble.

    Looks like he is playing a younger version of himself, hard to see him winning this now, very uneven display. First tournament in 6 months is finally catching up with him.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    lostcat wrote: »
    Looks like he is playing a younger version of himself, hard to see him winning this now, very uneven display. First tournament in 6 months is finally catching up with him.

    More than that, an elbow injury like this just never goes away, unfortunately this is the end of Novak.

    Which is very sad, considering the zero talent coming through.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 620 ✭✭✭WickIow Brave


    lostcat wrote: »
    Looks like he is playing a younger version of himself, hard to see him winning this now, very uneven display. First tournament in 6 months is finally catching up with him.

    Younger version of himself, yeah that's spot on!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭dominatinMC


    Tough to watch really, he is obviously in a world of pain. Have to admire his resilience and determination to fight on though


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,809 ✭✭✭Hector Savage


    7/6 7/5 7/6 was impressive from Djokovic considering the pain he was playing in.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,941 ✭✭✭dominatinMC


    7/6 7/5 7/6 was impressive from Djokovic considering the pain he was playing in.

    Very impressive, I was watching bits of it and he was wincing in pain on occasions. After 6 months of rest and rehab, this setback must be very worrying for him and his team


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,582 ✭✭✭NoviGlitzko


    Chung was dictating points like peak Wawrinka vs Nole. Sad I won't get to see a potential Roger vs Novak but happy for Chung. He played excellently.

    Really worried about Berdych next as a Fed fan. He's peaking atm.


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