The Official Tennis Thread (Vol. 2024 Oz Open Nadal Out)

[otakuant]

Ughhhh.

Well, at least there's still Wimbledon...

With Rafa's health still questionable, this is now Djokovic's tournament to lose, IMO.

 

[Sinner]

At this point, for Rafa, I think it's more confidence and match play... Needs the court time, the matches to regain sharpness.

 

[Sinner]

Getty.

 

[d3si]

Great pictures. I always think sports photographers have one of the best jobs in the world.

I am sad to see Federer getting bounced from Aussie Open already. Well done, old man Seppi.

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Raonic is pretty good. He must've crept up to a top 10 player quietly because I don't remember seeing a lot of. Granted, I only really watch the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Welp. Verdasco blew a golden opportunity this first set.

 

[Sinner]

Raonic has improved a lot over the past year... easily one of the best serves on the tour, while his forehand can be devastating.  

 

[frink85]

Petra

 

[otakuant]

Impressive win by Madison Keys. I don't think I've ever seen Kvitova so frustrated before.

That Ferrer/Simon match was painful to watch. I've never seen someone have so much trouble closing out a match.

 

[Sinner]

Maddy 

 

[thadangerousmind]

I didn't expect Madison Keys to get that win.

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Bouchard vs. Sharapova should be good.

Hoping Anderson can knock off Nadal here.

 

[tsamshox]

Bouchard vs Maria Battle of the Bae

So who's the best out of: Raonic, Tomic, and Dimitrov?? How would y'all rank them

 

[pacificnorsewst]

1. Raonic
2. Dimitrov
3. Tomic

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Like Verdasco last night, Anderson missed a golden opportunity to make this competitive. Wouldn't be surprised if Nadal runs away with it now. Hope not...

 

[richiemcfly]

nadal cruising in this 2nd set

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Yep. That's a wrap. I'm ready for this Murray/Dimitrov match.

 

[richiemcfly]

Yep. That's a wrap. I'm ready for this Murray/Dimitrov match.

is that match next ?

 

[pacificnorsewst]

Not sure.

 

[Sinner]

Rafa not sharp, but Kevin even worse...

 

[Sinner]

I am ready for Grigor vs Muzz! 

 

[otakuant]

Didn't think Kyrgios could pull it off.

 

[firepower]

No internet + work means I haven't even seen a lick of tennis yet (or ANY sport for over a week now) 

Gonna make up for it this week though lol.

Actually rooting for "Muzz" in this one 

 

 

[Sinner]

 
Didn't think Kyrgios could pull it off.

I didn't think so either.  Seppi will have himself to blame... he had it. 

Meanwhile, Grigor's athleticism is ridiculous... 

 

[firepower]

Credit to Murray, solid turnaround in that 4th set.