2017 Australian Open - Men's Singles - General Discussion Thread

[Lord Anomander]

I expect Federer to dismantle Nishikori if he shows up like he did today. Surely, Nishikori has a better return than Berdych, but also a much weaker serve.

I'm happy that Federer is back, time to end this Djokovic Murray lull. Even if Novak has to go through some tough losses, it's still better than seeing Djokovic - Murray in every final. Now we just need Nadal so show up a couple of times and we might see another amazing season. I'm also sure that Djokovic will get fired up once he sees his old rivals are back.

 

[JonnyMac]

@JonnyMac @Aussie Darcy

LOL !

Gabba ? The Correct terminology a Chav would use is 'gob' M8......

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

LOL !

Gabba ? The Correct terminology a Chav would use is 'gob' M8......

Not what the internet says, m8.
And the internet knows everyfin'.

 

[mikeeeee]

STAN THE MANNNNNN

 

[jaggy]

Huge props to Tomic for his applause for Evans forehand winner in the final tie-break. Very sporting.

 

[JonnyMac]

Not what the internet says, m8.
And the internet knows everyfin'.

Nah M8 ! You got that rong - TTW knahs everyfinks..

 

[Red Rick]

During the Federer match, the commentator was talking 'bout a list of highest forehand speeds in the tournament so far. Any way to find it? Thiem reportedly crushed it at 180kph @Meles

 

[movdqa]

Watched the Murray - Querrey match and not that impressed with Murray's play. He seems to be playing well enough to win in straight sets but he's not playing up to the levels that I've seen him play before. This might be deliberate in conserving energy into the later rounds. Federer was far more impressive in dispatching Berdych.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

@JonnyMac @Aussie Darcy

Is this something he's said or simply a joke? Cause he's such a piece of trash I wouldn't be surprised.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Is this something he's said or simply a joke? Cause he's such a piece of trash I wouldn't be surprised.

Is he? I have no idea. No, this is just the typical chav "threatening mode".

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Is he? I have no idea. No, this is just the typical chav "threatening mode".

After what I saw tonight, he's definitely one of my least liked players on tour now. Cant just stop playing mid point, can't just want a fan kicked out for coughing, so many more things.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

After what I saw tonight, he's definitely one of my least liked players on tour now. Cant just stop playing mid point, can't just want a fan kicked out for coughing, so many more things.

Didn't watch it. What happened exactly?

 

[Red Rick]

Didn't watch it. What happened exactly?

He beat an Aussie player.

At 5-5, and deuce, he missed his 1st serve and then went to the umpire, saying it was raining and walked off the court. Ump did nothing and so the had to wait to close the roof. When play was resumed, he was allowed a 1st serve, nailed it, and went on to hold serve

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Didn't watch it. What happened exactly?

Evans was cramping and looking for an excuse to have a break. Tomic won a couple points in a row on Dan's serve pushing him to deuce at 5-5. If Tomic broke him, he'd serve for the set which would've been very bad for dan. Evans then served a fault and then walked off court declaring the court was unplayable. (You can't stop a match mid point). Umpire then said the roof would be closed and Evans was allowed to go to the bathroom and then came out stretching. He should have had a 2nd serve and yet instead got a first serve which ended up being an ace I believe.
Just really dodgy stuff. Earlier in the match Tomic wanted play to stop due to rain but was told to keep playing, Evans yet walks off mid point and is accommodated.

 

[ScentOfDefeat]

Hmmm, two very different versions of the same event. It's like I'm in the Japanese film Rashomon.

 

[Krish872007]

Hmmm, two very different versions of the same event. It's like I'm in the Japanese film Rashomon.

There's the GB apologist version and the AUS accusatory version
Evans probably broke a rule, but is through to face Tsonga. That's basically what happened.

 

[Munch]

Thinking of booking tickets to the Federer/Nish v Murray QF. Just have to try and guess if it'll be night or day session. I'm guessing it's going to be night session, thought?

 

[bjk]

Better career, Sock or Tsonga? They're basically the same player.

 

[bjk]

I'm going to say Sock because he won't have to deal with the big four . . . He can probably make a Slam final or two given that he'll be competing against nobodies like Kyrgios, Zverev, Dimitrov, and Thiem.

 

[heninfan99]

Five Frenchmen still in the mix.

 

[Gytha]

Hey, Goffin has a chance to finally make top 10 with Berdych's exit. 2 more wins could do it, depending on other results

 

[Red Rick]

I'm going to say Sock because he won't have to deal with the big four . . . He can probably make a Slam final or two given that he'll be competing against nobodies like Kyrgios, Zverev, Dimitrov, and Thiem.

I doubt Sock will overtake Tsonga in singles, but he's won a lot of fun stuff in doubles and mixed doubles though.

 

[heninfan99]

I doubt Sock will overtake Tsonga in singles, but he's won a lot of fun stuff in doubles and mixed doubles though.

good post-match prediction

 

[Gullyfoyle]

Watched the Murray - Querrey match and not that impressed with Murray's play. He seems to be playing well enough to win in straight sets but he's not playing up to the levels that I've seen him play before. This might be deliberate in conserving energy into the later rounds. Federer was far more impressive in dispatching Berdych.

Yea' but, Fed was playing birdman, and I think I'm right in saying hell will freeze over before you give Murray props.
Still, thanks for your unbiased match report.

 

[Rosstour]

Hey joekapa--where are your clever GIFs now?

 

[Freddy Cat]

Would love to see a Karlovic/Cheater semifinal.

Edit: Although it's widely believed that Istomin is to go on and win the Australian Open.

 

[sarmpas]

Another good win by Dan Evans against a 'name' player. By his standards the prize money he'll earn for at least reaching R4 should really help his training and should motivate him to try harder. Could break into the top 50 I hear.

 

[pnw_hardcourt]

Five Frenchmen still in the mix.

Where's Benoit Paire??

 

[heninfan99]

Where's Benoit Paire??

in Australia

 

[amorys90]

Thiem off to a great start

 

[pnw_hardcourt]

Thiem serving a 217km bomb to ace Paire in the third game, 3-0 Thiem first set.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Thiem in sizzling form. 3-0 already. Blasting fuzz off the ball.

 

[amorys90]

Thiem off to a great start!

 

[Djokovic2011]

Would love to see a Karlovic/Cheater semifinal.

Edit: Although it's widely believed that Istomin is to go on and win the Australian Open.

Who's the Cheater?

 

[jaggy]

4-0 Thiem

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Paire did well there. Thought the break was there (glad it wasn't).

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Stick forthcoming.

 

[I Am Finnish]

King Joffrey

 

[Poisoned Slice]

This pleases me.

 

[Djokovic2011]

Nice to see my Austrian prince doing so well.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Paire's got some mobility. Have been some quality rallies.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Thiem stuffs three consec. BP opps.

 

[SpinToWin]

It's way too early for this... 3:45 AM....

And for some reason Eurosport thinks Cibulkova's match is more important than Thiem's... Grrr

 

[-NN-]

Goffin is clowning Karlovic and his shot-making is just super.

 

[Al Czervik]

Did I just see Paire hit a swinging volley from the baseline on a ball going three feet long?

 

[Deleted member 743561]

3-all in second. Paire looks like he's got leg extensions w/ these mid-thigh shorts he's wearing. Short shorts era would have been something for him.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Yes, admirable passing shots for sure.

Goffin laying the smackdown.

 

[Deleted member 743561]

Rigid as anything on service motion. Could do w/ some back bend.

 

[pnw_hardcourt]

Paire looks determined to make a match out of this!

 

[Djokovic2011]

It's way too early for this... 3:45 AM....

And for some reason Eurosport thinks Cibulkova's match is more important than Thiem's... Grrr

Cibulkova's match is actually pretty good STW