2019 Australian Open - Men's Singles - Discussion Thread

[AndyM]

So is it still raining outside because tiafoe supposed to play on an outdoor Court

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Tsitsipas gets broken, 0-2 in the 2nd set.

 

[TennisFan3]

This is awesome. Has to be one of the most striking celebrations ever. Looks like this kid knows he is destined for greatness.

 

[I Am Finnish]

This is awesome. Has to be one of the most striking celebrations ever. Looks like this kid knows he is destined for greatness.

Thank @George Turner he made that gif

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Hooray! Schwartzman won the first set in his match against Berdych! (btw, I love Berdych too)

 

[I Am Finnish]

Hmm schwartzman takes the set

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Tsitsipas won the first set but is losing the 2nd set to Basilishivili (just got his name wrong!)

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Oops i meant the main channel

ES2 is airing schwartzman- Berdych

Got a nice stream on.

Basil just saved break back point in set 2.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I wish this women's match would end in a hurry so we can see the men's matches. ESPN2 is showing something else where I live.

 

[tennis_pro]

You can't possibly play better than Schwartzman when you're 5'5.

What's most surprising to me is his serve.

 

[JJGUY]

Diego Schwartzman Height 170cm (5 ft 7 in) Weight 64kg (141 lbs)

the shortest player in Top 100? Diego took the 1st set 7:5 against the birdman

 

[JJGUY]

You can't possibly play better than Schwartzman when you're 5'5.

What's most surprising to me is his serve.

he is actually 5'7, still very short though

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Time for the customary 14 minute bathroom break.

 

[rainingaces]

A lot of money coming into back Berdych, someone has some faith in him.

 

[rainingaces]

Where are you watching this match?

 

[Deleted member 743545]

Who would be tougher for Nadal? Berdych or Schwartzman? I think Schwartzman could be a littie bit easier...

 

[George Turner]

Thank @George Turner he made that gif

I'm honoured it's become part of TW folklore

 

[rainingaces]

Tsitsipas and Berdych back on track, up breaks and looking to roll on.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

I find myself rooting for Tsitsipas but I like both players. Glad the match is on now!

 

[JJGUY]

the birdman took the second 6:3

 

[NuBas]

Berdy and Schwartzman playing under a roof? AO has 3 roofs? Nice

 

[AndyM]

Tiafoe must be pissed he's due to come on core i3 after a doubles match and the doubles match hasn't even started yet

 

[AndyM]

tennis channel so stupid as soon as the mighty fed comes on they're going to switch over to his match and leave this good match

 

[AndyM]

Tsispas getting screwed

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

So unfair to Tsitsipas - one of the worst calls ever, he had won the set and now he's in a close tie-breaker ):

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

This forum is so disgustingly anti my Dad (Berdych). Where is the match thread

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Berdych vs. Schwartzman is super close. But Grandpa is all the media ever cares about ):

 

[bjsnider]

Berdych is getting away with some risky redirects off both wings, but especially the forehand. He's looking very good right now. Tough to beat a guy who can attack like that off the FH.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Tsitsipas won his match.

Looks like Berdych is going to win his match.

 

[AceSalvo]

Neither has Tsitsipas.

Winning less points and winning matches, especially with a dominance ratio below 1.0 is definitely not as good as winning them with a DR of over 1.0, because it's simply not sustainable. You can't count on winning those matches, cause you'll lose them the majority of the time.


How do I want to have it both ways?

yo, please do a favor and analyze Tsitsipas's DR.

It could be below 1.0 and still won.

Tsitsipas beat Basilashvili in 4 with one tough set. TsiTsipas is here to say whereas your tough Basilashvili will fade away.

 

[abmk]

So Tsitsipas to face Fed (most likely since he's up 2 sets to love) in 4R.
Birdman through to face winner of Nadal/de Minaur.

 

[Giorgilli]

Shades of the neobackhand

 

[racquetreligion]

Diego Schwartzman Height 170cm (5 ft 7 in) Weight 64kg (141 lbs)

the shortest player in Top 100? Diego took the 1st set 7:5 against the birdman

Yes the shortest at 165cm confirmed in his match with 170cm Nishioka who was visibly taller shaking hands and their match in Sydney
Nishikori looked almost a foot taller when shaking hands with Diego at the US Open.
The ATP website has errors as always and short tennis players have their inferior height complexes as well.

 

[3fees]

Congrats to Berdych blnt Schwartzman,, Tomas is on a roll, he has been playing much better as of late..

Cheers
3Fees

 

[Noletheking]

Congrats to Berdych blnt Schwartzman,, Tomas is on a roll, he has been playing much better as of late..

Cheers
3Fees

How do you see his chances against freshdal?

 

[Tshooter]

I’m going with Seppi. No weapons, no drama and a total pro.

 

[Tshooter]

Congrats to Berdych blnt Schwartzman,,

 

[3fees]

Agut v Khachanov,, Agut has been in two in a row 4 set matches plus TB

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

How do you see his chances against freshdal?

Berdych is playing better yet not in shape to take Nadal on.

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Seppi v Tiafoe 1st set 6-6 - Tie Breaker time

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Dimitrov v Fabbiano 6-5 ,,,1st set

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Dimitrov v Fabbiano 6-6 ,,,1st set

Cheers
3Fees

 

[True Fanerer]

Knew Tiafoe was a fluke. Total mess in the tiebreak

 

[3fees]

Seppi v Tiafoe 76(3),, Seppi up 1 set

Cheers
3Fees

 

[I Am Finnish]

This forum is so disgustingly anti my Dad (Berdych). Where is the match thread

 

[3fees]

Dimitrov v Fabbiano 76(5)

Cheers
3Fees

 

[JJGUY]

Yes the shortest at 165cm confirmed in his match with 170cm Nishioka who was visibly taller shaking hands and their match in Sydney
Nishikori looked almost a foot taller when shaking hands with Diego at the US Open.
The ATP website has errors as always and short tennis players have their inferior height complexes as well.

well, they look the same height to me, and I don't think a player would cheat on his height, there is no benefit faking it.
As for Nishikori "a foot taller", it should be like that, because Kei is 5'10.

 

[3fees]

Dimitrov v Fabbiano 76(5) 1-0 Dim with a break

Cheers
3Fees

 

[3fees]

Dimitrov v Fabbiano 76(5) 2-0 Dim up a break

Cheers
3Fees

 

[NuBas]

Strange never heard of Fabbiano. Is he same height or bit taller than Diego Schwartzman/Nishioka?

Playing well.