2019 Australian Open - Men's Singles - Discussion Thread
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Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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That says it all.
Red Rick
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That funny moment when the servebot loses 3 tiebreaks to Grigor Dimitrov, lord of nonerotic auto asphyxiation.That says it all.
icedevil0289
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any potential non big 3 matches people are looking forward to?
Im(moral) Winner
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Fedrrer won't happen anymore
Marius_Hancu
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Well, perhaps, but I still like the pdf format.
Red Rick
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Lucky Fed. Has a bit of a habit of giving retirement gifts to oldtimers.
mike danny
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mike danny
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It's ok. I don't want another yawn like the last USOAll of the Big 3 should make it far if they play decently. Tsonga and Medvedev could be tricky but they will have to be more than that to take three sets.
He better make it. Don't want another yawn like the last AO.
alexio
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djok smashing it up, showing fed who's the true king of AO
Red Rick
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Soares/Murray to win the Australian Opendjok smashing it up, showing fed who's the true king of AO
alexio
G.O.A.T.
oh yes
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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So let's compensate and have a tournament very similar to the last Wimbledon.It's ok. I don't want another yawn like the last USO
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
djok smashing it up, showing fed who's the true king of AO
I'm sure in many people's eyes, he is the true king of AO, no need to kill fed in the process
TennisFan3
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Is is even possible to have a tough draw for Djokovic at the AO? Not unless you stacked KK,Cilic/Zverev, Fed etc together, and maybe not even then.
I think Nole breezes to the final with his B- game. Over there he likely gets Fed, and we know how those types of matches go. Novak in 3 or 4.
Honestly at this point, I'd think there would have to be a young gun/big-hitter, who could surprise Djoko. I don't anticipate the stalwarts such as Fed/Nadal/Cillic/Wawrinka/Delpo(who's not playing)/Anderson etc etc - giving him any trouble whatsoever. Not least at the AO, which is his best surface. Novak is just clearly better.
In a way, Fed/Nadal should be thankful that they racked up some slams while Novak was out injured and out of form. I don't know if Fed would have won AO 2017/2018 had Djoko been there and even Wimbledon 2017. Ditto for Rafa with UsOpen 2017. Perhaps maybe one of the F.Os as well, especially in 2018 when he wasn't playing at his best.
I think Nole breezes to the final with his B- game. Over there he likely gets Fed, and we know how those types of matches go. Novak in 3 or 4.
Honestly at this point, I'd think there would have to be a young gun/big-hitter, who could surprise Djoko. I don't anticipate the stalwarts such as Fed/Nadal/Cillic/Wawrinka/Delpo(who's not playing)/Anderson etc etc - giving him any trouble whatsoever. Not least at the AO, which is his best surface. Novak is just clearly better.
In a way, Fed/Nadal should be thankful that they racked up some slams while Novak was out injured and out of form. I don't know if Fed would have won AO 2017/2018 had Djoko been there and even Wimbledon 2017. Ditto for Rafa with UsOpen 2017. Perhaps maybe one of the F.Os as well, especially in 2018 when he wasn't playing at his best.
BeatlesFan
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Djoker's draw is no cakewalk. It's not disgustingly difficult, but he has a few possible landmines. Tsonga and Shapo are not classified as anywhere near a landmine, however.
I Am Finnish
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Potential Kyrgios - Wawrinka 2nd R
If happens night match at the rla or mc please
If happens night match at the rla or mc please
tennisfan17
Professional
Opelka and Isner first round? Yes please! I will be streaming this match for sure
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Even if this miracle occurs, endless posters here would claim one of the following:
1. Nadal was injured
2. Djoker was injured (possibly on life support)
3. Fed had "preferential scheduling"
4. Unfair because Djoker played in the heat while Fed didn't
5. "Weak era"
6. AO organizers cheating for Fed
7. Fed on PED's "and it's like so obvious!"
8. Blah, blah, blah
Red Rick
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To be fair, 7 and 8 apply to whoever wins.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Are they still playing Abu Dhabi, Doha or some 250?
He might make a semi there.
BeatlesFan
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Good point.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
I forgot, 5 also applies to whoever wins.
If Roddick comes back and wins it, still a weak era, but I'll still be crying tears of joy.
MugOpponent
Hall of Fame
It's like Isner playing a much younger version of his exact self. Must watch tennis!
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
Kind of like looking at the 1990 USO draw with a kid named Sampras in it. He beat Lendl, Mac and Agassi for the title. So that was an "easy draw" at that tournament. After that result, he was never an easy draw again.
Am I comparing either Karen or Basilashvilli to Sampras? Of course not. The analogy is about results. When Karen and Basil played at the USO, neither had results. Since then? Basil won China defeating an in-form Del Po and Karen won the Kremlin Cup and the Paris Masters, defeating Djokovic. Their form, confidence and results have leapfrogged above what they showed at the USO.
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tennisfan17
Professional
I am personally am excited for it
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BrokenGears
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Federer’s draw is maybe a bit stronger than Novak’s, but barely. Fedr fans shouldn’t be complaining
BeatlesFan
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I never know whether he's trolling or serious? It's gotta be trolling hard with this post.
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Fognini's draw?
Sysyphus
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So, what's notable about the draw? At first glance:
- Federer gets into the Nadal half, which I guess is positive for him based on current form.
- Semi-potential roadblock for Fed is Monfils in the third round, tho I don't think La Monf is at his best. Could easily meet Tsits in the 4th.
- Some easy early rounds for Vamos, but wouldn't be surprised if KAnderson takes him out in the quarters.
- Cilic first round vs Tomic and second round vs Rublev are potentially interesting matches, though I wouldn't bet on the upset.
- Could absolutely see Thiem in the quarters here, but Coric can be tough in the fourth round.
- Raonic vs Kyrgios opener is a blockbuster. Wawrinka or Gulbis for the winner is great as well.
- Who will trip the ZedTrain this time around? Chardy?
- Toughish draw for Novak (relatively speaking). Could get Tsonga in the 2nd, Shapo in the 3rd, Medvedev or Goffin 4th, and it sure looks like Nishikori will make the QF date. Some potentially interesting matches here.
BeatlesFan
Bionic Poster
2018 tournament was a borefest whatever way you look at it.
The most popular and beloved tennis player in history wins slam #20 at age 36. The personification of "borefest." Surprising there was anyone in the seats to watch this hot mess.
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stringertom
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1R Stanimal vs Big Ernests.
BeatlesFan
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He's in Djoker's quarter, I haven't worked out the whole draw since he's not getting past Djokovic, obviously. If you watched his match yesterday against Kohli, Fogmeister was playing like garbage and tanking ridiculously. And his new kit is beyond atrocious.
Rafa.the.Magnificent
G.O.A.T.
Haha, you don't like that EA7 look, eh? Thanks, @BeatlesFan!
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
balls will be punished, glorious winners and howitzers into the back wall shall be seamlessly intermixed, amen
BeatlesFan
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@Rafa.the.Magnificent The only worse kit in the last 5 years was Zverev's hideous Borg wannabe outfit. These two kits are beyond sinful!
stringertom
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Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
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And he was challenged by the rest of the Tour for twenty minutes throughout that entire fortnight. How did he survive...The most popular and beloved tennis player in history wins slam #20 at age 36. The personification of "borefest." Surprising there was anyone in the seats to watch this hot mess.
Fed or any other player winning doesn't automatically make it an entertaining, unforgettable tournament.
underground
G.O.A.T.
IMO this draw is as balanced as it gets.
RF-18
Talk Tennis Guru
It's a tricky draw.
uscwang
Hall of Fame
He wants CYGS. I dont think you have to worry
I love it, though won't hold my breath for it. 42 consecutive GS match wins are unfathomable.
Novak may have lost his opportunity between WB16 and RG18, while making a monster out of 35+ Federer for himself and Nadal.
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
So let's compensate and have a tournament very similar to the last Wimbledon.
despite the fact that I'm still not over my fav losing yet again after having match points, If we are comparing all the slams, Wimbledon probably had the more memorable performances overall.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
I think Basil is moer likely and more dangerous than Tsitsipas for Fed in the 4th round
Thiem pulled out of his practice match this morning, not sure with what ailment. But he was bad in Doha, and I don't expect much on a fast HC, even though he's been a 4th round fixture at HC Slams foreeeeever. Coric being Coric too, so we can get a total rando from this section.
Raonic/Kyrgios almost as bad as Isner/Opelka. Totally fixed so they can prove themselves that 5th set tiebreaks are a good idea, even though I'm pretty convinced Isner and Raonic should win quite easily
Nobody knows who will protect the Zvirginity of the Australian Open. Could literally be anybody.
Tsonga is the only relatively dangerous draw for Djoko relative to the round I think. Shapovalov isn't playing well and should be an overhyped walking bye. Medvedev hasn't really made any Slam runs and goes awol for stretches in matches, so he may play him tough for like 1 set. Zverev not so much of a fast court animal as on the slow HCs.
Really really not sure what Nishikori did do wrong in a past life, cause he's getting Djokovic in like 80% of Slam QFs.
Absolutely fearing for Murray getting destroyed in R1.
Phoenix person, also known as Berd Person Reborn vs Edmund should be one of the good R1 matches I feel.
All in all, I'm pretty sure the Big 3 will all semi, the young bois are making inroads, but at this point I don't think there's enough players that I consider dangerous floaters to make me really doubt it. Add that the most vulnerable player has the easiest draw and that Australia has been Fed's best hunting ground in the last 4 years, only the Zverev quarter seems relatively open.
Red Rick
Bionic Poster
The great redeeming quality about Fognini's kit is that Fabio is in it.@Rafa.the.Magnificent The only worse kit in the last 5 years was Zverev's hideous Borg wannabe outfit. These two kits are beyond sinful!
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
to be honest, Roddick is more likely to come out of retirement and win a slam before someone from next gen does
icedevil0289
G.O.A.T.
who is this again? to be honest AO being fed's best slam so to speak only began in 2017, so not sure if it being his best hunting ground the last 4 years fits. Up until 2018 when he defended his AO, I'd say Wimbledon remained his best hunting group.
Sysyphus
Talk Tennis Guru
Chronic fatigue after his 14-hour pre-season training blocks, probably
humbalini
EllieK
Hall of Fame
As a Federer fan, I’d love for him to be in it to win again. Realistically, though I think that he will not. He has a tough draw and would have to beat both Nadal and Djokovic to win it. If Federer can’t do it, I would love to see one of the new guys step up and take it. A new grand slam winner would be an injection of excitement into the tennis season. It would create so much buzz for the rest of the year. Much as I have loved watching the big 3 over the years, it’s time for a new name to go on to the trophy.
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