2020 Australian Open - Men's Singles - Official Tournament Thread

[James P]

What a great break.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Cat just puked all over the carpet. Resembled Greg trying to serve it out

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Espn is a steaming pile of turd why are they showing Serena with Paul and Grigorious at the end of the 5th?

Garbage

 

[tonylg]

Bautista Agut vs. Mmoh has the meanest commentators

About RBA:

"people respect him.... not really a great shotmaker..or tennis player.. he's a nice guy...not many people play with his intensity tho..people have capabilities he maxes his.."

smh

This is a player who has beaten the Big 4
This is a top 10 player
A Wimbledon semifinalist

they should show more respect

About Mmoh:

"how is it possible that you can't volley properly..its the easiest shot in tennis"
"gimme 30 minutes with him...I'll show him"

why they so mean!

Who were the commentators? It's nice to have some honesty rather than endless Robbie Conegg unreeeeals during mediocre matches.

I saw RBA making a Wimbledon final more about the current state of Wimbledon than an achievement by RBA, who is basically exactly as described.

If Mmoh is the guy I saw at the Brisbane International last year (I think he is), then the comments about him are also on the money.

No-one seems to care when it's pointed out that Isner and Karlovic rely on their big serves (the most important shot in tennis), why can't it also be pointed out that 90% of the tour are completely inept inside the service box?

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

5th set Tb

 

[Terenigma]

At least Dimitrov made it past the first round. He's improving, could be a good player when he hits 30.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Greg on his last legs. Tiebreak the great equalizer for underdogs

 

[blablavla]

Tennys is a former AO QFist. He needs to be rewarded for his past accomplishments.

nope.
according to TTW if he is not part of Big 3 -> then he's a clown / mug / pigeon

 

[Enceladus]

Dimitrov-Paul 4:6, 6:7(6), 6:3, 7:6(3), 6:6
Bad volley from Grigor Dimitrov. Tommy Paul leads 8:3 in the super-TB.

 

[stringertom]

Who were the commentators? It's nice to have some honesty rather than endless Robbie Conegg unreeeeals during mediocre matches.

I saw RBA making a Wimbledon final more about the current state of Wimbledon than an achievement by RBA, who is basically exactly as described.

If Mmoh is the guy I saw at the Brisbane International last year (I think he is), then the comments about him are also on the money.

No-one seems to care when it's pointed out that Isner and Karlovic rely on their big serves (the most important shot in tennis), why can't it also be pointed out that 90% of the tour are completely inept inside the service box?

Mmoh made QFs from qualifying at Brisbane’18, beating Delbonis and Mischa Zverev before losing to AdM.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Rip grigorious

 

[Enceladus]

Dimitrov-Paul 4:6, 6:7(6), 6:3, 7:6(3), 6:7(3)
Breaking news: Dimitrov is out!!

 

[Yoneyama]

Tommy Paul!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn what an upset. AMAZING really.

Sandgren and Paul two amazing underdog winners today.

 

[blablavla]

Is Sandgren not sponsored?
He looks dressed like a casual TT 4.5er out there

somehow looks like he wasn't sponsored.
and when he reached the 1/4 at AO, and some sponsoring was possible, people went over his social media accounts, and there were some bold opinions on controversial topics, unlike the polished images of the Big 3, so no, it's not that likely that big brands will sponsor him.

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Dimimug ousted by Paul despite winning most of the points.

 

[megamind]

Who were the commentators? It's nice to have some honesty rather than endless Robbie Conegg unreeeeals during mediocre matches.

I saw RBA making a Wimbledon final more about the current state of Wimbledon than an achievement by RBA, who is basically exactly as described.

If Mmoh is the guy I saw at the Brisbane International last year (I think he is), then the comments about him are also on the money.

No-one seems to care when it's pointed out that Isner and Karlovic rely on their big serves (the most important shot in tennis), why can't it also be pointed out that 90% of the tour are completely inept inside the service box?

not sure, think Jarrko Nieminen is one of them

i want commentators to talk about the match, not trash talk players instead

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Feds draw lmao

 

[blablavla]

Is Matteo pushing?!

Doesn't seem to be playing his shots with any sort of conviction

is he healthy, I've seen a post claiming he was sick shortly before AO start

 

[tonylg]

Mmoh made QFs from qualifying at Brisbane’18, beating Delbonis and Mischa Zverev before losing to AdM.

Yep, that's the one. Comments are not harsh.

 

[Wynter]

5th set Tb

Disagree, Blake vs Agassi was much better with the tiebreak.

 

[Paulreedsmith]

hahahahhaha clutch from GriMUG in the TB right?!?

 

[megamind]

is he healthy, I've seen a post claiming he was sick shortly before AO start

idk, he didn't seem like he was playing at 100%

but it could've also been the wind

it's hard to say for sure

 

[Sysyphus]

Grigor why u do this to me

 

[James P]

Gutsy performance.

 

[Terenigma]

Feds draw lmao

What because Dimitrov and Berrettini got knocked out? What are you smoking? lol

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Disagree, Blake vs Agassi was much better with the tiebreak.

Not all the tournaments need it some variety is nice

 

[megamind]

somehow looks like he wasn't sponsored.
and when he reached the 1/4 at AO, and some sponsoring was possible, people went over his social media accounts, and there were some bold opinions on controversial topics, unlike the polished images of the Big 3, so no, it's not that likely that big brands will sponsor him.

thanks for the context

 

[Breakpointerer]

Massive kudos to Tommy
Lol Dimi

 

[AceSalvo]

LOL.. There goes the USO19 SF. Whoever got him in the SF was one lucky ****.

LOL.. Another USO19 SF gone. Goes to verify how weak this era is. Check who were the the SF’s when Fed was 32-33. Another slam for Djokdal incoming by doing nothing.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

What because Dimitrov and Berrettini got knocked out? What are you smoking? lol

Never said it was hard before but it’s laughably bad now

 

[Breakpointerer]

Feds draw lmao

Was about to post"At least he has Berrettini"
Then I realised he's out as well

 

[stringertom]

somehow looks like he wasn't sponsored.
and when he reached the 1/4 at AO, and some sponsoring was possible, people went over his social media accounts, and there were some bold opinions on controversial topics, unlike the polished images of the Big 3, so no, it's not that likely that big brands will sponsor him.

The apparel is from an Aussie company and is available at TW’s affiliate Tennis Only.

 

[megamind]

Feds draw lmao

It'd be kinda funny if Fedr manages to win AO at this age. Then retires. And then Novak and Rafa never catch up.

Not that I want that to happen

But it'd be a troll move

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Was about to post"At least he has Berrettini"
Then I realised he's out as well

Still a big underdog long as Novak is here but there’s zero excuse to not get himself into the SF and give himself a chance with the path he has.

 

[AceSalvo]

Feds draw lmao

We know that Fed does not need a weak draw. What happened today just confirms how weak this era is.

 

[stringertom]

Never said it was hard before but it’s laughably bad now

Especially now that he won’t have to sin but he could Fucsovics things up.

 

[JJGUY]

Honestly, I am not a big fan of this new 10 points TB, the change is too drastic for AO, even if they want to adopt the TB format, then just 7-point TB like in a regular set. What's benefit of the extra 3 points in a tiebreak? there is no purpose at all.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

We know that Fed does not need a weak draw. What happened today just confirms how weak this era is.

We’ve known that for a long time that’s true

 

[ArcspacE]

Oh, Greg,....

 

[James P]

John Millman is gonna...John Millman Roger Federer in the third round anyway.

 

[Terenigma]

Never said it was hard before but it’s laughably bad now

Which is bad news for Federer fans because if he loses now, the trolls will feed.

 

[AceSalvo]

We’ve known that for a long time that’s true

The slam winners are the real beneficiaries and not the one who got the easiest draw.

Fed can still get eliminated.

 

[Standaa]

Pink cow Greg breaks

save yourself and your funniness for some better matches that I’ll actually watch please and thank you

 

[Wynter]

Not all the tournaments need it some variety is nice

Except you invariably run into the match with a big server that goes an extra 2/3 hours, in addition the extended playtime adds risks of injuries and produces average play due to exhaustion. It's better for player welfare and quality imo.

 

[Federer and Del Potro]

Which is bad news for Federer fans because if he loses now, the trolls will feed.

Fed could lose to Jesus himself and the trolls would feed.

Ttw credo is anyone who doesn’t win the title is trolled

 

[Breakpointerer]

Still a big underdog long as Novak is here but there’s zero excuse to not get himself into the SF and give himself a chance with the path he has.

Absolutely.

 

[James P]

Fed could lose to Jesus himself and the trolls would feed.

Ttw credo is anyone who doesn’t win the title is trolled

IF YOU AIN'T FIRST YOU'RE LAST!!

 

[Rafaisdabest]

Yeah baby Johnny Millman has this in the bag....Aussie Oi!

 

[Im(moral) Winner]

Feds draw lmao

Berrettini and Dimimug weren't threats

 

[mike danny]

Dimimug ousted by Paul despite winning most of the points.

Baby Fed indeed.