2025 Australian Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles

[davced1]

Glad I stayed with the Kyrgios match entertaining 3rd set!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

support the Aussies among many.

No support whatsoever for Nick?

No. And I don't blindly support someone just cause they're Australian. If you're a bad human you don't get my support.

We know that I supported Novak in their 2022 Wimbledon final and was posting here during it.

Kyrgios is awful and a disgrace to the sport of tennis.

 

[jarko111]

I think Novak is also his tennis idol, which is another level of nerves.

You live. You learn. He’ll take this lesson with him in future slams. How to manage the moment. Mary Joe said when he plays (she’s known him since he was 10) he shows up hours early to stretch his body to be prepared. So that tells me it had to be nerves.

 

[TheAssassin]

Someone needs to gif that Basavareddy reaction to Djokovic's down the line backhand just dropping in.

 

[junior74]

I can't believe Tsitsipas has gone out already.

He's a youtuber first and foremost. He's really fallen.

 

[Hitman]

Basavareddy has even mastered the Djokosmash....

 

[Happytennis]

Rishi Sunak got game!

 

[Enceladus]

Basavareddy hit Djokosmash!!

 

[jarko111]

I hate this about Nick. He’s going to win this match and probably not even take to the court for round 2. If you know you’re hurt too much to make any impression at an event like this. Why not let a player like Fearnley move on. It just seems the decent thing to do.

 

[MichaelNadal]

I can't believe Tsitsipas has gone out already.

I can

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I hate this about Nick. He’s going to win this match and probably not even take to the court for round 2. If you know you’re hurt too much to make any impression at an event like this. Why not let a player like Fearnley move on. It just seems the decent thing to do.

Big call. You're anticipating Kyrgios taking this set and 2 more?

Have to be some capitulation by Fearnley and some miracle for Kyrgios's body to hold up for the rest of this set and 2 more.

 

[Djokovic2011]

He's a youtuber first and foremost. He's really fallen.

Yeah just shows how much he's declined 'cos this is a tournament where he's been very consistent over the past 5-6 years. Quite sad to see.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

So happy Fearnley is silencing this disgusting crowd.

Jacob holds for 5-5.

 

[Djokovic2011]

So happy Fearnley is silencing this disgusting crowd.

Jacob holds for 5-5.

What's the crowd doing that's so bad?

 

[Hitman]

Yeah just shows how much he's declined 'cos this is a tournament where he's been very consistent over the past 5-6 years. Quite sad to see.

He slayed both Federer and Nadal here, no one can say that other than Djokovic and Murray

 

[jarko111]

Big call. You're anticipating Kyrgios taking this set and 2 more?

Have to be some capitulation by Fearnley and some miracle for Kyrgios's body to hold up for the rest of this set and 2 more.

Sorry. Brain fart.

 

[weakera]

What's the crowd doing that's so bad?

Cheering every df or unforced error Fearnley makes, calling out during points, booing the umpire, usual Kyrgios stuff

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

Nick is just about to die out there. No way he can go five sets.

 

[Terenigma]

17 aces from Novak!

 

[Aussie Darcy]

What's the crowd doing that's so bad?

Cheering faults, shouting during points, booing Jacob, not even acknowledging when Fearnley does something good like hit an amazing winner. Like do they want good tennis or do they just want to see this dirtbag win a match?

 

[chjtennis]

I agree

There's a Big 3, Zod and Ruud, then falling stars like Tpas, and tons of new blood at various stages of development who could win big titles soon

And the best part of it is that a lot of guys in their early 20s or even teenagers are in that mix. I am following the progress of youngsters like Pericard, Michelsen and Mensik(tthere's another one whom I can't remember now).

 

[Hitman]

Cheering faults, shouting during points, booing Jacob, not even acknowledging when Fearnley does something good like hit an amazing winner. Like do they want good tennis or do they just want to see this dirtbag win a match?

Sounds like the USO 2015 final....

 

[davced1]

Nick is just about to die out there. No way he can go five sets.

At least he is fighting so he really wants to be out there I take that as a good sign for the future!

 

[Djokovic2011]

17 aces from Novak!

To be fair I don't think Bas has a very good ROS. Quite a few of those aces would've been easily returned by many other players.

 

[McGradey]

JCA crowd is always pretty feral compared to the other show courts in my experience. Especially for Kyrgios matches. Was the same when I watched Special K against a boy named Karen a few years back.

 

[Terenigma]

At least he is fighting so he really wants to be out there I take that as a good sign for the future!

What future? The dude is done and he can't even turn to commentary because he was atrocious there too, The only thing he was ever good at was being a social media troll.

 

[weakera]

Yessss 4-1 Fearn

 

[chjtennis]

Just tuned in and looks like Nole had a slow start. It seems more comfortable now for him.

 

[RF-18]

ROAR

 

[weakera]

Sound on for this upcoming handshake and walkoff lol

 

[chjtennis]

Basavareddy seems to have a mature attitude. That will bring him success. Hope he grows a couple inches more.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Sorry Nick, you gotta put in work to excel.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Jacob Fearnley knocks out Nick Kyrgios in straight sets to silence the Aussie crowd.

Great performance by the Scotsman who now faces Arthur Cazaux.

Bye Kyrgios.

 

[ark_28]

Thought Kyrgios was one of the greats better career than Boris Becker?!

 

[Hitman]

Kyrgios is out.

 

[weakera]

Good on ya Nicky, respectful handshake. Enjoy your 1R prize check and see you next time!

 

[McGradey]

Nicely done by Fearnley. Never dropped his focus.

 

[Terenigma]

Makes me laugh, All the publicity, all the talk and He can't even manage a single set. Glad that joke of a tennis player is out, Hopefully we don't have to hear from him for another year.

 

[Hitman]

Murray coaching Djokovic looks freaking epic.

 

[Move]

Circus has now to clean up. Clown has left

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

It's been over a decade since anyone's rocketed up the rankings like Fearnley. Just a year ago he was ranked outside the top 600. Saw him in Stockholm last October, had never heard of him before, and he was impressive, nearly imperious.

 

[chjtennis]

Hmmmm, disappointed Kyrgios is already out, he should put in a lot of hard work. All he has achieved is a single Wimbledon final appearance. No slam wins, no M1000 wins, no big titles. He should realize his achievement as a tennis player is far from excellent. Hope he regroups and improves from here.

 

[chjtennis]

Djokovic breaks and he can now cruise to victory.

 

[davced1]

Circus has now to clean up. Clown has left

But we need a clown for this circus!

 

[MichaelNadal]

Hmmmm, disappointed Kyrgios is already out, he should put in a lot of hard work. All he has achieved is a single Wimbledon final appearance. No slam wins, no M1000 wins, no big titles. He should realize his achievement as a tennis player is far from excellent. Hope he regroups and improves from here.

He's never going to do what it takes. I quite like Nick and it is sad

 

[Move]

But we need a clown for this circus!

Rune is still in the tournament ? "Clowns to the left, Jokers to the right and a Sinner stuck in the middle"

 

[chjtennis]

Vasabareddy already looks tired. The pressure of playing Djokovic. It must be some experience for him though. He'd much prefer to face and lose to Djokovic than most others.

 

[Hitman]

Imagine, it's your first slam match ever, and you have to play the Djokovic and Murray as a team....two of the biggest Orcas in the ocean.

 

[RF-18]

Imagine Djokovic summons his 2019 edition towards the end of the weeks. He always has that AO magic. Lets hope he can bring it for one of the last times.

 

[davced1]

Rune is still in the tournament ? "Clowns to the left, Jokers to the right and a Sinner stuck in the middle"

And Bublik!