2025 Australian Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles

[albatros_forehand]

Rublev struggling against this pusher

Lol

 

[SeeingDusk]

Is the fonseca forehand bigger than rublev forehand?

 

[Daniel Andrade]

Wow, keep it up

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Fonseca's variety is crazy right now, power, drop shots, approaches, volleys, aces, everything.

 

[albatros_forehand]

Stars are born on the ashes of the former stars Rublev and Tsitsibus

 

[Daniel Andrade]

Is the fonseca forehand bigger than rublev forehand?

So far that's what it seems. I'm impressed myself.

 

[rigged]

3 years ago we had no young ATG's, now we got 3.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Rublev is gonna implode, I know he's trying so hard not to lol

 

[albatros_forehand]

So far that's what it seems. I'm impressed myself.

Is the fonseca forehand bigger than rublev forehand?

Cmon Fons forehand is bigger than pretty much any forhend except for Soderling, delPo, Gonzales and maybe Alcaraz

 

[celito]

Rublev is gonna implode, I know he's trying so hard not to lol

Surprised he hasn't yet. His serve is bailing him out in this game.

 

[Fedforever]

Rublev is gonna implode, I know he's trying so hard not to lol

Hope not.

Andrey Rublev: ‘I don’t feel any more that crazy anxiety and stress’

Russian world No 9 has become as well-known for hurting himself on court as for his tennis but tells Donald McRae he feels he has turned a corner

www.theguardian.com

 

[buscemi]

Commentator on Fonseca's game:

He has the relaxed aggression of Federer and the rythmic violence of Nadal

Damn. This kid is going to be a problem

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Surely this Rublev result isn't shocking to anyone given how bipolar Rublev has been playing the last 18 months. I mean hurting yourself on court? Haven't seen that since the Youzhny days.

I bet on Fonesca cause Rublev needs help. Or time away from the sport.

 

[celito]

Rublev getting back in the game now.

 

[celito]

Fonseca closes the door.

 

[sortof]

Just noticed that Fons´ right shoulder is heavily taped - hope all is well!?!

 

[Daniel Andrade]

I know Fonseca is better but it's still close. Fons won the only game where he had BP (perhaps he had another one, can't remember), but has faced 2 BP on his own serve, he can't relax, cuz Rublev is still there.

 

[celito]

Just noticed that Fons´ right shoulder is heavily taped - hope all is well!?!

Good catch. Doesn't seem to be affecting him so far

 

[celito]

I know Fonseca is better but it's still close. Fons won the only game where he had BP (perhaps he had another one, can't remember), but has faced 2 BP on his own serve, he can't relax, cuz Rublev is still there.

Yep. Rublev had those 3 bad games in the 2nd set but he is back in it.

 

[albertobra]

First serve average 191kmh. Second serve 170kmh.
Impressive !

 

[Zodd]

I know Fonseca is better but it's still close. Fons won the only game where he had BP (perhaps he had another one, can't remember), but has faced 2 BP on his own serve, he can't relax, cuz Rublev is still there.

Agree, if Fonseca's level drops Rublev will be quick to captitalize

 

[clayqueen]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1879120692412563640

 

[celito]

Fonseca's 1st serve has dropped a bit. But pulled an ace for the 2nd set.

 

[SpinToWin]

Does anybody have stats on Fonseca’s average forehand speed? He’s rifling them it feels like

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Just noticed that Fons´ right shoulder is heavily taped - hope all is well!?!

It's often done to prevent injury – not due to injury.

 

[James P]

Gotta be tough being Rublev the last several days. Top 10 player and probably 50% plus of pundits picked him to lose to the upstart Fonseca. Looks like they might be right. Match ain't over yet.

 

[Zodd]

Just noticed that Fons´ right shoulder is heavily taped - hope all is well!?!

hadn't seen that til just now - hope it doesn't become an issue

 

[GRASScaraz]

Why is Rublev losing to a guy with WTA groundstrokes?

 

[weakera]

I'm worried for Rublev's mental health if he loses this match

 

[Zodd]

Strong hold from Rublev there - good to see his fighting spirit hasn't left him yet

 

[celito]

Two monster FHs from Fonseca.

 

[SpinToWin]

This kid is insane

 

[celito]

This kid is insane

That FH serve return was insane.

 

[Hitman]

The future of tennis is Brazilian.

 

[SpinToWin]

Looking at the younger players with success it’s quite apparent that tennis has become a power sport in recent years more so than ever.

 

[Alexandre]

Backhand winner! Wow

 

[Rafa4GOAT]

Fonseca's doing great but el shapo quietly outgrinding RBA in 4

 

[celito]

That's some BH facing a BP from Fonseca. But Rublev close to a break here.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

I would love for the chair umpire to silence the crowd and say "ladies and gentleman, it is incredibly rude to jeer during a players serve, please refrain from doing so".

This crowd sucks. I like Popyrin but it's almost making me cheer for Moutet.

Kyrgios really made this the norm at Melbourne Park, i'll forever dislike him for that.

 

[chjtennis]

Shapo wins. I don't know how far he can make it to, but wish him the best.

Fonseca v Rublev is an intriguing one. Nextgen champ is doing well.

 

[chjtennis]

What an effort. Fonseca break back straight away. Was keen to check if he is a real deal, and seems promising so far.

 

[chjtennis]

Fonseca is impressive. Seems to have mature head as well.

 

[Alexandre]

181 km/h Fonseca Forehand winner of AO. Faster than Mpetshi Perricard and Alcaraz - 180km/h and 178km/h, respectively. Just wow!

 

[RSJfan]

Shapo wins. I don't know how far he can make it to, but wish him the best…

All the way to R2.

 

[chjtennis]

Great FH indeed. He has the weapon to be no.1 it seems. You need at least 1 standout weapon to get there.

 

[chjtennis]

All the way to R2.

Wouldn't rule out that possibility lol

 

[bezs]

Squeaky bum time for Rublev.

 

[RSJfan]

Great FH indeed. He has the weapon to be no.1 it seems. You need at least 1 standout weapon to get there.

Ruby’s standout weapon is his tolerance for self-flagellation.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

#25 Aussie Popyrin is out. Loses to Moutet who gets the upset in a well played match!

Crowd tried hard but the Frenchman was so good and consistent and wins in 4 sets.

 

[Alexandre]

And the kid has the touch as well. Even though he has lost that point, you could see.