socallefty
G.O.A.T.
Just read that Nishikori was match points down in the third set on the way to a straight set loss before mounting an epic 5-set comeback win. Wow!
2025 Australian Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles
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Hitman
Bionic Poster
Yep, I have noticed this also. Slower than the last few years.
Enceladus
Legend
It should be added that Nishikori is such a titan in 5-set matches that he has never lost a match from a 2-0 lead in sets! Not even the Big 3 or many other ATG tennis players can boast of this!
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Zverev wins 6-4 6-4 6-4.
Just the one break in each set for Zverev. Not exactly dominant against a player he should’ve easily beaten. Not exactly the confident match he needed. But could‘ve been worse.
Just the one break in each set for Zverev. Not exactly dominant against a player he should’ve easily beaten. Not exactly the confident match he needed. But could‘ve been worse.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
As long as he is not dropping sets early, he is fine. His aim right now is to get to the second week with minimum exertion. Peaking is for second week.
Terenigma
G.O.A.T.
Exactly. The big plus for me is there seems to be no sign of that potential injury scare that was being reported pre-tournament. He looked like he was moving and hitting well and as usual the problem was his focus in the BP chances but that's just Zverev being Zverev.
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Yes, that is most important thing for him, that he is actually healthy enough to compete. Looks fine, and he will work his way into the tournament.
RS
Bionic Poster
Might be the angleNo ice between these two champs...
But is Sinner really 1.92?
Winners or Errors
Legend
Yup, he also probably has the record for pulling out injured in the next round. Let's hope he is healthy and can keep competing. I watched the first set, told my wife Nishikori would win in 5, and turned to another match.
Winner Sinner
Hall of Fame
Zverev did what he has to do, win it in 3 sets without prolonging it, which considering his history is never a given for him.
Let's remember that last year here in Melbourne he risked going out both with the unknown Klein and with Norrie, both matches that he won in the fifth set in the super tiebreak.
In particular with the Slovenian he was one step away from the abyss in the fourth set.
So this first match of his in the first round must be evaluated positively.
He must take advantage of the weaker quarter of the draw reaching the possible semifinal without wasting extra energy.
Let's remember that last year here in Melbourne he risked going out both with the unknown Klein and with Norrie, both matches that he won in the fifth set in the super tiebreak.
In particular with the Slovenian he was one step away from the abyss in the fourth set.
So this first match of his in the first round must be evaluated positively.
He must take advantage of the weaker quarter of the draw reaching the possible semifinal without wasting extra energy.
albatros_forehand
Professional
Just remember Lehecka the Bruiser, Machac the Macho short shorts man
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah i watched the match from the second set onward and he was a match point down twice in the third set on his serve at 4-5, and he saved both match points and held serve. Then after 12 break point chances he got the break of serve at 5-5 in that third set and never looked back. Looked like Thiago Monteiro might have been struggling physically or just checked out mentally because late in the fourth set he stopped running for shots and basically gave that set away.
It was a great win for Kei and I’m sure a crushing loss for Monteiro.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
At least he didn’t get sucked into a 4+ hour, 5 set match like he often does in early rounds of majors.
I still don’t think he’ll win this event but he survived and advanced in straight sets.
#ABZ
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Yeah but in last night’s case, he was 2 sets to none down.
Surprisingly, Kei’s record in 5 set matches is 29-8. I still remember his loss to Federer at the AO in 2017 when Federer beat Nish, Wawa and Nadal in 5 sets to win the title. Felt like if he had beaten Fed in that match, he might have made a run to the title that year.
RSJfan
Hall of Fame
Tied with Egg in the Open Era for best Bo5 win percentage. But Egg has played many more Bo5 so I’d give Egg the edge in being the weakest active player in terms of falling behind in a Bo5 match.
Who has the best five-set record in tennis? | ATP Tour | Tennis
Kei Nishikori earned the fifth two-set comeback of his career Sunday at the Australian Open, where he rallied past Thiago Monteiro 4-6, 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-2, 6-3. But does Nishikori own the best five-set record in the Open Era?
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ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Moose Malloy
G.O.A.T.
Borg never lost a match from 2-0 lead in sets
albatros_forehand
Professional
. Losing the first set. On his way outWho tuned in to watch Tsitsicrates lose in R1.
Daniel Andrade
Hall of Fame
Tsitsipas why?????
He's just making weird errors out there
He's just making weird errors out there
ibbi
G.O.A.T.
Pretty impressive at 86 years old. Could be a contender if true.
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Tiafoe up a set on Rinderknech
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Lol at Tsitsipas now down 2 sets. Ends the 2nd with an awful game.
I've never been able to figure Tsitsipas out. He's a guy who looks good playing tennis but at the same time looks checked out and like he can't get off the court fast enough. He got broken down 4-3 and then just completely mailed in the last game.
I've never been able to figure Tsitsipas out. He's a guy who looks good playing tennis but at the same time looks checked out and like he can't get off the court fast enough. He got broken down 4-3 and then just completely mailed in the last game.
SeeingDusk
Hall of Fame
Now he’s down 0-2 sets
nolefam_2024
Bionic Poster
Tsitsipas is becoming irrelevant.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
And he looks like he knows it.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Yeah, Michelsen isn't someone I think will go far here. I guess we'll see if Tsitsipas can right the ship. I don't think it'll be at this tournament. I never really understood why he was winning, so none of this surprises me. Well, the kid still has to get to 3. We'll see if a little choking helps Tsitsipas.
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Everyone watching the great train wreck that's Tsitsipas. Meanwhile Tiafoe up two sets to love and looking fit in his new Lululemon kit.
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Daniel Andrade
Hall of Fame
I feel Tsitsi broke not because he's playing well, but due to the mistakes of his opponent.
RSJfan
Hall of Fame
I hope Art made his reservations already so he has a good flight home. It’s a long flight.
flyingboris
Legend
Tsits not dead yet!
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Made all the more longer by having to chase the Earth's rotation.
Edit: actually I think got that wrong. He'll be flying East, so he'll gain time.
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
Probably loses in 4 though
Big_Dangerous
Talk Tennis Guru
He’s still in the doubles, no?
flyingboris
Legend
Yeah not a great start of the fourth set! Immediately a break down.Probably loses in 4 though
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Rinderknech fights back. Two sets to one, Tiafoe.
Winner Sinner
Hall of Fame
I would be very surprised if Tsitsipas is still a professional tennis player at 30.
I have rarely seen a high-level athlete so disinterested in his profession.
As long as the results had more or less maintained certain expectations, he could have held up, but now that he seems to have been in a tunnel for 2 years now, I don't see him continuing to drag himself along like this for much longer.
I have rarely seen a high-level athlete so disinterested in his profession.
As long as the results had more or less maintained certain expectations, he could have held up, but now that he seems to have been in a tunnel for 2 years now, I don't see him continuing to drag himself along like this for much longer.
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Tsitsi has come back to win from two sets to love down three times. Will this be his fourth?
flyingboris
Legend
This Michelsen kid is kind of good
Fabresque
Legend
Hmmm. I forgot how bad Tsitsipas is. Maybe Michelsen will close it out after all
ultimathule
Hall of Fame
Err...maybe not
Nostradamus
Bionic Poster
The Greek world number 11, who claimed his only win at the Monte Carlo Masters, has also ended his collaboration with his father Apostolos as his coach.Who tuned in to watch Tsitsicrates lose in R1.
"I'm looking at kind of reinventing myself," said Tsitsipas,"
this is new stepanoe
Winners or Errors
Legend
Choking? That was a pretty awful game by the young American.
Fabresque
Legend
Double faults are ridiculous. He is too nervous to close it out
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