2025 Australian Open - General Discussion for Men's Singles

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

He looked ferocious after the illness. I truly dont see anyone beating him on this court

The court has become his own. He’s so comfortable on it

 

[Pmasterfunk]

It's too bad Sonego's grunting makes him borderline unwatchable, his game is fairly entertaining, and he actually seems somewhat likeable off court.

 

[Aabye5]

I'll turn on the Australian Open, and it's known in advance that there will be two players (men, women) who will play on the end line with a two-handed backhand and will sometimes go to the net...

There are no players like Santoro, Bartoli, Graf, Sales, Blake, Federer, Henin, Mischa Zverev (serve and volley), Feliciano Lopez etc...

The variety of styles is low at the current slams, for example Shelton vs Shapovalov would be good to watch, but first such a duel has to happen...

Or Cressy vs M Zverev, but such a duel will not happen, today's tennis loses a lot because of it, top players cannot play spectacular and risky tennis, they have to play under the dictation of cold calculation...

They exist but they are not contenders is the best way to put it. The same with one-handed backhands. If it's not taught, players will never reach the top.

Alcaraz is also a bit of an exception.

 

[Smecz]

They exist but they are not contenders is the best way to put it. The same with one-handed backhands. If it's not taught, players will never reach the top.

Alcaraz is also a bit of an exception.

Probably yes, but in smaller quantities, but it would be good if there were more of them... Isn't that right?!

Wouldn't you like to see Davidov with two forehands in a slam?!

Isn't it boring for you to see guys who play with similar tactics all the time?!

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

ADM through to the qf's in the only straight sets match of today. Dude faces Jannik next, but could have home support to bolster his confidence.
Michelsen did well to get to this stage - useful platform for the coming season.

 

[robyrolfo]

I'm surprised Monfils is still playing at this level

It's so strange and baffling when a guy manages to do what Mofils did in the latter stages of that match: exhausted and barely moving, he was still able to keep up with a young, fresh, top 20 player!

How are pros not watching that and completely reevaluating the way they play? How can they justify always expending so much energy when there is obviously another way?

Probably yes, but in smaller quantities, but it would be good if there were more of them... Isn't that right?!
Wouldn't you like to see Davidov with two forehands in a slam?!
Isn't it boring for you to see guys who play with similar tactics all the time?!

Look, I agree with you. There are way too many uninteresting and "cookie cutter" players on the tour. Look at Michelsen: a completely uninspiring style of play.

Sorry, but if your 2HBH is your best shot (and/or your serve), you aren't doing it right. It may be effective, but many of us aren't interested.

The saving grace of modern tennis is on-demand streaming services. Most of the time you can select any match you want, live or recorded, so you can concentrate on those players that are actually fun to watch. And if you haven't already, you should check Moutet out. Most entertaining player in pro tennis right now.

 

[Rosstour]

He looked ferocious after the illness. I truly dont see anyone beating him on this court

"Illness" lol

It was his tainted caffeine pills

 

[Rosstour]

It's so strange and baffling when a guy manages to do what Mofils did in the latter stages of that match: exhausted and barely moving, he was still able to keep up with a young, fresh, top 20 player!

How are pros not watching that and completely reevaluating the way they play? How can they justify always expending so much energy when there is obviously another way?

Look, I agree with you. There are way too many uninteresting and "cookie cutter" players on the tour. Look at Michelsen: a completely uninspiring style of play.

Sorry, but if your 2HBH is your best shot (and/or your serve), you aren't doing it right. It may be effective, but many of us aren't interested.

The saving grace of modern tennis is on-demand streaming services. Most of the time you can select any match you want, live or recorded, so you can concentrate on those players that are actually fun to watch. And if you haven't already, you should check Moutet out. Most entertaining player in pro tennis right now.

Agree with all that except you spelled "Musetti" wrong

 

[robyrolfo]

Agree with all that except you spelled "Musetti" wrong

If I didn't want to root for him, I would probably find Musetti more fun to watch, but since I tend to care about his results, he's just so frustrating to me.

 

[davced1]

It's too bad Sonego's grunting makes him borderline unwatchable, his game is fairly entertaining, and he actually seems somewhat likeable off court.

I sat front row next to his team in Stockholm so I could see his interaction with them. He was really positive and smiling a lot despite the fact he was losing the match to Ruud.

 

[Rosstour]

I sat front row next to his team in Stockholm so I could see his interaction with them. He was really positive and smiling a lot despite the fact he was losing the match to Ruud.

Won me over with the insane screaming against Nadal. Wish he'd won that match

 

[FedForGOAT]

It's too bad Sonego's grunting makes him borderline unwatchable, his game is fairly entertaining, and he actually seems somewhat likeable off court.

He's watchable, just with the volume off, lol.
He's unlistenable, though

 

[McGradey]

I've enjoyed watching Sonego's play in this tournament. Can't say I've watched many of his matches before other than against top guys. Smart, solid, athletic player.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Zverev the first male player into the SF.

He beats Tommy Paul in a very hard 4 set match. Over 3 and a half hours.

He’ll play the winner of Alcaraz v Djokovic.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Aww TBP
Happy for Chainz but wish it didn't come at TBP's expense.

 

[Down_the_line]

If De Minaur wins tonight he’ll join Sinner as the only male player to have made the QF’s at the last 4 slams.

That’s crazy.

Something that: not Djokovic, nor Alcaraz, not Zverev or Fritz has done. Kid is consistent. He might not be the one making SF’s or winning but he’s just always there in the second week.

Kind of like David Ferrer in that regard. Very dependable top 8 player. Always there in the final stages of big tournaments - just couldn't ever break through past the Big 4 (like pretty much everyone else).

 

[tx10is]

decent post match interview from Zverev

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Goldie Chainz finally beats Paul and the heat! This was a banana skin for Chainz and he passes the test. He’s a serious threat. Congrats to him.

 

[TheSlicer]

Rod laver arena seems quite windy right now in the sabalenka match, It Will be another windy Epic alcavich match It seems

 

[Winner Sinner]

At least we have the certainty that if Sinner does his job, we will have a final with big names.
If Sinner reaches the final, it is certain that he will face one of Zverev, Alcaraz and Djokovic, which is not a given when thinking back to the last US Open.

 

[tennis4me]

Interesting twist in the Djokovic and Channel 9 row.

Novak Djokovic row takes fresh twist as Channel Nine accused of orchestrating Australian Open controversy

Novak Djokovic staged a protest last week after controversial remarks made by Tony Jones.

www.gbnews.com

 

[Pmasterfunk]

I sat front row next to his team in Stockholm so I could see his interaction with them. He was really positive and smiling a lot despite the fact he was losing the match to Ruud.

Did you have to wear earplugs in the first row?

 

[Rosstour]

@beltsman our prediction looking pretty good now

 

[beltsman]

@beltsman our prediction looking pretty good now

Yes

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Ben to go through,probably, let's see.

 

[Rosstour]

Ben to go through,probably, let's see.

The title is his now

Sinner doesn't look that great to me

 

[Aabye5]

Probably yes, but in smaller quantities, but it would be good if there were more of them... Isn't that right?!

Wouldn't you like to see Davidov with two forehands in a slam?!

Isn't it boring for you to see guys who play with similar tactics all the time?!

The current state isn't boring for me, but I love variety. Always liked the older Zverev better than his brother.

 

[veelium]

It's too bad Sonego's grunting makes him borderline unwatchable, his game is fairly entertaining, and he actually seems somewhat likeable off court.

Watched him in person last year and it didn't bother me at all. Seems way worse on tv.

 

[Pmasterfunk]

Watched him in person last year and it didn't bother me at all. Seems way worse on tv.

Huh, interesting. I saw Etcheverry live last summer, and his grunting was just as bad as on TV, and I would expect that to be the case for any grunter.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

The interest in Shelton-Sonego is so low, there isn't even a match thread for this QF as far as I can tell ...

 

[Ray Mercer]

The interest in Shelton-Sonego is so low, there isn't even a match thread for this QF as far as I can tell ...

Worst quarter I’ve seen in along time.

 

[HashDump]

Is Sinner last hope for humanity or we just need to wait for someone else to finally step up?

 

[Bill Lobsalot]

Worst quarter I’ve seen in along time.

So you've already seen it? Time traveler.

 

[Aabye5]

Is Sinner last hope for humanity or we just need to wait for someone else to finally step up?

It takes a Sinner to save a sport fallen so low

 

[Aabye5]

Aww TBP
Happy for Chainz but wish it didn't come at TBP's expense.

I will never understand your love of Zed

 

[MichaelNadal]

I will never understand your love of Zed

I just feel like he deserves at least one slam, he's way too good not to have one

 

[tx10is]

holy crap the movement on shelton kick serve was insane on first point lol

 

[RSJfan]

I just feel like he deserves at least one eight slams, he's way too good not to have one eight.

 

[bezs]

Wow 230km/h serve from Shelton.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Let's go BEN

 

[MichaelNadal]

That was an epic moment lol

 

[RSJfan]

 

[bezs]

Sick backspin.

 

[Winner Sinner]

 

[RSJfan]

Egg smash by The Karate Kid!

 

[Winner Sinner]

Sonego had his opportunities to break Shelton's serve in the first set and was unable to capitalize on them.
Having lost the first set, the match now unfortunately seems to have taken a specific direction.

 

[Big_Dangerous]

The title is his now

Sinner doesn't look that great to me

If the final is Shelton vs Zverev then we may as well gouge our eyes out.

 

[RSJfan]

 

[MichaelNadal]

He looks like Owen Hart lol

 

[Winner Sinner]

Sonego had his opportunities to break Shelton's serve in the first set and was unable to capitalize on them.
Having lost the first set, the match now unfortunately seems to have taken a specific direction.

It doesn't matter. Shelton serves to close out the second set and Sonego breaks it.