Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
With that winner then facing Swiatek. Damn, that’s a tough draw.
2025 Australian Open - Women's Discussion
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Mark-Touch
Legend
Raducanu vs. Anisimova should be a blockbuster match!
Devil_dog
Hall of Fame
I didn’t see how Ani played but if Rads played like she did today, she’ll get throttled.
Mark-Touch
Legend
Ani is always dangerous.
I wouldn't put any money on either of them.
Marius_Hancu
Talk Tennis Guru
Iva Jovic's the show today. 17-yo, the American WC, World #2 in Jrs.
Groomed for greatness for a long time now. Hasn't grown much in height, but in power.
NCH #171.
2nd R: prob. Rybakina
Watch the great game of the younger girl. DTLs, special BH, movement. Spunk.
Groomed for greatness for a long time now. Hasn't grown much in height, but in power.
NCH #171.
2nd R: prob. Rybakina
Watch the great game of the younger girl. DTLs, special BH, movement. Spunk.
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spystud
Talk Tennis Guru
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Navarro has been fairly underwhelming.
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
She retired in Adelaide too. Sad for Anna but good news for Aussie Birrell.
Although lucky loser has broken to start the match. Up 2-0.
too much carrot lol
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
it will not surprise me if Navarro breaks.
And played a very poor game to get broken.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Not even close - like multiple deuces before the break. Just routine break by Navarro, giving up only one point. Navarro did start hitting decisively which she had not been doing consistently.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
I want Navarro to win, and she very well might just end it 7-5, but this match really deserves a 10-pt tiebreak.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Stearns with a couple sloppy games. Can she hold to get the 3rd set to a decider?
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
bluetrain4
G.O.A.T.
Navarro did the "I'm a top tier player" (or at least a different tier than she was previously) thing by being fairly mediocre for much of the match and then totally stepping it up right when she needed to. Flip side, Stearns collapsed.
yeah kenin had tough draw
Aussie Darcy
Bionic Poster
Easy to forget that she was a semifinalist here last year so has all those points to defend here, needs a very good showing otherwise she's going from being seeded to outside the top 75.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Not much of a rhythm yet in this match. Elena definitely still feeling her way into it.
Mark-Touch
Legend
I'm so glad Dayana shot the Sherif!
I tuned in to watch the last few points and that was more than enough
for my poor ear drums. I pity those in the stands who had to put up with
Sherif's torture.
One of, if not the worst noise-makers on tour.
tennis4me
Hall of Fame
Viva "Sans Sherif" [sic] - yea, not the font.I'm so glad Dayana shot the Sherif!
I tuned in to watch the last few points and that was more than enough
for my poor ear drums. I pity those in the stands who had to put up with
Sherif's torture.
One of, if not the worst noise-makers on tour.
Dunlop300g
Semi-Pro
Wow. Emma "baby Pegula" Navarro narrow edges out Stearns ... not sure if either player would have or will have enough left for another round. 3 hours and 20 mins wow! One American player beats down another; first round nightmare. Stearns was in great form coming into this match and boy at this level isn't it all in the head; Cam said Stearns was chugging pickle juice at some point in the third set. Match of the Year thus far.
Down_the_line
G.O.A.T.
Rybakina cruises through that set, 6-1. What are your guys' thoughts on her chances for the title?
Mark-Touch
Legend
The scientific poll above says 11.1% think she can win it.
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