Rattie
G.O.A.T.
I like him. He plays beautiful tennis and when he’s on, he’s a pleasure to watch.
Australian Open 2026 - Men’s Singles
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MaluTapiMau
Semi-Pro
Not surprising since he’s playing like a mug right now
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
The scheduling of the Sinner match was a bit of an eye opener. i guess they had a busy day and night session with men's matches that had star power on both sides of the net and an aussie girl making a run against swiatek and ended up with nowhere to put Sinner. They may have been worried about the potential of the match as a second week showcase given the mismatch and the fact that Darderi was not going to be able to make a showcase match style opponent and didn't want to disappoint reserve ticket holders. Who knows, though? Maybe Sinner requested to play MCA. certainly seemed happy based on how he played lol.
junior74
Bionic Poster
I don't see how it changes things, unless the only goal is to annoy your opponent.
I feel Ruud always have had problems with big hitters like Shelton outside clay. A long match should favour Casper?
junior74
Bionic Poster
Perhaps. I don't like the look on Casper's face now. He kind of gave away the initiative and looks a bit lost right now.
Terenigma
Talk Tennis Guru
Most of these players are mid 20s, it shouldn't be this common. You didn't see it anywhere near this bad in the past, it's worrying.
Subway Tennis
G.O.A.T.
Ruud vs Shelton has five sets written all over it. Shelton is on a tear right now but the Ruudinator's conditioning is the best on tour. This is going five.
The only caveat would be if Ruud gets the call that his partner has gone into labour. He has stated that he is withdrawing immediately and leaving on a private charter flight if he receives the news that his wife has gone into labour.
The only caveat would be if Ruud gets the call that his partner has gone into labour. He has stated that he is withdrawing immediately and leaving on a private charter flight if he receives the news that his wife has gone into labour.
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
All this effort just to get torn to shreds by Sinner
Yeah they are both chanceless vs Sinner.
Tanking to avoid bagels from Sinner
junior74
Bionic Poster
That was a different Ruud dude, dude
tennis_pro
Bionic Poster
I gonna give it to Shelton. He's like the new and declined Ferrer. Good enough to beat every non top 10 player on tour, but absolutely completely and utterly useless against the top players. Ferrer at least could cause an upset once every blue moon, but with Shelton he's taking all the QF (and sometimes SF with a good draw) slots and wastes them every time.
Expect him to beat Ruud in 4 here and fully expect him to get straight setted by Sinner.
Expect him to beat Ruud in 4 here and fully expect him to get straight setted by Sinner.
I aint watching bc of work, but Ruud always had problems with players like Shelton, except on clay.Shelton is returning incredibly well. I don't think Ruud's serve is just making it look like thathe is putting him under pressure immediately again and again and again. It's beautiful.
Oval_Solid
Hall of Fame
Ruud looks cooked
Ruuds game is way too slow, gives big hitters like Ben too much time. Sinner will show how to handle a player like Shelton.
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
A more focused Ruud would have won this. Shelton still feels vulnerable in rallies although he might play some spectacular ones every now and then.
Anyways Rudd gets to go home early for the birth of his kids.
Shelton gets to get his butt kicked all over RLA by Sinner. I think Ruud will prefer his outcome
Anyways Rudd gets to go home early for the birth of his kids.
Shelton gets to get his butt kicked all over RLA by Sinner. I think Ruud will prefer his outcome
Just checked Sinner-Shelton H2H. Seems Shelton hasnt taken a single set from Sinner in the 8 last matches!
Hitman
Bionic Poster
Yes.
Its 19-0 in sets the last 8 matches, i dont think Sinner is the scared one
Fabrivitx
Hall of Fame
If there is a high heat wave the sinner mutated genes gonna crumbleIts 19-0 in sets the last 8 matches, i dont think Sinner is the scared one
Weather could stop him, but forecast is in Sinners favour now. A lot cooler from wednesday.
Oval_Solid
Hall of Fame
do they let courier write his own interviews?
ForehandCross
G.O.A.T.
So Tien and Chains to start the day tomorrow. Not too bad. That should be a good one.
Oval_Solid
Hall of Fame
Alcaraz finally gets a night match
Niekotokio
Semi-Pro
It will be very difficult for Chains, extreme heat for a diabetic
TennisTurkey
Rookie
I got the sense that as Shelton got overtly positive and vocal, Ruud retreated mentally and became more negative and introspective.
Contrast that with how Djokovic or Hewitt would deal with someone acting like Shelton.
Saw a bit of in the FO final vs Nadal. It’s obviously one of the toughest challenges in the history of tennis, but Ruud looked like he was happy to simply be there and would have gladly carried Rafa’s kit bag had he asked him to.
Contrast that with how Djokovic or Hewitt would deal with someone acting like Shelton.
Saw a bit of in the FO final vs Nadal. It’s obviously one of the toughest challenges in the history of tennis, but Ruud looked like he was happy to simply be there and would have gladly carried Rafa’s kit bag had he asked him to.
Winners or Errors
Legend
Have you ever seen Zverev struggle on court physically? I can't recall that happening. I think he manages his diabetes quite well.
Niekotokio
Semi-Pro
Of course. 2025 Cincinatti & Shanghai
Rattie
G.O.A.T.
His second night match.
Has there been a Slam before where so few things have happened?
7/8 of the top 8 seeds into the quarter-finals (the one loss being a retirement), and only nine sets dropped between them (Musetti-Machac the only one that went to five). I suppose Tien reaching the quarter-finals is a thing that has happened, but the only seed he has beaten is Medvedev, who he's beaten several times before, so it's not any huge surprise. The only other thing I can think of is Wawrinka winning a couple of matches at his last Australian Open. Usually you at least get some five-set jeopardy for a top player or some rando qualifier from the Czech Republic making the fourth round.
7/8 of the top 8 seeds into the quarter-finals (the one loss being a retirement), and only nine sets dropped between them (Musetti-Machac the only one that went to five). I suppose Tien reaching the quarter-finals is a thing that has happened, but the only seed he has beaten is Medvedev, who he's beaten several times before, so it's not any huge surprise. The only other thing I can think of is Wawrinka winning a couple of matches at his last Australian Open. Usually you at least get some five-set jeopardy for a top player or some rando qualifier from the Czech Republic making the fourth round.
ibbi
Talk Tennis Guru
If he serves well it should be bouncing up over Learner's head though.
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