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I hope Andy gets to the final, again, but it would depend on the draw. The only guarantee is the BBC will only be showing their five minute highlights again, it felt like it was only five minutes though it was about one and a half hours.
Rosalind
20-12-2016, 11:23
eurosport currently has an offer £20 for one year. this covers US and Aus open plus Doha from what I can see. The offer finishes 2nd Jan.
Delpo out of the Oz Open - believes his is 'not fit enough'.
Delpo out of the Oz Open - believes his is 'not fit enough'.
Awe!
lovetennis
22-12-2016, 12:13
I wonder if this is how it's going to be with Delpo....plays brilliantly and has some fantastic successes, but his body can't sustain the day-in-day-out slog of the tour. Such a shame, hope he's back soon
roytennisfan
23-12-2016, 13:28
Delpo out of the Oz Open - believes his is 'not fit enough'.
Bad news, the good news though is he will be replaced by Aljaz, who suffered in 2016 not just the DC decision but also dropping to #101
Is or isn't Del Potro out of the Australian Open? The tournament director of Auckland the week before says he's not heard anything "Budge said there was nothing to worry about in terms of del Potro's participation in the event as far as he was concerned" (http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/87889769/-).
http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10703824/juan-martin-del-potro-set-to-miss-australian-open
http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2016/12/juan-martin-del-potro-australian-open-tennis/62927/ (http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10703824/juan-martin-del-potro-set-to-miss-australian-open)
As far as Delpo is concerned it rather seems like a question of 'wait and see'.
It's official, the most dangerous first round floater in a slam draw ever is not happening.
José Morgado @josemorgado 53 minutes ago
Local press says Del Potro will extend his off season till february & will miss Auckland and the Australian Open. Davis Cup vs ITA in doubt.
themass15
24-12-2016, 12:19
Yes I was really disappointed to read about Delpo; after Andy he really is one of my favourites.
The bookies still have him as favourite for the AO, I believe
roytennisfan
08-01-2017, 20:25
Djoko can get back to No 1 if he wins in Oz and Andy goes out before semis, not impossible with Fed and Rafa lurking in the draw. That is much closer than I realised.
Know Djoko still has a lot of points to defend but he has won many tournies in a row before.
Such a shame Verdasco cracked up on all those match points as that would have meant a bigger points difference and Djoko's confidence still shaky instead of sky high again.
Looking like Roger will be #17, Andy or Djok could get him in round3 and Rafa (or Dmitrov) in the last 16, then Nishikori in the QF so you are right about the tough options, hopefully not to Andy, seeding tomorrow and the draw is on Friday
roytennisfan
08-01-2017, 20:27
The bookies still have him as favourite for the AO, I believe
Not any more, just looked at odds checker, slight majority now have Andy second, rest have him as joint fav
david1610
08-01-2017, 20:36
Looking like Roger will be #17, Andy or Djok could get him in round3 and Rafa (or Dmitrov) in the last 16, then Nishikori in the QF so you are right about the tough options, hopefully not to Andy, seeding tomorrow and the draw is on Friday
Could somebody confirm the ranges please ... in grand slams, last 32 no. 1 (and no. 2) seed plays... 29 to 32? last 16 13 to 16? last 8 5 to 8?
What I will already say is that given how close they both are, if they were both to get to the final, the wear and tear getting there could have a big impact on the result. Yes, the WTF final was amazing by Andy, but Nole was not in the mental space to run Andy around the court and if you come into a final after two 5 set 4-5 hour tough matches, it will take its toll!
Guerkins2
08-01-2017, 22:17
[QUOTE=david1610;195723]Could somebody confirm the ranges please ... in grand slams, last 32 no. 1 (and no. 2) seed plays... 29 to 32? last 16 13 to 16? last 8 5 to 8
You are nearly correct, David. I think 1-8 play 25-32 in round 3. In last 16 1-4 play 13-16 and 5-8 play 9-12. If I am right then neither Andy nor Novak can meet Rafa or Roger in round 3 or 4.
Hope I haven't got this wrong :shamed:
roytennisfan
08-01-2017, 23:07
Oops, I had forgotten about the banding being introduced , so can't get Rafa in last 16 but can get dangerous Dimitrov
Andy could be drawn to play Federer in the 4th round as Federer could play (and beat) one of seeds 13-16 in the 3rd round. If Fed is drawn against one of seeds 9-12 (like Nadal) in the 3rd round then the earliest Andy could play Federer (or Nadal) is the quarter-final. As it stands, Steve Johnson will be the highest ranked unseeded player (remember Rio). This Australian Open is speculation draw heaven. ;)
As it stands these are the 32 seeds in the men's draw. Andy will be drawn to meet one of seeds 25-32 in the 3rd round and one of seeds 13-16 in the 4th round. The draw will be held on Friday at 10am (Thursday 11pm UK).
http://i67.tinypic.com/4lmvz7.png
Pity I won't be home to watch AO I hope Andy does really well and you all enjoy the matches. I take this opportunity to bid you all AMFforumers goodbye until April when I should be back on Forum posting hopefully. Best of luck :knight: Andy :thumbup::thumbup:
Have fun and enjoy some sun Rouges!
Have a great time, Rouges.
david1610
10-01-2017, 00:22
As it stands these are the 32 seeds in the men's draw. Andy will be drawn to meet one of seeds 25-32 in the 3rd round and one of seeds 13-16 in the 4th round. The draw will be held on Friday at 10am (Thursday 11pm UK).
http://i67.tinypic.com/4lmvz7.png
Doesn't this mean that Rafa and Roger have a chance of playing each other in the last 32 if they both get that far?!!!! ;)
Andy practising on Rod Laver Arena with Lucas Pouille. The Australian Open does the coolest videos. He also practised with Tommy Haas today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJh7QGAhGFg
Injury watch which would have an impact on the seedings. Although Kyrgios played the Fast4 event yesterday (and comfortably beat Nadal) he's withdrawn from the exhibition event in Adelaide this week and is undergoing "Iontophoresis" treatment on his knee along with cortisone injections to be fit for the Australian Open.
Rosalind
10-01-2017, 11:16
Andy practising on Rod Laver Arena with Lucas Pouille. The Australian Open does the coolest videos. He also practised with Tommy Haas today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJh7QGAhGFg
very cool! wish I were there!!!
Now it's getting exciting!!! :skippy::knight::nailbiter:
themass15
10-01-2017, 12:20
Hope Andy's matches are all in the evening session so we don't have too many times of getting up in the middle of the night!!!!!
HoopGirl
10-01-2017, 16:08
Wonder when Lendl arrives?
I didn't realise Tommy Haas was there - can't see his name in the list of players
Wonder when Lendl arrives?
Thought I saw somewhere that he's already there......
Thought I saw somewhere that he's already there......
Yes - Stuart Fraser tweeted a pic:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 16h
Andy Murray reunited with Ivan Lendl at Melbourne Park out on Court 3 (under the shade by the bench...)
angiebabez
10-01-2017, 22:45
Hope Andy's matches are all in the evening session so we don't have too many times of getting up in the middle of the night!!!!!
I would rather get up in middle of night to watch rather than missing it completely whilst at work.
Given Andy's AO kit, it's probably best he's scheduled in the evening. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C14SnTmXEAAKdOg.jpg
http://e0.365dm.com/17/01/768x576/skysports-under-armour-andy-murray-australian-open-kit_3867658.jpg?20170110165552
According to an article in the Sydney Morning Herald posted on the newspaper thread, they are going to pay tribute to Andy when he walks out on court for his first match.
Wawrinka was Andy's practice partner today.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C12vAFQWgAAsLnv.jpg
scrapaddict
11-01-2017, 17:06
Wish Andy would wear some lighter colours - don't like the dark dark he wears
I do - I think he looks great in dark colours. Do you remember the awful yellow of the WTF several years ago - nothing could be as bad as that!
themass15
11-01-2017, 18:19
Prefer this colour to the sludge green
For those not fans of Andy's kit, it could be worse. ;)
http://e1.365dm.com/17/01/768x576/skysports-nike-roger-federer-australian-open-kit_3865230.jpg?20170105220929
http://e1.365dm.com/16/12/768x576/skysports-new-balance-milos-raonic-australian-open-kit_3858090.jpg?20161223165042
Guess who?
http://e1.365dm.com/16/12/768x576/skysports-australian-open-kit-stan-wawrinka_3858095.jpg?20161223171238
I've seen the Nike black and white geometrical thingy on Tiafoe in qualifying. Tiafoe wore the shorts version. Hmmm?
Sallydaisy
11-01-2017, 22:36
Waffa innit.
RosieBear
11-01-2017, 22:40
It's got to be Stan
Josephine
12-01-2017, 00:19
I thought Rafa but isn't he Nike? So Stan.
Hope Andy's matches are all in the evening session so we don't have too many times of getting up in the middle of the night!!!!!
I don't! I'm at work and the only way I will get to see ANY matches bar the semis and final live are if they're in the middle of the night ... ;)
I actually quite look forward to my night time vigils :skippy::skippy:
EDIT: Oh and the pink top has to be Stan without a shadow of a doubt. I like the colour of Milos' kit. Don't like Fed's kit at all.
Eurosport player is showing the qualifying rounds.
It's got to be Stan
Yes must be as just seen a piccy of Stan wearing a "yy" on his shirt.
Federer's looks as though it's designed to dazzle the opponent's eyes.
Milos's is the best of the three - I really like those colours together!
The least said about the pink shirt the better! (Nothing against pink per se, but.....)
angiebabez
12-01-2017, 18:33
I don't! I'm at work and the only way I will get to see ANY matches bar the semis and final live are if they're in the middle of the night ... ;)
I actually quite look forward to my night time vigils :skippy::skippy:
EDIT: Oh and the pink top has to be Stan without a shadow of a doubt. I like the colour of Milos' kit. Don't like Fed's kit at all.
We need to get a group facebook chat set up for us thats gonna brave the thro the nighters.. few of us done it last year & it helped me thro knowing i had company & others crazy enough to be up at that time ;)
themass15
12-01-2017, 18:54
I will defo be up in the night for some of Andy's matches
themass15
12-01-2017, 18:55
At least the opponent won't have to see those black stripes on the pink shirt most of the time!
I will defo be up in the night for some of Andy's matches
I will be too
hopfully for andys sake most of his matches will be evening sessions, tho with goat and rafa floating about appearances on RL could be restricted
Anyone explain why Andy's odds with coral is suddenly 40/1 from7/4
I've no idea and I never gamble but I may be persuaded to break the habit of a lifetime at those odds!;)
Anyone explain why Andy's odds with coral is suddenly 40/1 from7/4
It's an offer only available to new customers as an inducement for people to sign up with Coral. The "normal" odds are 6/4.
roytennisfan
12-01-2017, 22:31
90 minutes to go, afraid I'm not staying up but good luck to Andy and the 6 other Brits, hopefully the unwanted seed draws will all go to Djoks half!
90 minutes to go, afraid I'm not staying up but good luck to Andy and the 6 other Brits, hopefully the unwanted seed draws will all go to Djoks half!
................. and pigs might fly!
Any live links for the draw please.
Draw starts at midnight uk time.
http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/video/live.aotv.html
Many thx for the link but it tennis on not the draw.
Many thx for the link but it tennis on not the draw.
you choose a screen at the bottom of the page, draw is on one furthest right
the technical difficulties seem to be lack of sound!!!
don't have draw it oot ;)
Josephine
13-01-2017, 00:49
In Andy's I thought
That is Stan. So Andy will hate it!
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 00:51
In Andy's I thought
Yes - misheard - Stan is actually in Andy's half. Shame - not because Andy will struggle particularly with Stan but because Novak would have done.
Andy's route:
R1: Marchenko
R2: Lu/Qualifier
R3: Querrey
R4: Pouille
QF: Nishikori/Federer
SF: Wawrinka
F: Djokovic
Josephine
13-01-2017, 00:53
Yes Fed in Andy's quarter. Djoko will be laughing as usual.
Federer:
R1: Qualifier
R2: Qualifier/Qualifier
R3: Berdych
R4: Nishikori
QF: Andy
SF: Wawrinka
F: Djokovic
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 00:56
Oh please - not more draw bellyaching ;) ...didn't the O2 show us that Andy doesn't need to sweat any draw?? Only real threat is Djoko, who obvs is other half, so nothing else really matters. Go Andy - it's your year! :cheer:
Josephine
13-01-2017, 00:57
Plenty of threats. Hopefully he can beat them all. But some of these players are definite threats - that is all.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2Aw8n3XcAE6vEz.jpg
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/C2Aw8n2XAAAtlq7.jpg
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 01:02
Nice opening round for Djoko against Nando - time to heal the 5mp pain, Nando ;)
Josephine
13-01-2017, 01:03
Djokovic's Possible Route: Verdasco, Istomin, Carreno-Busta, Dimitrov, Thiem, Raonic, Murray.
More straightforward
Raonic:
R1: Brown
R2: Fritz/Muller
R3: Simon
R4: Bautista Agut
QF: Monfils/Nadal
SF: Djokovic
F: Andy
Djokovic:
R1: Verdasco
R2: Istomin/Qualifier
R3: Carreno Busta
R4: Dimitrov/Gasquet
QF: Thiem
SF: Raonic
F: Andy
Wawrinka:
R1: Klizan
R2: Johnson/Delbonis
R3: Troicki
R4: Kyrgios
QF: Cilic
SF: Andy
F: Djokovic
Josephine
13-01-2017, 01:06
Djoko not with the hardest draw. Nando has no hope psychologically.
Gerald Melzer lurking as a possible 3rd round for Andy although he took almost 3 hours to beat a player ranked 600+ in the Canberra challenger first round and lost in straight sets in the 2nd to Sam Groth.
The rest of the Brits first rounds.
Edmund v Santiago Giraldo
Evans v Facundo Bagnis
Bedene v Estrella-Burgos
Of the big 4, I would say Nadal has such a great draw that he might as well have been fourth seed.
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 01:19
Djoko not with the hardest draw. Nando has no hope psychologically.
Completely disagree. Nando won't go in with that kind of negative attitude - he will draw confidence from how close he was and bring a determination to go one better. Not saying he *will* do it, just that Nando won't be so weak as to have no hope. Quite a nasty opener for Nole, and would certainly be considered tough if was Andy who had drawn Nando in R1 (esp if Nando had 5mps Andy a week ago there'd be no talk the Spaniard being a push over devoid of psychological hope ;)).
Josephine
13-01-2017, 01:25
Well, we'll see. ;)
I'm sure Verdasco will believe he can win but in any crunch moment, he may doubt himself.
I think Djokovic gained a lot of confidence in Doha.
Agreed RB as long as Nando's no longer fatigued. :facepalm: ;) Wawrinka could face Steve Johnson in the 2nd round who is the highest unseeded player and is in the SF of Auckland so is in good form.
For completeness, Nadal's draw:
R1: F.Mayer
R2: Baghdatis/Youzhny
R3: A.Zverev
R4: Monfils
QF: Raonic
SF: Djokovic
F: Andy
Djoko not with the hardest draw. Nando has no hope psychologically.
Completely disagree. Nando won't go in with that kind of negative attitude - he will draw confidence from how close he was and bring a determination to go one better. Not saying he *will* do it, just that Nando won't be so weak as to have no hope. Quite a nasty opener for Nole, and would certainly be considered tough if was Andy who had drawn Nando in R1 (esp if Nando had 5mps Andy a week ago there'd be no talk the Spaniard being a push over devoid of psychological hope ;)).
Well, we'll see. ;)
I'm sure Verdasco will believe he can win but in any crunch moment, he may doubt himself.
I think Djokovic gained a lot of confidence in Doha. we have the makings of a good forfeit challenge ;)
Lest we forget, Verdasco beat Nadal in the first round of the Australian last year. He'll be more than ready for Djokovic.
themass15
13-01-2017, 06:47
Djoko has a potential last 16 with Dimitrov
Does anyone truly think Federer will get as far as Sir M? I don't. Zverev took him out a few days ago. There is surely no way he has the stamina for 4 potentially 5 set matches this close to his restart.
Rosalind
13-01-2017, 07:49
Does anyone truly think Federer will get as far as Sir M? I don't. Zverev took him out a few days ago. There is surely no way he has the stamina for 4 potentially 5 set matches this close to his restart.
No I don't think he has however IF he meets Andy I very much hope Andy gets revenge for their last O2 match!! .
Whoever has Andy in their draw has a nightmare draw!
LC the fan
13-01-2017, 07:49
Reckon Raonic has the toughest looking draw out of the top 4. But over the years I have learned the draw means little, Andy often does better in the what seems the rough draws.
We shall see ! GO ANDY. Let's have the AO on the achievement listing above
roytennisfan
13-01-2017, 07:55
I think the only tough draw Andy got was the qf, Thiem would have made it a great draw. Djok got Thiem but he has to get past potentially Dmitrov before that, to me he is more dangerous than Roger, but I don't expect Roger to make the QF. I certainly expect Andy to be in his sixth final and to have every chance of winning it
Nadal is one I really wanted him to avoid, and he has done. Djokovic as always has the piece of cake draw, but that's normal. Whatever will be, will be.
I heard Russell Fuller, on radio five live earlier, and he reckoned Nishikori will be lucky to survive the first week because of his injury. He believed Sir Andy will be joined by Bedene, Edmund and Evans in the second round. He didn't give much hope to our women.
sir coolerking
13-01-2017, 08:19
I wouldn't swap Andy's first 4 rounds for anyone else, as good as you could get really and I like the fact that he'll face one of Berdych/Nishikori/Federer in the QF who will have beaten each other up to get there. If Stan makes the semi he's a threat, big if mind.
Novak has Nando and an in form Dimitrov to deal with early on when he's shown he's more susceptible.
I like this draw.
sir coolerking
13-01-2017, 08:20
I heard Russell Fuller, on radio five live earlier, and he reckoned Nishikori will be lucky to survive the first week because of his injury. He believed Sir Andy will be joined by Bedene, Edmund and Evans in the second round. He didn't give much hope to our women.
Erm not even the Number 9 seed, currently in the Final at Sydney?
scrapaddict
13-01-2017, 08:21
Andy has avoided Raonic and Dimitrov so I'm happy
I, sometimes, think Russell Fuller talks about draws and has no idea what he's talking about sir coolerking. Jo is, now, seriously better than she used to be and I would like to see her get to a Grand Slam final this year.
HoopGirl
13-01-2017, 08:42
I heard Russell Fuller, on radio five live earlier, and he reckoned Nishikori will be lucky to survive the first week because of his injury. He believed Sir Andy will be joined by Bedene, Edmund and Evans in the second round. He didn't give much hope to our women.
What about Jo Konta?
I heard Russell Fuller, on radio five live earlier, and he reckoned Nishikori will be lucky to survive the first week because of his injury. He believed Sir Andy will be joined by Bedene, Edmund and Evans in the second round. He didn't give much hope to our women.
just out of curiosity was it fuller who ignored andys request not be know as SIR, or is that summit you've just added for colour ?
themass15
13-01-2017, 09:01
What about Jo Konta?
Quite
Printable men's draw - http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/2017_MS_draw.pdf
Remind me what the AO policy is with who starts the tournament, is it the champs?
Remind me what the AO policy is with who starts the tournament, is it the champs?
I believe it's only Wimbledon which has that tradition. It's been announced that Andy's half of the draw will play on Monday.
I wonder if the presence of Federer in that half influenced that????
Will Federer be afforded the scheduling appropriate for a 17th seed? :p ;)
JAMES4578
13-01-2017, 12:04
Certainly happy enough with Andy's draw and should be fine if Federer reaches the quarter (by no means guaranteed), Stan seems the biggest threat in his half if he progresses. Can't see too many hurdles for Djokovic and imagine he won't give Verdasco too many chances,though hope Dimitrov can challenge him. Seem reasonable first rounds for Dan,Kyle and Aljaz!
Kemperton1981
13-01-2017, 13:04
Hello everyone - 1st post! If Andy reaches the semi's would I need to take the Thursday off work? I've allready got the Friday off but looking at the confusing Australian Open schedule I may need another day. Thanks a lot :thumbup:
I don't mind Andy's draw. I've decided not to get stressed by the Slam draws this year. Inevitably it won't work out with the predicted opponents - except maybe the final (but Djoker is going to find it tricky I think in the first round if Nando can push him to 5....), so let the dice roll as they will. I feel confident Andy will be there on the 29th with a lovely big shiny trophy to give to Sophia for her 1st birthday :)
As for Fed, it will be a new experience for him ......
I wouldn't swap Andy's first 4 rounds for anyone else, as good as you could get really and I like the fact that he'll face one of Berdych/Nishikori/Federer in the QF who will have beaten each other up to get there. If Stan makes the semi he's a threat, big if mind.
Novak has Nando and an in form Dimitrov to deal with early on when he's shown he's more susceptible.
I like this draw.
+1
Me 2
Josephine
13-01-2017, 15:08
we have the makings of a good forfeit challenge ;)
How does multi quote work?
What is the challenge though? Very weighted to Novak winning.
My suggestion - if Verdasco wins 2 sets or more, Rosiebear wins. If not I win.
Forfeit:
If Rosie wins, I have to be an incurable optimist (particularly re Andy) for one day of active posting on the forum (that's all I can manage;) ).
If I win, Rosie has to be a total pessimist about Andy's chances and the threats he faces for one day of active forum posting.
What do you think Rosiebear?
;)
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like your forfeits I was gonna suggest a change of profile picture but change of personality is so much better lol
That'll be easy for RB, the positiveness is all an act.
That'll be easy for RB, the positiveness is all an act.
she deserves an Oscar for pretending to like you :pirate:
angiebabez
13-01-2017, 15:43
Hello everyone - 1st post! If Andy reaches the semi's would I need to take the Thursday off work? I've allready got the Friday off but looking at the confusing Australian Open schedule I may need another day. Thanks a lot :thumbup:
I would say just friday...semis norm played friday...so that would be from maybe 6am till 12pm friday our time.
Hello everyone - 1st post! If Andy reaches the semi's would I need to take the Thursday off work? I've allready got the Friday off but looking at the confusing Australian Open schedule I may need another day. Thanks a lot :thumbup:
Hi Kemperton1981 Welcome to the mad house.
Erm take the whole week off and watch the lot.
That would be my advise.
Rosalind
13-01-2017, 15:52
Hi Kemperton1981 Welcome to the mad house.
Erm take the whole week off and watch the lot.
That would be my advise.
yes - a long sickie. One day looks too obvious - especially if you have been raving about Andy's chances of progressing for the previous fortnight. ;) Start sneezing right now :)
yes - a long sickie. One day looks too obvious - especially if you have been raving about Andy's chances of progressing for the previous fortnight. ;) Start sneezing right now :)
:rolling:
Followed by coughing all over your work mates so they send you home.
The earlier you start the more tennis you get to watch.
Simples.
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 16:14
How does multi quote work?
What is the challenge though? Very weighted to Novak winning.
My suggestion - if Verdasco wins 2 sets or more, Rosiebear wins. If not I win.
Forfeit:
If Rosie wins, I have to be an incurable optimist (particularly re Andy) for one day of active posting on the forum (that's all I can manage;) ).
If I win, Rosie has to be a total pessimist about Andy's chances and the threats he faces for one day of active forum posting.
What do you think Rosiebear?
;)
Ha! It's a deal! :handshake: If Nando doesn't get a couple of sets I agree to drone on about the bleakness of Andy's minimal chances against overwhelmingly dangerous oppo (aka Yen Hsun Lu) for a whole day. :rolling: (I'm not suggesting anyone does this I hasten to add :shamed:, just mean I'll do it).
If Nando does get a couple of sets how about you have to put a £1 acca bet on Andy doing career then calendar slam this year!? x
themass15
13-01-2017, 16:19
Good luck Andy!
RosieBear
13-01-2017, 16:24
she deserves an Oscar for pretending to like you :pirate:
No act, I genuinely am *that* charitable :rolling:
Only kidding, love ya Hawky :love:
Hello everyone - 1st post! If Andy reaches the semi's would I need to take the Thursday off work? I've allready got the Friday off but looking at the confusing Australian Open schedule I may need another day. Thanks a lot :thumbup:
:welcome: to the forum Kemperton1981. Please feel free to introduce yourself on here - http://event.ausopen.com/schedules/tournament-schedule/
At the Oz Open they would normally have the men's semis on different days, so if Andy plays on the first Monday and reaches the semis he will be playing the first semi on a Thursday. I guess they would only change it if they get behind with the schedule due to weather etc. Provisional schedule here - http://event.ausopen.com/schedules/tournament-schedule/
Josephine
13-01-2017, 17:44
Ha! It's a deal! :handshake: If Nando doesn't get a couple of sets I agree to drone on about the bleakness of Andy's minimal chances against overwhelmingly dangerous oppo (aka Yen Hsun Lu) for a whole day. :rolling: (I'm not suggesting anyone does this I hasten to add :shamed:, just mean I'll do it).
If Nando does get a couple of sets how about you have to put a £1 acca bet on Andy doing career then calendar slam this year!? x
OK the forfeit deal is on! :clap: Love that J calls it a personality exchange. We will have to try to be in each other's shoes for a day (If I win, I might still give it a go as the biggest cheerleader in the world to counter all that dreary droning:rofl: )
Not sure about the bet - I'd do it but I don't want to sign up to any betting site. Perhaps I can have a virtual reality bet?
Now when do they play.:battle:
Anna and Josephine, thanks for that. Such fun! Going to really liven up watching Djok and Nando! Probably Tuesday?
This must be the most even draw I've ever seen at a slam - nobody has a really tough draw but nobody has a cakewalk either.
Of course, this makes all the comps that much harder!
I'm pleased that Andy is playing on Monday. i'm not sure if he requests it but he always seems to be at the coo's tail when the schedules come out. This way if the weather plays up he has an easier job to catch up. Interestingly, Tuesday's forecast is for 35 degrees as opposed to a balmy 31 for Monday. Your welcome Djoko!
Starting on the Monday also means that whoever reaches the SF will have 2 days off before the final? Or am I mixing that up with the US Open? (That is of course assuming the schedule remains on course).
Starting on the Monday also means that whoever reaches the SF will have 2 days off before the final? Or am I mixing that up with the US Open? (That is of course assuming the schedule remains on course).
Yes you are right, if scheduling stays on course the first semi will be on Thursday and the second Friday.
banskogirl
13-01-2017, 20:18
Hello everyone - 1st post! If Andy reaches the semi's would I need to take the Thursday off work? I've allready got the Friday off but looking at the confusing Australian Open schedule I may need another day. Thanks a lot :thumbup:
Hi Kemperton :) welcome!
Glad others have helped with the scheduling for you.
I won't be staying up during the night, I haven't even made a full week back to work yet. Will have to be content with recording and hiding from the scores until midday. (except on Mondays + Tuesdays when I'm still on phasing back!)
Enjoying the build up already, with the help of Jo and Dan!
always think its an advantage playing on the first day, means if you get to the final you get 14 days to play 7 matches as opposed to 13 or even 12 at the French, might not seem much difference but such are the margins between these guys smallest little factors can make a massive difference
david1610
14-01-2017, 06:58
1. Any body got a contact with the Aussie Andy "boys"? Would like to suggest they do "Andy 1 " this year! ;)
2. I am not sure Roger should be too underestimated. Harder than ever, but if he can serve his best he becomes very difficult to break.
Otherwise, let the grand slams begin! ;)
1. Any body got a contact with the Aussie Andy "boys"? Would like to suggest they do "Andy 1 " this year! ;)
2. I am not sure Roger should be too underestimated. Harder than ever, but if he can serve his best he becomes very difficult to break.
Otherwise, let the grand slams begin! ;)time to kill so looking through potential qualifiers wondering who would be the best bet to give him a game of it Lukas Lacko,Ivan Dodig, Julien Benneteau (has couple wins over the goat),Radek Stepanek (again has couple of wins over him)Jurgen Melzer(despite similar age only played each other four times melzers only win being most recent match)
Andy third on RLA, probably around 3-4am UK. Federer and a qualifier get the night match.
http://i63.tinypic.com/28rfv4l.png
Andy third on RLA, probably around 3-4am UK. Federer and a qualifier get the night match.
no real surprise wouldn't want to upset the peoples chump
Federer will play fellow 35 year old Jurgen Melzer in the first round.
The winner of Andy's match will play Lu or 19 year old Rublev in the second round.
Qualifiers placed:
RUBLEV-Lu
Jaziri-SOEDA
BUBLIK-Pouille
Berdych-VANNI
FRATANGELO-RUBIN
J.MELZER-Federer
Ramos Vinolas-LACKO
FABBIANO-Young
TIAFOE-Kukushkin
Nishioka-BOLT
Medvedev-ESCOBEDO
Tursunov-STEPANEK
OPELKA-Goffin
MOTT-Gasquet
Carreno Busta-POLANSKY LL
Istomin-DODIG
Monday's complete OOP. (http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/p_schedule6.pdf)
Marchenko isn't happy.
Illya Marchenko @imarchello
Even if you play on #RodLaver on Monday, you have no chance to practice there on Sunday. #fairplay #australianopen #ATPWorldTour
Apparently Andy practised with Verdasco today. :big grin:
I know radio five live will be doing something at 10pm (22.00pm) on Monday.
JAMES4578
14-01-2017, 12:59
1. Any body got a contact with the Aussie Andy "boys"? Would like to suggest they do "Andy 1 " this year! ;)
As far as I'm aware the "Aussie Andy Boys" have moved on,2016 at least was supposed to be the last time as the group anyway.
BBC 2 will be showing highlights next Saturday from 3.05pm (15.05pm) until 4.30pm (16.30pm).
Josephine
14-01-2017, 17:25
Andy getting Verdasco trained up for Tuesday. Obviously heard about the significance of the match..;)
https://twitter.com/NachoTruyol/status/820253334204514304
from the Nial Smith Design!!!............:thumbup:
Slam Time #AusOpen #AndyMurray #JamieMurray #DunblaneThunder
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/16106068_1310940888972495_6836575947362996485_n.pn g?oh=6fd95ad8d4d265c3aeb42f0222c09059&oe=590A9A3A
:big grin:
themass15
14-01-2017, 18:25
Just seen this on Facebook.
roytennisfan
14-01-2017, 18:59
Looking like option of an all-nighter Sunday night
MENU
12 Starters ........featuring Opening man Aljaz
3-4 am The Main Course ........The Andy masterclass
6.30 am Desert ...................Dashing Dan
The 3 Ladies are on the Menu for Monday night (+ Kyle of course)
I've got a cousin, who lives just up the coast from Melbourne, and she's told me they're going to have another heatwave. I hope it doesn't affect Sir Andy or any of the other players. I just wish we'd got the Aussies for our first round DC tie.
BBC 2 will be showing the highlights of the men's final from 1pm to 2.30pm (13.00pm to 14.30pm).
Tuesday's OOP (http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/p_schedule7.pdf) is out. Konta, Watson & Broady all on Margaret Court and Edmund on court 5.
http://i67.tinypic.com/6f1h80.png
I don't know whether it's just me. I have got really bad vibes about this year's AO. I think our man is going to go out early for some reason. Not excited about it at all.
scrapaddict
15-01-2017, 15:46
Anything can happen in a slam but Andy's in good form so fingers crossed
themass15
15-01-2017, 15:48
I don't know whether it's just me. I have got really bad vibes about this year's AO. I think our man is going to go out early for some reason. Not excited about it at all.
Andy will be fine as long as he's fit and healthy
themass15
15-01-2017, 15:49
Looking like option of an all-nighter Sunday night
MENU
12 Starters ........featuring Opening man Aljaz
3-4 am The Main Course ........The Andy masterclass
6.30 am Desert ...................Dashing Dan
The 3 Ladies are on the Menu for Monday night (+ Kyle of course)
Will Dan or Aljaz be televised? Possibly on Eurosport player I suppose. I shall be going to bed and getting up around 4 a.m. or when my body clock tells me to.
I don't know whether it's just me. I have got really bad vibes about this year's AO. I think our man is going to go out early for some reason. Not excited about it at all.
Don't even think it, Teresa! :nailbiter:
I don't know whether it's just me. I have got really bad vibes about this year's AO. I think our man is going to go out early for some reason. Not excited about it at all.
:cauldron:............Where's Pabbers! :wave:
Nial Smith Design..........Nial has done five posters, I will only post the one on here (too large), Gordon Reid's I will post on his thread & the others I will post on Andy's FBook thread for those who do not have a FB Account!:)
Melbourne Travel Poster #AusOpen #AndyMurray #UndisputedNo1 #Melbourne
https://scontent-lht6-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15966079_1311596312240286_2378381357351921504_n.pn g?oh=4eb7e73c82cf8e3d07e3e4b6b32d290e&oe=58DD0930
:taz:
banskogirl
15-01-2017, 16:52
Marchenko did get to practice on RLA today as Lesia Tsurenko picked him as a hitting partner. In the same vein, Nolefam are furious with Andy for having Verdasco as a hitting partner and giving him RLA court time. :big grin:
Brilliant :laugh: but won't Nole get to practise on it anyway?
Glad Nole vs Verdasco will the the night match on Tuesday, we will be able to send Verdasco some live vibes.
RosieBear
15-01-2017, 18:04
I don't know whether it's just me. I have got really bad vibes about this year's AO. I think our man is going to go out early for some reason. Not excited about it at all.
It's just you.
Andy's got a great chance! He always plays unbelievable tennis in Oz and has knocked like hell on the door - that perserverance will eventually pay off and he'll smash his way through at some point. This year is as good as any. :) Go Andy! :superman:
Jon Wertheim Men and Women's seed reports - http://www.si.com/tennis/2017/01/15/2017-australian-open-seed-reports
G'day from Brisbane :skippy: Here for a week visiting relatives then off to Melbourne :yahoo: We have tickets for all the semis and the finals, so hoping for some Brit interest in the latter stages :thumbup: Weather hot and forecast to get hotter. Jet lagged but excited :big grin: Hope to keep you all posted, wierd that it's not the middle of the night!
G'day from Brisbane :skippy: Here for a week visiting relatives then off to Melbourne :yahoo: We have tickets for all the semis and the finals, so hoping for some Brit interest in the latter stages :thumbup: Weather hot and forecast to get hotter. Jet lagged but excited :big grin: Hope to keep you all posted, wierd that it's not the middle of the night!
Yay how lovely for you!!! Have an ab fab time and looking forward to reading about all your experiences. ENJOY!!! :skippy: :bbq:
Jon Wertheim Men and Women's seed reports - http://www.si.com/tennis/2017/01/15/2017-australian-open-seed-reports
Interesting, but I do hope he is proved wrong in some of his predictions!! No need to say any more! ;)
RosieBear
16-01-2017, 04:54
Kei through but taken to 5 sets by Kuznetsov. Shows how well Evo did to beat the Russian in Sydney :thumbup:
themass15
16-01-2017, 05:42
Also Cilic will be going to 5 if he's going to beat Janowicz
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 07:21
Also Cilic will be going to 5 if he's going to beat Janowicz
Which he did, but pretty short sets with Cilic
Bublik bubliked Pouille in the first set. (bublik = bagel in Russian ;))
"Teenage sensation" and qualifier Bublik has beaten 16th seed Pouille in 4 sets. :shocked: He was seeded to meet Andy in the fourth round which leaves Isner as the favourite to take that spot.
sir coolerking
16-01-2017, 08:29
And Pouille is out, which means Andy's most likely 4th round opponent now is 19th seed Isner. It could quite likely be Querrey followed by Isner, not too many long rallies in those matches.
you guys heard the news about pouille ;)
sir coolerking
16-01-2017, 08:55
Doh, posting at the same time. Anyway, I'll get in first (hopefully) with the news Stan has lost the first set against Klizan.
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 08:55
Stan a set down to Klizan and fighting in second set saving 3bp not to go a break down
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 09:16
Stan a set down to Klizan and fighting in second set saving 3bp not to go a break down
Now also a break down 3-4
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 09:27
But Stan wins next 3 to level match
sir coolerking
16-01-2017, 09:28
But then won next 3 games to take the second set, 1 set all.
Meanwhile, Kyrgios has cruised through and looks like being a big player in his quarter (Stan's).
JAMES4578
16-01-2017, 09:43
Certainly bit of a surprise with pouille going out and Cilic and Kei extended(though of course Janowicz former top 20 player ), looks like Stan fighting back now.
now 2 sets all, stan got the second and third, but klizan has just won the fourth.
stan serving first in the final set
sir coolerking
16-01-2017, 11:09
Certainly bit of a surprise with pouille going out and Cilic and Kei extended(though of course Janowicz former top 20 player ), looks like Stan fighting back now.
Pouille pulled out of his previous tournament with an injury, so maybe no surprise there. Nishikori is another carrying an injury and Fuller said he'd be surprised if he made it through the first week (this maybe the odd thing that Fuller gets right). Janowicz is of course a flashy player so Cilic probably rode the storm and then outclassed him.
My money would be on Berdych being Andy's QF opponent.
Klizan goes a break up against Wawrinka in the fifth - now 4-3! Can he hold serve twice more?
fedX wins first set 7-5, having been a break down at 2-4; fedX looked pretty sharp
JAMES4578
16-01-2017, 11:25
Fed looked to be in a bit of trouble but certainly turned it around when Melzer didn't consolidate break,now up 2-0 in 2nd. Wawrinka broken back for 4 all though.
RosieBear
16-01-2017, 11:28
What a match! Fantastic. Love watching two attacking players go at each other - these guys sure do go for their shots :cheer: May the best man win :thumbup:
Stans going nuts literally.
JAMES4578
16-01-2017, 11:39
Well Stan finally gets the win 6-4 in 5th but definitely tough assignment!
RosieBear
16-01-2017, 11:40
Well done Stan :clap: tough luck to Klizan, really gave Stan a good battle though.
melzer serving for set 2, fedX having had a break earlier
stan won final set 6-4
sir coolerking
16-01-2017, 11:49
1 set all - this just got interesting!!
JAMES4578
16-01-2017, 11:49
Not so long ago Melzer struggling but five successive games to take 2nd 6-3, both sets turned round!
Come on Meltzer - one set all
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 12:22
But now Federer cruisers third set 6-2
JAMES4578
16-01-2017, 12:22
Roger with the momentum again taking 3rd 6-2, may be tough for Melzer to take it to the decider but can't be sure of Fed's consistency right now. Breaks and holds for 4-1 though so looks like the veteran champion on his way!
ESPN expert predictions - http://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/18472099/australian-open-experts-picks-novak-djokovic-serena-williams-again-players-beat
Brad Gilbert and Patrick McEnroe have picked Andy to win. But I hope Brad is better at predicting the men's game as he predictd Halep to win the women's :facepalm:
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 15:19
For anyone interested in seeing a miss-match, well in height at least, there is a clash on 2nd on Court2 tomorrow about 1.30-2am, our "friend" Goff (who is under 6') will be looking up at 6'11" american Reilly Opelka who is still only 19. I'm cheering for the little guy!
Edit:BTW Goff in 2 inches taller than Dan
For anyone interested in seeing a miss-match, well in height at least, there is a clash on 2nd on Court2 tomorrow about 1.30-2am, our "friend" Goff (who is under 6') will be looking up at 6'11" american Reilly Opelka who is still only 19. I'm cheering for the little guy!
Edit:BTW Goff in 2 inches taller than Dan
I was hoping for a re-match of Dan v. Janowicz 1213 (from Davis Cup Liverpool 2009!)
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 16:55
I was hoping for a re-match of Dan v. Janowicz 1213 (from Davis Cup Liverpool 2009!)
Dan was only 11" shorter, Goff is a whole foot shorter, Jerzy only 6'8"
Speaking of Goff, from his instagram. He should be saving his strength.... :whistle:
http://i63.tinypic.com/140dqfl.png
Anyone else really dislike this year's logo? It's doing nothing for me at all. I am sure it was nicer last year.
roytennisfan
16-01-2017, 21:13
Is Goff still in awe of Federer...his hero, looks like he may be judging by that
WimbledonWestie
16-01-2017, 21:15
Well we just learned we have two weeks to prep for a council inspection- 3 days of a team of 8 watching us teach, inspecting pupil work, paperwork, talking to pupils etc. So I fear this slam may now be about to pass me by in a blur of lesson planning and resource creation. Here's to happy distractions!
Good luck with the inspection and the preparation, Westie - one thing about teaching I certainly don't miss!
WimbledonWestie
16-01-2017, 21:43
Cheers Ailis! At least we have a long weekend following it to recover!
dont know if this mentioned at the time but stan tagged klizan in a particularly painful spot today, video included in this article
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-4125274/Stan-Wawrinka-hits-Australian-Open-opponent-hurts.html
LC the fan
16-01-2017, 21:53
Surprising how many of the top players dropped sets on the first day. It made Andy's 3 straight sets look better than it felt watching it. Perhaps the conditions were not as expected ? Or just the short break took a while to get over ?
But it made Dans result look brilliant
:cauldron:............Where's Pabbers! :wave:
Only needed for over optimistic comments......negative ones are fine! :lol:
RoastLamb
17-01-2017, 01:38
Anyone else really dislike this year's logo? It's doing nothing for me at all. I am sure it was nicer last year.
Yes - me! The A looks like an inverted V. Maybe that's coz it is!
greatunclebulgaria
17-01-2017, 03:13
Zverev made a bit of a meal of that! 6-2 3-6 7-5 6-3 6-2 v Haase
Great to see Rafa back moving well, looking healthy :bravo:
Day 3 Schedule out
Andy Last Rod Laver - Dan last Court 3 :clap::clap: so a near normal nights sleep:yahoo::yahoo::laugh::laugh:
Not a good start for Verdasco:-(
TB 2nd set. Come on Nando!!
scrapaddict
17-01-2017, 09:53
Well done kyle - 3 brits in round 2 is great news
hfwardhouse
17-01-2017, 10:00
Nando's down 2 sets now :sad:
Djokovic takes the TB 7-4. Unfortunately he looks determined to get it done in 3 sets.
Come on Nando! Don't give up .
RosieBear
17-01-2017, 10:02
Oh Nando :facepalm: A break up twice and mb up in breaker and still the chump loses the set :sad: (I'd best start getting in moany, negative mode)
roytennisfan
17-01-2017, 10:03
See the short tall match went to a pattern: Short tall short tall short.......Goff got there in the end!
There was a depressing inevitably about that tie break. Verdasco was the only one with a hope of stopping Djokovic in the early rounds:-(
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 10:13
Elsewhere, Dr Ivo and Zeballos are now at 13-12 in the Final set......this could take a while!!
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 10:29
15-15 (that's games not points).
murrayfan89
17-01-2017, 10:29
Way too much unforced errors from Verdasco. It's a shame because he is a very talented player that didn't achieve his full potential in my opinion.
Josephine
17-01-2017, 10:34
Oh Nando :facepalm: A break up twice and mb up in breaker and still the chump loses the set :sad: (I'd best start getting in moany, negative mode)
Not over yet!
hfwardhouse
17-01-2017, 10:39
So disappointed in Nando - I had such high hopes ... :sad: :facepalm:
Hey ho! Djokovic marches on! 6-1 7-6(7/4) 6-2
RosieBear
17-01-2017, 10:44
Not over yet!
It is now. Can't believe it.:sad::sad::sad::rolling:Thanks Nando, feel an existential crisis coming over me ;)
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 10:45
18-17 to Ivo............they've been on court 10 minutes shy of 5 hours.
Josephine
17-01-2017, 10:48
Not over yet!
It is now! Sorry RB! But I thought if Nando can't take match point in a 3 setter when Djoko is still on way back, he is never going to do it in a 5 setter once Djoko has come back from that and then beaten Andy.
Like I said Djoko got a lot of confidence from Doha. I never quite bought the whole 'fallen out of love with tennis' thing. He had just achieved everything and had some issues. But now having lost the number 1 ranking, he has something to aim for again- to get that ranking back. He can't be underestimated at Oz open.
Certainly hope Andy can get more aggressive again and get to final and beat Djoko.
JAMES4578
17-01-2017, 10:49
Wasn't exactly the best challenge from Nando (even if chances in 2nd) and in the end fairly routine for Djokovic. However had feeling it would be different match this time and Verdasco wouldn't get real chance.
hfwardhouse
17-01-2017, 10:49
19-18 now ..... could go on and on and on!
Josephine
17-01-2017, 10:54
It is now. Can't believe it.:sad::sad::sad::rolling:Thanks Nando, feel an existential crisis coming over me ;)
You can have some time to get used to it! Think it will depress us all not to have our main cheerleader ;) so I will have to try to be very cheery (for a bit). Have to be out this afternoon though.
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 11:05
Into the 20's and the 6th hour. What's the record for longest match at this tournament?
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 11:11
All over, Dr Ivo wins 22-20 in the Final set.
JAMES4578
17-01-2017, 11:33
Marathon match and wonder how much Ivo will have left, still great for him to come through!
Schedule of play for Wednesday - http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/schedule8.html
(http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/schedule8.html)Andy is last night match on Rod Laver.
Dan is 4th match on Court 3 (after 2 women's matches and 1 men's) so will most likely be playing before Andy starts.
Rae/Smith playing doubles 4th on Court 10
Hev/Naomi playing doubles 4th on Court 12.
Inglot/Mergea playing doubles 3rd on Court 14.
Into the 20's and the 6th hour. What's the record for longest match at this tournament?
Evo broke the record but only just as the previous longest was 21-19 in the final set. That was between Roddik and El Aynoui and I remember seeing that one.
Australian Open (http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2017-01-17/karlovic_makes_history_in_marathon.html) - Karlovic makes history in marathon
At 22-20, it was the longest fifth set in the history of the Australian Open, and was the longest match in terms of games since the tiebreak was introduced at the tournament.
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/karlovic-zeballos-australian-open-2017-tuesday)- Karlovic Fires Into Australian Open Record Books With Zeballos Win
The Karlovic-Zeballos match lasted 84 games breaking the Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/tournaments/australian-open/580/overview) record since the introduction of the tie-break in 1972, surpassing Andy Roddick (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/andy-roddick/r485/overview) and Younes El Aynaoui (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/younes-el-aynaoui/e121/overview)'s 2003 classic of 83 games – including a 21-19 fifth set.
Great mornings tennis! Dr Ivo plays Andrew Whittington next. Don't know if that will be good or bad for him. Gilles Muller beat Fritz, Fognini got the better of Deliciano and of course great result for our Kyle. Watched a bit of that one and Kyle looked comfortable. (though he did seem to get a bash in the eye which might have hurt a wee bit at the time.).
sir coolerking
17-01-2017, 14:55
And another Aussie Open record for Ivo as he fired down an astonishing 75 aces during the match (38 alone in the final set). The previous best was 51. #smashed
themass15
17-01-2017, 17:50
Evo broke the record but only just as the previous longest was 21-19 in the final set. That was between Roddik and El Aynoui and I remember seeing that one.
Australian Open (http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/news/match_reports/2017-01-17/karlovic_makes_history_in_marathon.html) - Karlovic makes history in marathon
ATP (http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/news/karlovic-zeballos-australian-open-2017-tuesday)- Karlovic Fires Into Australian Open Record Books With Zeballos Win
I remember the Younes El Aynaoui v Roddick match well in 2003 in the good old days when BBC showed night matches.
I remember the Younes El Aynaoui v Roddick match well in 2003 in the good old days when BBC showed night matches.
hardly good old days compared to thier epic one hour highlight package this saturday....so excited been avoiding all the results so far so as not to spoil it:barmy::barmy:
I still remember having to wake up, during the night, to actually watch a live tennis match during the Aussie Open on the BBC.
roytennisfan
17-01-2017, 18:41
Schedule of play for Wednesday - http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/schedule8.html
(http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/schedule/schedule8.html)Andy is last night match on Rod Laver.
Dan is 4th match on Court 3 (after 2 women's matches and 1 men's) so will most likely be playing before Andy starts.
Rae/Smith playing doubles 4th on Court 10
Hev/Naomi playing doubles 4th on Court 12.
Inglot/Mergea playing doubles 3rd on Court 14.
Can't see Andy on before about 10, Ladies match before starts at 8
Tricky with Dan on 4th after 2 ladies + Berdy, sometime between 5.30 and 8?, could well be over before Andy starts
Verdasco fuming in press conference and is blaming the court on RLA for all those FH shanks. He says it plays like an indoor carpet of the 80s which is perfect for Djokovic and Murray. He said the balls bounced fast and low and weren't true. He also blamed the quality of the balls which felt dead. What's Spanish for sour grapes? ;)
Can't see Andy on before about 10, Ladies match before starts at 8
Tricky with Dan on 4th after 2 ladies + Berdy, sometime between 5.30 and 8?, could well be over before Andy starts
Women's matchs in the early stages often only last less than 1 1/2 hours.
Women's matchs in the early stages often only last less than 1 1/2 hours.
never when your waiting for andy, they always turn into 3 hour marathons
Andy could be on earlier as Muguruza might not make it to the end of her match given she was struggling with a thigh injury in the first round and was barely moving in the second set and but for a huge choke from Erakovic at 4-1 would probably have lost or retired in the third set.
Guerkins2
17-01-2017, 22:34
Glad to find that Eurosport have got Mark Petchey ��
Tremendous win for Mischa Zverev coming back from two sets down to beat Isner 6-7(4) 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(7) 9-7 in 4:10 especially after this (https://twitter.com/doublefault28/status/821613905978032128) happened on his first MP. He plays Jaziri in the 3rd round and the winner would be Andy's fourth round opponent should he win his next 2 matches.
Sam Querrey awaits the winner of Andy's match having beaten De Minaur 7-6(5) 6-0 6-1. He won the first 14 points of the third set.
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