AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2022, January Main thread (Andy has a Wildcard)

[Sallydaisy]

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2022 - MENS SINGLES DRAW

CARUSO, Salvatore ITA (LL i/o Djokovic) vs KECMANOVIC, Miomir SRB
KUKUSHKIN, Mikhail KAZ (Q) vs PAUL, Tommy USA
OTTE, Oscar GER vs TSENG, Chun-hsin TPE (WC)
QUERREY, Sam USA vs SONEGO, Lorenzo ITA (25
MONFILS, Gael FRA (17) vs CORIA, Federico ARG
BUBLIK, Alexander KAZ vs ESCOBEDO, Ernesto USA (LL)
DELBONIS, Federico ARG vs MARTINEZ, Pedro ESP
BAGNIS, Facundo ARG vs GARIN, Cristian CHI (16)

NORRIE, Cameron GBR (12) vs KORDA, Sebastian USA
MOUTET, Corentin FRA vs POUILLE, Lucas FRA (WC)
GRIEKSPOOR, Tallon NED vs FOGNINI, Fabio ITA
ETCHEVERRY, Tomas Martin ARG (Q) vs CARRENO BUSTA, Pablo ESP (19
ALCARAZ, Carlos ESP (31) vs TABILO, Alejandro CHI (Q)
FUCSOVICS, Marton HUN vs LAJOVIC, Dusan SRB
KOZLOV, Stefan USA (WC) vs VESELY, Jiri CZE
NAKASHIMA, Brandon USA vs BERRETTINI, Matteo ITA (7)

ZVEREV, Alexander GER (3) vs ALTMAIER, Daniel GER)
LOPEZ, Feliciano ESP vs MILLMAN, John AUS
ALBOT, Radu MDA (Q) vs NISHIOKA, Yoshihito JPN
VUKIC, Aleksandar AUS (WC) vs HARRIS, Lloyd RSA (30)
OPELKA, Reilly USA (23) vs ANDERSON, Kevin RSA
KOEPFER, Dominik GER vs TABERNER, Carlos ESP
RUNE, Holger Vitus Nodskov DEN...... vs KWON, Soon-Woo KOR
DJERE, Laslo SRB vs SHAPOVALOV, Denis CAN (14)

HURKACZ, Hubert POL (10) vs GERASIMOV, Egor BLR
DUCKWORTH, James AUS vs MANNARINO, Adrian FRA
MILOJEVIC, Nikola SRB (Q) vs MCDONALD, Mackenzie USA
MUNAR, Jaume ESP vs KARATSEV, Aslan RUS (18)
KHACHANOV, Karen RUS (28) vs KUDLA, Denis USA
BONZI, Benjamin FRA vs GOJOWCZYK, Peter GER
HANFMANN, Yannick GER (Q) vs KOKKINAKIS, Thanasi AUS (WC)
GIRON, Marcos USA vs NADAL, Rafael ESP (6)
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RUUD, Casper NOR (8) vs MOLCAN, Alex SVK
IVASHKA, Ilya BLR vs ANDUJAR, Pablo ESP
SEPPI, Andreas ITA vs MAJCHRZAK, Kamil POL
MUSETTI, Lorenzo ITA vs DE MINAUR, Alex AUS (32)
BASILASHVILI, Nikoloz GEO (21) vs MURRAY, Andy GBR (WC)
DANIEL, Taro JPN (Q) vs BARRIOS VERA, Marcelo Tomas CHI (Q).
JOHNSON, Steve USA vs THOMPSON, Jordan AUS
SOUSA, Joao POR (LL) vs SINNER, Jannik ITA (11)

BAUTISTA AGUT, Roberto ESP (15) vs TRAVAGLIA, Stefano ITA
KOHLSCHREIBER, Philipp GER (PR) vs CECCHINATO, Marco ITA
TIAFOE, Frances USA vs TRUNGELLITI, Marco ARG (Q)
MARTERER, Maximilian GER (Q) vs FRITZ, Taylor USA (20)
DIMITROV, Grigor BUL (26) vs LEHECKA, Jiri CZE (Q)
PAIRE, Benoît FRA vs MONTEIRO, Thiago BRA
BAEZ, Sebastian ARG vs RAMOS-VINOLAS, Albert ESP)
YMER, Mikael SWE vs TSITSIPAS, Stefanos GRE (4)

RUBLEV, Andrey RUS (5) vs MAGER, Gianluca ITA
CARBALLES BAENA, Roberto ESP vs BERANKIS, Ricardas LTU
SKATOV, Timofey KAZ (Q) vs GOMBOS, Norbert SVK (Q)
GOMEZ, Emilio ECU (Q) vs CILIC, Marin CRO (27)
EVANS, Daniel GBR (24) vs GOFFIN, David BEL
POPYRIN, Alexei AUS vs RINDERKNECH, Arthur FRA
DAVIDOVICH FOKINA, Alejandro ESP vs BOLT, Alex AUS (WC)
RUUSUVUORI, Emil FIN vs AUGER-ALIASSIME, Felix CAN (9)

SCHWARTZMAN, Diego ARG (13) vs KRAJINOVIC, Filip SRB
O'CONNELL, Christopher AUS (WC) vs GASTON, Hugo FRA
MACHAC, Tomas CZE (Q vs CERUNDOLO, Juan Manuel ARG
CRESSY, Maxime USA vs ISNER, John USA (22)
HUMBERT, Ugo FRA (29) vs GASQUET, Richard FRA
VAN DE ZANDSCHULP, Botic NED vs STRUFF, Jan-Lennard GER
BROADY, Liam GBR (Q) vs KYRGIOS, Nick AUS
LAAKSONEN, Henri SUI vs MEDVEDEV, Daniil RUS (2)

[Sallydaisy]

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[Sallydaisy]

From the excellent Tennis on Telly website (https://www.tennisontelly.uk/) (updates on Twitter (https://twitter.com/tennisontelly))

Full coverage of the Australian Open is on Eurosport 1 and 2 every day of the grand slam, with all matches live on Discovery+.


Radio coverage is on BBC Radio Five Live Sports Extra and/or the BBC Sport website with Tennis Breakfast from 7:00 daily.


Highlights will be on BBC One or Two each afternoon from the third round matches on Saturday 22 January.

[Sallydaisy]

The top halves of the Mens and Womens' draws will commence play on Monday 17th January.

Cameron Norrie is the only British player who'll be in action on Monday.

Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Liam Broady, Emma Raducanu, Heather Watson
and Harriet Dart will all play on Tuesday.

[Sallydaisy]

OOP for Monday 17th January 2022: https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27201

Play on all courts starts at 11am OZ, 12 midnight in the UK.
There are day and evening sessions on the show courts, the first 3 have a roof:-
Rod Laver Arena - 14,820
John Cain Arena - 10,500
Margaret Court Arena - 7,500
Kia Arena (showcourt 1) - 5,000
1573 Arena (showcourt 2) - 3,000
Court 3 (showcourt 3) - 3,000

The only British player in action will be Cameron Norrie - scheduled 3rd on Kia Arena.
This is after 1 Ladies and 1 Mens singles so approx 5am UK time - maybe later.

Polite request
Please use individual player threads for match discussions during Grand Slams.
This keeps the main thread clear for OOP and other event updates and it's then
easier for other posters to find information on each British player.
There will be separate threads for Andy's matches in Andy Rules.

:thanks:

[Sallydaisy]

Grand Slam tennis - that's what the next fortnight is all about!!!

We're open and ready ...
:skippy:

... where to watch the AO https://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?5259-AUSTRALIAN-OPEN-2022-January-Main-thread-(Andy-has-a-Wildcard)&p=306379&viewfull=1#post306379

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27316

Andy 3rd on and not before 4.00 am on John Cain

Dan 3rd on Court 13 (start midnight)

Liam not before 8.00 am on John Cain


Harriet 2nd on Centre (starts midnight)

Heather 3rd on Court 8 (start midnight)

Emma 2nd night session on Margaret Court arena (starts 8.00 am)

[Genbrit]

It's going to be a busy night!!! :skippy::taz:

[cazza99]

We could easily end up with 3 brits playing at the same time with 3 being 3rd on court.

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27321

[Sallydaisy]

oop for Wednesday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27321
It's all about the doubles!!!

Brits in action, Wednesday at the AO (no Brits in singles)
Murray/Soares vs Duckworth/Polmans 0:00 C13
Skupski/Koolhof vs Arneodo/Paire 3rd C15
Watson/Paolini vs Bozovic/Tjandramulia 4th C12
Salisbury/Ram vs Basilashvili/Kecmanovic 4th C13
Glasspool/Heliovaara vs Coria/Ramos-Vinolas 4th C16

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27326


Dan 2nd on 1573 (play starts midnight)

Heather 2nd on Court 7 (play starts midnight)

Andy not before 6.30 am John Cain

Emma not before 8.00 am Margaret Court

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27331

Some GB doubles in action.

[Sallydaisy]

Rafa is through in 4 sets against Khachanov.

Berretini had to fight to win his 5-setter over Alcaraz.

It's nearly 1am in Melbourne but Mannarino and Karatsev are still batting away.
1 set each, both tie-breaks.

[cazza99]

Blimey Karatsev and Mannarino still playing at 1.45 am. I had assumed it was over as not on Eurosport 1 or 2. Found it on Eurosport Player. Mannarino has taken the 3rd set and on serve in the 4th.

[cazza99]

opo for Saturday. https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27336

Dan is 4th on John Cain (not before 6.00 am).

[RosieBear]

The Karatsev/Mannarino battle is insanely good. 2am in Aus and still fighting away. It has been a fantastic match, shame one has to lose.

[cazza99]

Mannarino won in the 4th set after nearly 5 hours of play finishing after 2.30 am Ozzy time. He didn't half look tired at the interview.

[Gary D]

The Karatsev/Mannarino battle is insanely good. 2am in Aus and still fighting away. It has been a fantastic match, shame one has to lose.

+1

[Gary D]

Mannarino won in the 4th set after nearly 5 hours of play finishing after 2.30 am Ozzy time. He didn't half look tired at the interview.

They were running each other into the ground. Karatsev's calf muscles are huge, but a hamstring/groin strain let him down. I wouldn't have given Mannarino much of a chance, but he has terrific hands/wrists to change the direction of the ball. They played some great quality tennis.

[JAMES4578]

Did not see much of Karatsev/Mannarino but looks like it was a great battle, only have the Eurosport channels on TV though.

[Sallydaisy]

The last 16 Men ... some very interesting matches!

[17] Monfils vs. Kecmanovic
[19] Carreno vs. [7] Berrettini
[3] Zverev vs. [14] Shapovalov
Mannarino vs. [6] Nadal

[32] De Minaur vs. [11] Sinner
[20] Fritz vs. [4] Tsitsipas
[9] Auger-Aliassime vs. [27] Cilic
Cressy vs. [2] Medvedev

[cazza99]

oop for Sunday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27341

Jamie/Bruno 3rd on court 3.

Matthew Rankin playing in juniors tomorrow plus several brits in wheelchair tennis.

[cazza99]

The BBC is doing a daily 1 hour summary program of the Australian Open. They are on iplayer

From Radio Times

Saturday - 2.00 pm BBC1
Sunday - 2.00 pm BBC1
Monday - 4.15 BBC2
Tuesday - 4.15 BBC2
Wednesday - 4.15 BBC2
Thursday - 4.15 BBC2
Friday - 4.15 BBC2

[cazza99]

oop for Monday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27346

[RosieBear]

Didn't have Denis S beating Sascha in straights, but then the German has been cruising while the Canadian getting battle hardened. Beware the easy draw. The walkover did Dan no favours either.

Some interesting matches and delighted to see La Monf into the QFs, so entertaining, nice and overcome a lot of injuries. Kind of rooting for Rafa to go all the way. Was a big fan, then went off him big time for a few reasons, but warming to him again in light of pandemic comments. Plus him getting the big 21 would set the cat amongst the pigeons for the rest of the season. All good fun.

[JAMES4578]

Certainly a disappointing defeat for Sacha , whilst Shapovalov may have been impressed remains to be seen if he can really take it to Nadal. Glad Monfils through too, I would prefer one of the younger players to win here though Rafa looking pretty strong thus far.

[RosieBear]

My dream overall winner is Monf (obviously I mean since Andy's gone out). I haven't watched his matches. Has anyone seen them and any thoughts on his chances? Would be interested to hear.

[cazza99]

My dream overall winner is Monf (obviously I mean since Andy's gone out). I haven't watched his matches. Has anyone seen them and any thoughts on his chances? Would be interested to hear.


I have seen bits of his matches and he is playing better than last year in general (well commies were saying this). Fingers crossed he can go a bit further.

[suttontennis]

The last 8 Men
[17] Monfils vs. [7] Berrettini
[14] Shapovalov vs. [6] Nadal
[11] Sinner vs [4] Tsitsipas
[9] Auger-Aliassime vs. [2] Medvedev

[themass15]

I am hoping Rafa can do it but, if not, don't mind between Stef, Matteo and Jannik.

[cazza99]

We have some cracking matches for the quarterfinals.

[Nessie]

Not so keen on Tsitsipas as his Dad keeps getting told off for coaching from the stands. He should be banned for a few games!

[cazza99]

oop for Tuesday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27351

[banskogirl]

Not so keen on Tsitsipas as his Dad keeps getting told off for coaching from the stands. He should be banned for a few games!

Eugh he just reminds me of Djokovic, he gets my hopes up and then wins :taz:

[RosieBear]

Denis S is totally right to call Rafa out on not playing to the server's time. Shockingly bad gamesmanship done to unsettle the server. Disliked this about Rafa for ages. He does it and gets away with it all the time. Hope Denis' complaint gets things changed the way Andy's did re toilet breaks.

[RosieBear]

Epic hold by Berrettini - 26 point game, 20 mins. Microcosm of the match so far; incredible athleticism by Monf cancelled out seconds later by massive serve by the Italian. Groan.

Berrettini 2 sets up now :sad:

A very disciplined Gael fights back to take 3rd 6-3 :thumbup:

[Jane]

Exciting stuff!! Go Gael :thumbup: :thumbup:

[suttontennis]

Denis S is totally right to call Rafa out on not playing to the server's time. Shockingly bad gamesmanship done to unsettle the server. Disliked this about Rafa for ages. He does it and gets away with it all the time. Hope Denis' complaint gets things changed the way Andy's did re toilet breaks.

I don't believe it's gamesmanship on Rafa's part. It just takes him a load of time for his routine. And he does get very sweaty so needs to towel off much more than others, who just go to the towel even when they've been aced ! The umpires won't call him out cos the top players have input on who gets the show courts and no top umpire wants to be relegated to the junior matches.

[Jane]

2 sets all:thumbup:

[RosieBear]

I don't believe it's gamesmanship on Rafa's part. It just takes him a load of time for his routine. And he does get very sweaty so needs to towel off much more than others, who just go to the towel even when they've been aced !

Rafa can do whatever he likes within the time when he's serving. No excuse whatsoever for not playing to opponent's time when they're serving. Highly disrespectful and does unsettle opponents whether that's the primary motivation or not. It's not the Rafa show, whatever his sweat issues!

[cazza99]

oop for Wednesday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27356


Tournament schedule. https://ausopen.com/tournament-schedule

The tournament is having a different tournament schedule this year. Both men's semis will be held on the Friday. Before, one men's semi was held on the Thursday night session. This will give the winners of the men's Tuesday quarterfinals an extra day to recover. It also means that at least one of the semifinal matches will be at a worse time for viewing in the UK.

Both ladies semis finals will be held on Thursday, and I think by the looks of it, the Thursday night session.

[RosieBear]

Gael doing brilliantly to level the match. Much more disciplined and strategic. Would love him to pull off the comeback, but down an early break and Berrettini has the monster serve...

Double break now, curtains for Monf :sad::sad::sad:

[Hawkeye]

Berrettini now has a double break. This one is done.

[suttontennis]

Rafa can do whatever he likes within the time when he's serving. No excuse whatsoever for not playing to opponent's time when they're serving. Highly disrespectful and does unsettle opponents whether that's the primary motivation or not. It's not the Rafa show, whatever his sweat issues!
Don't disagree with any of what you say, except that I don't believe he does it deliberately to put off his opponents. I'd be more annoyed if I was playing some-one who bounces the ball twenty times like Novak or Cilic. And at least you know when Rafa's going through his routine he's not going to chuck in an underarm serve, which while legitimate, should only be used if you can't raise your arm to serve normally.

[RosieBear]

Don't disagree with any of what you say, except that I don't believe he does it deliberately to put off his opponents.

The thing is Rafa knows full well that his opponents hate it and have complained strongly about it (to deaf ears), but has never done the decent thing and stopped doing it, rather he chooses to carry on doing it and capitalise on faltering play by wound up opponents. That seems pretty deliberate to me and can't be persuaded otherwise I'm afraid. Totally agree that other players have some very annoying habits too.
Oh, and I blame the umpires as much as I blame Rafa - they've aided and abetted him in this over the years. Should have been stopped years ago.

[RosieBear]

Berrettini wins in 5 :clap: Valiant effort by Gael but didn't quite have enough in the decider :sad: Berrettini v Rafa will be interesting.

[Jan]

Not quite sure where to put this, but huge congratulations to Alfie and Gordon who are wheelchair doubles champions in Australia! Their 9th consecutive grand slam title! Incredible!!!

[Hawkeye]

Tsitsipas brishes aside Sinner in straights.

[Hawkeye]

Medvedev takes the third set after FA-A took the first two.

[cazza99]

We have certainly had and are still having some cracking quarter finals, even though there are certain player(s) missing in the draw.

[Sallydaisy]

MeddyBear serving to stay in the match at *4-5 in the 4th set.

[Jane]

Two sets all

[Sallydaisy]

FAA held and had 2 break points against Meddy serve ... now deuce.
and 1 game all in the decider.

I have so much else to do this afternoon!!!
:facepalm:

[RosieBear]

Daniil breaks in the decider to finally nudge ahead in the match. Go Meddy! Love him. What a character :cheer:

[suttontennis]

Daniil breaks in the decider to finally nudge ahead in the match. Go Meddy! Love him. What a character :cheer:

is it me, or is his top lip permanently turned upwards like in a sneer ? But you are right, he does have character and his tennis backs it up.

[RosieBear]

We have certainly had and are still having some cracking quarter finals, even though there are certain player(s) missing in the draw.

Totally agree Cazza. No player is bigger than tennis or these fantastic, historic tournaments. I don't have much time for anyone who is dismissive of an event just because their favourite happens to be absent or goes out early. Seems quite disrespectful to me.

[RosieBear]

is it me, or is his top lip permanently turned upwards like in a sneer ? But you are right, he does have character and his tennis backs it up.

Yes, his top lip naturally curls a bit. I think of it as a smirk rather than a sneer, though. Somebody on twitter called him a human smirk emoji, which thought was apt :)

[Sallydaisy]

FAA serving to stay in the match at *3-5 in the 5th set ...
Meddy got the first vital break of serve in game 3 and FAA hasn't been able to break back.
Yet ...
:whistle:

[Sallydaisy]

Apparently there's a Mixed Doubles SF due on court after this ... it's 00.15 in Oz already.

[RosieBear]

Comeback complete! :bravo: Daniil. Amazing match. Felix much improved but still just a little fragile in big moments. 182 points each but Daniil grabbed the ones that made the difference. Heartbreaking for Felix. Can't wait for the semi against Stefanos - no love lost there, should be a cracker. Go Daniil :cheer:

[patlowe]

Oh my, that match was as close to a Murray Coaster as you'll ever get! Love them both, but this time I was rooting for Daniil. It was a great match and I was so impressed with Félix. He served amazing. Just love Daniil's interviews. Can't wait for the semis.

[Sallydaisy]

So, MeddyBear v The Greek in the SF. Rafa v Berry in t'other.

More cracking tennis to look forward to!

Feel for FAA - methinks Meddy came out of that roof delay a tad more focussed.
But the Canadian fought to the end and didn't give up and that'll stand him in good stead next time.

[cazza99]

oop for Thursday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27361

[Hawkeye]

Alfie Hewett lost the men's wheelchair singles final. He looked absolutely gutted with his runner-up trophy.

[cazza99]

oop for Friday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27366

Mixed dubs final at 12 midnight

Rafa vs Berrettini 3.30 am

Medvedev vs Tsitsipas 8.30 am

[Hawkeye]

Berrettini takes the third set after Rafa eased to the first two.

[themass15]

Brilliant by Rafa, vamos!

[Hawkeye]

Medvedev v. Nadal in the final.

[RosieBear]

Excellent - the final I wanted. Should be fun.

[pabbers]

It does make me sad though that Rafa can bounce back so easily while Andy is struggling to rediscover his game.

[cazza99]

oop for Saturday - https://ausopen.com/schedule#!27371

Women's final at 8.30 am and men's doubles final straight afterwards.

[RosieBear]

It does make me sad though that Rafa can bounce back so easily while Andy is struggling to rediscover his game.

I agree, it's galling, Andy beat Rafa at the start of the year yet here we are Nadal in the final. The only upside is that I think well if Rafa can get back to top level at 35 and after injury, so can Andy even if it takes him a bit longer :peace: (nobody @ me! - I know not all injuries are the same, I just like to see Andy's generation still winning big) :thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Nadal v Berrettini flatered to deceive though Rafa showing some great form. More drama in more ways than one the 2nd with Daniil and Stefanos but the world no2 went up a gear in the 4th and looked strong when it mattered. Should be a good final.

[Genbrit]

Looking forward to the final. I really don't mind who wins. Would love Rafa to win and break the tie but won't Medvedev become #1 when last years Aussie points drop if he wins? I'm probably missing something as from what I read everyone seems to say Djokovic will stay #1.

[banskogirl]

I want Rafa to win :cheer:

but happy that either Rafa gets to 21 first or at worst no one can say 'if Djokovic had been there', as Medvedev has beaten him in a slam final before!

[Rosalind]

Will be shouting for Rafa to get ahead in the grand slams. I would rather him than the other two.

[Hawkeye]

First two sets to Medvedev, who has my support as the crowd are a disgrace.

[AllyB]

Agree the crowd are off but Medvedev is yet another characterless player like Novax so can't bring myself to support him. Not Rafa's fault the crowd are the way they are.

[themass15]

Wish Rafa could do the impossible!

[JAMES4578]

Medvedev looked pretty much to have it in his grasp but possiibly a bit of presssure and Nadal finds a bit extra as he takes the 3rd 6-4. Start of 4th will be important,both hold.

[Rosalind]

Agree the crowd are off but Medvedev is yet another characterless player like Novax so can't bring myself to support him. Not Rafa's fault the crowd are the way they are.


Medvedev is such a grouch. I really hope he doesn't win!

[JAMES4578]

Long game but Nadal far more resiliant now, breaks for 2nd time to lead 3-2. Into a 5th as Nadal takes 4th 6-4 and right now is probably slight favourite,however hope it is a compelling set and that Medvedev starts strongly.

[Sallydaisy]

Rafa.
:pirate:

[JAMES4578]

Marathon 13 minute 38 game with Medvedev having chances but ultimately Nadal holds for 4-2. By contrast easy game for the 2nd seed makes it 3-4. Nadal now with chance to serve it out at 5-4.

Medvedev finds way to break back for 5 all, a Double at 30-15 did not help. However Medvedev falters somewhat and Nadal serving for it again.

[Sallydaisy]

Rafa has a 2nd chance to serve for his place in history

[Sallydaisy]

:trophy:
Rafael Nadal

[Jan]

Astounding!!!!!!

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[AllyB]

Brilliant!

[JAMES4578]

Nadal certainly the stronger in the end and came through a very tough match to win 21st slam and was incredible fightback. well done! A very impressive comeback from injury too. However somewhat disappointing for Medvedev who had been in good position and also had a bit of a shot in the closing stages., however the crowd strongly favoured the spaniard which was a boost. However some nerves may have played a part.

[RosieBear]

Not bad for a 35 year old. I'm sure Andy's smiling so so am I.

Tough on Daniil but many more big wins in his future.

[themass15]

So happy for Rafa!

[Stell]

I read about the intruder on the court. Not very good, security wise.

[Rosalind]

Brilliant march. So will Rafa win the French and end up with 22 before we know it :skippy: ?

[Guerkins2]

Brilliant march. So will Rafa win the French and end up with 22 before we know it :skippy: ?

Exactly what I was thinking…

[banskogirl]

:cheer:

Go Rafa!!!

Well that was good :party: the crowd very one sided but maybe part of that was anti Djok and Danil had backed him.

Anyway for me it was Rafa's day and I would imagine Andy is happy with that!

[Genbrit]

Well I said I didn't care who won but realized as I was watching that I really wanted Rafa to win and alas it wasn't going his way. What a match and I was shouting loudly for Rafa. Medvedev will have many more chances. Vamos!!! :skippy::trophy::bravo:

Did anyone else see Medvedev mouthing the word boring several times during the womans speech, which did go on a bit, especially as the players were exhausted. I'm not sure the cameras continually picking that up will do him any favours.

[Sallydaisy]

Nole has posted the following on his Instagram account:-
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FKXGWQ4UUAUPNOv?format=jpg&name=large

[cazza99]

What a cracker and well done Rafa :cheer::cheer:

[suttontennis]

Well I said I didn't care who won but realized as I was watching that I really wanted Rafa to win and alas it wasn't going his way. What a match and I was shouting loudly for Rafa. Medvedev will have many more chances. Vamos!!! :skippy::trophy::bravo:

Did anyone else see Medvedev mouthing the word boring several times during the womans speech, which did go on a bit, especially as the players were exhausted. I'm not sure the cameras continually picking that up will do him any favours.

He certainly made a point of NOT thanking the crowd for their support in his speech. I liked the KIA man's speech, short and to the point, and not in the slightest bit self-congratulatory.

[Sallydaisy]

Postscript ...
:whistle:


Ed Salmon@fogmount· (https://twitter.com/fogmount)15h (https://twitter.com/fogmount/status/1488336875492282368)
Somehow, multiple people at Adidas signed off on the design of Munar’s shorts

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