Doubles at the 2022 Australian Open

[Moxie]

The men's singles has moved on to the individual threads, but I wanted to discuss the doubles here. "Special K" (Kyrgios/Kokkinakis) have put a big focus on the doubles. They could even win it. (I believe the quote from Kyrgios after the last round was "I fucking want to win it.") Some good pairs still in. Anyone else watching? They face Granollers/Zeballos next, who are a very seasoned team.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I think it is wonderful to see fans now at the AO rushing to see the Special K's ,I have always been a fan of doubles.
In saying that I think Nick and Thanasi need to take it down a couple of notches in their matches and against their opponents.
I feel their 'on court'' behavior is 'boderline' at times.They rev up the crowd against their opponents,making the fans boo at any given chance.To me this is pure 'gamesmenship' ,I think they go to far at times.

TA has released more tickets to their match today on RLA and you can get in on a ground pass which is great value
TA has also said they are raising the capacity from 50% to 65% for the rest of the tournament.

 

[Moxie]

I think it is wonderful to see fans now at the AO rushing to see the Special K's ,I have always been a fan of doubles.
In saying that I think Nick and Thanasi need to take it down a couple of notches in their matches and against their opponents.
I feel their 'on court'' behavior is 'boderline' at times.They rev up the crowd against their opponents,making the fans boo at any given chance.To me this is pure 'gamesmenship' ,I think they go to far at times.

TA has released more tickets to their match today on RLA and you can get in on a ground pass which is great value
TA has also said they are raising the capacity from 50% to 65% for the rest of the tournament.

The eye test says that the Special K matches have been way above capacity already.

Fognini/Bollelli went out to Ram/Salisbury. Special K have Granollers/Zeballos, a very experienced team. I do think they have to quit horsing around to win. (And by "they," I mainly mean Nick.)

 

[Moxie]

It is rare to see this fervor for doubles. While I normally like the Granollers/Zeballos team, I'm going Aussie...oi, oi, oi!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

My hubby has PJ shorts just like Thanasi is wearing

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The No3 seeds are exposing the Special Ks at the net presently.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rod Laver is in his house to watch the doubles

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Special Ks win the 1st set in a tight match 76(4)

 

[tented]

They’re doing very well especially considering they’re not doubles specialists, yet playing a very successful doubles team.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

We have another Aussie doubles team first to the final M.Ebden/M.Purcell d No 2 seeds R/Ram/J.Salisbury 63 76(9)

 

[tented]

Nick needs to be careful with his behavior. The racket smashing and obscenities will get them defaulted if enough add up.

 

[tented]

Granollers/Zeballos are upping their game now.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Nick needs to be careful with his behavior. The racket smashing and obscenities will get them defaulted if enough add up.

Thanasi has always been the more 'level headed' player in this team

 

[tented]

Here we go! A couple more points!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Oi,OI,Oi, we have 2 Aussie Doubles Team in the final on Saturday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tented]

With a lob, they’re into the final!

 

[tented]

So they beat the two top-seeded teams in their half of the draw — impressive!

 

[Ellentonboy]

My hubby has PJ shorts just like Thanasi is wearing

Where did he buy them Margaret, I would love to find a pair like those! So great that you mentioned that!

 

[Ellentonboy]

Even though I know the result, watching the mens doubles semi final with the two Aussie players is fantastic. What crowd participation! I could have lived without some of the antics from Nick with the umpire, but overall what an enthusiastic match. Popcorn doubles - who would have thought???????

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Where did he buy them Margaret, I would love to find a pair like those! So great that you mentioned that!

We have a specialty shop here in Sydney for PJ's men,womens and children called Peter Alexander,I know there are shops in Melbourne.Living in USA you could check out their online,though I dont know if they ship overseas.