2015 ATP 250: Sydney International

[TsarMatt]

It starts tomorrow here in Australia. Here is the draw:

Predictions? Thoughts? I very much look forward to seeing Delpo play for the first times in ages. Nick Kyrgios vs. JJ should be an interesting counter, too. Tomic can technically win this thing if he can be bothered to put the effort in. In fact, it's hard to pick a winner because there doesn't appear to be a distinctively clear favourite. Should be an interesting tournament.

 

[isabelle]

Delpo / Stakho could be good

 

[tented]

I'm hoping for a better 2015 for Pospisil, and would love for JMDP to do well. :clap

 

[mrzz]

[...] would love for JMDP to do well. :clap

...would love to see him blow Fognini off the court.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I don't mean to rain on Apia International's Tournament for the 1st day of play,I live in Sydney and we have had constant rain all night,it is currently 8.45am the rain is still constant.Apia International,hasnt a roof on it's main stadium,only partially covered,the rest of the courts have no cover at all.There will be rain delays for the 1st day of play.

 

[herios]

Juan Martin has a successful debut:

JMDP - Stakhovsky 6-3, 7-6

 

[Riotbeard]

Juan Martin has a successful debut:

JMDP - Stakhovsky 6-3, 7-6

Yeah didn't get to watch it but that is a nice scoreline.

 

[mrzz]

Very glad for del Potro, but, at least from the highlights, his bh looks rather soft. All top spin bh's I saw landed before the service line.

 

[herios]

Janowicz - Kyrgios 6-1, 6-7, 7-6

 

[Riotbeard]

Very glad for del Potro, but, at least from the highlights, his bh looks rather soft. All top spin bh's I saw landed before the service line.

Yeah, he said it needs work. Forehand still works though.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Del Potro still feels pain in his wrist

BTW I will be attending the men's final at Apia International,Sydney,hopefully I will get to watch again,Del Potro live.This is a expo on before the men's final...My Fav Aussie Ever,Pat Rafter v John Mac.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Personally I feel Del Potro is playing Apia just to test his wrist out,he said he is still feeling pain in his wrist,he still has intention of playing at the Australian Open.

 

[TsarMatt]

Janowicz - Kyrgios 6-1, 6-7, 7-6

I'm not surprised, really. Kyrgios really needs to work on his fitness and concentration - he'll be going into the AO, a best-of-5-set tournament, with only one competeive match under his belt.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Janowicz - Kyrgios 6-1, 6-7, 7-6

I'm not surprised, really. Kyrgios really needs to work on his fitness and concentration - he'll be going into the AO, a best-of-5-set tournament, with only one competeive match under his belt.

You haven't heard the latest news regarding Kyrgios? he is in doubt for the AO,after his match,he has suffered a left knee injury also his back isnt 100%,he was having 3 physio sessions a day just to play at Apia.Also there were rumors afloat that he has 'stress fractures in his back' his camp denied it.

 

[herios]

I'm hoping for a better 2015 for Pospisil, and would love for JMDP to do well. :clap

He started well the season, beating Seppi: 6-3, 7-6.

Tomic and Troicki also looked strong yesterday:
Tomic - Sijsling 6-1, 6-2
Troicki - Klizan 6-2, 6-3

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Watching live Del Potro v The Fog,great running fhand from The Fog,he has 2 BP

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Careless fhand from Del Potro finds the net,The Fog breaks and leads 4-3 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Wind factor is really a issue now,the wind swirls round the main stadium

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Great lunge at the net from Del Potro,he has 2 BP
Great fhand down the line from Del Potro breaks straight back 4 games all 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The Fog has 2 BPs Del Potro ufe now 10 and 9 winners so far in this 1st set.Del Potro big hitting,he is pushing The Fog way behind the baseline,Del Potro bhand finds the net.deuce.BP for The Fog great cross court bhand.Back to back breaks from Del Potro.The Fog will serve for the 1st set 5-4