Australian Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[kskate2]

I think this was obvious in a Paris final against Novak last year. It took him too long to catch a breath between points, but umpire was easy on the shot clock which was good for the match though. If he met Novak here, the serb would probably wear him down physically. Rune needs to grow his lungs, train more, he will be good.

I'm a bit surprised Patrick didn't address this in the off-season.

 

[kskate2]

Yep in 3 easy sets, Novak 1st set 62, Alex has kind of 'imaged' himself on Lleyton Hewitt in ways.

Lil Lleyton had some weapons though.

 

[don_fabio]

I'm a bit surprised Patrick didn't address this in the off-season.

Me too. There is no room for a weakness if their aim is no.1 and winning slams.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Lil Lleyton had some weapons though.

Of course he did, he was a good returner, great volley player never gave up, shame he didnt have much of a serve

 

[kskate2]

Of course he did, he was a good returner, great volley player never gave up, shame he didnt have much of a serve

His serve was a bit underrated though. It was sneaky effective w/ placement and spin.

 

[kskate2]

Paul goes up 2 sets to 1

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

His serve was a bit underrated though. It was sneaky effective w/ placement and spin.

He loved to rile up his opponents as well, I guess that can be a weapon' lol!

 

[don_fabio]

Looks like a training session for Novak on RL. If I would have to bet on MTOs, I would say zero this match.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Looks like a training session for Novak on RL. If I would have to bet on MTOs, I would say zero this match.

The punters will be upset with this match then lol! some are betting on how many MTO''s Novak will have

 

[kskate2]

Looks like a training session for Novak on RL. If I would have to bet on MTOs, I would say zero this match.

I think he would only call one if he was getting challenged. He's had a pretty mild draw up to this point. The next 3 matches are where he'll earn his paychex .

 

[kskate2]

He loved to rile up his opponents as well, I guess that can be a weapon' lol!

Honey, anything that's within the rules that helps you win is a weapon.

 

[don_fabio]

I think he would only call one if he was getting challenged. He's had a pretty mild draw up to this point. The next 3 matches are where he'll earn his paychex .

I know, when it gets tough that is a time for MTO. I'd say his draw is mild until the final.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Honey, anything that's within the rules that helps you win is a weapon.

Yes, I have to admit I wasnt a fan of Hewitt

 

[kskate2]

I know, when it gets tough that is a time for MTO. I'd say his draw is mild until the final.

Not quite. He'll have a tussle w/ Hair Dude. While I don't expect an upset, it won't be a mild-mannered affair either. Same for the SF especially if RBA is there.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is becoming a rout. Novak up 5-0 2nd set

 

[kskate2]

Yes, I have to admit I wasnt a fan of Hewitt

That's no surprise. Many people were not. He was the Dan Evans of his time. Annoying fly w/ a backwards cap that buzzes around the court fist pumping and shouting cmon w/ an endless supply of energy.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's no surprise. Many people were not. He was the Dan Evans of his time. Annoying fly w/ a backwards cap that buzzes around the court fist pumping and shouting cmon w/ an endless supply of energy.

Annoying Lleyton Hewitt lol!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Novak 62 61 in just over 1 hour

 

[kskate2]

Perhaps D-Minor should call an MTO needing bandages from this butt whipping on home soil.

 

[kskate2]

Won't be RBA in the SF. He just went down to Tommy in 4 sets.