Australian Open 2023 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Djokovic's injuries are certainly questioned too., but others are questioned too. Every time Rafa ends a match with an injury, people question it non stop.Murray was questioned a ton earlier in his career too, during matches.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I believe Rune may be the better player of the two when their careers reach their end. The recent spate of injuries with Alcaraz and the tumble Rune took in an earlier match is a concern; hopefully these guys will remain healthy and avoid the injury bug going forward.

If Korda can continue to strengthen his grip over the nerves, I would love to see him become a consistent slam winner in the next few years. If he can get past Karen and Stefanos here, I think that will be a good tell as to what’s ahead. We’ll see.

I also got to watch a little bit of ‘what-the-hecka-. It’s nice to see a competitor who seems to thoroughly enjoy being out on the court. I think if it could be bottled and given to Tsitsipas, it would make a huge difference in his W-L record in slams.

I feel both players need more strength training,in the gym, going forward in their career's. At this point in time I feel Alcaraz is more mentally stronger than Rune, I could not see Alcaraz having a 5-0 break in a super t/breaker and letting it slip, like Rune did in his match against Rublev, Rune is talented, though at present I will reserve my judgement on him.

 

[Moxie]

I feel both players need more strength training,in the gym, going forward in their career's. At this point in time I feel Alcaraz is more mentally stronger than Rune, I could not see Alcaraz having a 5-0 break in a super t/breaker and letting it slip, like Rune did in his match against Rublev, Rune is talented, though at present I will reserve my judgement on him.

I agree...Alcaraz has the better head of the two, but Rune could mature. Alcaraz has a really solid foundation with Ferrero in his box.

 

[tented]

I looked up the H2H of Korda v. Khachanov, and it surprised me:

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Hopefully, Korda will pull it off tonight.

I have to think that Tsitsipas won't let Lehecka get in the way of his ambitions. I won't get to see it.

That surprises me a bit, too, but in a good way. I’m rooting for Korda.

 

[nehmeth]

Korda off to a nervous start.. 0=2

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see Seb finally getting his range of shots in order, after a slow start in this match, being down0-2 he broke KK as he was serving for the 1st set, back on serve, Seb serving 4-5, he held
5 all 1st set,
6 games all KK won the t/break 1st set 76(5) both players played well, good points played by both.

 

[AnonymousFan]

KK breaks, leading 4-3

 

[Moxie]

Just tuning in. Sebastian making any inroads?

 

[Moxie]

Not so good body language from Korda.

 

[Moxie]

Fred Flintstone so boring to me.

EDIT: He may be boring, but he's effective. Korda seems anything but.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Seb has a wrist issue he has been shaking his wrist out on nearly every point early in 2nd set, body language is low as well

 

[Fiero425]

Khachanov on a roll, getting to everything & making Seb play an extra ball! If injured, why go on? I just hope there isn't further problem w/ wrist!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Not so good body language from Korda.

Wrist issue Moxie sad to say

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

KK leads by 2sets to love, I cannot see Seb winning this match now KK 76 (5) 63
Seb with right wrist issues

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Korda taking a toilet break, looks like he will continue, he did has the trainer out earlier in this match

 

[Moxie]

KK leads by 2sets to love, I cannot see Seb winning this match now KK 76 (5) 63
Seb with right wrist issues

I think I joined when they were taping him up. Too bad. Khachanov has a big game, and if he plays like this the rest of the way, he'll surely deserve his win.

 

[kskate2]

Fred Flintstone so boring to me.

EDIT: He may be boring, but he's effective. Korda seems anything but.

LOL. Fred isn't so dull. He did nab foxy Wilma ya know

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

This is sad to watch now

 

[Moxie]

This is sad to watch now

Not the match I was hoping for, for sure.

 

[Fiero425]

I think I joined when they were taping him up. Too bad. Khachanov has a big game, and if he plays like this the rest of the way, he'll surely deserve his win.

I've been disappointed by his progress or lack thereof! He upset Djokovic Paris Masters so I expected a lot! Like his game; takes me back to Safin!