Australian Open 2024 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

AO Update,
OUT: Rafa Nadal
IN: Halys
NEXT : Cobolli

 

[Fiero425]

I just heard Nadal's out of the '24 AO! Not surprising if already kvetchin' about injury in Brisbane! It can only get worse for him as he approaches 38 playing such a defensive game! What else is going to happen as he ages out? I didn't think he'd embarrass himself to the last like Fed! SURPRISE! What an idiot!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Good to see Matteo Berrettini who has arrived in Melbourne and practicing at Melbourne Park fingers crossed he stays healthy in 2024!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The entire day 1 of AO qualifying got cancelled for the day due to heavy rain. A lot of matches scheduled tomorrow, but some of the R1s already postponed till Wednesday

 

[Nadalfan2013]

I just heard Nadal's out of the '24 AO! Not surprising if already kvetchin' about injury in Brisbane! It can only get worse for him as he approaches 38 playing such a defensive game! What else is going to happen as he ages out? I didn't think he'd embarrass himself to the last like Fed! SURPRISE! What an idiot!

Nadal was toying with his competition with his attack game hitting winner after winner, you must have been watching a Pushovic video on YouTube and were too drunk to remember. There was nothing embarrassing about Nadal in Brisbane, his level was very high. If his body holds up he will clearly be the favorite in the clay season, RG and the Olympics. And finally, Djokovic the guy who believes in Energy Pyramids and in changing water molecules with his mind is the idiot, not Nadal.

 

[nehmeth]

I just heard Nadal's out of the '24 AO! Not surprising if already kvetchin' about injury in Brisbane! It can only get worse for him as he approaches 38 playing such a defensive game! What else is going to happen as he ages out? I didn't think he'd embarrass himself to the last like Fed! SURPRISE! What an idiot!

Not sure what match you were watching Fiero brother, but there was excellent offense from Nadal. Watched it with my son and we were both impressed with the Spaniard’s level. Even when Jordan Thompson was serving some bombs, Nadal was returning with interest. It was an entertaining match, but you could tell when Rafa began to lose mobility. Credit to Jordan for extending points with good defense and going on the offensive when the opportunities presented themselves. Both of them made the other work for every point.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Good to see Matteo Berrettini who has arrived in Melbourne and practicing at Melbourne Park fingers crossed he stays healthy in 2024!

I hope he adds more variety to his game. Otherwise, he will be left in the dust like FAA.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The draw is set to be announced Thursday 11th January at 1pm local time

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Mens draw beginning,
Medvedev and Alcaraz in the lower half of the draw
Djokovic and Sinner in the top half of the draw

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Projected QFs ( if the seeds hold)
(1) Djokivic vs (7) Tsitsipas
(4) Sinner vs (5) Rublev
(3) Medvedev vs (8) Rune
(2) Alcaraz vs (6) Zverev

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I have even done a projected round of 16 for old times sake

(10 Djokovic v (16) Ben Shelton, Ben better get his return game going or else lol!
(7) Tsitsipas vs (12) Fritz
(4) Sinner vs (15) KAA
(5) Rublev vs (10 Minaur
(3) Medvedev vs (13) Dimitrov
(8) Rune vs (9) Hurkacz
(6) Zverev vs (11) Ruud
(2) Alcaraz vs (14) Paul

 

[kskate2]

That bottom half is tougher w/ Charlie, Meddy, Angel, Zed, servebot and Charlie's kryptonite who is really playing well on the HC

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

AO Update:
OUT: Karatsev
IN: LL

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Again the draw gods have been kind to Djokovic probably feel sorry for the old guy

R1 Q
R2 Popyrin
R3 Etcheverry/Murray/Monfils
R4 Shelton/Mannarino/ Wawrinka
QF Tsitsipas/Frtiz/Cerundolo
SF Sinner/Rublev/ De Minaur
F Alcaraz/Medvedev/Rune/Zverev

 

[kskate2]

The only real pitfall for Djoke is Red Bean and they both have to make it there. I do see a trap game or two for Djoke, like Big Ben

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Notable first round matches,
Thiem vs FAA
Mannarino vs Wawronka
Shelton vs Bautista
De Minaur vs Raonic
Tiafoe vs Coric
Dimitrov vs Fucsovics
Griekspoor vs Sufiullin
Berretini vs Tsitsipas

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

The only real pitfall for Djoke is Red Bean and they both have to make it there. I do see a trap game or two for Djoke, like Big Ben

I hope it will be my Italian if he is to win his 1st GS I feel it will be on a HC, either here or at the USO

 

[kskate2]

Notable first round matches,
Thiem vs FAA
Mannarino vs Wawronka
Shelton vs Bautista
De Minaur vs Raonic
Tiafoe vs Coric
Dimitrov vs Fucsovics
Griekspoor vs Sufiullin
Berretini vs Tsitsipas

FAA will get it together enough not to lose to Domi.
I see Wawa losing that.
Ben will handle RBA
D-Minor has a new lease on life. No trouble against Milos
Watch Big Foe lose the plot against Borna
Dimi will come thru
Babycakes is not ready for a matchup against a top tenner

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

FAA will get it together enough not to lose to Domi.
I see Wawa losing that.
Ben will handle RBA
D-Minor has a new lease on life. No trouble against Milos
Watch Big Foe lose the plot against Borna
Dimi will come thru
Babycakes is not ready for a matchup against a top tenner

Actually there are some fun match ups in the first round both for the men and the women

 

[tented]

I‘ve added the draw.