Australian Open 2024 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

Play now started on RLA with the roof now closed Djokovic v Mannarino
Crap Jim Courier is a commentator time to mute, Todd Woodbridge is his co commentator though he wont get much voice time

 

[Moxie]

Even Mannarino's best ideas aren't working.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Even Mannarino's best ideas aren't working.

He needs to sip Tequila in his next break his brain will be clearer

 

[Moxie]

He needs to sip Tequila in his next break his brain will be clearer

I'm not sure it could go worse for him if he were a bit drunk.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm not sure it could go worse for him if he were a bit drunk.

Well the way it is going at present he has to try something, he is going to have to eat a bagel in the 1st set

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jesus I am going to wait for my young Italian Sinner to play his match, this match between Novak v Mannarino is driving me to drink
Even the match between Stef and Fritz is more competitive, I will go back and watch a womens match

 

[Moxie]

Jesus I am going to wait for my young Italian Sinner to play his match, this match between Novak v Mannarino is driving me to drink

Yeah, my celebratory shot of Don Julio is going to have to wait. Or, I'll take it to ease the pain.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Yeah, my celebratory shot of Don Julio is going to have to wait. Or, I'll take it to ease the pain.

I would suggest you take some to ease the pain we are having a heat wave today 40 c I will wait a bit later for my Gin and Tonic

 

[Moxie]

Excellent TB by Fritz to take the first set over the Greek.

Where is @Fiero425 complaining about Djokovic disrespecting a veteran like Mannarino?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Breaking News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mannarino gets a Game, drinks are on me!

 

[Moxie]

Breaking News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mannarino gets a Game, drinks are on me!

I'm breaking out the expensive tequila!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I'm breaking out the expensive tequila!

Actually Fritz is playing a good match so far against Stef, won the TB and he is really using his head. not like another player which shall remain nameless

 

[Nadalfan2013]

Embarrassing! Absolutely embarrassing that Djokovic actually lost 3 games to Mannarino who played the worst match I have ever seen in tennis history.

 

[nehmeth]

Fritzy takes the third set!

 

[Moxie]

Embarrassing! Absolutely embarrassing that Djokovic actually lost 3 games to Mannarino who played the worst match I have ever seen in tennis history.

That is reaching very hard for an insult!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Why is it in a break or if Fitz makes a shot they go to his blonde GF in his box, she is a 'influencer' whatever that means, is that a real occupation I think not

 

[Vince Evert]

To be fair, Mannarino played and won three consecutive 5-set matches to get to fourth round. At 35 he had to have been weary. I didn't see the game so can not really pass judgement but i wouldve expected the french man to have pushed Djokovic maybe to 4 sets. So what went wrong?

 

[Vince Evert]

thee minute highlights for you ND fans...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

To be fair, Mannarino played and won three consecutive 5-set matches to get to fourth round. At 35 he had to have been weary. I didn't see the game so can not really pass judgement but i wouldve expected the french man to have pushed Djokovic maybe to 4 sets. So what went wrong?

Djokovic, Novak has had a easy draw to begin with, some one remind me when he had a hard draw, I cant remember when
I can hear someone saying at least Ben Shelton would have given him a better match

 

[Vince Evert]

Did the frenchman try to mix up his game by coming to the net, not to stay at the baseline and trade groudies with Novak all match long ?