Australian Open 2024 [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

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 ?

I gave up after the 1st set, it was a total Farce,

 

[Vince Evert]

I seem to remember the frenchman played a blinder against Nadal two years ago, so what went wrong for him today? He's a better player than what the scoreline suggests. Here's some stats courtesy from Eurosport.

Novak Djokovic - Adrian Mannarino Stats: Tennis Scores & Results

Keep up with all of the Australian Open men action on Eurosport. Get the latest Novak Djokovic - Adrian Mannarino stats and match highlights.

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[MargaretMcAleer]

At least Fritz and Stef match is competitive

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I am tuning into my young Italians match Jannik Forza!

 

[Vince Evert]

I gave up after the 1st set, it was a total Farce,

did he appear weary? It's not to take anything away from Djokovic but most of us would've expected more of a contest. Imagine what the crowds who've paid top soldino must be feeling (I'll be posting an article about this in a moment). Not good for tennis.

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

To be fair, no one was beating the Djokovic that played tonight. It would have not mattered even if it was Alcaraz, Sinner, or Shelton on the other side of the net.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

did he appear weary? It's not to take anything away from Djokovic but most of us would've expected more of a contest. Imagine what the crowds who've paid top soldino must be feeling (I'll be posting an article about this in a moment). Not good for tennis.

I wasnt paying that much attention quite frankly, agree it is not good for tennis at all

 

[Vince Evert]

You also wonder how at 37 years Novak remains as solid as ever and relatively injuries free compared to arch rivals Nadal, Federer and, for a certain time Andy Murray, not to mention his love for the game.

 

[Moxie]

To be fair, no one was beating the Djokovic that played tonight. It would have not mattered even if it was Alcaraz, Sinner, or Shelton on the other side of the net.

No, it matters who you're facing.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Okay young man serve out the 1st set Jannik

 

[Vince Evert]

To be fair, no one was beating the Djokovic that played tonight. It would have not mattered even if it was Alcaraz, Sinner, or Shelton on the other side of the net.

Alcaraz i give some chance provided he mixes up his game as what we saw happen at Wimbly.

 

[Moxie]

Sinner gets sloppy trying to serve out the set, and now he's in trouble. 15-40

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sinner gets sloppy trying to serve out the set, and now he's in trouble. 15-40

Deuce now thank goodness

 

[Moxie]

Fritz gets the break.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Sinner gets the 1st set 64 Forza!

 

[Moxie]

Tough hold, first set to Sinner! Forza!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

At least these 2 matches are competitive going into the business end of a GS
I would rather have a hard match now, then cruise it can come back to bite you

 

[Moxie]

Holy crap, what a stick save shot from Fritz for a winner to give Fritz the hold and 5-3 in the 4th. One game away.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Holy crap, what a stick save shot from Fritz for a winner to give Fritz the hold and 5-3 in the 4th. One game away.

He has been playing well today against Stef, quite frankly I am amazed Stef got this far

 

[Moxie]

Fritz wins in 4. I have to say, he's playing better tennis than I thought he had in him. He's really improved.