Australian Open [Men] - Grand Slam

[MargaretMcAleer]

This one had puzzled me because if there’s one surface that Theim has mastered, its red clay. If anything Theim needs more consulting for consistent results on HC, whereas Muster was a one surface specialist.

I agree, though maybe he thought that he has been to the RG final's twice and needed someone like Muster in his team it was only for 20 weeks to start with,though it did not last.

 

[britbox]

Nick is the most undertrained player on tour, doubtful he will have much in the tank.

Yeah, he looked totally gassed. I think Courier said it was the longest match of his career. The Nadal match will also be on Laver. Nick's personally requested Melbourne Arena up to this point because of the crowd energy from people with general access park passes. His chances against Nadal are pretty slim IMO.

 

[britbox]

This one had puzzled me because if there’s one surface that Theim has mastered, its red clay. If anything Theim needs more consulting for consistent results on HC, whereas Muster was a one surface specialist.

Muster wasn't very popular on the tour, maybe he's just not easy to gel with.

 

[kskate2]

Australian Open Order of Play for Sunday, January 26, 2020

 

[Moxie]

Yeah, he looked totally gassed. I think Courier said it was the longest match of his career. The Nadal match will also be on Laver. Nick's personally requested Melbourne Arena up to this point because of the crowd energy from people with general access park passes. His chances against Nadal are pretty slim IMO.

I thought about the fact that Nick has enjoyed playing on Melbourne Arena and now he'll have to play on Laver. Nick will be up for the match, of course, and the crowd will support him, but if anyone can put the antics out of his mind, for sure it's Rafa, even with their personal animosity. I'd give Nick a chance, but he'll have to get up on Rafa quickly and get it over with fast.

 

[Moxie]

I agree, though maybe he thought that he has been to the RG final's twice and needed someone like Muster in his team it was only for 20 weeks to start with,though it did not last.

I thought same...that he'd want Muster to help him go up a level for RG. Maybe as @britbox says, Muster is just too hard to like and was a bad fit with the team.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Muster wasn't very popular on the tour, maybe he's just not easy to gel with.

Yep,apparently that is the reason Theim decided to end their partnership,which I read earlier today.

 

[Moxie]

Any thoughts on Cilic v. Raonic? Sandgren v. Fognini?

 

[AnonymousFan]

Any thoughts on Cilic v. Raonic? Sandgren v. Fognini?

I like Sandgren’s chances against Fabio, no clue about Cilic Raonic

 

[Moxie]

I like Sandgren’s chances against Fabio, no clue about Cilic Raonic

I hope Fabio can pull his head out of his ass to win that match, and for Cilic to win his, too.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

mr federer just avoided lightning hitting him in same place for a 2nd time.

i only saw the tb, seems as if windy millerman lost the plot, lot of errors from 8-4 up.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Cilic has not lose a single point on his serve so far...12 out of 12.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

2 former top 5 blokes now both unseeded..although milos could be 32nd seed, but even so.....

 

[rafanoy1992]

Lol...typical Cilic fashion: He lost two points in his four service games. Then, on his fifth service game, he double-faulted, UFE, UFE, and Forced error to lose the game and 1st set.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

. It is more than likely that Nadal will face Kyrgios/Thiem/Medvedev just to reach the finals.

I think in view of that, we can safely say Ralph won't be biting the trophy here this year.

 

[GameSetAndMath]

Rafa looking much better this round, but PCB's game is made to make Rafa's look good. Rafa just does every thing better.

When was the last time a Spanish Player did not bend over to Ralph?

 

[rafanoy1992]

I think in view of that, we can safely say Ralph won't be biting the trophy here this year.

I did not think he would win anyway even if that was not his path as long as Djokovic is in the final.

I do think he can beat Thiem in the QF but I can see him falling to Medvedev IF Nadal plays a long and physical match against Thiem (more likely).

 

[GameSetAndMath]

I thought about the fact that Nick has enjoyed playing on Melbourne Arena and now he'll have to play on Laver. Nick will be up for the match, of course, and the crowd will support him, but if anyone can put the antics out of his mind, for sure it's Rafa, even with their personal animosity. I'd give Nick a chance, but he'll have to get up on Rafa quickly and get it over with fast.

To start with Nick should consider not visiting Bars till 2 a.m. on the day before the match., like he did in Wimbledon.

 

[Moxie]

When was the last time a Spanish Player did not bend over to Ralph?

If you think that's a thing, you're an idiot.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

If you think that's a thing, you're an idiot.

Quite frankly I dont know why you bother to reply