*Official* Tennis Thread

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Maybe he could make his initials into a name? Unless his middle name starts with a J or an S.

 

[NUFAN]

I went for Malisse in the tipping comp thing - ended up betting on him to win the first set at juicy odds of $4.10.

Shame I don't have much funds in my account, would have betted higher.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Gooch takes the first set off Simon. Will be interesting to see how he holds up from here.

 

[Jono]

He's paying $9 to break Simon.

Surely that's generous?

 

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One set all now. This has been a fantastic match, hope it goes to five.

 

[grecian]

Baltacha a break up against Mauresmo in the third.

Fully expecting a choke....

 

[Jono]

Gooch looks gone.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Yeah he's done. Fully expecting Dokic to be the only Aussie left by tomorrow.

 

[Simon]

You'd think it's all over for him now.

Cant understand why he is such a poor player, he has all the guns and all the weapons to be at least top 30 and not sitting always around 100. He's pretty much like a Nieminen or Soderling but with a bigger serve.

 

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Embarrassing commentary. They showed a crowd shot, with some people holding up a massive Spanish flag, and the guy goes "some Croatian supporters there..."

 

[ripper868]

You'd think it's all over for him now.

Cant understand why he is such a poor player, he has all the guns and all the weapons to be at least top 30 and not sitting always around 100. He's pretty much like a Nieminen or Soderling but with a bigger serve.

suffers from gingervitis

 

[Jono]

Pretty **** day of tennis tbh. Ridiculous mismatches everywhere.

Verdasco vs. Clement is a joke, as is Haas' match, smashing the bloke that beat Tursunov.

Ancic vs. Karlovic the only match of any interest really.

 

[SirBloody Idiot]

Stosur takes the first against Lisicki who is pretty decent. Should be interesting to see if she holds on.

 

[Simon]

Cant wait for Saturday (most likely night) Rafa vs Tommy. Haas was very impressive today against Crapolla and I thought Nadal was a tough off his game but it was easily enough to win no problems. Whatever happens it's good to see Tommy back and winning a few matches for the first time in about 9 or 10 months. Despite being 30 I think hes still better than 85 in the world.

 

[Jono]

Haas loves the Aust Open doesn't he?!

A shame about his draw.

 

[Bobisback]

TAB had a stuff up last night, and had stosur listed at 60 to 1 to win 6-3 in the first.

Anyone else get on it?

 

[Simon]

You mean a shame about Rafa's draw, not a good result for the world number 1 to go out in the third round.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Incredible match played by Dokic. So glad she came through.

Me too! I only saw the highlights on the news, and I hope she keeps playing well and gets back to full fitness. I feel sorry for the girl!

 

[Son Of Coco]

Maybe he could make his initials into a name? Unless his middle name starts with a J or an S.

Betty?

 

[Dydl]

Stosur takes the first against Lisicki who is pretty decent. Should be interesting to see if she holds on.

Missed the match, how did she play?