*Official* Tennis Thread

[Son Of Coco]

Lol please elaborate.

It's just pretty horrific commentary for the most part. I'll throw in some quotes if there's anything that stands out in the next few minutes. Tennis commentary is never going to be outstanding on the radio I suppose. These guys are as boring as bat**** though.

Just had a great ad for restaurants in Melbourne. Apparently I can order the mussels with fennel, raspberry jus, a lime coulis and some other totally unpronounceable word that means 'sauce' and get another one free.

I'll keep that in mind next time I'm having a big night out in Melbourne.

 

[Jono]

Haha yeah I've listened to it before, for Aust Open, French and Wimbledon. It definitely ranges in quality.

 

[Son Of Coco]

Haha yeah I've listened to it before, for Aust Open, French and Wimbledon. It definitely ranges in quality.

Rob sounded like he was trying to squeeze as much out of every word as possible when they crossed to the Hi-Sense Arena. Mixing in as many cliches as you can whilst sounding like you're badly constipated can't be easy.

The two main guys aren't as bad, just a little boring.

As far as the tennis itself goes, a little disappointed Hewitt seems to have been pretty soundly flogged in the first set. Hopefully he is making a match of it by the time I get home to see some on TV.

 

[Johnners]

Serena may lose, but I can only think of one time in her career she's 'choked'.

Btw, if Henin wins I win money as I've backed her, Serena and Venus to win. With Safina, Kuznetsova, Sharapova, Jankovic and Wozniacki all out... I'm very happy

Haha, i know, just stirring

Reckon at her best Henin is the only player on the tour who can beat her tbh.

 

[Jono]

Haha, i know, just stirring

Reckon at her best Henin is the only player on the tour who can beat her tbh.

Yeah along with Venus on grass.

Reckon the new Henin, when gets more match fitness, could be an even bigger challenge.

 

[Jono]

God I'm enjoying this. Go Rog!

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Almagro has continued to fight all tournament.

I know many dislike him, but after he almost beat Rafa in Paris I've kind of liked him.

Liked his forehand in the bits I saw of the match (eighth to eleventh game of the fifth)

Just grinding my gears a bit that he gets to be a seed outside clay. Has probably earnt it now though.

 

[Jono]

Good stuff Rog, clinical.

 

[Dydl]

Murray vs Nadal tomorrow should be an OK match...

 

[Jono]

Can't believe Nadal is underdog. I rate Murray, and I don't dislike him, which many here do. But Nadal is defending champion and Murray is still yet to win a Grand Slam.

 

[Magrat Garlick]

Can't believe Nadal is underdog.

Whaaat? Load up surely?

 

[Dark Hunter]

Henri Leconte should be commentating every match Channel7 can get him on.

 

[Jono]

Haha I came here to say that. Best commentator ever.

Such good commentary. ****ing hilarious.

That being said, Azarenka vs. Zvonareva promised to be a top match. Why are they showing replays?

Tsonga vs. Almagro should have been shown LIVE and we should be watching Azarenka vs. Zvonareva LIVE right now.

LIVE TENNIS CHANNEL 7! **** YOU!

 

[inbox24]

Have they run out of live games to show already? Surely there must be some doubles matches out there.

 

[Dydl]

Pretty neat comeback from Azarenka there. Looked to be down and out, but that official warning did the trick; next 10 games over in no time.

 

[pasag]

On yer bike Hewitt.

 

[ohtani's jacket]

Australian Open radio is pretty bad compared to Roland Garros radio.

 

[Anil]

Good stuff Rog, clinical.

what is the record for someone losing consecutive matches to the same player? i fear lleyton might be getting quite close to some such dubious record...

 

[Dydl]

Came across this interview with Oracene Price, Venus and Serena's mum. Very honest, nothing held back.

 

[Jono]

Yeah commentators have been talking about it. It must get tiring watching that much tennis to be honest.