Get your strings tightened and your balls polished - gearing up for Aussie Open

[JuanPotatoTwo]

Happy New Year tennis folks (and others of course, if there are any) :)

Getting very very excited to see Pot back in action, feel like a hyperactive child rather than a middle aged woman. He didn't make it to Brisbane so wasn't counting on Sydney but he's there. Look:

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We need to compile a list in various languages. It might come in handy. Someone did tell me what it was in Polish, but every year I forget.

The commentators seem to be talking as though Murray has already won. He hasn't yet.

I wonder what the notes say?

We'll do it for RG. Have a list at the start of the thread.

We'll only need VAMOS though.

Might be nekkid pics of Kim.

My 4yo DD said this morning before school "Can I watch Andy later on, I don't want to miss it". She has been well and truly brainwashed

VAMOS indeed.

and 'diez'

Berdych looks like he hasn't got anything left or anywhere left to go.

So far I know.

Vamos.

Allez.

Pojd.

Come on.

MrsV

What language is diez ?

Mama- he does look suddenly knackered. Very different form the first set.

'diez' is 10 in Spanish

Well, her or the dogs, Raahh.

Dogs obvs not nekkid.

They'd get cold.

Their dogs are very cute.

I like the dogs.

Nice shot there, Tomas. pojd!

Ah, I'm with you.

I should have known that. .

I'll let him retire happily if he does that. Would be AMAZING.

It stresses me already just thinking about it. We have 4 months till May.

So is Berdych not as physically tough to keep up his level from the first set? Or is it mental fragility? I think the latter.

I really need a wee.

Come on ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!

MrsV- I can feel the nerves already. it is going to be very stressful.

i hope i can find a radio channel for this- assuming it isn't all over by 11.40. Might need to leave a bit earlier.

I think mental, Majestic.

Mind games really bugger you up. Especially your own.

Then also, I do think you get physically affected, wearier quicker, everything seems like a much bigger effort is needed.

it's making me tired, just sitting here

Flip. I've just seen the time.

I'm not even properly dressed yet.

Raahh

We might have to agonise together on a secret thread. I wont be able to bear the haterz.

Radio 5 live I think Raahh.

Murray is playing well.