TENNIS: Never mind the snow, make like a seagull and catch some rays at the AO

[JaneJeffer]

I’m not a particular fan of either of these players, but I’m kind of rooting for Alex, it’s nice for the fans to have an Australian in the last 8. Feel like Andrey has the upper hand provided he can keep his emotions under control.

I am a big fan of Andrey, and have never really warmed much to Alex (though I like his mini )- but he doe let his heart rule his head at times, and it is difficult to watch.

It's a good match. We have John McEnroe commentating. He only just realised why people call de Minaur 'demon.'

Mac's pronunciations are all over the place, it probably never even registered with him

Unfortunately we have Kyrgios. Do you want him back?

No you are welcome to Kyrgios. I am quite enjoying Mac's growling voice.

Damn.

At least -so far- I've missed the 'when I played Djok at Wimbledon and he should have let me win, mate' story.
Though I missed the first set, so he probably told it then.

We've just had his 'Tsonga is my idol' story. Again.

Mac

Yes I would rather listen to him mangling everyone’s name than Nick (also I have to admit Nick is a better commentator than I thought he would be - when he stops talking about himself!)

I’ve just had a tantrum because I couldn’t find Discovery + on the telly - DS1 had to patiently find it for me - sometimes modern life just defeats me

I like both players but it would be good to have a home player going further

Doing an Andrey Fizzy? Hope the remote is still in one piece

I am also glad to see Andrey has ditched the shirt with the white specks on it. It looked like he had been caught in a snow flurry. Or dandruff.

I quite like his current kit Raahh. Alex looks like a construction worker.

Ice yes I prefer this kit!

construction worker - he needs a hard hat and Bob the Builder belt.

Maybe Tim has one going spare?

They call them tradies down under (MAFS Australia taught me)

Jane

I'm just sitting here singing 'Down under' by Men at Work' for no real reason.

Oh dear I have to go to bed soon to be up for work tomorrow...

I love that song Raahh

Katie's got the giggles

It's all going wrong for Andrey now.

But that was a great shot.

Wow!

oof.

Even if Alex wins here I can't see him beating Sinner and then Djok (unless it's Taylor) to get to the final

No, I think Jannik is in great form. Alex is not at that level- and there is only so much you can rely on the crowd to carry you (and they would certainly do that against Djok).

Agree. Alex is good but not quite in that top league.

I think Nick is kind of saying what I'm saying but I'm only half listening

To be fair I can’t see Andrey beating Jannik or Djok either. It’s a brutal draw.