Buckle up possums, it’s the Australian Open!

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New thread.

And this first set is proving my point- gone to a tie break of 18-16 and lasted nearly an hour and a half.

Well done Patten and Heliovaara. Missed the end, but it was a long match!

I watched the trophy presentation for Harri and Henry. It’s a shame there weren’t more people watching due to the time. One of the Italians had a bit of a dig about the scheduling in his speech and I agree. I know doubles is seen as the poor relation to the singles but that’s partly scheduling like this meaning that it’s not seen by as many people as it could be at a more civilised time.

Yep, as I said earlier, disrespectful to doubles players! Wish I could have seen it. Looking at the score, I'm guessing it was a good match. Congratulations Henry and Harri!

Thanks everyone. Power came back a couple of hours ago but we have no WiFi or water. Ugh.

Oh crap, Jane (the most important thing- will you miss Masked Singer??!)

Hope you get sorted soon!

Oh no Jane, that’s rubbish. Hopefully it will be sorted soon.

When we put the telly on Sky wasn't working - the windy had loosened the dish but DH managed to put it back where it should be. Hopefully it will stay put!

The bloody Windy!

At least my data seems to be working consistently now - no one negative face

Had a birthday party for DS today so just caught up with the women’s final, really
delighted for Madison. Great match, felt it could go either way in the third set. Bit disappointing to see Aryna smashing her racquet at the end.

No, Aryna smashing her racquet and then disappearing off court wasn't a great look. But I suppose leaving the court to compose herself, was better than sticking around and getting more emotional.
She redeemed herself a bit in the speeches, she must have been disappointed.

I am really thrilled for Madison, she's had a great start to the year.

Glad that you survived the windy Jane - hope your internet and water come back soon

Laura is on the cocktails! Just coffee for me (for now)

Is Mats really so interested in Madison's dresses?

I'm not really sure how the men's match will go - Zverev will want this so much but can get nervous and there are still some question marks over Jannik's health with his cramping in his last match

Team Sinner here.

I have had a rubbish night's sleep (just for a change and if this match goes on too long, I may fall asleep .

I agree a lot hinges on whether Jannik is healthy, and Sascha holding his nerve.

How many times are they going to show the Cahill interview ? I can quote it now.

Skiing- Bingo!

Big contrast in style- Jannik still looks like he's off to play 9 holes of golf. Sascha looks like a Ninja.

The windy has arrived here now.

Sascha has very bright shoes/socks on.

Let’s go Jannik!

really feel uncomfortable about Zverev since reading the details of his trial and how he treated the mother of his child.

Chessie I have not been sure about the bright red, it doesn't seem to go with the shorts.

The Windy seems to have calmed down here now. The ice has melted, and now it's just raining. I wish the weather would make it's mind up.

Yes I can't get past Zverev's behaviour.

Could be a long match, I think we’re going to be seeing some tiebreaks.

What’s going on with Sascha?