Buckle up possums, it’s the Australian Open!

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Jane
I'm just watching the end of the Rublev/De Minaur match - thought Andrey was going to win it easily at the start, but it's all back on serve in the final set.

That was a tricky tie break for Andrey to get through. He will be very glad he got there in the end.

Happy for Andrey! I thought he might implode after Alex was able to come back in the third set, but maybe the meditation is working!

Daniil retired after the first set saying he's unwell

And Jiri has beaten Carlos.

Becoming a bit of menace for Spaniards, is Lehecka. .

Oh I saw bits and pieces but went out with the dog when Carlos seemed to be making a comeback. Well done Jiri!

Jiri is very happy about his win over Alcaraz!

Looks as if they're showing the Jack & Matteo match as well - I feel as if I've not really watched any tennis for ages

Well done Jiri! I haven’t really seen that much of him but he played really well, his serve is monstrous. I feel like Carlos threw it away at the end there though.

Is Jack still growing? I swear he looks taller every time I see him!

I know what you mean Jane, this particular kit makes him look huge.

Matteo's team are on tenterhooks

yay! Matteo.
Sorry Jack

I'm heading off to Emmerdale now

I'm off to the live Eastenders episode in a bit. I like to watch out for mistakes .

I'm sticking with the tennis I've seen enough of Ross Kemp over the last few days to put me off watching Eastenders!

Jack reminds me of a pterodactyl with his big wingspan (I think that's the dinosaur I mean)

Matteo is playing so well 😍

I'm torn. As you know, I like to back the Brits (most of them) but it is Matteo
Jack can't convert a break point to save his life! And his shorts are still awful.
Not much of a crowd there. And why do they start so late?

At last! Well done Jack!

Eek one set all now

I know what you mean kazza about supporting the Brits but I would like Matteo to have a good run

Matteo's shorts are quite short and tight (I'm not complaining)

The crowd is a bit rubbish

Rio looks far more appealing

I’m not sure who I want to win. Probably Matteo, but won’t be upset if it’s Jack. He seems to have the better of the rallies but Matteo’s serve is keeping him in it.

Oh and now he has the break.

Another one here who is torn but I think I’m favouring Matteo. He just really needs a good run to get his ranking and confidence back up. I wouldn’t be upset if Jack won though, always good when a Brit wins.

Hopefully the win against Djok will help his confidence Chessie. He’s had a good tournament even if he doesn’t win today, and particularly as hard courts have never been his best surface.

I do hope Matteo can stay healthy and build on this, if he doesn't win today. I do like watching him play- and he's great to watch when he's on form during the grass season.