TENNIS: Strewth, it's time for the Australian Open!

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Belinda is out, which is a shame, but she's had a good run in Australia.

Come on Casper!

Munar keeps going for drop shots.

I was at the Osaka match and it was very frosty at the end. Sitting with other people who were also following Stan's match and we all did a silent cheer when he won.

Love the silent cheer @StartupRepair

I wonder if Casper thinking he may have to leave any minute is making him more relaxed and just going for it because he’s got nothing to lose.

Finally a break. Come on Casper.

StartUp- Naomi annoyed me with the faux naive ' no idea what's up with her ' bit in the post match interview. I'm sure she was well aware that she was being distracting between serves- be interesting find out what was said in the press conference.

Jane I think so- honestly, this could end up being his best ever AO .
His daughter will be walking by the time he gets home...

Thing with Munar,( in common with many of the Spanish players), is he won't get tired, or give up the fight easily. So this could still be a long match

Early break, that's good.

I am sorry to report , but Dick and Kokk lost the doubles.

So very sad.

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Well done Casper!

Well done Casper

I've just seen that result Raahh
Obviously, I'm bereft.

Very happy to see that Stan won earlier but I fear Fritz will be a step too far.

Watched the opening ceremony doubles on YouTube last night. Federer and Agassi/Barty vs Rafter and Hewitt. Good entertainment, for those that haven't seen it yet.

I think I will get over it Jane.

It will be tough.

I love how even at match point Jaume was acting as if he could just win that point he had a chance

That sounds fun kazza- I always liked Pat Rafter.

I always wonder why they bother carrying their bags to the interview spot- when they will probably walk back past the bench at the end of the interview.

Oh dear never mind - bye bye Dick and Kokk - so glad that they gave Stan the wildcard instead of Dick

Well done Casper - he does seem to have been playing better than he has for a while - it would be ironic if he went really deep in this tournament and then had to rush home for the birth - he’s just off to check his phone

He’s got Cilic next

Jane he was not giving up.

I think Casper should come out with one of those big tennis balls next match, with a hole cut in it showing how dilated Maria is.

Like Midwives do with pumpkins at Hallowe'en.

That might shut the interviewers up.

Oh not Marin! I will be a bit torn on that one. But I would like Casper to make the next round. Sorry Marin- you've been in an AO final.

Well done Casper. It does seem like he might be benefiting from the distraction of almost being a Dad.

There are so many good matches happening in the wee hours tomorrow, damn.

I keep wakingup at stupid o clock so will probably score watch some of the overnight matches.

I would have liked to see the Danill match though.
I hope ADF can take out Tommy Paul.

Daniil- what a star! I saw bits (between working from home). I can't believe he pulled it off.

He does like Houdini 5 set matches, Daniil!

Sadly ADF retired against Tommy Paul . I hope it's nothing serious.