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

[IceandIndigo]

New thread.

Oof.

I don't want a long match.

Come on Casper.

Come on Casper. Nappies are expensive.

it is funny how this equals his best showing at AO, in the year he could probably do with not being there .

But yes, every penny counts!

Oh damn

Oh no Casper.

Casper has literally given away two sets with badly timed errors.

Well, if he goes out now, at least he made the second week.

And won't have to face anymore daft questions.

I'd still like him to win though. Come on Casper!

No, he's not been as convincing today- it's as if his head really isn't in it today.

Yes it just feels like Ben is more locked in mentally.

Casper please stop coming to the net. You're getting passed every time.

Pfft.
That could be match over for Casper.

I think Caspar just wants to go home!

Giving silly points away.

Chessie you could be right. This is his 4th late night match. He's proved he wasn't just here to make up the numbers (I really expected him to lose in the first or second round). So, it's time to get to the airport and find out that the earliest he is likely to make it back to Oslo is June.

Well done Ben.

Not the best match from Casper- but he has played well in previous rounds, he did start off well.

Casper is packing up some towels, in case he needs them.

Well done Ben.

At least now we don't have to worry about Casper missing the birth.

Well done Ben - Casper probably was ready to go home (and probably wanted to avoid Babsi!)

I’m sure Maria is relieved!

Jamie is a terrible presenter.

'Jannik is a better player than Darderi'

You think?

Yes, imagine the conversation if he had got to the final and she went into labour. It's a tricky one, even if she claimed to be ok with him staying. . She might not have been in between contractions .

I think we’re all relieved on Maria’s behalf

In position in the high up parts of Rod Laver arena. It is 43 degrees outside!

That's a great view Startup. I hope the matches are good.

43 degrees. Blimey. Well, it's raining and 4 degrees here in Manchester. They keep threatening us with snow, but I hope it won't happen (our bit seem have a climate of it's own ).

Love svitolina but Coco is really struggling.