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

[IceandIndigo]

New thread.

It was blisters.

I know- and I get they are painful- but the picture was way over the top.
Of course -at this point- he will have not known Lore would be retiring. .

I'd love an analysis of how many times Djok calls a time out when he's ahead in the score board.

It’s funny how Jannik has rebelled and ditched the horrible poo coloured shorts and is now wearing white instead.

Maybe he tootled round the lost property box Ice - a definite improvement on the poo coloured brown shorts

I tried to edit my post to rootled but it wouldn’t let me!

I missed the start of this - but the scoreline is as expected.

ot surprised Jannik has ditched the shorts. He needs to 'misplace' the ugly trainers next.

I’m just listening on the radio but is Sinner unwell? If he has to default I will definitely smell a conspiracy - hmm

Fizzy he's not looking 100%- but then, when does he? he looked like he wanted the trainer at the end of the second set.
I am also starting to think AO are wanting to just hand Djok the trophy.

Not the most thrilling match this.

I don't think Jannik is seriously compromised, it's just a boring match and the commentators are hoping for something to spice it up.

Although I would not be surprised if Djok has fed him toxic figs.

Jannik often has a fatigued look.

and it is a bit of a boring match.

I think the idea of Jannik being injured going into the Djok match would be appealing to a lot of people.

Ok Pannik over (hopefullly)

Jannik does often look a bit sickly - the commentators are annoying - always trying to push a narrative (usually involving Djok!)

Jannik should have this in the bag now.

This has been a disappointing tournament with hardly any competitive matches. The best one I've watched was Stan's match against Arthur Gea, and that feels a very long time ago.

I thought it was Djok who had retired at first

Well doe Jannik.

Well done Jannik

Well done Jannik.

'at his age'
nice one Jannik.

Jannik is an absolute master at damning with faint praise.

Poor Lorenzo! Can't believe the luck of Djok. Jannik better beat him. Three very easy sets would be a bonus.

Missed the Sabalenka match- I expected the scoreline to be a bit closer.

Svitolina played well but just couldn't keep up.

Well done Aryna. Elina tried hard but Aryna is just too powerful.

I think I am am leaning towards Rybakina in the second match- I would like to see her against Aryna in the final.

Of course, they met in the tour finals final and Elena won that one. So Aryna will want revenge.