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

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New thread.

I think Elena should win, although I've only seen highlights of her and Jess's matches so far.

They are even in their hth- but I just assume Elena is better (sorry Jess!).

Elena is cruising.

ooh- Pegula on the comeback trial.

Getting Interesting

Ooh, I really wasn't expecting that break back.

I wish this was the final; much kinder on the eardrums

True!

Aryna actually got a hindrance call for her shrieking against Elina. I'm surprised she doesn't get them more often.

Ice Me neither. It's really distracting- and it's can't be down to exertion. It's just noise.

Another break.

Wow.

Coem on Elena, finish this off.

Well done Elena.

Well done Elena. Can't be having 3 sets in this tournament.

Well done Elena

Well done to Neal for reaching the doubles final (although unfortunately, I don't like his partner!). I read in the BBC report that he keeps in touch with Joe, who apparently is maybe returning in April. It would be nice if they played together again but Neal might not want to split with Harrison if they continue to be successful

I feel the same as you kazza- I am not a fan of Christian- and feel sorry for Joe because I don't see how Neal would want to go back to partnering him if he manages to win titles with Chrstian(which he failed to do last year with Joe).

And I still find the way Neal failed to thank him in the speech at the tour fnals a bit .
But Joe did look happy in his pictures on his break, so I hope they are keeping in touch and they didn't split under a cloud.

I see Emma Radacanus has split with her coach, Roig. He was her 9th coach since 2021.........................................

Probably the least surprising thing to come out of this year's AO, magi. I would have been more surprised if she had stuck with him.

Yes, but it's ridiculous the amount of coaches she goes through! Maybe don't bother with one anymore

Oh, it is ridiculous- and it's never because of her .

I can't imagine anyone rushing to take up the job.

Score watching , and Carlos took the first set against Sascha( who I had almost forgotten about) but the second looks like it could go to a tie break.
I would rather this had been the later match. (Probably best for Jannik it's not, depending on the heat).

Don't really want to watch Djok- just want Jannik to win!

Bit controversial as it looked like Carlos took a time out for cramping. He is struggling to win the third set.

That is controversial- since it's not allowed. Lots of discussion about that last year iirc ( forget which tournament) players were getting 'massages' for what was probably cramp.
I see Sascha has the 3rd set.

I’m not convinced it’s cramps, I think he’s injured. I’ve turned it off, this tournament is crap.

Yikes - 2 sets all - Carlos would not have wanted a fifth set

I still think he will win but might not be in a good state for the final if he gets there

I’ve woken up to unexpected snow here