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

[IceandIndigo]

New thread.

I might have to reassess my prediction …

I fully expect Jannik to go down with some mystery ailment now.

It does feel like they've put Djok's name on the trophy.

I'm sick of reading about 'stars aligning'.

I am going to miss the end of this, got to take dd2 to the gp.

Hard fought semi this, Zverev not giving in.

I’m still not convinced that Zverev’s nerve will hold but I’m not very convinced by Carlos either

Eek! 5-3 to Zverev

Feel a bit sorry for Zverev, he played really well.

Well done Carlos - he had a lucky escape there - Zverev will be gutted

That was fabulous to watch. Well done Carlos.

Hope that Zverev managed to find somewhere private to smash a few racquets

Well done Carlos. Made of different stuff that one.

I caught the the score when it was 3-5 to Carlos in the 5th, and really wasn't sure Carlos would do it. But Sascha does choke in big matches- and Carlos has a way of getting out of tight spots.

Just reading the match reports. That will be another negative in Zverev's bank of 'lost from a winning position'!

Please Jannik, win in straight sets!!

I didn't even realise how long the Carlos match was- I started score watching it , at about 5am. ]

Yes, it's a bit of a pattern.

Boris (our Boris) 'former coach of Djok' giving a very dry report of hs former charge there, and acknowleding he's had an easy ride, and not played that well .

Not sure if they were expecting a gushing report from him.

I'm sick of Tim.

We know how many things he's won. Shut up.

He's got to this point by luck. Mensik might have pushed him. Musetti should have beaten him.

Missed the start of this.

It started well, but Djok seems to be breaking back.

Keep going Jannik!

I don't really want to watch this, because - well, Djok's face mostly.

But I do want Jannik to win.

And he's definitely ditched the ugly shorts, hasn't he?
(although the contrast with the white now makes the shoes even brighter and uglier).

Discovery+ were showing a clip of Jannik being interviewed in the locker room and he said he's quite superstitious, always keeps the same locker at a tournament he's won. He's probably decided the baby poo shorts are unlucky.

I saw that earlier. I was surprised at how small the locker room seemed.

Oh no, I walked away and Djok has broken?

Come on Jannik!

Yes, doesn't seem to be having any problems with his blisters today...