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

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She did, didn't get phased when down a set and was calm til the end.

She deserves another slam.

I thought the umpire could have shushed the crowd a bit better when they were serving

Since her Wimbledon win.

Well done Elena. Love her composure. I was barracking for the introvert.

Exactly .

I wonder if Rafa is going to present the men’s trophy tomorrow.

That would be great, I saw that he was in Melbourne. There has to be a reason he's there.

I also read that he's putting his support behind Carlos

Muted applause for the coach.

Why on earth are they giving her coach a trophy

Do they usually give the coach a trophy? Don’t remember that before.

Now I’m thinking he’s like Trump and they gave to him to shut him up

I really don't remember.

Did they give the umpire one? If they did, I missed it.

But I don't remember the coach- they awards at things like the ATP awards. But not tournaments.

Yes the umpire got one Raahh

Now I’m thinking he’s like Trump and they gave to him to shut him up

I wouldn’t have recognised Jennifer

The blue makes the plate look nicer than the usual silver ones

I don’t remember the coach getting a trophy in the past, but maybe it’s just something that doesn’t normally feel noteworthy.

No, when Jennifer first came out, I didn't recognise her at all.
She is 49- and I still think of her as being 15 , I suppose. .

It could be the that. The reception he got was very underwhelming- and I'm surprised there were no boos.

I think Anton would have got a nice cheer had Aryna won. He has such a kind face especially in contrast to the other guy.

Well done Elena - I didn’t see the match - I’ve been providing a taxi service for the footy fans here - I listened to some of it on the radio and thought that Aryna was going to come back and win

I think the AO do give coaches a trophy but it was a bit weird having to give one to Vukic with everything that’s happened

I’m not going anywhere tomorrow morning though - hoping that Carlos has recovered from yesterday and doesn’t get taken in by Djok’s voodoo mind games

I’ve seen that Rafa is in Melbourne - I think he’s doing an event thing with Ash Barty - I hope that he is going to do the trophy presentation (to Carlos) - it will be nice to see him

I saw part of the first set earlier but then had to go out so missed the rest. I didn’t really mind who won but glad it wasn’t a one sided match like so many finals can be. Well done Elena!

Although I think that Rafa might be wearing the see through trousers from the Paris Olympics opening ceremony? Hopefully it won’t be rainy in Melbourne

Or hopefully it will be

I switched over to BBC2 after the tennis where they are showing a 1945 Hallmark equivalent film. The leading man is so unattractive!