Djokovic v Monfils, Sharapova v Sevastova Thursday At Australian Open; Federer, Halep Also

It’s already 29 degrees and it’s not even 10am. This the part I hate, checking out of the hotel, and the only place I can hide where is not hot until Nole starts is shopping center with AC, I hate shopping centers, my better half loves them, hopefully two WTA matches will be quick, not like yesterday in Rafa case so I can duck out of the shopping center as early as possible.
I really have panic attacks in shopping centers, the place I feel most uncomfortable, but I don’t have a choice on such a hot day, too early for the pub:((

January 17th, 2018 at 5:59 pm

@Wog Boy – it’s probably too early to go to the movies. Maybe coffee/brunch in a cafe and then a visit to the pub? Stay cool and hydrated.

January 17th, 2018 at 6:31 pm

RZ,
You are mind reader, that’s excatly my plan, I always have plan B..not that always works.

January 17th, 2018 at 6:36 pm

WB You leaving after Djok match? Did you watch Rafa’s yesterday? Do they have A/C places at AO to catch your breath?
I love hearing all about the tournaments, including the food, LOL :)

Appreciate the stats on other thread about “sold out” regarless who is playing, I didn’t know this about AO, especially out-doing USO…WOW! Good for AO, they must be doing something right!

Have a blast…and keep the updates coming!

January 17th, 2018 at 6:46 pm

@Wog Boy……I hope you are having a grand time and I know you are happy to have your guy back in the mix! Good luck to him and stay cool!!

January 17th, 2018 at 6:52 pm

Oki,
Thanks, yes I love it, it’s worth waiting 12 months.

J.S.
There is AC in the hallways around Arenas, but it’s overcrowded, you have to queue for food, drinks even males toilets, pretty hectic, outside doors open, no much use of AC.
Actually I watched only Rafa’s third set in the square, when I got in I realized Dzumhur was playing against Millman on the court that you get in with ground pass, I like him as a character so I had to queue for half an hour to get in, but it was worthwhile, I enjoyed the match thoroughly and his hissy fits, I was that 2% minority that cheered him:))

RZ,,
My plan B worked, I told my wife that if she wants me to have panic attack in the middle of the packed shopping center I’ stay with her…she released me. Will not see her until airport time, I miss her, but…;)
I am in my favorite old fashio British pub called “The Elephant & wheelbarrow” on my first Kilkenny, 15 minutes from RLA, watching Sharapova on TV, nice and cool, couldn’t ask for more:))

January 17th, 2018 at 7:48 pm

WB…It is sooo hot out there..i hope u will wear a hat or get out of that vicious sun when they’re on the breaks…I had to wait only 1/2 hr under the hot sun for my kids to get out from school and i felt wanna passed out from the sheer hotness!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:08 pm

AM,
Yes, it is hot, but good thing is that humidity is low.
As for Australian sun, it’s by far the worst in the world. Ozone layer above Australia is the thinnest in the world, skin cancer rate is the highest in the world, kids are not allowed to go to school without the hats/caps, if you send your child to school without a hat child has to stay in classroom, cannot go outside to play.
There is nothing good in sun baking, only harm.

January 17th, 2018 at 8:18 pm

Come on Maria, I don’t want third set.

January 17th, 2018 at 8:23 pm

Thiem lost first set!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:25 pm

Oh really WB?I pity u guys & player’s..but i’m sorry.. I LOVE AO!…Thank God!So far there’s no retirement yet from player’s because of the hot sun right?

January 17th, 2018 at 8:34 pm

Good job Maria, one more match to go.

January 17th, 2018 at 8:36 pm

WB,
And, Querrey is down 2 sets…..Crazy!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:44 pm

J.S.

I know Thiem struggles with hot weather, but Querrey is Californian?!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:46 pm

Oh!btw….Hope Monfils will not do ridiculous thing just to score a win against Novak like he did at USO 2 years ago…

Can’t wait for their action!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:46 pm

ESPN just said court temperature is 124 degrees…..I don’t think Querrey or Thiem are okay in this heat!

January 17th, 2018 at 8:56 pm

Nobody is ok, doesn’t matter how fit you are.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:03 pm

And now Thiem’s 2 sets down!!…Unbelievable!!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:03 pm

MIRA….I know, I know….CRAZY, right?
He is very red faced wrapped in ice towels on changeovers! I really like Thiem, he is playing someone ranked 190…
Unbelievable is right! UGH

January 17th, 2018 at 9:05 pm

Thiem two sets down!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:10 pm

This might be a stupid question…..

What time did these matches start? And, how will conditions change by night matches?
Does that make sense…..are they truly disadvantaged or is it just a heat wave that effect all the matches?

Please be safe players!! – It looks really miserable!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:11 pm

All the matches start at 11am, the worst part of the day is between 1pm and 6/7pm, temperature doesn’t start to go down before that time, sunset is well after 8pm.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:17 pm

Even Muguruza is break down.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:18 pm

Yeah J.S…Now,let’s see who’s can get out safely from this…Kudla or Thiem…Can Kudla maintain his form & mental strength under the great pressure and vicious weather?

January 17th, 2018 at 9:26 pm

The days are unpredictable ref weather, some days are just brutallike today. Remember a final between Hingis and Capriati where Hingis was about to faint. Capriati won on sheer will that day.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:28 pm

Really wise tennis from Kudla who aimed at Thiem’s FH who’s really unreliable today..he got many free points on that side alone..

January 17th, 2018 at 9:32 pm

That was a “must win” 21 minute game for cutie pie Thiem! He is down 2 sets…..Hats off to Kudla!
Sending Thiem some electrolyte’s :)

January 17th, 2018 at 9:37 pm

I’ll send him some Kilkenny, that’s not considered PED, no?

January 17th, 2018 at 9:41 pm

Good news….Berdych is up 5-3 in first set! The only person I have RIGHT in my bracket, so that’s good news for me wooohooo!

Djok doesn’t play until Muguruza/Hseih is over and it’s 5-5 (UGH) Looks like Tsonga/Djok will be starting late!

Querrey is in trouble in the 4th set, down 1-4, might be packing his bags!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:42 pm

Thiem closed third set. Querrey down 2-5 in fourth. Looks like Fed’s potential R16 will be a no show.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:52 pm

HAHA whatever Kilkenny is, it worked! Thiem wins 4th set…..LOL

WogBoy, they just showed adults in the fountain at AO, would that have been you?

January 17th, 2018 at 9:53 pm

God J.S!…I picked Querry till 4th!!…Urgh!!..Another disaster pick for me!!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:54 pm

Hahahaha!….That’s funny J.S!!

January 17th, 2018 at 9:55 pm

Querrey out! Let’s see if Thiem makes a comeback. Even so, don’t give him much chance. Wawa may go deeper than him should they play R16.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:55 pm

DANIEL,
Won’t Fed have to face Gasquet before R16, no?

January 17th, 2018 at 9:55 pm

No J.S. , I am still in the pub, no way I’ll go down until Muguruza finishes.
Kilkenny is Irish beer, very good one.

January 17th, 2018 at 9:57 pm

Garcia Lopez 4-0 and serve second set on Berdych, looks like all matches will be long today.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:00 pm

haha WB!! Sounds yummy!

Muguruza is now in tie breaker, another late start for Djok today, maybe that gives him a little less heat though!

January 17th, 2018 at 10:01 pm

Yeah J.S, Gasquet R3 if they both win today. But R16 there are no Raonic nor Querrey so will be a easy round, Kiker or Fucsovics.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:02 pm

Not really, heat will peak at around 4pm.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:03 pm

UH OH!!! They are saying Berdych is having heat issues and might not be able to finish match…..NO!!!!!!!

January 17th, 2018 at 10:04 pm

TY Daniel….I know what you mean now, you’re SO right! Easy for FED now!

January 17th, 2018 at 10:05 pm

I thought 36 years old half is loaded, no?;)

January 17th, 2018 at 10:14 pm

Thiem is coming back:))

January 17th, 2018 at 10:22 pm

Muguruza 1 set and break in the second down. Because of the heat?

Pulling a bit for Hsieh now, so that Nole starts sooner

January 17th, 2018 at 10:26 pm

Oh my God J.S!…Everyone are struggling!Mugu 1 set down & 1 game down now!!Hohohoho!….

Btw…I find it funny when people said that Rafa’s draw is easy..and Fed is tough…i mean,Fed got D.Young/Struff/possibly Gasquet who’s known as mental midget/DelPo who’s already played 3 straight weeks when they’re supposed to meet/Nole who’s not 100% fit?

January 17th, 2018 at 10:27 pm

Same here VP, particularly since I have to leave by 5pm, so I can see at least bit of action.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:29 pm

Perhaps I should hope for a 6-7 hours match Mugu-Hsieh, so that Nole plays in the afternoon….

January 17th, 2018 at 10:29 pm

Just read you WB, so, for your sake: Idemoo Hsieh! lol

January 17th, 2018 at 10:30 pm

I just realized, I shouldn’t be cheering Thiem, but I can’t help it, I like the bloke.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:34 pm

Sorry!..Not Young but Bedene in his 1st match..

January 17th, 2018 at 10:39 pm

Don’t worry about me, the later he starts the better, but it won’t happen.

January 17th, 2018 at 10:51 pm

I like THIEM but Kubla is playing very well!!

Berdych is still standing vertical….I was worried about him, but I think he will be okay!

Mira…without a doubt Fed has easiest draw, and after today a cakewalk! Plus, he will probably have roof closed w/ A/C and fan blowing on him, LOL

January 17th, 2018 at 10:55 pm

It’s OVER!!!! Now time for Djokovic…..RUN RUN WB!!!

January 17th, 2018 at 10:57 pm

On my way.
BTW, did he ask for the roof to be closed? If he did I bet they will obey;) All what you have to do is to ask,no?

January 17th, 2018 at 11:00 pm

Thiem won the match, Berdych got the 3 set, order restored, for the moment

January 17th, 2018 at 11:04 pm

Where r u sitting today WB?Is it a good seat again where u can see even a pimple on Nole’s face??

January 17th, 2018 at 11:17 pm

VAN PERSIE, I agree, all restored! Only upset was Querrey today…but, that helps RF in next round!

Djok down one break – already 2-0 – It’s HOT….folks! Can’t wait to hear thoughts from WB!! :)

January 17th, 2018 at 11:22 pm

3 DF’s for Nole already, a break down…not the best start

January 17th, 2018 at 11:23 pm

It’s better if you don’t hear my thoughts, he is way off the mark, hot or not.

January 17th, 2018 at 11:28 pm

This is not a good match. Neither of them not in match yet. Should have been a night match, on MC at least…

January 17th, 2018 at 11:31 pm

Sloppy games from both players! Maybe the sloppiest 4 games I’ve ever watched from 2 great players!

January 17th, 2018 at 11:34 pm

IMO Novak just needs time..this is the 1st major injury for him…it’s not easy to trust your anatomy when you’re back from injury…plus he’s not play tennis for 6 month…i really believe that he’ll come around…

January 17th, 2018 at 11:41 pm

But really happy to see him as calm as cucumber so far…Nole of old would have screamed already!

January 17th, 2018 at 11:42 pm

I hope so….Djok can still pull this off, it’s going to be who can handle the heat…
They are both having trouble! I would never bet against Djok, just saying!

January 17th, 2018 at 11:45 pm

J.S…Monfils r not known for his consistency…while Nole already proved over & over again in the past years that he as tough as our Rafa…My take..Nole in 3 or 4…

January 17th, 2018 at 11:49 pm

What a bizarre match between Nole and Le Monf. The ESPN commentators said Nole and Agassi actually picked this time slot as opposed to night. Although, Johnny Mc was quick to point out that no one likes to do anything on this heat.

January 17th, 2018 at 11:51 pm

If Monfils can hold on to the first set, I would raise his chances of winning the match from 4% to about 8%.

January 17th, 2018 at 11:52 pm

So, 8% it is :)))

January 18th, 2018 at 12:02 am

LOL I remember last year they said the same thing, Rafa requested a day (hot) match. When Rafa was asked why in his presser….HE SAID “I absolutely asked for nothing”!!!
I call BS on MEDIA starting this rumor about Djok so-called request!! Hope they ask Djok in his presser, just like they did last year w/ Rafa.
Fowler/McEnroe probably heard this and repeated it…..I still would say NO WAY Djok could take the night game/court anyway (this has already been discussed)

January 18th, 2018 at 12:07 am

Don’t get me wrong, I would love Monfils to hang on, but if he stays 10ft behind the baseline the whole time, Nole is gonna grind him down into mincemeat by the middle of the third.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:13 am

Let’s make it clear, I am in the shade and it is really hot, officially air temprerure is 39, but that’s not exuse for Nole to keep missing the sitters, by quite a margin.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:15 am

@Wogboy

Are you attending this match?

January 18th, 2018 at 12:17 am

Yes, but not for too long, soon I’ll have to leave.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:18 am

That is so cool. Enjoy.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:19 am

Thanks kjb, but so far I am not enjoying this match:))

January 18th, 2018 at 12:20 am

Both player’s r struggling in the heat now…i will be very surprised if Monfils can outlast Nole today…

January 18th, 2018 at 12:24 am

I don’t know, he hasn’t played in 6 months, he’s hitting the ball so clean, in spurts, I really doubt he is going to lose this match.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:24 am

It is a must for Nole to win this set or bye bye.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:25 am

Is there some issue with the elbow for djokovic? The second serves in this game was way too slow.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:25 am

It over.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:27 am

Monfils is playing possum again.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:27 am

They are both hurtin, but Gael looks like hes about to pass out.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:28 am

Yes, and then runs like a rabbit.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:29 am

true

January 18th, 2018 at 12:31 am

Its way too hot out there. Why don’t they close the roof?

January 18th, 2018 at 12:33 am

Good point, I thought few years ago they introduced policies to close the roof when it is certain temperature, maybe they are waiting to hit 50 degrees..

January 18th, 2018 at 12:36 am

I don’t think monfils is gonna complete the match.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:40 am

AM: Darling Angie is getting her mojo back! So good to see. Happy Birthday Angie.
Wog Boy: Just looking at Gael v Nole. Are you there? Jeez the WHO ought to be looking at the AO. Playing tennis out in the open in that heat is both crazy and dangerous.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:41 am

I will just tell you the rules that are implemented in construction industry and thi is like construction work.
When temprerure get close to 35 degrees all the work on radiant surfaces is stopped, when it hits 35 degrees all work on open surfaces has to be ceased immediately, when it hits 37 absolutely all work has to stop, inside and outside on construction site, without exemptions, with hige penalties for companies breaching the rule…it is 39 degrees here.
I have to go to catch a plane, have fun prople.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:43 am

Margot I was there, on my way to Airport now, running late, Nole Nole what are you doing to me?!?!

January 18th, 2018 at 12:45 am

Wob Boy: Have a good journey. Dunno who will win. Last man standing, I guess. Crackers, crazy and just wrong!

January 18th, 2018 at 12:48 am

The air temperature is measured 2m above the ground. I can’t even begin to imagine the temperature of the surface. Their feet must be suffering big time. This is ordeal for all the players and frankly, the matches are way below the standard.

January 18th, 2018 at 12:51 am

M!…Yes ma’am!!..Really happy to see her get her confidence back!….I picked her to win the whole d@#$ thing!…Hehe..Hey!U didn’t join TDC!!…URGH!!..Again!!

January 18th, 2018 at 12:55 am

AM: Didn’t think there was one for a slam…oops! Have a bracket in the WTA main draw. Think I am 899th or close….;)

January 18th, 2018 at 12:57 am

Drove to work and see now, that Nole won 2nd set…needed a break after he lost the 1 set. ok, perhaps he will make it…1 set was horrible…

January 18th, 2018 at 12:59 am

Oh really M??hehe..Good!..899th from 3,400 is good M!…I didn’t enter the main draw…what about ATP?

January 18th, 2018 at 1:02 am

I mean from 3 or 4,000 participants..Typo’s!!Heheh..

January 18th, 2018 at 1:03 am

DelPo and young Khachanov play a pretty good match. Watching them one would’t tell that it is a searing hot day.

January 18th, 2018 at 1:06 am

I had a friend that cooled down with water shower and resumed to play in hot weather. S he collapsed and died. Verdict was she fried her brain. Hope monfils gets through this …

January 18th, 2018 at 1:08 am

Only thing missing from Novak-Gael match is Novak’s occasional drunk and tripping act. Monfils is already giving plenty. Then they would have given their all on the court.
But I guess Novak doesn’t need that today. I should say he doesn’t need against Gael ever.

I just hope now accuses Nole of doping for playing in such brutal heat without any problem. …Oh wait…!

January 18th, 2018 at 1:12 am

I feel no one is surprised that Monfils seems the only one out there really struggling with the heat . Jesus h Christ

January 18th, 2018 at 1:14 am

Here is the topic that the players should discuss at their meetings too: moving the start of AO to a later date. Few weeks would probably make a huge difference. And it was spoken of before but nothing came out of it.

January 18th, 2018 at 1:16 am

Hehe Rognadfa,

Only hope he kakes the same as Fed, then I could have high hopes for this year :)

January 18th, 2018 at 1:17 am

They need to suspend outer court play tomorrow and close the 3 roofs for matches.
BUT….
They can’t do this NOW because Monfils/Djok are struggling!
They should have closed the roof earlier today…..I have a huge problem w/ the others who had to endure the heat today and finished thier matches.

January 18th, 2018 at 1:17 am

Ozloz, that’s terrible :((. So sorry. This is probably similar effect to that of people sunbating for ages on a hot day and then jumping in the ocean. Shock to the heart must be enormous.

January 18th, 2018 at 1:19 am

I agree Danica. Seems to me the players are too passive generally.
AM: ATP? Lol I was sitting last in tennisxbracket, but am clawing my way upwards….

January 18th, 2018 at 1:20 am

Players should not accept to play under such conditions…it does not help , if only 1 or 2 of them is tanking or withdraws due to such conditions. They really need to be united.

January 18th, 2018 at 1:43 am

Delpo is playing in exact same conditions… 6-4, 7-6 and 4/4 in 3rd.

Maybe they will reconsider matches for tomorrow?

January 18th, 2018 at 1:48 am

M!…Hehe..I mean ATP main draw..but hey!..it’s only been 4 days..there’s plenty of time for u to climb back Boss!

Oh btw…Wee Daveed r 2 sets down now!Hohohoho!…Another upsets today??Hehehe…

January 18th, 2018 at 1:50 am

Hope Nole will finish this in 4…if not,he maybe ruin my Bracket!!lol!!

January 18th, 2018 at 1:52 am

Ok, A Ramos Vinolas next for Djoko…this one could be tricky

January 18th, 2018 at 2:02 am

Vamos DelPo, finish this in 3 please!!!!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:05 am

He can’t finish it in 3 VP…he just lost the 3rd set…hehe

January 18th, 2018 at 2:11 am

Seems like DelPo’s match was in a bit more of a shade. He lost the 3rd.

January 18th, 2018 at 2:12 am

I saw it now, AM …hope he get’s the 3rd

January 18th, 2018 at 2:13 am

delpo is struggling big time..I hope those 6 missed bp chances in the beginning of this set don’t haunt him..he’s struggling with the heat,struggling with his thigh..and khachanov is a great player with a big serve,big fh and a great bh dtl,has more energy..sad state of affairs

January 18th, 2018 at 2:13 am

the 4th correction

January 18th, 2018 at 2:13 am

Yikes so Goffin and Delpo are posssibly in trouble??

Still have Zverev tonight!

This is a cake walk for Federer at this point, Rafa will have a tougher time it seems!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:19 am

It looks like goffin is going down.

January 18th, 2018 at 2:19 am

How r u VP?

January 18th, 2018 at 2:22 am

AM,

I am fine, thank you. Hope U are also good.
Will now start to work, unfortunately :(

January 18th, 2018 at 2:29 am

FYI – Tomorrow’s schedule is out….

Rafa is scheduled to play on Margaret Court Arena!

Unbelievable!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:33 am

Yeah,i’m good too VP!…Enjoy your work okay?

January 18th, 2018 at 2:33 am

Calm down J.S!…Play on MCA i don’t mind..but play in the heat again that’ll make me turned to Incredible Hulk!…So,is it day time or evening?

January 18th, 2018 at 2:36 am

David Goffin is out!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:51 am

He plays at 7 – 1st night match!

Rod Laver Arena
11am – Kumkhum/Martic – WTA
2nd match – Kostyuv/Svitolina -WTA
3rd match – Dimitrov/Rublev

Night Session
7pm – Kyrgios/Tsonga
2nd match – Bertens/Wozniacki – WTA

Margaret Court Arena
11am – Allertova/Linette – WTA
2nd match – Busta/Muller
3rd match – Bondarenko/Rybarikova – STA

7pm Nadal/Dzumhur
2nd match Ostapenko/Kontaveit – WTA

The problem is people bought tickets to see Rafa and now cannot get tickets to MCA…sad for Rafa fans! But, agree glad he is playing at night!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:52 am

Congratulations to Nole, survived the heat and Monfils.
Wonder where Benny grew up. Looked as cool as a cucumber out there, whereas poor wee David wilted like a flower in the desert.
JMDP got pegged back, temporarily I think.
C H U N G YAY!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:53 am

Oh yes J.S!…That’s great!…But don’t want too overjoyed…wanna give some respect to Nole & fans who don’t have the same fate as Rafa so far…

January 18th, 2018 at 2:57 am

Btw…Another upsets today!!Hohohoho!…What a tournament so far!

January 18th, 2018 at 2:58 am

great win for delpo..vamos!clearly he’s exhausted..I dnt have high hopes for his 3rd round against berdych..tiafoe,khachanov,berdych..brutal 1st week draw for him

January 18th, 2018 at 3:04 am

Never in doubt, just as i expected, Gael pinching a set, but after a blip Novak in four, Geal just lacks the stamina to push the top guys over 5 sets, sad Goffin went out, Delpo just went through in four, i think hes good foor an upset against any one of the top players, as he can catch fire on any given day, but i doubt hes a contender to win this or any other GS anymore ….

January 18th, 2018 at 3:06 am

I Miss Jalep, where are you my friend :-(

January 18th, 2018 at 3:08 am

MIRA,
No disrespect…I was actually rooting for Djok!

Happy for Delpo too (class act)

January 18th, 2018 at 3:15 am

Halep / Bouchard match could be quite interesting ….

January 18th, 2018 at 3:17 am

“The Australian Open stop-play heat policy only automatically kicks in when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees, but it can be activated at the tournament’s discretion.”

That’s stop-play heat policy, so what really stopped officials from implementing it, one degree or lost income, it is still at tournament discretion to activate the rule when they want??!!

January 18th, 2018 at 3:50 am

Go on Simona, i love to see Bouchard getting her backside kicked ….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:00 am

Zverev up 6-1 6-3 in less 1 hour!

Also, Djok confirmed he was mad about playing in the heat and did NOT request day match….Told you!

January 18th, 2018 at 4:13 am

Novak was always going to deal with the heat better than Gael, seems unfair to play under those conditions though ….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:19 am

Halep through in straight sets, Ash Barty a set down against Giorgi ….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:27 am

J.S!…Hehe..I know you’re rooting for Nole…We both r!…I just really upset seeing the organizer’s keep doing this to him over & over again…It’s no laughing matter playing in the heat 2 times in a row..it could cost u slam!…btw..you’re not sleeping J.S?You’re blogging since morning my time…don’t want u to turn to zombie u know!…

January 18th, 2018 at 4:42 am

Willow!….I miss jalep too!…Oh!wait!…U have the inner power right?Summon her here Will!…I have no idea what to do anymore…

January 18th, 2018 at 4:44 am

Wonder if Gonzo is watching Barty v Giorgi, i believe he likes Giorgi, its quite a good match too ….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:48 am

AndiMira ill try anything, get my crystals out, Clive and me are going to the woods today to plant our christmas tree as its Wassaling so i will do one of my rituals, and write an affirmation and pin it to the tree, its quite sad, and i feel a bit down about it ….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:53 am

Yeah..i’m really down too Will…she & i always discussed who are we going to pick on TDC..that’s why i miss her so bad…if only we could have turned back time….

January 18th, 2018 at 4:58 am

Dang I like Wawrinka….He is struggling!

Zverev should win in 4!

January 18th, 2018 at 5:05 am

Come on Giorgi, mack a comeback.

A long tiebreak would be very appreciated! ;)

January 18th, 2018 at 5:06 am

I hope Simona win the grand slam.

January 18th, 2018 at 5:06 am

^ make, not mack

January 18th, 2018 at 5:07 am

J.S im rather getting the impression with Stan that he aint completely over his injury ….

January 18th, 2018 at 5:10 am

Looks like Ash will take Giorgi to the bakery ….

January 18th, 2018 at 5:13 am

Willow….you are probably right! I just like him (: was hoping he was ready!

Will finish Zverev match and keep an eye on Wawrinka (maybe will get 2nd wind) and then going to bed….long day!

Wish we had a chat room to talk during matches….

January 18th, 2018 at 5:13 am

J.S i like Stan too, hes a set and 4 /0 down now, Zverev will most likely close this out in 4 ….

January 18th, 2018 at 5:29 am

Stan out, my brackets gone to pot now ….

January 18th, 2018 at 6:09 am

SG1: Oh pet, are you homeless now? Do you need to come and live with me?……;)

January 18th, 2018 at 6:11 am

Guess what? Nole is playing again day match on saturday, I guess he asked for it?!

January 18th, 2018 at 6:49 am

Federers playing very well ….

January 18th, 2018 at 7:08 am

Federers an amazing player, but its sad to here is fans cheering an error from his opponents ….

January 18th, 2018 at 7:32 am

Well, it seemed insane to me that Djoker would request a day match since (1) he can beat Gael in perfectly decent conditions and (2) the heat is problematic for him. If they’re not going to address the heat, then they need to rotate players through it, even princelings.

January 18th, 2018 at 7:34 am

Giorgi just lost… :`(

January 18th, 2018 at 8:02 am

Giorgi is hoooooot…..

January 18th, 2018 at 8:08 am

BBB,

Before I did read, that Djoko stated, he was not asked about the schedule, I had only one explanation: that he wanted to play on RLA, since he did not have much of experience there last year, to see how he can move on the new surface, as there was no room for him to play at night there, since it is reserved for Roger:

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/18/roger-federer-admits-requested-night-match-amid-novak-djokovic-scheduling-claims-7239931/

January 18th, 2018 at 8:08 am

Gonzo yeah saw the match she played very well for about a set and a half, then sadly fell away, sorry i know your a fan, pretty girl by the way ….

January 18th, 2018 at 8:09 am

it’s for her tennis style!

January 18th, 2018 at 8:12 am

Gonzo lol i know ;-)

January 18th, 2018 at 8:16 am

Personally i always hated the assumption that Rafa fans are only interested in the guy for his looks ….

January 18th, 2018 at 8:19 am

Who do I want to cheat … I do not know anything about tennis! last position in the bracquet :((

January 18th, 2018 at 8:24 am

Perhaps Roger is right, and it ‘s not healthy to change the rhythm: the one who are starting to play at night, should only play at night, therefore, it’s better for Djoko not to change the temperature and to play only during day light. lol.

January 18th, 2018 at 8:25 am

is there a prize for the last?

January 18th, 2018 at 8:25 am

Last but one grrr Stanimal :-(

January 18th, 2018 at 8:26 am

Maybe a booby prize lol ….

January 18th, 2018 at 8:29 am

Regarding Novak match…..all the commentators could talk about was how Novak asked for a daytime match because he knew he would do better in the heat than Gael???? Did he really ask for the daytime match? Just curious what the “real” story is………

January 18th, 2018 at 8:38 am

Oki,
Check new thread for the answer.

January 18th, 2018 at 8:44 am

okie, there’s no way Djoker is asking for daytime matches. But this is apparently the second time ESPN has said someone requested a day match when they didn’t, the other one being Nadal.

Someone’s PR machine is in overdrive.

January 18th, 2018 at 8:46 am

^^👍

January 18th, 2018 at 8:51 am

Haha,

Like Okie, I was confused today, as I did read, that Djoko had asked for daytime match and after the match, Djoko declined this. And also agree, same about Rafa yesterday….why are they spreading this fake news??

January 18th, 2018 at 9:07 am

“….why are they spreading this fake news??”

VP,
To divert attention from…you know who?

January 18th, 2018 at 9:30 am

who? the Fed? Trump? Woody Allen?

January 18th, 2018 at 9:41 am

From Giorgi, Gonza :)

January 18th, 2018 at 9:42 am

Ohh yes, gorgeous Giorgi…but we love her tennis, no?

January 18th, 2018 at 9:45 am

Ok, it was a long day, home sweet home..and my bed, see you on Saturday for Nole match..yes, it’s daytime match, so kids can watch it too…

January 18th, 2018 at 9:50 am

Good night for the antipodas

January 18th, 2018 at 9:53 am

Yeah, I will have my breakfast and coffee earlier, enjoy it while watching Djoko, hehe… should be 26 degrees on Saturday in Melbourne, so it should be good for Nole, I hope

January 18th, 2018 at 9:54 am

Wog Boy – glad your plan B worked.

January 18th, 2018 at 11:35 am

Thanks everyone for the feedback on the “real” story regarding Novak and his request for a daytime match……..appreciate y’all!!

January 19th, 2018 at 1:56 am