Australian Open 2021 Thread

[Old Lion]

Moved to Feb 8. I would go but I dont speak Australian.

 

[bksballer89]

1 week away.

Warm up tournaments start tonight

 

[oh-jay-bee eighty-one]

Moved to Feb 8. I would go but I dont speak Australian.

oy!

 

[ill]

excited to see live on TV tennis again

 

[ill]

Aaaaaand no matches on Thursday because a hotel worker tested positive.

Tiley eyes Friday resumption after positive COVID-19 case in Melbourne

It was revealed 507 tests with casual contacts from the Grand Hyatt were carried out.

www.tennis.com

 

[Old Lion]

Aaaaaand no matches on Thursday because a hotel worker tested positive.

Tiley eyes Friday resumption after positive COVID-19 case in Melbourne

It was revealed 507 tests with casual contacts from the Grand Hyatt were carried out.

www.tennis.com

 

[ill]

"Australia has ZERO CASES!"

ah fuck.

 

[bksballer89]

Kerber out

 

[bksballer89]

Meanwhile Venus Williams is in the 2nd round of a major. That almost never happens

 

[bksballer89]

Zverev in a battle. Down a set and on serve at 5-4 in the 2nd

 

[ill]

Meanwhile Venus Williams is in the 2nd round of a major. That almost never happens

it's been a while for her, that's for sure. Glad she is still getting out there and playing.

 

[Old Lion]

Kerber out

The Aussie is unpredictable in a good year. After a year like 2020 it is crazy.

 

[bksballer89]

The Aussie is unpredictable in a good year. After a year like 2020 it is crazy.

Tiafoe gave Djoker a good fight last night

 

[bksballer89]

Fognini, Caruso clash on court after five-set epic

A bizarre postmatch on-court dispute involving Italian pair Fabio Fognini and Salvatore Caruso has marred a gripping five-setter at the Australian Open.

www.espn.com

 

[Old Lion]

Fognini, Caruso clash on court after five-set epic

A bizarre postmatch on-court dispute involving Italian pair Fabio Fognini and Salvatore Caruso has marred a gripping five-setter at the Australian Open.

www.espn.com

I am surprised they didnt just use hand gestures.

 

[bksballer89]

Djokovic says he has torn muscle after win

Novak Djokovic's bid for a ninth Australian Open championship was thrown into doubt after he took a fall during a five-set victory in the third round and said he tore a muscle.

www.espn.com

 

[bksballer89]

watching tennis without fans is harder than any other sport imo

 

[bksballer89]

'There are just no mistakes happening': Hawk-Eye Live gains more support at Australian Open

The Australian Open has taken Hawk-Eye Live a step further from last year's US Open, using the technology instead of linespeople on every court. The shift initially began due to COVID-19, but many believe this will become a permanent change in the game.

www.espn.com

 

[ill]

watching tennis without fans is harder than any other sport imo

I agree 100%

It's definitely missing that

 

[ill]

Djokovic smashing racquets against Zverev and about to go down 2 sets to 1.