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Looks like he's back.
perfectchaos007
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I definitely wouldn't have said that yesterday when he should have lost to Verdasco, but today was a refreshing look at his old superior form. If he plays like that in the AO, he should go far
perfectchaos007
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So Bethany Mattek-Sands and Mirza teamed up to win Brisbane today, but with that win, Mattek-Sands overtakes Mirza's #1 ranking. doubles rankings are weird lol.
Mirza won with Hingis last year hence she doesn't gain any points for it.
Massive test for Dimitrov tonight against Nishikori. A win here could really catapult his start to 2017.
His elegant and insightful analyses will be missed.
It's too bad their matches don't produce this kind of tennis more often. Murray seemed a lot more resourceful than in a lot of their past encounters, with great attacks, drop shots, high defense lobs, etc. Against an in-form Djoker he has to, because he'll never win by doing the same thing as him. He lost but I think he has the beginning of a plan.
If Dimitrov was playing all year like he has in this final he would be a solid top10. Problem is, his game is very fragile and can completely disintegrate if he's not 100% focused. Brisbane is a very good start but he must bring this kind of tennis to big tournaments. It's still a treat to watch him play like this though.
perfectchaos007
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Dmitrov should have won Sydney last year as well, but fell in the finals to Troicki in a tight third set tiebreak. If Dmitrov played the entire season in Australia he would have an amazing career. He plays better there than anywhere else.
In other news, Madison Keys and now Sloane Stephens have withdrawn from the AO. They are the top 2 ranked Americans not named Williams
Yeah, really solid week for him, nice to see.
This is Hass' year, I can feel it
It's definitely the Year of Hate that's for sure.
perfectchaos007
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Tommy Haas is still on tour? damn I saw him play in Houston once when I was a kid
Kotetsu534
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Kasatkina was playing, to my eyes, quite a bit worse than she did against Muguruza in Brisbane, where she lost after having held MP - incredible match, that one - but still beat Kerber in straights. Terrible showing from her, making one needless unforced error after another, usually from her forehand. Of course a strong showing in Australia and no one will even remember these matches, but her game's way off right now.
perfectchaos007
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It's hard to pin down a favorite for the AO on the womens side. I guess Pliskova? But honestly the draw is wide open. Good chance of having a first time champion. Radwanska this is your chance!!
perfectchaos007
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Maria Sharapova will return from her 15-month doping ban at a tournament in Germany in April.
Car manufacturer Porsche, which sponsors both Sharapova and the event in Stuttgart, says Sharapova has been given a wild-card entry into the tournament. It will be her first official competition since she tested positive for meldonium at last year's Australian Open.
Sharapova, who won the Stuttgart tournament from 2012-14, says "I could not be happier to have my first match back on tour at one of my favorite tournaments."
http://tennischannel.com/sharapova-to-return-from-ban-in-april-at-stuttgart-event/
lol of course her favorite tournament is the one her sponsors run
Car manufacturer Porsche, which sponsors both Sharapova and the event in Stuttgart, says Sharapova has been given a wild-card entry into the tournament. It will be her first official competition since she tested positive for meldonium at last year's Australian Open.
Sharapova, who won the Stuttgart tournament from 2012-14, says "I could not be happier to have my first match back on tour at one of my favorite tournaments."
http://tennischannel.com/sharapova-to-return-from-ban-in-april-at-stuttgart-event/
lol of course her favorite tournament is the one her sponsors run
Maria actually really loves Stuttgart, she won it 3 times in a row and its where she started her "clay dominance" back then when she was treated as a terrible clay courter. Of course it being sponsored by Porsche helps. lol
And yes Kerber seems to be feeling the pressure already. She has been terrible. And btw her loss to Kasatkina was not her first. She lost to Svitolina in Brisbane. All players she routined last year. Hopefully she finds her game for the AO, otherwise...
perfectchaos007
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Australian Open qualifying begins 1 hour from this post. Tennis channel in the USA will be airing some qualifying matches live
Remember when Stuttgart used to be Filderstadt? What an odd little and yet high-class tournament that was.
perfectchaos007
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Watching Tiafoe v. Cecchinato right now on Tennis Channel. There are literally 10 people watching from the stands. After a good point, you can hear one person clapping
Diprosalic
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Bencic duh.
Pretty surprising prediction I must say.
She's now exclusively playing mixed doubles with Roger
Diprosalic
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Didn't she retire just a week ago?
perfectchaos007
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Guess who Bencic plays first round?
Serena Williams
http://www.ausopen.com/en_AU/scores/draws/ws/r1s1.html
Diprosalic
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perfectchaos007
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Serena is 64-1 in first round matches at the Grand Slams. So there is hope
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The phrase 'let it drop' comes to mind.
Konta was incredible in Sidney...she was returning 170kmh serves that would normally be almost guaranteed aces cross court for the point against Bouchard(3-2 this season so far ;P) and mostly,she did the same thing in the final against Radwanska...if she stays in her bubble like that for the AO,she will be hard to beat...
Serena better be ready quick also,that section is a hard draw for her...Genie got away with a normal start(Chirico) but might meet Kasaktina on R2,she is improving everytime I see her.
Oh Peru is back
getting ready for Stuggart I guess
Serena better be ready quick also,that section is a hard draw for her...Genie got away with a normal start(Chirico) but might meet Kasaktina on R2,she is improving everytime I see her.
Oh Peru is back
getting ready for Stuggart I guess perfectchaos007
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The qualifiers are complete, and the full draws are up. Federer plays against Jurgen Melzer in the 1st round. Who's making the AO thread?
Diprosalic
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I will put something lazy together like last time i did it unless there already is one by the time the Belinda match starts tomorrow.
Diprosalic
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there is none. feel free to make one.
I meant when you make one. Put the link here
.I'm at work and too lazy to make thread.
Diprosalic
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I meant when you make one. Put the link here
I'm at work and too lazy to make thread.
i won't have much time until sometime tomorrow.
perfectchaos007
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Seems like Halep always gets off to a slow start. She'll probably win this match in 3 sets
edit: Halep lost
edit: Halep lost
perfectchaos007
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perfectchaos007
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Kerber and Tsurenko going to a third set. Postponing Roger Federer's match
Close call. Good to see Stan pull through, also Melzer levels it against Federer 1 set each, after being a break down.
Randy Monk
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Nice outfit, Eugenie. Very, very nice. I like very much. Thank you