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Good win for Raonic over Rafa.
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Yep he gradually improved throughout and Rafa was left a bit lost. He couldn't read the serve towards the end. I'm a bit sad but not at all surprised. Rafa looked pretty dissapointed, more than usual, he probably has a mental list of everything he did wrong.
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Rafa always plays well for a set and a half but then makes a lot of unforced errors as the match progresses. It's the lack of consistency and match practice which is hindering him.
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Yeah his forehand started to break down midway through. I'm just hoping he gets past the 1st round of AO this year. I think Milos or Stan will win Brisbane.
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Clearly Muguruza was simply trying to emulate her rivals by retiring and not winning too many matches. Good thinking
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Hope that was just precautionary for Garbine. Totally here (in spirit, no way I'm staying up until silly am) for Cornet winning her one random title of the year. She's got herself seeded for the AO as well. Bring on Serena in R3. <3
In the battle of God v Satan nobody wins after God smites Satan with an injury. Hopefully the continued rise of Konjuh will sort that mess out. |
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Reports that Lisicki is injured and has pulled out of the AO
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Yep he gradually improved throughout and Rafa was left a bit lost. He couldn't read the serve towards the end. I'm a bit sad but not at all surprised. Rafa looked pretty dissapointed, more than usual, he probably has a mental list of everything he did wrong.
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Rafa needs to have a wee chat with Andy about how to beat Mills Inc.
TBH it's really hard to gauge anything from the pre-AO tournaments as they generally jack in relation to how well players do in Melbourne. Belated HNY everyone!
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Hope that was just precautionary for Garbine. Totally here (in spirit, no way I'm staying up until silly am) for Cornet winning her one random title of the year. She's got herself seeded for the AO as well. Bring on Serena in R3. <3
In the battle of God v Satan nobody wins after God smites Satan with an injury. Hopefully the continued rise of Konjuh will sort that mess out. Oooh Cornet vs Serena would be brilliant! |
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Reports that Lisicki is injured and has pulled out of the AO
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I think Svitolina will win a Slam, just think she's better than the pusher people sometimes think she is, and she seems to have a proper work-ethic. Worked solidly on weights throughout the off-season, and she looks a bit more muscular. Can win against big names too.
Might put a small flutter on her for the OZ. Anyway, hoping for Pliskova, Siniakova and Konjuh wins on the WTA side. Really good lineup on the ATP side in Brisbane, good to see Dimitrov winning matches. I'm sure a lot of us have our eyes on a potential Murray/Djokovic final in Doha, should be interesting to see where Djokovic is right now. |
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I have to say i'm really pleased with Mugz this week, I wish she didn't have to battle so much, but the fact that she is battling and winning is really positive. She hasn't looked too distraught at tough moments which is good. I didn't expect her to beat Sveta, and it's Cornet next. Hopefully she will flatten her, I rather enjoy a Cornet tantrum.
Not sure Rafa will beat Milos inc, not if he is serving well. Fingers crossed on that one. |
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Djoko all over the shop.
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Djoko all over the shop.
Which makes me conflicted for Andy's match this arvo.
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Not been a good day today for your Spanish faves, has it? Fingers crossed Garbine recovers well for the AO.
I see we are going to enjoy yet another Berdych/Murray match, if history has any influence, it should be straight forward for Andy. Here's hoping anyway. |
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I think all the players that have or will lose early this week, will have a good AO.
Which makes me conflicted for Andy's match this arvo. ![]() 🎾🏆
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What a lob. Amazing rallies.
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Nando has just squandered 4 mp's.
Make that 5. |
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Novak has just saved four match points.
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Nando has just squandered 4 mp's.
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Novak has just saved four match points.
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Nerves must have got him. What a shame.
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Not watching, but wasting 5 match points isn't good from Nando.
Chances are he'll fade away in final set. Great fightback from Novak, he's got his fire back. |
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Not watching, but wasting 5 match points isn't good from Nando.
Chances are he'll fade away in final set. Great fightback from Novak, he's got his fire back. |
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Good win for Raonic over Rafa.
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Nando has just squandered 4 mp's.
Make that 5. |
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