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cobl04 · 01-16-2014, 09:07 PM

Don't like the look of him, nor really his style of play, and for his height and size and talent he just seems to have consistently underachieved.

cobl04 · 01-19-2014, 04:48 AM

First time ever at the tennis today... of course, I didn't see a single ball, spent the whole arvo in the Heineken beer garden. Was good though, Ivanovic's upset of Williams was incredible, Serena choked hardcore.

Loved it, and have to say, it's probably better than going to the cricket. Will definitely be back.

intedomine · 01-19-2014, 02:03 PM

And you went during the 4th round! Try and get a weekday off in the first week and you can catch some high stakes singles action on the wee outer courts. Always great fun following players with lower rankings. And then hit the beer garden from 6pm until midnight.

We really are quite privileged to have one of only four Grand Slam tournaments on our doorstep. It really is one of the best times of year!

cobl04 · 01-19-2014, 06:55 PM

Yeah will definitely go early in week one in the future. Was desperate to see Berdych on MCA but my mates preferred to keep drinking in the beer garden.

How good's this:

Ball Kid gets hit in the face - 2014 Australian Open - YouTube

Vlad n U 2 · 01-19-2014, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cobl04

First time ever at the tennis today... of course, I didn't see a single ball, spent the whole arvo in the Heineken beer garden. Was good though, Ivanovic's upset of Williams was incredible, Serena choked hardcore.

Loved it, and have to say, it's probably better than going to the cricket. Will definitely be back.

Serena didn't lose it or 'choke.' Ivanovic won it and the match was played on her terms.

cobl04 · 01-19-2014, 08:08 PM

She seemed to be playing some awful tennis in that third set. Ivanovic was very good, for sure.

cobl04 · 01-20-2014, 07:31 AM

Awesome pic from HS tog Wayne Lubdey

Vlad n U 2 · 01-21-2014, 06:32 AM

Stan the Man.

cobl04 · 01-21-2014, 06:59 AM

Can't believe he got it on an unforced error from Djokovic. Bit sad, I do love the Djoker, but we all love the underdog.

BoMac · 01-21-2014, 08:37 AM

What the hell is an arvo?

GirlsAloudFan · 01-21-2014, 10:01 AM

Genie.

intedomine · 01-21-2014, 01:53 PM

Always liked Wawrinka so very happy with the result.

Keep the upsets coming, your turn Dimitrov and Federer.

intedomine · 01-24-2014, 05:33 AM

Disappointing. Wanted an all Swiss men's final. Carn Stanislas in the final.

LJT · 01-24-2014, 06:56 PM

Wawrinka I believe is 0-12 against Nadal...I also believe he has never taken even a set off him. So yeah Nadal to get his 14th major and equal Sampras.

French Open is a given unless there is a "Soderling event". Then I would say he's 50/50 for Wimbledon but kinda depends how physically he is holding up.

He would be only one behind Federer by then. We shall see what happens though.

Vlad n U 2 · 01-26-2014, 03:49 AM

Nadal in all sorts of trouble right now. Struggling to run.

youarenotimmune · 01-26-2014, 03:54 AM

What's wrong with Nadal? Is it his back? Fatigue?

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Vlad n U 2 · 01-26-2014, 04:01 AM

Surely can't be fatigue? He's been rolling through his earlier matches.

I'm guessing it's back related.

Vlad n U 2 · 01-26-2014, 04:20 AM

Stan has absolutely lost it.

youarenotimmune · 01-26-2014, 04:24 AM

Yea, and Nadal seems to be fine now!

Vlad n U 2 · 01-26-2014, 04:43 AM

Not quite, still serving noticeably slower than usual. Overall better than it was an hour ago, definitely.

01-16-2014, 09:07 PM	#381
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,488 Local Time: 05:38 AM	Don't like the look of him, nor really his style of play, and for his height and size and talent he just seems to have consistently underachieved. __________________

01-19-2014, 04:48 AM	#382
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,488 Local Time: 05:38 AM	First time ever at the tennis today... of course, I didn't see a single ball, spent the whole arvo in the Heineken beer garden. Was good though, Ivanovic's upset of Williams was incredible, Serena choked hardcore. Loved it, and have to say, it's probably better than going to the cricket. Will definitely be back. __________________

01-21-2014, 08:37 AM	#390
BoMac Self-righteous bullshitter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Soviet Canuckistan — Socialist paradise Posts: 16,900 Local Time: 04:38 PM	What the hell is an arvo? __________________

01-26-2014, 04:43 AM	#400
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 05:08 AM	Not quite, still serving noticeably slower than usual. Overall better than it was an hour ago, definitely. __________________

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01-19-2014, 02:03 PM	#383
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,104 Local Time: 05:38 AM	And you went during the 4th round! Try and get a weekday off in the first week and you can catch some high stakes singles action on the wee outer courts. Always great fun following players with lower rankings. And then hit the beer garden from 6pm until midnight. We really are quite privileged to have one of only four Grand Slam tournaments on our doorstep. It really is one of the best times of year!

01-19-2014, 08:08 PM	#386
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,488 Local Time: 05:38 AM	She seemed to be playing some awful tennis in that third set. Ivanovic was very good, for sure.

01-20-2014, 07:31 AM	#387
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,488 Local Time: 05:38 AM	Awesome pic from HS tog Wayne Lubdey

01-21-2014, 06:32 AM	#388
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 05:08 AM	Stan the Man.

01-21-2014, 06:59 AM	#389
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 58,488 Local Time: 05:38 AM	Can't believe he got it on an unforced error from Djokovic. Bit sad, I do love the Djoker, but we all love the underdog.

01-21-2014, 10:01 AM	#391
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,430 Local Time: 02:38 PM	Genie.

01-21-2014, 01:53 PM	#392
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,104 Local Time: 05:38 AM	Always liked Wawrinka so very happy with the result. Keep the upsets coming, your turn Dimitrov and Federer.

01-24-2014, 05:33 AM	#393
intedomine Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 8,104 Local Time: 05:38 AM	Disappointing. Wanted an all Swiss men's final. Carn Stanislas in the final.

01-24-2014, 06:56 PM	#394
LJT Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: May 2005 Location: Belfast Posts: 5,191 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Wawrinka I believe is 0-12 against Nadal...I also believe he has never taken even a set off him. So yeah Nadal to get his 14th major and equal Sampras. French Open is a given unless there is a "Soderling event". Then I would say he's 50/50 for Wimbledon but kinda depends how physically he is holding up. He would be only one behind Federer by then. We shall see what happens though.

01-26-2014, 03:49 AM	#395
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 05:08 AM	Nadal in all sorts of trouble right now. Struggling to run.

01-26-2014, 03:54 AM	#396
youarenotimmune Refugee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,798 Local Time: 12:38 AM	What's wrong with Nadal? Is it his back? Fatigue? Sent from my C6602 using U2 Interference mobile app

01-26-2014, 04:01 AM	#397
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 05:08 AM	Surely can't be fatigue? He's been rolling through his earlier matches. I'm guessing it's back related.

01-26-2014, 04:20 AM	#398
Vlad n U 2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 28,382 Local Time: 05:08 AM	Stan has absolutely lost it.

01-26-2014, 04:24 AM	#399
youarenotimmune Refugee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Binghamton, NY Posts: 1,798 Local Time: 12:38 AM	Yea, and Nadal seems to be fine now!