Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 Match Day (closed)

[BobbyMorri]

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Grand Slam - Mens Final Sinner v Zverev

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Grand Slam - Sabalenka vs Keys 2025 Aus Open Womens Final

Sabalenka (1) vs. Keys :unitedstates: (19): Final Preview Aryna Sabalenka Rank: 1 DOB: 5/5/98 Career Achievements: Australian Open (2023, 2024), US Open (2024), World No. 1 in singles, former World No. 1 in doubles, 18 career titles. Career: Loud, powerful, and dominant. Sabalenka hasn’t...

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[MrBarry]

Maybe that grip is a huge issue in Australia, forget Wimbledon she’d need a massive amount of luck. Think she’s more likely to win an AO than a Wimbledon

Shes only 23, has insae amounts of time. I never really rated her until I saw her play in Doha up close - she is relentless as a player.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

Shes only 23, has insae amounts of time. I never really rated her until I saw her play in Doha up close - she is relentless as a player.

Problem is Sabelenka will dominate these HC’s she just will and there’s others get a girl that hits it flat to the FH and she’s done and dusted. I love Iga on clay she’s better than Henin was there outside that though she will need a lot of luck

 

[Romeoh1]

Good match. Well done Keys. If she takes her chances, she will give sabalenka a run for her money.

 

[Some Idiot]

Problem is Sabelenka will dominate these HC’s she just will and there’s others get a girl that hits it flat to the FH and she’s done and dusted. I love Iga on clay she’s better than Henin was there outside that though she will need a lot of luck

I wouldn't write her off, she's had plenty of good wins against Saba and other hitters in Tour finals and Masters

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I wouldn't write her off, she's had plenty of good wins against Saba and other hitters in Tour finals and Masters

Maybe still not convinced probably needs a slight change in grip to do well on HC’s which she has spoken about but did t want to hurt her clay play. It’s a tricky one. Gut feeling is she will need plenty of fortune (ie someone taking out Sabalenka at least)

 

[Jatz]

That was an awesome semi last night.

I've come full circle on Iga, I actually enjoy watching her play. She's robotic in her demeanour/play. It's bizarre.

Would've much preferred Iga/Sab - think Sab is now going to win in straight sets on Saturday night.

 

[Xtreme]

I miss when it was full fledged doubles (the deciding set shouldn't just be a super tie break immediately)

 

[Xtreme]

So how many games into the first set will Novak get another injury that he eventually overcomes 3 sets later ?

 

[StillAtLarge]

Zverev in 4, bit of a demolition job

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

It’s not even that hot Novak will probably win!

 

[carlton_99]

It's only been three points but if this is Zverev's strategy for the match this is going to be a straight sets loss. Far too conservative

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Does the deuce point well and keeps stuffing BP’s

 

[carlton_99]

Does the deuce point well and keeps stuffing BP’s

Choking again - instead of dictating the point he is too scared of many an error

 

[carlton_99]

That could prove very costly in this first set - needs to be mentally tougher

 

[Drummond]

Novak somehow ahead despite 4/16 first serves, thankfully Zverev already choking.

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Hahaha to those ppl who think Zverev will win. He’s coughed up numerous BP chances could be winning this set but instead is behind still lol

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Can they both lose

 

[carlton_99]

Djokovic isn't 100% if you didn't hear it the first 87 times Courier/McEnroe said it

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Which body part is going to get the faux injury treatment today?

I’ll say left lower pectoral.

 

[YeoShuey]

Behind because he is serving second. Imagine that...

Brilliant minds of this forum

 

[Mr Meow]

Zverev is fumbling a lot of break points against an injured old man who is serving terribly.

Sinner would have closed the set by now.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Zverev is a 6’4 De Minaur.

Passive. As. ****.

 

[carlton_99]

This is one of the worst serving performances I have ever seen from a player and Zverev still can't take control of a rally

 

[Mr Meow]

This is one of the worst serving performances I have ever seen from a player and Zverev still can't take control of a rally

Swiatek was basically serving into the umpire and going at 50 km/h last night.

Novak trying to give it a tribute though.

 

[carlton_99]

Zverev really does not want to win this game. This strategy of getting into long rallies when his opponent is serving so poorly is insane