Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 Match Day Thread

[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.