Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 Match Day Thread

[carlton_99]

Has 3/4 quarters of the court open and goes to the 1/4 where Novak is...

 

[Mr Meow]

Has 3/4 quarters of the court open and goes to the 1/4 where Novak is...

Imagine what Sinner would be doing to Zverev right now. It would be a replica of the ADM match, although Zverev at least has a better serve to make up for his pedestrian rally style.

The final could be ugly either way, but more interesting with Djokovic than Zverev.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Djoker commencing operation Fake Injury.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

The limp is on...

 

[YeoShuey]

And here come the mind games.

 

[Mr Meow]

I also get furious when I see a man slightly hobble. Glad we have a place to let it all out!

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

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

...when he's losing

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

And here come the mind games.

Don't fall for it Sascha.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

...when he's losing

It’s so ingrained, it’s a natural reflex.

 

[Mr Meow]

It’s so ingrained, it’s a natural reflex.

You can see what a huge effect it has had.

Zverev has absolutely dominated the match so far. Djokovic limped at 6-6 and has been absolutely unstoppable since.

The German has appeared mentally defeated when noting that his opponent may be faking an injury.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Famous last words but I can't see Djokovic winning a set this arvo

 

[carlton_99]

Imagine what Sinner would be doing to Zverev right now. It would be a replica of the ADM match, although Zverev at least has a better serve to make up for his pedestrian rally style.

The final could be ugly either way, but more interesting with Djokovic than Zverev.

100% - would have been over in 90mins. But I also think if Sinner was playing this version of Novak it would equally be a thrashing.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

"Keep calm and the GOAT is back"

I...

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Famous last words but I can't see Djokovic winning a set this arvo

He's sucked you in

 

[Bungeye]

I think it's in Novak's best interest to take the break and regroup. It's a very smart tactic that even Zverev is completely unaware of.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

He’s retired!

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Get fkd.

I was sure he'd call a MTO.

Not full on sook & retire.

 

[Mr Meow]

What a fake injury! You guys cracked the case.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Damn, that sucks for Sinner

 

[carlton_99]

Crowd not happy - surely deserve a 50% refund

 

[YeoShuey]

LOL he really retired? LOL!

Sasha was going to destroy him in straight sets anyway.

 

[RCAB]

I guess a lot of you look stupid for saying he wasn't injured...

 

[Snarls Barkley]

Bizarre

 

[JamisonRun40]

WTF Novak this is not good look. I suppose this is a good thing for Sasha he won't be exerted. What a disappointment for the crowd.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

I guess a lot of you look stupid for saying he wasn't injured...

It's a tactical retirement!