Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 Match Day Thread

[Plugger35]

Shelton in big trouble on the tie break, hopefully he doesn't quit like Djokovic did if he loses the first set.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Ooof what a horrid tb by Shelton

 

[Mr Meow]

I wouldn't imagine players who barely get a point in an early tie breaker have a great record of winning that match.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

I wouldn't imagine players who barely get a point in an early tie breaker have a great record of winning that match.

Not as if he had a chance to begin with

 

[Drummond]

Real tough - just couldn't get the serve he needed on the most important point.

He did, big swinger out wide which Sinner sliced back. Would’ve been an ideal S&V.

 

[Mr Meow]

Not as if he had a chance to begin with

There's no need to press "post reply" if these are the best insights you have.

If he closed the set, of course he would have had a chance.

 

[LukeParkerno1]

First set Carrot

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Mate, he has made the quarter-final in the last 4 slams!!!!

It is embarrassing how little you appreciate that fact.

Alex thinks otherwise he's not happy with just making quarters

 

[carlton_99]

Tough break for him but has to stick with this strategy. Thought it was largely very effective

 

[LukeParkerno1]

There's no need to press post reply if these are the best insights you have.

If he closed the set, of course he would have had a chance.

Would have still been Sinner in 4, it’s going to be a cracking final

 

[JamisonRun40]

1st set to Mr Yellow. Great set of tennis Shelton mixing it up, Sinner getting annoyed and really not serving that great but manages to win the set.

 

[Mr Meow]

Would have still been Sinner in 4, it’s going to be a cracking final

It's a pointless comment to make and doesn't make you sound clever.

If everything was pre ordained, don't watch it and let others comment on the unfolding action in peace.

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Shelton had his chances and blew them both times, only got himself to blame should be 7-5 to Shelton but instead 7-6 to Sinner

 

[Chism]

Cant help but feel Shelton has played his best and it still wasnt enough.

Cant see Shelton winning a set now as much as i hope he does as it has been a horrendous day of tennis as a viewer.

But I reckon Sinner wins 6-4 6-3 to close out it comfortably from here.

 

[Ohitsthatguy]

Shelton is exciting just a little raw

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

YES!!! First set to Sinner!!!

Hope Sinner wins but won't be too upset if Shelton manages to beat him somehow.

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

Alex thinks otherwise he's not happy with just making quarters

If course he's not. And you wouldn't want him to be. But he's not trash like the OP suggested.

 

[carlton_99]

Sinner has raised his level

 

[JamisonRun40]

Sinner has woken up and is managing to work out Shelton's serve. The hitting by both players is fantastic, I'm really enjoying it. Mr Yelow Mellow is working things out.

 

[Some Idiot]

Impressive set from both, Shelton starting to make more unforced errors

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

If course he's not. And you wouldn't want him to be. But he's not trash like the OP suggested.

Agree

We need Popryin to go passed him has the fast serve and killer forehand that can't beat the top seeds has a better game then ADM

 

[Cats_R_Cool_4_Ever]

Sinner has raised his level

I think he’s worked out a way in how to defeat Shelton now too!

 

[carlton_99]

Damn

 

[carlton_99]

What a rally

 

[ElliottsMaggies]

What a rally

Ben's not going to die wondering, that's for sure. He's trying everything & taking plenty of risks.

Love it.