Sportsmanship point was turning point not even Novak would that
Grand Slam Australian Open 2025 Round 1+2
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He was serving the match
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Of course he wouldn't do that! Then again I don't associate sportsmanship with him at all.
LukeParkerno1
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Yep and one is seeded 15 and has been higher, Draper changed it up and went for his shots. Hardly a choke he forced Kokkankis to go for smaller margins. In short it’s hardly a surprise the 15th ranked player is just a little better when it counted. Does not mean it’s a choke at all
The Aussie spirit tho would be to never give up, got nothing to lose attitude but he looks spent and Draper looks as fresh as a daisy
He was two points away from winning the match and couldn't handle the pressure of serving it out. Clear as day choke.
Draper looked like he'd had enough half an hour ago. This is tennis. It's back and forth and they've been slogging it out for hours. Draper's class is showing through and it's wearing Kokki out.
You show good sportsmanship after or before the match not during it
He’s just belting them from side to side and Kokk is running everywhere…and worn out
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Actually, you show good sportsmanship during the match too. It's the reason so many people dislike players like Medvedev who act like spoilt sports.
LukeParkerno1
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Good reason one is 15th in the world it’s all these little things. Every year we are talking about Kokkanakis and his body failing him. One thing I will say and I’ll say it again- if he wants to really contend (4th round onwards) at Slams you cannot be playing Adelaide type tournaments 3 days before r1, you need to be resting/practicing the week prior
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I love Med he’s a character and not boring. Plus his interviews are gold
Let him go play his doubles with Nick that’s all he’s good for now anyway…
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LukeParkerno1
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Give credit to the other guy who played a fantastic return game. He’s just a better player nothing more or less
Yep, more often than not a sizable ranking difference plays itself in the end, when it's clutch time. The small margins and self belief get the better player over the line. That's what makes the upsets special. But it's also why the guys who get to pointy ends of tournaments have proven to get through tough matches like this. Even when the other guy is serving for the match.
Anyway, this one ain't over yet. But Kokki is a sizable underdog, like he was heading into the match.
Reckon a lower ranked player then Kokk woukd have been capable of closing it out
LukeParkerno1
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Not particularly but mainly for his campaigner fans he drags with him. He’s entertaining as a sport you need characters. Women is similar as lovely as Iga is she’s put you to sleep watching her as much emotion as a turtle. Sabs is a lot better to watch
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Yeah and I think Kyrgios is World #1. See how these absurd statements work?
That poor kid is heart broken and they were trying to let him know he was on tv
LukeParkerno1
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Unlikely he actually didn’t serve badly that game was 3 winners from Draper sometimes you have to just say “too good”. The worse game was the one to drop serve to lose the set- serving first in the 5th should have been the worst outcome and that’s what the top players do they don’t drop their head after one drop of serve
Draper is holding his serve too well now he’ll prob break soon and win
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Paul wins the 3rd set. Up 2 sets to 1.
LukeParkerno1
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Kokkankis probably has to gamble a bit and it’s possibly easier to win a couple of points in a TB than break him in a game- does rely on holding serve though
