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Well, I love Olympic tennis. Sure, it might not mean much to some. It might also mean a lot of others. I think it is a load of fun.
This tournament is going to be the last ever for several grand slam champions in Murray and Kerber. You could include Nadal in there as well.
The mens draw has been hit with some big withdrawals in recent days with Sinner and Rune. Murray has also withdrawn from singles to just play the doubles. This has allowed Matty Ebden to enter the singles draw as an alternative.....(good old Olympics)
Matty drew Novak in the first round. If he somehow gets over that hurdle....it could be Nadal waiting for him in the 2nd. Yes, we might get the last-ever showing of Novak v Nadal in a live match in the 2nd round.
It is a fairly even draw really. It wouldn't shock me if someone like Ruud wins the gold.
In the girls, Iga has a super tough draw, with all her nemeses on her side. Think Rybakina, Penko. Coco has the Paolini and Pegula. Coco plays Tomljanovic first up. Still think Iga wins. It is RG, anywhere else, she be screwed. She thrashes Coco in the final, just like the good old days
I think the doubles draws are the most fun. We see unusual pairings, like Carlos and Rafa. Aussie watch, I think our best chance will come from the Mixed. A tough draw in the men's for Ebden and Peers, who will get the number 1 seeds in the 2nd round. Probably good for Matty, means he will be fresh for singles.
This tournament is going to be the last ever for several grand slam champions in Murray and Kerber. You could include Nadal in there as well.
The mens draw has been hit with some big withdrawals in recent days with Sinner and Rune. Murray has also withdrawn from singles to just play the doubles. This has allowed Matty Ebden to enter the singles draw as an alternative.....(good old Olympics)
Matty drew Novak in the first round. If he somehow gets over that hurdle....it could be Nadal waiting for him in the 2nd. Yes, we might get the last-ever showing of Novak v Nadal in a live match in the 2nd round.
It is a fairly even draw really. It wouldn't shock me if someone like Ruud wins the gold.
In the girls, Iga has a super tough draw, with all her nemeses on her side. Think Rybakina, Penko. Coco has the Paolini and Pegula. Coco plays Tomljanovic first up. Still think Iga wins. It is RG, anywhere else, she be screwed. She thrashes Coco in the final, just like the good old days
I think the doubles draws are the most fun. We see unusual pairings, like Carlos and Rafa. Aussie watch, I think our best chance will come from the Mixed. A tough draw in the men's for Ebden and Peers, who will get the number 1 seeds in the 2nd round. Probably good for Matty, means he will be fresh for singles.
