Tag Archives: Australian Open 2012

The future is now: Australian Open day five

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Nine days into the Australian Open and I’ve officially succumbed to time-zone induced ADD. Last night, five set matches were just too much for me. I delved in and out of several and by the time I found one captivating … Continue reading →

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Real deal Ducky and other reflections on day four

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Real deal Duckworth? Several young Australian players have generated a lot of hype in recent years but until this week, James Duckworth hasn’t been one of them. Maybe he has and I just missed out on it but based on … Continue reading →

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Incompetent Kader, demented Dave and breaking with Baggy: Reflections on a crazy day 3

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Incompetent Kader and Demented Dave I think I need therapy. As a long-time Davd Nalbandian fan you’d think I’d be used to him blowing matches he has no right to lose but it doesn’t get any easier. That disgusting officiating played … Continue reading →

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“Miracle Matteo” and other thoughts from the Australian Open qualifiers

Posted on January 14, 2012 by

Miracle Matteo When Matteo Viola trailed Dusan Lajovic 5-0 and 40-0* in the third set of his first round qualifying match in Melbourne, a place in the main draw must have seemed light years away. With seemingly no way back, … Continue reading →

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Australian Open 2012: Thoughts on the qualifying draw

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

The slumming slam finalists Eleven years ago, Frenchman Arnaud Clement came back from the dead to beat compatriot Sebastien Grosjean in five sets and reach his lone slam final. He was destroyed by Andre Agassi in straight sets but it … Continue reading →

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