Weeks 3 & 4 - Australian Open - Melbourne, VIC, Australia (hard)

christ · Futures level

RE: Weeks 3 & 4 - Australian Open - Melbourne, VIC, Australia (hard)

Stircrazy · Tennis legend

Stircrazy wrote:
Stircrazy wrote:
stevemcqueen wrote:
It seems that Jack retired after losing the first two sets. Clearly, the 5 setters have had an impact on his body. I'd be interested to know whether it was general fatigue or something more specific.
L16: (3) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) WR 3 defeated (15) Jack Draper WR 18 by 7-5 6-1 retired
Beeb report. Describes the hip problem as a "ticking time bomb".

A more detailed analysis of the problem from the Beeb.

Var · Satellite level

Well Novak beats Carlos in 4, despite a pretty poor first serve percentage in the last set. First person he goes to over to is Andy, who seems a little passive. Maybe up too late!

indiana · Tennis legend

I find it so hard rooting against a player Andy is currently so involved with. But given that player is Djokovic, it's compulsory.

Coup Droit · Tennis legend

indiana wrote:
I find it so hard rooting against a player Andy is currently so involved with. But given that player is Djokovic, it's compulsory.

LOL biggrin

seagull · Hall of fame

Once again fakes injury when losing and picks imaginary fights with the crowd before playing amazing tennis. Predictable and annoying.

Helen40 · Grand Slam Champion

I'm more interested in whether Nojo went over to Andy after the first set and what might have been said to turn it around.

Neil Gee · Club Coach

Helen40 wrote:
I'm more interested in whether Nojo went over to Andy after the first set and what might have been said to turn it around.

Oh yes for sure it was Andy's coaching that made the difference.

Didn't see this result coming at all.