Australian Open 2018

[DUN I LOVE]

Jest ok - wczoraj były 3 tygodnie do startu (21).

[Federasta20]

Ja liczę jako 15 stycznia - 26 grudnia, czyli 31+15-26=20. 14 stycznia będzie 1 dzień do rozpoczęcia wtedy.

Pomylił mi się poniedziałek z wtorkiem, ale widzę, że też zmieniłeś system liczenia

[Mario]

Dobrze, panowie, że wszystko udało się wyjaśnić.

Bo powiem wam szczerze, że nie mogłem sobie znaleźć miejsca, nie wiedząc, ile dokładnie dni zostało do startu turnieju.

[Barty]

I widzisz, DIL, jak tu znaleźć motywację do dalszych odliczań po takim wpisie.

[DUN I LOVE]

Jestem przekonany, że Mario pisze prawdę - wstydził się po prostu nas o to zapytać.

[Mario]

Oczywiście, całe szczęście wszystko już się wyjaśniło.

[DUN I LOVE]

Smsa mogłeś wysłać, bym nikomu nie powiedział. Przynajmniej Święta miałbyś spokojniejsze.

[Lleyton]

AO legends to relive classic memories

Spoiler:

Tennis Australia

After their epic five set final at Melbourne Park 30 years ago, Mats Wilander and Pat Cash will return to the courts once again for the Australian Open Legends tournament. In 1988, the tennis world sat up and took notice of the Australian Open at a brand new venue, then known as Flinders Park, and the final – which Wilander won 6-3 6-7 3-6 6-1 8-6 – is rated as one of the all-time Grand Slam classics.

Australian Open Legends Tournament Director Todd Woodbridge said Cash and Wilander will be an important part of a huge field of tennis superstars lined up for the AO Legends, many who have had massive success at the Australian Open themselves. Woodbridge, who also played at Melbourne Park in the first Australian Open at the new venue in 1988, said it was a real coup to have both Cash and Wilander back at Melbourne Park as the Australian Open celebrates 30 years at the iconic venue.

“Having them back on court to celebrate one of the great Australian Open finals will be brilliant,” Woodbridge said. "Don’t be fooled either, they both still play some very good tennis.” Cash and Wilander both are very much looking forward to playing again at Melbourne Park, and have warm memories of that classic final that set the new Australian Open on its way.

“I obviously have plenty of memories most of them fond,” Cash said. "Losing to Wilander in the final was a huge disappointment to me especially after losing the previous year in the final to Edberg, but in retrospect I played really well and just couldn’t pull off the win."

"Playing Pat in the finals on the bicentennial birthday of Australia that day was extremely special,” Wilander said.
Losing to Wilander in the final was a huge disappointment to me especially after losing the previous year in the final to Edberg, but in retrospect I played really well and just couldn’t pull off the win.
1988 Australian Open runner-up Pat Cash
Former world No.1 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario

Spicing up the competition in the women’s field is Spanish great Arantxa Sanchez Vicario. “We are thrilled to welcome back 14 time Grand Slam Champion and former world No.1 Arantxa Sachez Vicario,” Woodbridge said.

“Aranxta was one of the true champions of our sport winning multiple slams in singles, doubles and mixed. She was such a positive player to watch, always smiling, but underneath she was one of the most tenacious competitors to have played our sport.”

“I missed last year after a skiing accident so I can’t wait to get back to the Australian Open,” Sanchez Vicario said. “It’s always been one of my favourites and it is incredible how the tournament just keeps getting better and better. I can’t wait to see what improvements are made this year."

Sanchez Vicario will be joined in the legends field by her former doubles partner, Daniela Hantuchova. The former world No.5 has recently retired after a stellar career spanning 18 years, which included winning all four Grand Slams in mixed doubles, the Hopman Cup in 2005 and Fed Cup in 2002. As a duo Hantuchova and Sanchez Vicario reached the Australian Open women’s doubles final in 2002.

“I’m so pleased to be starting my Legends Career at the Australian Open,” Hantuchova said. “A highlight of my singles career was in Melbourne when I reached the semifinal in 2008, and to be back in a much more relaxed fashion will be so much fun.” The Australian Open Legends will kick off on the middle weekend, 20 and 21 January. Ground pass holders can catch all the action on the outside courts and Woodbridge is excited about the quality field contesting the event.

“We’ve gathered another top quality field for the AO Legends, and when you crunch the numbers there is an extraordinary amount of Grand Slam titles and experience out on court. I’m looking forward to another great tournament and I know it will be a lot of fun for the players and the fans.”

The Australian Open Legends Tournament line-up:

Women
Nicole Bradtke (AUS)
Lindsay Davenport (USA)
Daniela Hantuchova (SVK)
Martina Navratilova (USA)
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario (ESP)
Barbara Schett (AUT)
Rennae Stubbs (AUS)

Men
Mats Wilander (SWE)
Jonas Bjorkman (SWE)
Michael Chang (USA)
Pat Cash (AUS)
Jacco Eltingh (NED)
Thomas Enqvist (SWE)
Wayne Ferreira (RSA)
Mansour Bahrami (FRA)
Goran Ivanisevic (CRO)
Thomas Johansson (SWE)
Henri Leconte (FRA)
Mark Philippoussis (AUS)

https://ausopen.com/articles/news/ao-le ... c-memories

[polo90]

Gracze podwójnie zgłoszeni turniej poprzedzający + kwalifikacje AO. W tym samym tygodniu

Sydney Q
MAHUT, Nicolas
SOUSA, Pedro
MENENDEZ-MACEIRAS, Adrian

Auckland Q
DUTRA SILVA, Rogerio
FRITZ, Taylor
POLANSKY, Peter
RUUD, Casper
OLIVEIRA, Goncalo
ROBERT, Stephane

Canberra MDS
CARBALLES BAENA, Roberto

[Barty]

Australian Open 2018 - rozstawienie (na dziś):

1 Rafael Nadal ESP
2 Roger Federer SUI
3 Grigor Dimitrov BUL
4 Alexander Zverev GER
5 Dominic Thiem AUT
6 Marin Cilić CRO
7 David Goffin BEL
8 Jack Sock USA
9 Stan Wawrinka SUI
10 Pablo Carreno Busta ESP
11 Juan Martin del Potro ARG
12 Novak Djoković SRB
13 Sam Querrey USA
14 Kevin Anderson RSA
15 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga FRA
16 Andy Murray GBR
17 John Isner USA
18 Lucas Pouille FRA
19 Tomas Berdych CZE
20 Roberto Bautista Agut ESP
21 Nick Kyrgios AUS
22 Kei Nishikori JPN
23 Albert Ramos-Vinolas ESP
24 Milos Raonic CAN
25 Gilles Muller LUX
26 Diego Schwartzman ARG
27 Fabio Fognini ITA
28 Adrian Mannarino FRA
29 Philipp Kohlschreiber GER
30 Damir Dzumhur BIH
31 Richard Gasquet FRA
32 Pablo Cuevas URU

[DUN I LOVE]

Mogłoby się obyć bez wycofań w tym gronie...

[Lleyton]

1. Rafael Nadal

Rafa’s face after he lost to Roger in the final said it all. Sore knee or not, the world No.1 will be out for revenge.

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Damian]

2. Roger Federer

Roger's the GOAT. We know that. But by how much is he better than Nadal and Nole? A 20th major would make the gap insurmountable.

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Damian]

3. Grigor Dimitrov

A maiden Masters trophy and ATP finals crown in 2017 would suggest Dimitrov is on the precipice of a Grand Slam. Will he take the final step?

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Lleyton]

4. Alexander Zverev

It’s not a question of ‘if’ Sascha wins a Grand Slam, it’s ‘when’. Needs to improve stamina and maturity for two weeks of best-of-fives.

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Damian]

5. Dominic Thiem

Thiem's win percentage on clay: 83%. And on hard: 52%. He'll need to adapt to quicker surfaces if he wants to go deeper in Melbourne.

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Damian]

6. Marin Cilić

Since 2011, Cilic has failed to make it past the 4th round of the AO. With Bjorkman out, perhaps a new coach will do the trick?

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Damian]

7. David Goffin

1st round in 2013. 2nd round in 2014. 4th round in 2016. Quarterfinals in 2017. Semis in 2018?

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[arti]

8. Jack Sock

After struggling at all four majors, Sock caught fire at the end of the year. Will the flame continue to burn in Melbourne?

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds

[Lleyton]

9. Stan Wawrinka

Stan almost called it quits after hurting his knee this year. He's now back to full health but match fitness may be a worry.

https://ausopen.com/articles/features/t ... mens-seeds