Australian Open 2022

Reuben klang · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:04

Rafa now favourite with the bookies first time

el_dazza · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:08

Finally the umpire gets tough with idiots shouting out.

Pigeon_Killer · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:10

el_dazza said:
Finally the umpire gets tough with idiots shouting out.

The convicts have been at it all tournament, just thankful the SIUUU brigade haven’t turned up tonight.

Reuben klang · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:27

And that is that.
Fair play RAFA

Pigeon_Killer · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:27

Wow, shot of the match that! Nadal ahead for the first time in the match.

Psycho Ned · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:27

BBC are going to be editing the highlights by the seat of their pants for this game, it's on at 1:55 and probably won't be finished by then!

Stumble Bum · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:28

What a great turnaround by Rafa.

These ad break aren't half annoying though!!!

el_dazza · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:28

Feels like this match has been on forever

_ian_ · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:31

Nadal's left bicep is radiculous!

Pigeon_Killer · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:38

Hmm, Medvedev has started to find the lines again. Pickle juice OP.

Hodders · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:42

Does seem that crowd behavior at tennis slams has got a lot worse over the last decade.

There is nothing wrong with getting involved, but cheering double faults, shouting out between serves is all out of order.

el_dazza · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:43

Big hold there. They both look absolutely ruined.

Pigeon_Killer · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:44

Quick hold for Medvedev puts the pressure all on Nadal, he’s looked the more likely to be broken even though he’s a break up.

UTmaniac · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:45

Great hold. I think slam 21 is beckoning...

Psycho Ned · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:45

Do think Lacoste could provide Medvedev a tennis shirt that fits properly, looks like something he's pulled from lost property! :cry:

englishpremier · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:46

_ian_ said:
Nadal's left bicep is radiculous!

He has always been massively lop-sided for some reason he doesn't seem work his right side. It's weird.

Reuben klang · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:50

englishpremier said:
He has always been massively lop-sided for some reason he doesn't seem work his right side. It's weird.

and he’s right handed

Pigeon_Killer · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:50

Nadal’s noticeably trying to tire him out and Medvedev just won’t stop running. Hats off to both for producing this level of tennis after 5 hours.

el_dazza · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:51

One more game..

SoliD · 30 Jan 2022 at 13:52

Only got back for the end of the 4th set. But been some incredible tennis for this point in the match. Rafas line shots are unbelievable.