AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2026, Melbourne, ATP GRAND SLAM

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hey, take it easy.

There's still plenty of tennis to be played...and enjoyed.

Sinner will thrash Novak in the semifinal. Bring it On

I am with Calm Vince, I was just upset as Lorenzo was playing so well and then he got injured sad to say

 

[Vince Evert]

I am with Calm Vince, I was just upset as Lorenzo was playing so well and then he got injured sad to say

Ah Margaret Bless you. Yes, i can understand and sympathize your frustration I often wonder if generation X is really match conditioned and prepared for the demands and twists and turns of BO5 Grand Slams. Other then the GS there's no BO5 tennis these days.

 

[Vince Evert]

Now could history be repeating here, ten years ago at the 2016 U S Open, Novak received three retirements from his opponents on the road to the final. He was runners up to Stan "the Man" Wawrinka.

2016 US Open – Men's singles - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ah Margaret Bless you. Yes, i can understand and sympathize your frustration I often wonder if generation X is really match conditioned and prepared for the demands and twists and turns of BO5 Grand Slams. Other then the GS there's no BO5 tennis these days.

Lorenzo has always had problems physical wise and quite frankly his 5 set record isnt a good one, he has a fine game, he also said this is an area in his game he needs to improve, he is 23 yo,so he is young enough to get stronger

 

[Vince Evert]

Lorenzo has always had problems physical wise and quite frankly his 5 set record isnt a good one, he has a fine game, he also said this is an area in his game he needs to improve, he is 23 yo,so he is young enough to get stronger

Then don't play anymore tennis until young man improves his fitness and maybe employ a sports psychology. Otherwise the same thing could reoccur at RG.

 

[Vince Evert]

It's all good Margaret , Jannick will take care of Djokovic in the semis, so enjoy that game.

Is it a day or night match ?

 

[Moxie]

Now could history be repeating here, ten years ago at the 2016 U S Open, Novak received three retirements from his opponents on the road to the final. He was runners up to Stan "the Man" Wawrinka.

2016 US Open – Men's singles - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Wow, that is crazy! Did not remember that, at all. Still didn't win him the title.

 

[Vince Evert]

I been watchin' most of Sinner vs Shelton QF.

There was some magnificent tennis by both, but Ben just could not break Sinner's serve and struggled to hold his service games mainly in the first set.

Loved Ben's hold in the 5th game, in the third where he fought back from 15-40 where he comes out of his comfort zone with two amazing volley winners in a row. Why can't he play more attacking tennis like this?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

It's all good Margaret , Jannick will take care of Djokovic in the semis, so enjoy that game.

Is it a day or night match ?

night match I will be live at RLA for both mens SFs and the final

 

[Vince Evert]

Wow, that is crazy! Did not remember that, at all. Still didn't win him the title.

Hey there Moxie. Yes that's right. Stan the man's going to be sorely missed what with his one-handed backhand, and Gasquet's retiring last year, its the end of an era.

Moxie, can you have a listen to The Boss' new song i just posted?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

I been watchin' most of Sinner vs Shelton QF.

There was some magnificent tennis by both, but Ben just could not break Sinner's serve and struggled to hold his service games mainly in the first set.

Loved Ben's hold in the 5th game, in the third where he fought back from 15-40 where he comes out of his comfort zone with two amazing volley winners in a row. Why can't he play more attacking tennis like this?

Ben runs around the court like a Chook with its Head Cut Off, he had no game plan against Jannik, no return game, his bhand is weak
he needs to find another coach

 

[Vince Evert]

night match I will be live at RLA for both mens SFs and the final

That's good to hear. Because let's be honest a day match and with a forecasted warm-to-hot day , would have made him vulnerable, Jannick being a fair-skinned bloke.

 

[Vince Evert]

Ben runs around the court like a Chook with its Head Cut Off, he had no game plan against Jannik, no return game, his bhand is weak
he needs to find another coach

Then what's the point of having on-court coaching? Ben wasn't listening is that what you mean?

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

That's good to hear. Because let's be honest a day match and with a forecasted warm-to-hot day , would have made him vulnerable, Jannick being a fair-skinned bloke.

This is an area that Jannik and his team have to work on, I thought he was going have to retire in his match in the 40c heat, he could hardly stand up, thank goodness for the Heat Pressure Rule when it reaches 5 play has to be stopped and the roof has to be closed on all 3 courts with roofs and the play was suspended on all outside courts,
Jannik had to retire last year because of cramps, he was drinking pickle juice in his match on the 40c day, still at times pickle juice can take awhile to Kick In

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Then what's the point of having on-court coaching? Ben wasn't listening is that what you mean?

If Ben had a game plan, it wasnt the right one, he wants to be a Showman on court, needs to play percentage tennis when it is needed

 

[britbox]

If Ben had a game plan, it wasnt the right one, he wants to be a Showman on court, needs to play percentage tennis when it is needed

His main tactic seemed to be to hit the ball harder. I lost count of the number of shots sailing long.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

His main tactic seemed to be to hit the ball harder. I lost count of the number of shots sailing long.

Agree, Jannik has great hard flat shots on his fhand and bhand, and goes to the corners of the court, Ben thought " hey I will hit harder' Brain Freeze, he should have watched his margins., players like Jannik and Alcaraz can place their shots in the corners, their opponents try to do the same and end up with UFE

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

Ah Margaret Bless you. Yes, i can understand and sympathize your frustration I often wonder if generation X is really match conditioned and prepared for the demands and twists and turns of BO5 Grand Slams. Other then the GS there's no BO5 tennis these days.

Dmitrov is Millennial and Lorenzo is Generation Z. Generation X was the Sampras/Agassi generation, and can span as early as Edberg and as late as Safin/Hewitt/Federer.

 

[britbox]

Press Conference:

Ben Shelton L 3-6 4-6 4-6 v Jannik Sinner, AO QF



Leo AI Transcript Summary

On Sinner's Performance:

• Impressed by Sinner's return game and clutch serving
• Identified second serve return as the biggest difference in the match - an area where he needed to be better compared to earlier tournament rounds
• Felt he (Shelton) played well from the baseline, volleyed well, and served pretty well overall

On His Development:

• Believes his level is improving and he's becoming "a lot less limited"
• Acknowledges the game takes time and results don't always come when you want them
• Now consistently being stopped by "the toughest challenge in the game" (top players)
• Feels he's "close to bringing it all together" but needs that one breakthrough moment to get over the hump

On Mental Approach:

• Wants to see himself get out in front in matches against top players, noting he feels "untouchable" when ahead at slams
• Believes it's "a matter of time and work" - acknowledges he's not complete yet but feels himself becoming more complete
• Describes himself as "an addict" who's becoming more addicted to the game and figuring things out

On His Evolution:

• Has become "a lot more professional" with practice, match preparation, daily routines, and film study
• Notes he's "a different player" than 12 months ago
• Prefers hot conditions at slams when the ball bounces higher, allowing him to get it out of opponents' strike zones

On Training Strategy:

• Confirmed he does formulate training blocks specific to top players like Sinner and Alcaraz
• Believes matchups are everything in tennis and it's a big focus
• Balances developing his overall game 360 degrees while also focusing on specific scenarios against top opponents

On Tactical Adjustments:

• Needed to be more aggressive and intentional with second serve returns
• Against elite players like Sinner, can't just put the ball in court and scramble - needed more purpose
• Described the needed improvement as tactical rather than technical or mental

 

[Moxie]

Hey there Moxie. Yes that's right. Stan the man's going to be sorely missed what with his one-handed backhand, and Gasquet's retiring last year, its the end of an era.

Moxie, can you have a listen to The Boss' new song i just posted?

Yes, it plays for me here, thanks!