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2018 Aussie Open

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Haven't started watching yet.

Predictions:

Women's Draw:

Halep's Quarter:

This is loaded.

Halep vs. Kvitova 3rd round: I'll take Kvitova in 2, but who knows.

Pliskova vs. Safarova 3rd round: Pliskova in 2.

Kvitova vs. Pliskova QF: Kvitova

Muguruza's Quarter:


Kerber vs. Muguruza 4th round: Muguruza has been the better player over the past year. But I think Kerber regains her form.

Kerber to the SF.

Svitolina's Quarter:


Venus has a tough first round match. Stephens has played well here before in 2014, so I'll pick her to get out of the QF.

Wozniacki's Quarter:

I think Wozniacki can make it out.

Kvitova vs. Kerber SF: Kvitova in 3.

Stephens vs. Wozniacki SF: Big match. Can Wozniacki make her move? I'll say yes, in 2.

Kvitova vs. Wozniacki Finals: Wozniacki has struggled more than she used to against big servers. I don't trust her yet.

Kvitova in 3.

Men's Draw:


Nadal's Quarter:

Isner vs. Nadal 4th round: I always hope for the best for Isner. I am not as optimistic that this can be a good match, right now.

Nadal in 3.

Nadal vs. Cilic QF: This matchup has rarely been competitive. Nadal in 3.

Dmitrov's Quarter:


Sock vs. Anderson 4th round: Anderson had a great USO. I haven't seen enough of that from him in his career.

Sock in 4.

Sock vs. Dmitrov QF: While his results are inconsistent, I trust Sock's style more. Sock in 5.

Alexander Zverev's Quarter:


Misha Zverev vs. Alexander Zverev 3rd round: Rooting for Misha. I think Alexander takes it in 4.

Alexander Zverev vs. Djokovic 4th round: Djokovic in 3.

Wawrinka vs. Djokovic QF: Two players playing after long absences.

Djokovic hasn't lost 2 AOs since 2009 and 2010.

Tough to go against Djokovic. But what the heck. Wawrinka in 4.

Federer's Quarter:

Raonic vs. Querrey 3rd round: Got to go with Querrey after last year. Querrey in 3.

Querrey vs. FED 4th round: Querrey can win this in 3. I think FED pulls it out in 5.

Del Potro vs. FED QF: Del Potro is capable of beating FED any time.

FED just seems to have more endurance. FED in 4.

Nadal vs. Sock SF: Nadal usually does well against players like Sock. Nadal in 3.

Wawrinka vs. FED SF
: I don't know. FED usually wins, but Wawrinka is due for another win.

I'll say FED in 4, but nothing would surprise me.

Nadal vs. FED Finals
: Can FED beat Nadal again? He did do well last year.

My instincts say FED will lose. But why not. I have to use last year's positive results.

FED in 4.
 

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And Isner about to go down 2 sets to 1 lol


Isner is killing me.

This is one of the worst days for USA tennis on Day 1. There may have been days with even more USA players losing, but they might not have had players with strong reputations like Isner, Stephens, Vandeweghe.
 

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My predictions look terrible after the beginning of Day 1.
 

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Great to see Sock go down as well lol
 

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Looks like just Ryan Harrison so far.

I knew Venus and Bencic was a toss up.
 

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Looks like just Ryan Harrison so far.

I knew Venus and Bencic was a toss up.

Yeah the Venus result wasn't shocking. Just a shitty 1st round draw. The other 4 seeded American players that went down were very surprising
 

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Querrey plays today. Probably the best USA player left.
 

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One thing I love about the Aussie Open is how unpredictable it is since it's at the start of the season
 

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Nice to see Querrey with the easy straight set victory. No reason why he shouldn't make it to the round of 16 to face Fed
 

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Wawrinka gets it done in 4. Nice win.
 

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Tiafoe vs. Del Potro is the last match of the day. 2 AM PST.

Looks interesting, though.

I might browse through it on the DVR tomorrow evening.
 

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Kerber wins in straight sets.
 

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Alexander Zverev about to join the studio.
 

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According to Cahill, against Nadal last year, Federer hit every 2nd serve return with topspin.

Against everyone else, Federer varied his 2nd serve returns.
 

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Mischa Zverev retires due to injury in the first round.

Darn, was looking forward to seeing more of him, especially a potential matchup with his brother.
 
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