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re: 2023 Australian Open Thread.

Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:29 am to
Posted by TigerCub
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:29 am to
I use the Aussie Open app
Posted by Dawgsontop34
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 12:20 pm to
Appreciate all the suggestions. I use Google more often than not because the ESPN one stinks (even when they have the coverage for tourneys) but I’ll try out the Sofascore and then reupload the Aussie open one.
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 12:32 pm to
I use Flashscore for soccer and tennis. There’s alerts for match start, end of set, final result, etc… plus stats, match history, head to head results, odds, rankings, and draws. It’s so fast that I have to turn off the alerts when watching a match because it’s at least a point ahead. I’m guessing Sofascore is similar but never tried it.
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 2:01 pm to
Looking pretty hard at Varillas tonight. Zverev has only been back for a month and hasn’t looked great. Lost his last 3 in straights and had 1 ace and 8 DF vs. Lehecka. Varillas is nothing special of course, but special isn’t required when your opponent is donating. Not to mention the heat/humidity in theory would affect Zverev more than a Peruvian, both mentally and physically.

ETA: If you are full-on crazy, Baena can be found at 30/1 or better. Just check the rules and make sure your book pays out if Novak retires after the 1st set. Even better if you get a win for a 1st set retirement, but not many books do that.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 2:06 pm
Posted by TigerCub
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 5:31 pm to
No live tennis on ESPN until 10:30 tonight. I honestly wonder why they bid for it if they don’t even want to put in any effort to cover it.
Posted by Broski
Member since Jun 2011
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 5:32 pm to
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No live tennis on ESPN until 10:30 tonight. I honestly wonder why they bid for it if they don’t even want to put in any effort to cover it.



Covid made them quit.

It's ridiculous that they don't even have a studio setup in Melbourne anymore.
Posted by TigerCub
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 5:37 pm to
The green screen the announcers were in front of last night was laughable.
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 5:41 pm to
Yeah, that's terrible. I'm used to NBC doing this garbage with the French, but ESPN is usually better than this. The Monday night game probably plays a part, but they could run the tournament on ESPN2, unless there is some huge college basketball commitment.

Frickstick is a beast.
Posted by Dawgsontop34
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 5:51 pm to
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Covid made them quit. It's ridiculous that they don't even have a studio setup in Melbourne anymore.


I get why they couldn’t do it then. Seems like an incredibly lame excuse to not be on site now. And it’s not just them that do it, but IMO it hurts the game watching environment because you don’t get the same sort of crowd sounds and the announcers don’t get the same feel.
Posted by Bayou Brat
Member since Jul 2021
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 6:50 pm to
The AO will not allow Russia and Belarus to display their flags. Surprised they allow them to compete.


quote:

"Flags from Russia and Belarus are banned onsite at the Australian Open," Tennis Australia said in a statement Tuesday.

Russian and Belarusian players are able to compete in this year's Australian Open, but they are unable to do so under their flag or country's name -- a common practice in world sport since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

ESPN



Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 6:56 pm to
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The AO will not allow Russia and Belarus to display their flags

Because this has been working so well at slowing Russia down
Posted by Bunk Moreland
Member since Dec 2010
53273 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 7:00 pm to
Watching a woman who spent the first 18 years of her life as a Russian hold up the Wimbledon crown after they banned Russians was especially absurd.
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6812 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 7:11 pm to


Giorgi wins in 58 mins.

Obligatory pic...

Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6812 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 7:43 pm to
Chardy serving for the 2nd set after losing the 1st. Nice to see him finally back after the vax issues. That said, I'll be watching closely looking for a spot to fade him since he hasn't played much at all and jumping right into 4 or 5-setters in that heat is a recipe for an L.

ETA: Taking Fokina 3-0 at +105... expecting Bublik to have no interest in coming back.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 7:50 pm
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 8:39 pm to
Goffin withdraws right before his match. Weird.

ETA: And Chardy is hitting the wall right now early in 4th set.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 9:01 pm
Posted by Kingpenm3
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Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:05 pm to
Just suspended the Wolf match due to heat. Crazy.
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6812 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:06 pm to
All courts now. Right after I bet against Chardy of course lol
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
14505 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:13 pm to
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What app do y’all use to keep track of scores because the ESPN one is horrendous?

Flashscore - Tennis
The only thing I've found to be more up to date is following directly on the betting apps. It also has live stats if you click on a match.

Started using it while betting. It's also the best way to follow Soccer scores worldwide.
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 9:19 pm
Posted by southernelite
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Member since Sep 2009
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Posted on 1/16/23 at 9:35 pm to
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The only thing I've found to be more up to date is following directly on the betting apps. It also has live stats if you click on a match.


+1 on flashscore

Honestly wish ESPNs gamecast was as good as flashscore. Espn has such a horrendous app
This post was edited on 1/16/23 at 9:37 pm
Posted by bayoucracka
Member since Sep 2015
6812 posts
Posted on 1/16/23 at 10:30 pm to
Murray really trying to go up 2-0 on the Hammer
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