The On The Line Tennis Podcast

Episode 26: Australian Open 2022 (Days 1 & 2)


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All of the latest on the first two days of action at the Australian Open.

The Lighter Stuff

1:01-2:01: Berrettini thanks his Imodium tablets after being sick during his win over Nakashima.

2:01-3:59: Nick Kyrgios sets the crowd into a frenzy against Liam Broady.

3:59-4:30: Medvedev laughs at his own joke.

Tactical Standouts

4:30-6:46: Cam Norrie’s game doesn’t flourish on a quick hard-court against Sebi Korda.

6:46-8:51: Sakkari deals with Maria’s unorthodox game surviving floaty slices and chip-and-charges.

8:51-10:13: Barty takes advantage of Tsurenko’s poor serves.

Biggest Fluffs

10:13-11:35: Humbert loses to Gasquet in four sets.

11:35-12:00: Kvitova loses to Cirstea winning only four games.

12:00-13:49: Coco Gauff loses to Wang in straight sets.

13:49-15:41: Kokkinakis can’t recover from his first title-run in his loss to Hanfmann.

Most Grit

15:41-17:45: Andy Murray comes through a vintage five-setter against Nikoloz Basilashvili.

17:45-18:47: John Millman personifies grit in his win over Feli Lopez.

18:47-20:33: Karatsev hits 107 unforced errors on his way to victory over Jaume Munar.

20:33-21:45: FAA loses more points in his win over Ruusuvuori.

Potential For Lower-Ranked Players

21:45-22:44: Madison Keys maintains her rhythm against Sofia Kenin.

22:44-24:20: Taro Daniel has increased the weight of his serve and may prove difficult against Andy Murray.

24:20-26:23: Camila Osorio Serrano shows promise in her loss to Naomi Osaka but needs to make improvements to her serve if she’s to progress.

Biggest Saves

26:23-27:23: Sabalenka keeps her head against Storm Sanders.

27:23-27:49: Rybakina comes through a tight match against her countrywoman Diyas.

27:49-28:49: Zidansek scrapes a win against Rus after almost letting go of the match.

Looking Ahead

28:49-29:20: Opportunity knocks for one sixteenth of the draw in the bottom half of the women’s draw.

29:42-30:50: De Minaur with an open path to the fourth-round after Casper Ruud withdraws.

30:50-31:31: Second-round matches to watch.
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The On The Line Tennis PodcastBy Jack Edward

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