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I’d say the smart money is on a Medvedev/Zverev final. If the two of them are dumped out it’s really wide open. Berrettini has a nice draw now and he’ll be disappointed if he doesn’t make a SF appearance at least.

Nadal will need the draw to open up for him, if Zverev goes before the QF then he has a chance but I can’t see him beating 3 of the top giraffes in Zverev, Berrettini and Medvedev from the last 8 on a hard court at 35.

I’d be shocked if Medvedev isn’t at the final but he faces a potential banana skin in R2 where Kyrgios awaits. Rublev the only other real obstacle for me.

I’m going to rule out Tsitsipas here and now, he’s a petulant fanny and still hasn’t recovered from shitting the French Open final last year.

Be interesting to see if any players have to withdraw with Covid

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Who gives a shit now? Like playing the Munster championship without Limerick this year.

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4506

The ATP should downgrade it from Grand Slam status.

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4507

Australia needs to be stripped of its Grand Slam.

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I’d remove it from history.

Slams won:

Nadal 19
Federar 14
Djokovic 11.

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Rafa out there dropping truth bombs :bomb:

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It’s only a Grand Slam in name now. No one could seriously consider this a proper slam after this debacle

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One of Australian govt lawyers contended that Djokovic could become "an icon of free choice ". Imagine that.
Australia has been airing all its dirty laundry in public these last 2 weeks. In reality a lot longer but sport captures the public imagination. Australias long term reputation and standing has been the only loser here.

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I doubt we’ll see a better return of serb from an Aussie over the next two weeks.

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They are heinous racists. Their treatment of their natives is abhorrent.

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@Chucks_Nwoko is gearing up over on the cricket thread to celebrate Australia Day on 26 January. Is there any other place that still commemorates the day that the genocide of a race of people began?

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Joe Biden Reaction GIF by Election 2020

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Be some craic if a few players pulled out in protest

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I would’ve thought the serb lad Djokovid was due to play would’ve made some noise but radio silence so far. Speaks volumes.

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Lads thinking players will pull out in solidarity with Djokovic, lolz :grinning:

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Djokovic is possibly the most unpopular player there’s ever been amongst his fellow professionals. They’ll all be delighted over this.

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Typical of you really, jumping the gun there. Tell me where in the post I thought players would pull out.

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