The big day of the Australian open is here. We started with 128 men and we are down to the last 2. Dominic Thiem and Novak Djokovic are without doubt the two best players of the last 2 weeks. Novak Djokovic is the clear favourite to lift his 8th Australian trophy but none can write … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 14
Quick Recap : Day 13
The Australian Open women's singles final pitted Sofia Kenin of USA against Garbine Muguruza of Spain. Both women have played some scintillating tennis over the last fortnight. On their way to the finals, both eliminated some big names. Having tasted victory at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Muguruza was a clear favourite, but Kenin has been … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 13
Quick Recap : Day 12
We have been treated to some unbelievable tennis over the last 12 days. Unexpected results in both the women's semifinals proves that there is not a lot of gap between the seeded and unseeded players in terms of ability and on a give day, anyone can beat anyone. That is what makes this sport so … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 12
Quick Recap : Day 11
As the action reaches Day 11 at the Australian open, we are left with the crème de la crème of tennis fighting out for the trophy. The Australian Open is on the top of the wish list for Ash Barty. She wants to win the grand slam for her home fans and make Australia proud. … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 11
Quick Recap : Day 10
After an exhilarating Day 9 at the Australian Open, it's time to find out what that semifinal line up looks like. Simona Halep never lost to Anett Kontaveit on the tour and she was not going to lose this time. She absolutely dominated the match right from the word go and made it to the … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 10
Quick Recap : Day 9
Day 9 is the Quarter finals day at the Australian Open and the excitement at Melbourne Park is palpable with an exciting line up of matches. Local favourite and World number one Ash Barty has her hands full against Petra Kvitova in the first set. The Aussie was able to come through unscathed with some … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 9
Quick Recap : Day 8
It was a day when emotions ran high not only at Melbourne park, but all over the world. Kobe Bryant transcended the boundaries of sport, not only through his basketball prowess, but also through his humanitarian deeds. The sadness and the heartache could be felt all over the tennis fraternity. Simona Halep continued her rich … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 8
Quick Recap : Day 7
We are reaching the business end of the Australian open and the intensity of tennis is raising by the day. The draw on the women's seed is wide open with many pre tournament favourite biting the dust before the 4th round. The Australian fans still have so much to look forward to with World number … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 7
Quick Recap : Day 6
The tennis just keeps getting better at this year's Australian Open. On Day 6, Garbine Muguruza registered a huge win against Elina Svitolina in a completely one sided match that finished in just over an hour on Rod Laver arena. Second seed Pilskova was also eliminated, albeit in a much tougher match, where the Czech … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 6
Quick Recap : Day 5
Uffff..wow..Our team at The Lucky net cord are still trying to catch our breath after that day of tennis. For a tennis fan Western Hemisphere, the Australian open means a fortnight of sleeplessness and immense adrenaline rush during those epic 5 set matches. Day 5 had plenty of those moments and more: For a change, … Continue reading Quick Recap : Day 5