It’s been a while since I’ve written anything for the site so I thought I would post some random thoughts on week one of the 2012 Australian Open.
The men’s side of things is shaping up the way most thought it would. As expected the top four seeds are cruising along and everyone else seem to be playing catch up.
Lleyton Hewitt has had a great run so far. It’s nice to see but he has a daunting task when he plays Novak Djokovic. I’d love to see Rusty knock the Joker out of the tournament but I don’t think that is going to happen.
Richard Gasquet is another one whose had a great run. If he gets hot against David Ferrer he could pull of an upset. I don’t see that happening but hopefully Gasquet can use this tournament as a springboard to a great 2012.
Juan Martin Del Potro looks like the Del Potro of old. As luck would have it he plays Roger Federer who also looks like the Federer of old. It should be an interesting matchup.
I’m sticking with my prediction of a Jo-Wilifried Tsonga Rafael Nadal final. Those two are playing the best tennis of the tournament and I think that would make for a heck of a final.
Men’s tennis in the USA is on a horrible slide. Mardy Fish basically drowned and the rest of the boys didn’t fare much better. At least John Isner won a couple of matches.
The women’s side of things has been a crapshoot but the four top seeds are still in the hunt heading into week two. That’s good to see!
Kim Clijsters survived a scare this morning and quite frankly I’m still trying to figure out how she carved out a victory against Li Na. Next up for Kim is Caroline Wozniacki. That match should be interesting.
Serena Williams is still in the hunt. At least we Americans have a reason to stay up late to watch this tournament. Thank you Serena!
Maria Sharapova is also playing well. I’d like to see a Williams Sharapova quarterfinal. Do you think that’s too much to ask for?
Enjoy week two tennis fans!!
