Tennis League All Thread

[bitbollo]

2026 starts for Alcaraz and Sinner with a nice exhibition match.
As usually the game between the two players has been well balanced (of course this was a show, one point has been played by a guy).
What to expect for the season? Both are clearly two players that deserve another league like a super ATP...

[Russlenat]

Unfortunately, she couldn’t keep it going in the second and the deciding set. Still, it was a good run overall.
Making it to the semis is nothing to be ashamed of, solid journey for her.

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/583702/tennis-china-s-xinyu-wang-advances-to-asb-classic-women-s-final

I read that she took a medical timeout in the second set, so she was probably dealing with some kind of injury and that just snowballed from there. I know it can sound like an excuse, but if it’s true, that could really explain what happened. Without that, she might’ve pushed through to the finals.

Anyway, better luck next time. She’s not going to stop chasing her dreams. She’s only 20, there’s still plenty of time for her to improve and come back stronger.

here's the game highlights - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQZqBwfpXro

2026 starts for Alcaraz and Sinner with a nice exhibition match.

The top 1 and 2, still backing Alcaraz all the way though.

[aoluain]

2026 starts for Alcaraz and Sinner with a nice exhibition match.

The top 1 and 2, still backing Alcaraz all the way though.

and you were right to do so. Alcaraz extends his H2H stat by adding another 1.


United Cup finished yesterday with Poland finally winning by beating Switzerland in a doubles decider.

Belinda Bencic was the standout player winning all her matches bar the final doubles match, she clocked
up 9 wins and just that single loss in the final. She will definitely be worth a watch this coming season.

[bitbollo]

New fiction format for tennis where amateur can play against top players of atp and wta seed.

https://x.com/AustralianOpen/status/2011385845572415591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2011385845572415591%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.corriere.it%2Fsport%2Ftennis%2F26_gennaio_14%2Fsinner-eliminato-million-dollar-one-point-slam-dilettante-fca9d164-6089-455f-a29b-2cad9e4c5xlk.shtml

Sinner and Alcatraz lose their chances and this tournament has shared the first surprises.
After ultimate tennis, here another way to create show from well known players
I would not surprised to see even more of these "competition" in the upcoming years...

[MinMan]

Few days left for start of first Grand Slam of 2026 - Australian Open, Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys are going to defend their titles, first day have enough entertainment as many big names are on list for having their early games in this mega event.

Madison Keys are going to start her campaign against 90th ranked Ukrainian Oliynykova, most chances she could be open with straight wins in this match while Naomi Osaka will be entertained by Croatian 70th ranked Ruzic.

In men, Jannik Sinner who is ranked 2, going to start his campaign against French Gaston and Alcaraz is going to face local boy Whalton in their first match respectively, I have massive plans and budget for tennis this year which may get me more profits than 2025 hopefully.

[aoluain]

Its going to be full swing tomorrow at the AO.

First mens match is Fery v Cobolli, the Italian should be favourite and maybe a
straight sets win?

First womens match is Putinseva v Haddad Maia, cont pick a winner between these.

Who do you fancy for the title? mens and womens

Are any of you going to bet on an outright winner?

[mirakal]

Eala’s hype is real, maybe even a bit overhyped, since the bookies clearly believe she’s that good. Because of that, I spotted an opportunity to bet live after she won the first set against Parks. But then Parks came back and completely took control in the last two sets. In the end, it worked out for me since I placed my bet at around x8 odds.

Sorry, Alex. I wasn’t backing you this time. 

[karabiber]

By winning the Challenger tournament in Bangalore, Pedro Martinez prepared for the Australian Open in an unusual way, facing 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the first round. It's difficult to comment on Nole's situation, as he hasn't played an official match yet in 2026. However, I don't think Martinez's skills are enough to beat him. Still, I think the legend might be a bit sluggish and Martinez could push him a bit.

[Maslate]

Sorry, Alex. I wasn’t backing you this time. 

You kind of betrayed our player for your own good, hehe.

Nice catch though. Sometimes being too biased makes us lose, because instead of analyzing properly, we end up following our heart blindly. That happens a lot in betting.

And yeah, it’s understandable. Alex is a tennis sensation, not just in the Philippines but also in other countries. I feel bad for the hundreds of supporters who were cheering loudly during the game, they didn’t really get what they were expecting to see.

[bitbollo]

Easy match for Sinner in Australian Open first day... He has been able to beat Hugo Gaston 6-2 6-1 (the french retires at the end of second set).
Interesting, immediately 2 break points! Definetely interesting to see - odds for this were very high.
Let see the next matches, in Italy there is much attention for the Derby Sonego Musetti!

[Haunebu]

Felt great to see my favorite tennis player of all time(Federer) play with other greats like Agassi etc early on in this Australian Open 2026 edition making it an epic start for me and many others. Didn't expect to see the Joker in the crowd having fun too.

Heard Nadal will be joining them in some sort of event though he won't be playing. On the other hand, Vamos Alcaraz as usual.

[Alonso_]

Its going to be full swing tomorrow at the AO.

First mens match is Fery v Cobolli, the Italian should be favourite and maybe a
straight sets win?

First womens match is Putinseva v Haddad Maia, cont pick a winner between these.

Who do you fancy for the title? mens and womens

Are any of you going to bet on an outright winner?

We are anticipating so many games tomorrow, and I expect it to be a very exciting match we would be having very very soon.

The match between Fery vs Cobolli, I think Fery is going to be beating Cobolli in that matchup, I’m seeing a straight set win in the matchup.

The women matchup between Putinseva vs Haddad Maia, I will be predicting Putinseva to emerge victorious in this matchup and I’m expecting Putinseva to win Straight Set.

I’m  predicting Sinner to win the Australian Open.

I’m predicting Emma Raducanu to win the Australian Open.

[aoluain]

Easy match for Sinner in Australian Open first day... He has been able to beat Hugo Gaston 6-2 6-1 (the french retires at the end of second set).
Interesting, immediately 2 break points! Definetely interesting to see - odds for this were very high.
Let see the next matches, in Italy there is much attention for the Derby Sonego Musetti!

It must be a bit disheartening for most players when they dray either Sinner or Alcaraz
in the first round, it means they are going home early from the tournament with little
or no prize money!

Its going to be full swing tomorrow at the AO.

First mens match is Fery v Cobolli, the Italian should be favourite and maybe a
straight sets win?

First womens match is Putinseva v Haddad Maia, cont pick a winner between these.

Who do you fancy for the title? mens and womens

Are any of you going to bet on an outright winner?

We are anticipating so many games tomorrow, and I expect it to be a very exciting match we would be having very very soon.

The match between Fery vs Cobolli, I think Fery is going to be beating Cobolli in that
matchup, I’m seeing a straight set win in the matchup.

Check your dates!
That was already done and dusted on Sunday with a big upset. Cobolli beaten in 3 sets,
just goes to show anything can happen, Cobolli was suffering from a sick stomach.