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Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:06 am

Not much of a tennis fan but I tune it generally later in the AO, especially if an Aussie is still floating about.

Loved the way Alex De Minuar has tackled this comp and everything about him oozes the class that we've been hit and miss with in regards to our tennis players over time. He gave it everything and showed some real class.

But I really rate Carlos Alcaraz, haven't seen much of him but he is the ultimate professional, and only 22 years of age.

When he got De Minaurs time violation overturned was pure great sportsmanship, I now have a favourite tennis player.
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Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:08 am

While I'm showing a bit of love for peolpe, I really rate Robert Irwin, he comes across as a genuine good bloke and a great role model for our youth along with a great ambassador for our country.
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Postby Booney » Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:10 am

Lightning McQueen wrote:While I'm showing a bit of love for peolpe, I really rate Robert Irwin, he comes across as a genuine good bloke and a great role model for our youth along with a great ambassador for our country.


Yeah, we're good at chopping people down with our tall poppy syndrome we have in Australia but I reckon old Steve would be super proud of the man Bob has become. Good shout.
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Postby dedja » Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:14 am

Lightning McQueen wrote:Not much of a tennis fan but I tune it generally later in the AO, especially if an Aussie is still floating about.

Loved the way Alex De Minuar has tackled this comp and everything about him oozes the class that we've been hit and miss with in regards to our tennis players over time. He gave it everything and showed some real class.

But I really rate Carlos Alcaraz, haven't seen much of him but he is the ultimate professional, and only 22 years of age.

When he got De Minaurs time violation overturned was pure great sportsmanship, I now have a favourite tennis player.


I’ve been to the AO a few times, should be on the bucket list for anyone who remotely likes tennis.

Yep, when Alcaraz spoke up to the chair umpire was pure class. He’s also up there as one of the smartest players on court and is an extremely quick learner.

Sinner has a similar demeanour, but his drug incident has soured his reputation somewhat.

Not trashing De Minaur, just noting that he’s on the 2nd top rung of world tennis, a great achievement, but unless things change, won’t go that extra step.
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Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Jan 28, 2026 11:30 am

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Sinner has a similar demeanour, but his drug incident has soured his reputation somewhat.

Not trashing De Minaur, just noting that he’s on the 2nd top rung of world tennis, a great achievement, but unless things change, won’t go that extra step.


My sentiments too on Sinner, once a sinner always a Sinner.

Yeah, the Demon has come back well and looks the part, just can't match the class for a sustainable amount of time, he looked right on top a few times but Carlos is far more composed and has plan's B & C to turn to if he's getting matched.
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