It's only 16 January (17 Jan Down Under), and already, the highlight of the tennis year is upon us.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC v AUSTRALIA
The challenger enters the contest having had an um, unusual preparation. Basing himself in the local detention hotel, facilities have not been ideal.
NOVAK DJOKOVIC v AUSTRALIA
The challenger enters the contest having had an um, unusual preparation. Basing himself in the local detention hotel, facilities have not been ideal.
He's been used to facing long odds throughout his career, and believes the power of positive thinking can turn dirty water into pure water, a sow's ear into a silk purse, and even polish a turd.
He is vociferously supported by family, friends, compatriots and arseholes.
He is vociferously supported by family, friends, compatriots and arseholes.
His opponent today needs no introduction. Home to some of the most ruthless border policies ever dreamt up, Australia boasts massive insects, impossible heat, sharks, flamin' galahs, Harold Bishop, Mrs Mangel and Bouncer the Dog.
It is also home to one of the most incompetent governments ever known anywhere. The kind of government whose response to Donald Trump or Boris Johnson is:
The bookies make the hometown team a short-priced favourite. But as we've all seen over the last 2 weeks, at this unprecedented event, anything can happen.
Sit down, get the popcorn out, fun for all the family. Plenty of entertaining verbal rallies and "Oh, I say"s await. 🎾🎾
Sit down, get the popcorn out, fun for all the family. Plenty of entertaining verbal rallies and "Oh, I say"s await. 🎾🎾
In a sign of how wildly popular this year's tournament has proven, with ratings through the roof all around the world, the denouement is even being screened free to air!
You can view it here.
You can view it here.
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