Aus Open Day 7 - Dimitrov Downs Kyrgios In Classic; Faces Edmund In Quarters; Nadal, Cilic Toil; Wozniacki Cruises
The Tennis Podcast
David Law
4.5 • 2.6K Ratings
🗓️ 21 January 2018
⏱️ 29 minutes
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Summary
Grigor Dimitrov vs. Nick Kyrgios was ‘instant classic’ material, and only made better from a British perspective in that the winner plays Kyle Edmund, who is into his first Grand Slam quarterfinal.
On the Tennis Podcast afterwards, David Law said the match between Dimitrov and Kyrgios was a ‘win-win’ for tennis, but not everyone agrees. Did Kyrgios cross the line with his ranting in the direction of his support team? Or is it time to cut him some slack and celebrate a brilliant performance and an even better one from his opponent? Regarding Dimitrov, is he finally ready to fully deliver on his enormous talent?
Edmund’s four-set win over Seppi again saw him fight back from behind to prevail, becoming the first British man not named Andy Murray to reach an Australian Open quarterfinal in 33 years. What do the Tennis Podcast team think of his chances against Dimitrov?
There’s also discussion of Rafael Nadal and Marin Cilic’s tricky tussles as they set up a quarterfinal clash, and the ever-improving Caroline Wozniacki who is looking more of a threat for the title with every match.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi, I'm John McEnore. I'm Bjorn Borg. |
| 0:02.2 | This is Martina Navratlova. |
| 0:03.7 | I'm Matt Svillander. |
| 0:04.9 | I'm Stun Roenka. |
| 0:06.0 | I'm Lighten Ewitt. |
| 0:06.8 | I'm Andy Murray. |
| 0:07.6 | Hi, this is Rod in honor of Bow. |
| 0:10.4 | And you're listening to the tennis podcast. |
| 0:23.4 | Hello and welcome to the tennis podcast. |
| 0:25.9 | I brought to you an association with the telegraph and with the Euro Sport |
| 0:29.5 | from the Euro Sport Green Room in the aftermath of the match of the men's tournament |
| 0:37.3 | so far, Nick Kirios, going down in full sets to Grigor Dimashov. |
| 0:41.2 | Just before we get our teeth and our claws into that one, I must first back reference |
| 0:47.2 | the lovely Rod and the tribute he has paid to his dearly departed dog Bow in our intro |
| 0:53.8 | today. Thank you, Rod, for being a supporter and for doing it in the name of your lovely |
| 1:00.8 | faithful friend, Bow. |
| 1:02.5 | But we move on to Matt's tennis, David Law alongside me, |
| 1:06.8 | Catherine Whittaker, David was in commentary for how many sets of that truly thrilling |
| 1:13.9 | match between Dimashov and Kirios. |
| 1:16.4 | I had the pleasure privilege of doing sets two and four of that match. |
| 1:21.2 | And both of them, both of them just incredible, particularly the four set, |
| 1:28.2 | was one of the best sets I've commented on. |
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