Boys & Girls: Australian Open Junior Championships

Smidster · Challenger level

RE: Boys & Girls: Australian Open Junior Championships

S&V · Club Coach

Channelsurfing.net has been a great feed this fortnight.

Mikeduke · County player

BBC live chat confirms that there is no live coverage on TV, but there will be commentary on radio 5 live extra, which you can get online.

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Very well done by Laura. A shame we won't be able to see it, but I suppose it is not the fault of the BBC - if the Aussies don't have cameras on that court tomorrow - and why should they, no Aussie player involved - then neither the BBC nor any of the other broadcasters can show it.

Mervatron · Masters Series Champion

Well of course theres cameras on the court its the main one, they don't just take them away its just that they wont be broadcastung the final.

gjr · Club Coach

Sad to say I missed all their matches. Refused to leave the house in that heat. I have no idea how the players can play in that stuff.

Too scarey for me.

Peter too · Tennis legend

The temperature is forecast to peak at a mere 35C(95F) tonight as opposed to 45.1C (113F) last night. However I believe the Rod Laver Arena is air conditioned so the match should start on time anyway.

Pugsley · Junior player

How does everyone reckon Laura will get on?

I'm thinking (hoping) that she will win in 3 sets but I expect it to be tight

Andymonium · Satellite level

its weird seeing a british girl not losing in the first round. well done

Madeline · Admin:Moderator + Tennis Legend

Mervatron wrote:

Well of course theres cameras on the court its the main one, they don't just take them away its just that they wont be broadcastung the final.

Don't be picky - obviously I meant cameras complete with cameramen! smile

DavidC · Tennis legend

Pugsley wrote:

How does everyone reckon Laura will get on?

I'm thinking (hoping) that she will win in 3 sets but I expect it to be tight

If it had been in the early rounds on an outside court I would have picked Pervak to continue her impressive winning run (10 straight sets wins in Juniors this year). I think being a final and in a big arena will suit Laura more, with her Wimbledon experience, so I tip Laura to win.

Peter too · Tennis legend

Pervak is ranked 6 places above the GB number 4 Katie O'Brien. Katie beat Pervak 6-4 6-4 last November. I think she is the only GB player to have beaten Pervak. Apart from Katie Pervak has only played GB players at the Junior level beating Cavaday, Elliott and Curtis (twice). In the 3 months before Katie beat her Pervak won a $25K and a $50K and reached the final of another $25K and $50K. It will be interesting to see if Laura can compete at this level.

RBBOT · Futures qualifying

Laura's beaten higher ranked players at Shrewsbury, but it is a fairly even contest. Pervak will be a lot tougher opponent than any Laura has faced in the previous rounds, but being a resident of Moscow, she's probably going to be even less comfortable in the heat than Laura.

djlovesyou · Strong Club Player

It'll be close but I think Laura could just edge it, maybe in two close sets.

I'm not too sure being from Moscow will put her at a disadvantage. It does get blooming hot in the summer there.

Peter too · Tennis legend

Laura loses her opening service game 0-1*