Tag Archives: Australian Open qualifying 2012

Shankwatch Ireland 2012 – Week 2

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Steve

There wasn’t a whole lot to cheer about for the Irish contingent in week two. At the Australian Open, Conor Niland failed to make it three slams on the bounce when he lost to Switzerland’s Stephane Bohli in the first … Continue reading →

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“Miracle Matteo” and other thoughts from the Australian Open qualifiers

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Steve

Miracle Matteo When Matteo Viola trailed Dusan Lajovic 5-0 and 40-0* in the third set of his first round qualifying match in Melbourne, a place in the main draw must have seemed light years away. With seemingly no way back, … Continue reading →

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