Fighting DeMinaurs (Australian Open Rounds 2, 3, and 4)

Welcome to our usual mid-slam delulu episode! In terms of tennis, we talk about the rematch of USA Claygate, Taylor Fritz and Stefanos Tsitsipas. Thankfully, Taylor won and we saw Morgan Riddle living up to a bet and eating vegemite! Once again, we see that Andrey Rublev is the pinnacle of the “f*ck yeah, concrete!” meme as he slides by Alex de Minaur in a tough five-setter. Katie gives a doubles alley update, which includes a lamenting over the loss of Ramsbury. But! Rohan Bopanna is filling the void left behind by being so close to being the oldest person to ever win a Grand Slam! Finally, we look forward to the quarterfinals and live in delusion land, hoping Taylor Fritz will win. Against Novak Djokovic. Oops.
 
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