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@BenRothenberg I think we need to retain best of 5 set matches. Start times need to be earlier for both day and night sessions (why can't day sessions start at 9am). Local networks may not be happy about showcase matches outside of prime time, but it's a global sport-always primetime somewhere.

Any conversation about late finishes at Grand Slams being problematic that does not foreground the best-of-five format as a central, obvious cause is deeply unserious. ✨

@BenRothenberg It made zero difference!

Thank goodness for that Sunday start so we don't have any more late nights at the #AusOpen, huh?

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@RobKoenigTennis @nicklester @usopen Great call @RobKoenigTennis

This sport, man….Shiiiiit!! 5h15, separated by one point were Alcaraz and Sinner. (Jannik had a match point on serve in the 4th.) That was a special night to be part of in NYC. We won’t forget that one any time soon, @nicklester 🤦🏼 💣 💥 @usopen

@johnhmillman Agree @johnhmillman. But scheduling at US and Aus Open is an issue. Didn't start until 10pm

Imagine actually thinking Grand Slams should be best of three after watching these two stars go at it. #USOpen

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@BenRothenberg So Novak wouldn't have travelled to Australia if he didn't test positive on December 16? He was relying on a positive test!

Folks, it gets fishier. Djokovic’s presented positive Covid test from December 16 (confirmation code 7371999-259039) comes with a QR code on it. When you scan that QR code (and you can try yourself), it takes you to a website showing that test was *negative*, not positive. 🤷

A question lingering: if Djokovic was claiming a coronavirus positive in last six months as reason for an exemption, when did he get it? According to BBC, his lawyers say that Djokovic tested positive very recently, less than a month ago, on December 16. bbc.com/news/world-aus…

Djokovic is clearly not injured!

Here is a link to my latest blog post. theblogofdavidb.com/time-goes-by-s… This one could strike a chord with anyone who's kids are finished (or getting close to finishing) school. Check it out!

An incredible performance by India! Live Report: Australia vs India, 4th Test, Brisbane, 5th day espncricinfo.com/series/india-i…

I would estimate 99.5% compliance with mask wearing at Central Station yesterday #Brisbane #Queensland

Defiance of the very highest quality. A performance to be very proud of @ashwinravi99 @Hanumavihari.

I have been hugely impressed by the steel and resolve in this Indian team. Whether it was fighting back after Adelaide or saving a lost game here in Sydney. Outstanding.

An inspiring movie to watch during lockdown! Almost perfect by all involved m.imdb.com/title/tt010805…

Covid: Brisbane to enter three-day lockdown over single infection bbc.in/2LAfgW0

A COVID Christmas @ St Andrew's Uniting Church, Brisbane instagram.com/p/CI6miiOpl-1/…

The Salvation Army band & Santa spreading Christmas cheer at Central station @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia instagram.com/p/CIy4NRgJFmc/…