Going to be Down Under for the year’s first slam? jon_wertheim has some advice on how to best eat, listen and watch while you’re in Melbourne
Clive James, the formidable—and recently departed—critic traced the fundamental differences between the United States and Australia, his native land. “Superficially, Australia is like America; and yet profoundly different….the differences reside precisely in the discrepancy of scale, which finally dictates that Australia, short of physical power, must rely on influence instead. In times of trouble, the United States can send the Screaming Eagles. Australia must send Cate Blanchett.
• We’ll get the dutiful promotion out of the way….. Tennis Channel have its usual pregame show 10AM local, which is 8PM ET. Then ESPN takes over. Check your local listings.• Wear sunscreen. No, really. The sun is intense. Nadal-in-competition intense.• I would contend that, among the four majors, the Australian Open has the least charming main venue; and perhaps the most lively and spirited grounds. This is a rule at every major, but at this especially.
• Pay close attention to the bands performing on-site. I guarantee that within a few years you’ll have heard of some. Tame Impala and Cooking on Three Burners are among the recent veterans. Billy Idol and Fatboy Slim were on the bill in 2020. • In my experience, Aussies say “G’Day mate” the way New Yorkers call their city the Big Apple or Chicagoans warm to “the Windy City.” It other words, it marks you as a visitor. “How are you going?” is the more common greeting.
• Two detours: 1) cross the river and walk through the botanical gardens and then cross back over. 2) walk by the Melbourne Cricket Grounds, at one point the largest sports venue in the world.
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