![Things We Learned on Day One of the Australian Open](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Verdascos_awful_shoes-150x139.png)
Things We Learned on Day One of the Australian Open
The first day of a Grand Slam is always the most hectic, but we kept our eyes peeled for as many noteworthy events as possible. Here’s what we learned.
![Six Matches in 2012 That Nearly Killed Me](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-20_1811-150x150.png)
Six Matches in 2012 That Nearly Killed Me
Look, as most of you know my time as a tennis fan is primarily filled with angst. Though I appreciate them all, I’m not a member of the Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, or even Murray fan club. I tend to embrace the off-beat underdog, the hot-head underachiever, the scrappy veteran, or Agnieszka Radwanska. This means that the first week of Grand Slams for me are usually filled with heart-ache, tears, and multiple therapy sessions. My hopes typically lie with 250s, which means my angst never gets an off-week.
![Juan José’s 2013 Wish List](http://www.changeovertennis.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/pngbase6454b50c79c543752c-150x150.png)
Juan José’s 2013 Wish List
Earlier in the week, Lindsay shared her wishlist. I jokingly said that she might end up 0 for 5 on wishes, even though I am rooting for some of them to come true. Last week Amy shared her five wishes for the 2013 tennis season, and I think she has a great chance of getting at least two of those wishes in 2013. Without further ado, here are my five wishes for the 2013 season: