I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Evening tennis chums! Looks like we're in for another nail-biter. Nearly chucking away the first set; Del Potro gets attention for an "injury"; let's guess that he'll walk the second set before Murray gets his head back in gear. Thanks for the streaming link - I'm away to see if it works. 'Mon the Murray! And...yes! the link's working great. Yahoo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Its Murray so you get the feeling this is gonna be tight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Del Porto's got the physio on again. Could be good for Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Del Porto's got the physio on again. Could be good for Murray. Mind games. I fear that Murray'll mess about until he realises that DP's taken this set from him and there's nowt wrong. Great viewing, though. Frustrating watching him hit sitters spang into the middle of the net! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deek Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Del Porto's got the physio on again. Could be good for Murray. The English version. http://www.justin.tv/unbreakablezero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The English version. http://www.justin.tv/unbreakablezero Capital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Murray serving for the 2nd set. The Argie looks rattled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Big game. If he wins he should go through in straight sets. ****ing hell, 0-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Poor poor poor service game. He's so frustrating to watch. Another tie break Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Right on cue Murray blows it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 And the tie-break's turning into a gubbing! Why not do it earlier in the set and help us out here??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Superb, 7-1 in tie break. 2 sets up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Get in!! 2-0 up. You have to fancy him to make it now...but with Murray you just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraNT Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Get in!! 2-0 up. You have to fancy him to make it now...but with Murray you just never know. strolled into one of our meeting rooms and kicked on a big plasma TV and watched Murray walk the second set tie break - he looks so comfortable and pretty relaxed. the other guy is a twitching bag of nerves...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The Argie is going backwards quicker than the Belgrano in an exclsion zone. I think part of the problem with the Belgrano was that it did anything but go backwards! Downwards, eventually, but not backwards!! Does anyone know whether, in this remarkable streak of 30 match wins (or whatever), Del Potro came up against anyone top 5 or otherwise of note? He doesn't look anything special and the only reason we've had two tiebreaks is that our man Murray has that habit of making an arse of the random game here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Murray breaks him and the Argie is chucking his racket about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeraNT Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Murray breaks him and the Argie is chucking his racket about. the argentinian smashes his racket after a mistake - murray just made a mistake and he gave himslef a tap on the head with his racket - nive little scottish touch there 3-1 Murray third set and he is serving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Murray breaks him and the Argie is chucking his racket about. Consolidation will take him to 4-1. It'll then be: 4-2, 5-2 & 5-3 before Murray serves for the match and he'll...... I don't know that I can watch this. But I ain't going to sleep. Another Pinot Grigio and on a school night as well! Edit: scrap that - he never bothered to consolidate. Good man, Andy! Never, ever let them tell you you're predictable!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I think to be fair to the Argentine nation, it was 200 miles outside the exclusion zone when it got banjo'd (and heading away from it!). The milk-snatcher and pioneer of euthenasia in Scotland/any other cold part of the UK didnt give a sheet -she had an election to win, who cares about a fewforeigners. I will rejoice when she finally dies. Her policies killed hundreds of old folk with scrapping winter fuel allowance to save a few pennies on extra polis to finalise her plans to turn britain into a big call centre. Hoor. Yeah, yeah. But did you see that topspin backhand drive down the line to take it to 40-0? Sheesh!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth to Paisley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 see http://www.justin.tv/widgets/jtv_live.r8713.swf?channel=xs_sports for coverage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 And Del Potro breaks. You didn't think it was going to be that straightforward did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Feck sake Murray!!! I want to go to my bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 And Del Potro breaks. You didn't think it was going to be that straightforward did you? I don't think anyone predicted straight sets, did they? I'd have remembered giving them a spot of grief . Ach - bed time calls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I don't think anyone predicted straight sets, did they? I'd have remembered giving them a spot of grief . Ach - bed time calls. A break up in the third I think it looked like it was heading for straight sets. I'm pleased he lost that set, didn't see the first two so want to see more tennis. Hope he takes it in the 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Looks like Murray is gone! Hopefully he is just setting it up for another 5th set win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I can see Murray going to pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Jesus, two double faults and Del Potro breaks. Going to take a bit of character to recover from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 This is like a Hobo Hampden meltdown at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The body language of the two players has totally reversed. Murray looks beaten already. He needs to pull his finger out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thats more like it Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicTs Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Huge game. I think if he holds this he will break him next game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 He showed some bottle there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 The Argie looks the stronger of the 2 now. Feck it I'm off to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 He showed some bottle there. He's really toiling now. Goes to a 5th you've got to feel its there for Del Potro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Murray breaks back. Didn't see that coming. Bloody hell, I'll never get to my kip at this rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Showed a fair bit of character to see that one through. Well done Andy Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Good work by the hibby **** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Thank goodness for that. Night all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jambo121 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well done Andy!! Del Potro is some player though, great match!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 He doesnt half make a meal of it but finally gets through. Well done Andy Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Superb. That's a great win. Semi final of the US open is a world class achievement. Well done Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMarc Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well done Andy, made it difficult for himself as usual. Bring on Nadal/Fish!! Would it not be typical Murray to beat Nadal/Fish then lose in the Final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Douglas Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well done Andy, made it difficult for himself as usual. Bring on Nadal/Fish!! Would it not be typical Murray to beat Nadal/Fish then lose in the Final? Eh, naw. He's never been this far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well done Andy, made it difficult for himself as usual. Bring on Nadal/Fish!! Would it not be typical Murray to beat Nadal/Fish then lose in the Final? I think whoever Murray faces in the next round, he will lose! Nadal - Seems to have Murray's number, and is pretty much unstoppable just now Fish - Even if he beats Nadal, the British press would still say Murray was a massive favourite to reach his first final, and would heap so much pressure on him that he would fail imo Although, I think it will be Rafa, and he will beat Murray in straight sets as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Well done Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think whoever Murray faces in the next round, he will lose! Nadal - Seems to have Murray's number, and is pretty much unstoppable just now Fish - Even if he beats Nadal, the British press would still say Murray was a massive favourite to reach his first final, and would heap so much pressure on him that he would fail imo Although, I think it will be Rafa, and he will beat Murray in straight sets as usual! Hard is Nadal's weakest (least strong) surface as it takes the edge off the awesome spin he generates, giving his oppo an easier target. Hard is Murray's strongest surface as he has to think less about his footwork and can get on with his natural, instinctive game. A gubbing on clay or grass would've been a more or less foregone conclusion. The fact that Fish (not a player notably marked out for greatness) took the opening set suggests Nadal is vulnerable. If Murray edges his nose in front, it could be quite a close thing. 18 months or so ago, on the hard couts in Australia, Murray gave Nadal a real scare. Murray has come on more in the intervening period than Nadal has and although Nadal is overall the better player, Murray's not out of this at all. It's intriguing, for certain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hard is undoubtedly Murray's best surface, and Nadal's weakest, but Rafa showed in Beijing that he is getting better on the surface. I just feel Rafa always has a major phsycological edge over Murray, and Murray has had 2 very tough matches in the last 2 rounds, which will have taken their toll physically on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Hard is undoubtedly Murray's best surface, and Nadal's weakest, but Rafa showed in Beijing that he is getting better on the surface. I just feel Rafa always has a major phsycological edge over Murray, and Murray has had 2 very tough matches in the last 2 rounds, which will have taken their toll physically on him I think you are getting confused. He hammered Wawrinka in the last round in 3 straight sets (1 hr 40 mins) so overall he should be in quite good shape on Saturday. Nadal has actually, for once in his life, looked fatigued lately. Not surprisning really as he keep winning nearly everything he enters. Nadal will probably win in 4 or 5 sets, but it should be a cracker - similar to the match they had at the Aussie Open 18 months or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossi_1983 Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 I think you are getting confused. He hammered Wawrinka in the last round in 3 straight sets (1 hr 40 mins) so overall he should be in quite good shape on Saturday. Nadal has actually, for once in his life, looked fatigued lately. Not surprisning really as he keep winning nearly everything he enters. Nadal will probably win in 4 or 5 sets, but it should be a cracker - similar to the match they had at the Aussie Open 18 months or so ago. Was forgetting about his demolition of Wawrinka, and remembering his previous match against Melzer I thought Nadal was starting to look fatigued in the Cincinatti masters, but then he went and found another reserve for the Olympics. In hindsight, I think 4 sets probably sounds about right though, as Nadal is not managing to maintain his top level for a full match at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 It was a great win, especially under the circumstances. I just wish he'd make it easier on himself (and folk watching!) by just closing out sets when he has the advantage. Would be fantastic to see him beating Nadal but I can't see it. I think the first set is massive because if he can win it, Nadal might feel the pressure. Once Nadal gets ahead in any match, it's virtually impossible to beat him. Murray's got nothing to lose though and in terms of his confidence and Nadal's tiredness, it might be the best chance to play him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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