Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Serve for the match....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Juan Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Murray breaks him again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 wow.. 4-0 up.. 4-4 and now he breaks him.. Murray serving for the match! mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Throws in a double fault. What a ######! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Juan Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Murray loves a wee swear to himself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Juice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Shite.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Match point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Juice again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Match Point..... There we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Thank god that is over. I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Juan Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 What a cracking match, the one thing that can never be thrown at Murray I suppose, never dull! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I'm knackered watching it! Bed now.. playing golf at 8am... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Never in doubt. You don't want matches like that when Djockovic is strolling through his matches like naebodies business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 Like I said... done by midnight. :stare: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 PS. We've got a Kirilenko code red on SS2 lads. Annabel Croft says it best: "she's a lovely girl and has worked to get a great physique" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 PS. We've got a Kirilenko code red on SS2 lads. Annabel Croft says it best: "she's a lovely girl and has worked to get a great physique" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 3, 2011 Author Share Posted September 3, 2011 P.S. the first of Shaun's Q-F tips has been knocked out. Monfils pumped oot by Ferrero. Second half of the second round to be played today. Tremendous comeback from Murray - bodes very well for him. But as for Monfils... in his case, I will never, ever learn. There's been a succession of French players over the years who even their public couldn't understand. Leconte, Pioline, Gasquet, Monfils... I think the term is 'hermetique'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Anyone else posts that and I would be saying "how did you even find that?". Don't think that'll be necessary on this occasion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Anyone else posts that and I would be saying "how did you even find that?". Don't think that'll be necessary on this occasion though. She is majorly cute, I like her X lots. Andy Murray last night, a lot of credit has to go to that Haase guy. I think if he could play like that consistently, I'd have to agree with the commentators last night who said he'd be a top 20 player easily. Apparently quite injury prone too, which is a shame, because he could've went far in the game I think. Still only 24 so might still be okay. His talent was never in question though. He ran out of steam in those last few sets. Murray might be boring off the court, but on it, you can always guarantee a bit excitement and a good quality tennis match. I hope this is his bad game out of the road, but he will get blown away by JDP if he plays like that if he managed to get through to the quarters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.Speirs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Murray now up to 3rd in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Agreed. Del Petro is looking very dangerous. Another straight set win last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Murray now up to 3rd in the world. I very much doubt it. He was 1,800 points behind Federer going into the US Open and there hasn't be that swing so far. Murray will only go to 3rd if Federer goes out early and Murray goes deep in to the draw i.e if Federer loses points and Murray gains loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusk_Till_Dawn Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Murray is pish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt.Speirs Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 I very much doubt it. He was 1,800 points behind Federer going into the US Open and there hasn't be that swing so far. Murray will only go to 3rd if Federer goes out early and Murray goes deep in to the draw i.e if Federer loses points and Murray gains loads. Aye just looked it up. The beeb talking pish as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Murray is pish 4th best tennis player in the world by a distance, fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 During the first set someone in the crowd shouted "Come on Andy, do it for Mummy!" Kirilenko won in straight sets, looked very good. Played well too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Should be reposted in the "greatest GIFs of all time" thread in the pub. If I had an arse like hers, I'd suffer whiplash if I went past too many mirrors. I very much doubt it. He was 1,800 points behind Federer going into the US Open and there hasn't be that swing so far. Murray will only go to 3rd if Federer goes out early and Murray goes deep in to the draw i.e if Federer loses points and Murray gains loads. Aye just looked it up. The beeb talking pish as usual. The Beeb's correct (or has corrected itself since Gavsy pointed out the obvious). Murray's the third player to secure his place at the end of season finals at the Millenium Dome. This is based on points earned since the start of the year, rather than year-on-year rolling totals which determine the world ranking. It means that Murray has now collected enough points this calendar year (4730) to ensure he can't be overtaken by Soderling & Tsonga, who lie ninth equal (2080 points). Federer's a couple of hundred points behind on the year-to-date tally and, with Soderling & Almagro out of the US, will probably secure his place after about round 4 or the QFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Should be reposted in the "greatest GIFs of all time" thread in the pub. If I had an arse like hers, I'd suffer whiplash if I went past too many mirrors. The Beeb's correct (or has corrected itself since Gavsy pointed out the obvious). Murray's the third player to secure his place at the end of season finals at the Millenium Dome. This is based on points earned since the start of the year, rather than year-on-year rolling totals which determine the world ranking. It means that Murray has now collected enough points this calendar year (4730) to ensure he can't be overtaken by Soderling & Tsonga, who lie ninth equal (2080 points). Federer's a couple of hundred points behind on the year-to-date tally and, with Soderling & Almagro out of the US, will probably secure his place after about round 4 or the QFs. Federer has now qualified for the World Tour Finals after beating Cilic in 4 sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Palmer Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 That is fantastic... :woot: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 11 boys dropping out of the men's draw (retired or ill) so far. There must be a book open on the final number. I'd put a few pence on Djoko dropping out during a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Did anyone just see what happened with Nadal? He was being interviewed, slumped back in the chair in pain and slid of the chair under the table. It did not look good. Very strange. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Turns out it was just a severe cramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Turns out it was just a severe cramp. Didn't see it. I watched the first set and a half of his match and it's no wonder he's in a spot of fatigue. JMDP being given his first stern test of the tourney with Simon looking as though he's about to wrap up the third set after DelPo taking the first and SImon then equalising. 2 and a half hours in. If DelPo goes on to win it, I'd imagine another incidence of cramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Didn't see it. I watched the first set and a half of his match and it's no wonder he's in a spot of fatigue. JMDP being given his first stern test of the tourney with Simon looking as though he's about to wrap up the third set after DelPo taking the first and SImon then equalising. 2 and a half hours in. If DelPo goes on to win it, I'd imagine another incidence of cramp. Simon now up 2 sets to 1. Simon is making Del Potro do an awful of lot of running and the big man is suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Been a great match this one. Del Potro has been running on empty for ages but keeps pulling games out the bag against the odds. 3-3 in breaker... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Del Potro is out. Lost in 4 sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Simon now up 2 sets to 1. Simon is making Del Potro do an awful of lot of running and the big man is suffering. Match to Simon That's Shaun's second Semi Final tip bitten the dust. (To be fair - I agreed with JMDP at least to the QF) Should Murray get through, he's set to meet Donald Young in R4. I can't imagine Murray would have a sympathetic crowd - they're pretty patriotic at Flushing Meadows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Match to Simon That's Shaun's second QF tip bitten the dust. (To be fair - it's one I agreed with.) Should Murray get through, he's set to meet Donald Young in R4. I can't imagine Murray would have a sympathetic crowd - they're pretty patriotic at Flushing Meadows That'll learn me to tip surprise packages. Good news for Murray, though: no question about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Too soon for JMDP, this one, imo. I see him getting to the last 16, quarters max. :interesting: This guy obviously knows his tennis. JMDP's lack of fitness showed there big time, but what a match. Got to like Simon - he doesn't have a single major weapon in his locker (he isn't particularly fast, powerful, big serving or hitting), but he is a tricky player and knows his way around the court. His shot selection is almost always spot on and he knows when to be aggressive - something Murray could learn from at times. Del Potro would have done him fully fit though I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I don't think Del Potro is back at 100% and don't think he would beat any of the Top 4 over 5 sets yet. Last month he was outclassed by Federer. A Federer who has been fairly average since the French Open. I also knew it was too early for JMDP. Thought he'd go a bit further though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Anyone have a decent link? Having a mare finding one tonight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Murray won the first 14 points in his match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 4, 2011 Author Share Posted September 4, 2011 Anyone have a decent link? Having a mare finding one tonight... http://elmessias.com/?p=665 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redm Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Got one, ta Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 http://elmessias.com/?p=665 Thanks, Shaun. Great to have seen such a brutal performance in that first set. Fair enough, Lopez doesn't seem up* for it but Murray has been about as focussed as I've seen him. *Maybe he's on a promise of a ride off Judy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Good opening game from Lopez there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 This tie-break between Stosur and Kirilenko is phenomenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Never watched it, but looking through the BBC feed it looks like it was almost a walkover for Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Never watched it, but looking through the BBC feed it looks like it was almost a walkover for Murray. Certainly the case in sets 1 and 3. In 1, Lopez just looked as though he wanted to be anywhere other than a tennis court. Murray played very well but not so well that he shouldn't have had a single point against his serve. He was very clever with his service game; positioning his first serves rather than blasting them but Lopez failed to switch onto this and stood, leaden-footed, and failed to hit many of the returns anything like cleanly. The second set was very enjoyable, nail-biting tennis. Good long rallies and Lopez getting around the ball to hit it properly and put Murray under pressure. Video clips might show Murray having a wee swear to himself but at no point did he look as though he had any doubt about being able to crank it up and take the set. In round 3, the commentators were guessing that Lopez was on the verge of packing it in. Didn't look it to me but his performance was much nearer set 1 than set 2. Lots and lots of sloppy errors and no fire in him. The Donald young match will be worth watching. Young looks fired up and has the very vocal support of the crowd. Murray will need to kill him off in the first set to get them to pipe down but he (Young) looks as though he may give Murray quite a game, regardless of the crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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