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. I also meant to say that it's well worth watching the Sky coverage for the studio interviews. Although you have to bear Greg 'Moose-face' Rusedski, Annabel Croft looked quite beautiful. I wonder if she wants to marry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 The American commentators on the Red Button dinnae half talk alot of shite at times. But good to hear their take on Andy Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ivanovic is worth watching on SS2 just now. Not sure about the tennis mind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Some cocky youngster is giving Djokovic a run for his money just now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cracking match between Tsonga and Fish. Tuna in if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Cracking match between Tsonga and Fish. Tuna in if you can. I'll be there later. Can you keep a plaice for me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have a wee feeling about Mardy Fish for this tournament. Ah well, that's his tournament fecked then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ah well. At least there's someone who can now join me among the ranks of those who couldn't tip rubbish. I know I tipped Federer to win the title - but another Grand Slam quarter-final v Tsonga? Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Ah well. At least there's someone who can now join me among the ranks of those who couldn't tip rubbish. I know I tipped Federer to win the title - but another Grand Slam quarter-final v Tsonga? Hmm... I have just realised that I watch waaaaaaaaaay too much sport. Nice save from Fish there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Tsonga through in five sets. Perhaps it is because I am no afficiendo of the sport but for me he is the most entertaining player to watch on the tour. His matches always seem to fly in. Plus, he won me a decent wedge after I backed him at 1 set a piece tonight so he really is an all round good guy. As an aside, if anybody hasn't checked it out yet, go to the live scores on the official US Open website then go to pointstream there is a ridiculous amount of information available on each match. The kind of statistical information I can only wish I was slightly nerdier to fully appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Incoming message from Rafa for Shaun: "Who did you say would be in the quarters?" "I'm sorry... who???" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have just realised that I watch waaaaaaaaaay too much sport. Nice save from Fish there. I wish I was able to watch more. Because I've got about 12 hours of editing ahead of me tonight - then I'm doing the same again through the small hours of Wednesday as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun.lawson Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Incoming message from Rafa for Shaun: "Who did you say would be in the quarters?" "I'm sorry... who???" Tell Rafa that, like what happened to him yesterday, it's a temporary fault - and I'll be right back on song with my Rugby World Cup predictions. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Murray first up on Arthur Ashe at 16.00hrs. Hopefully starts positively and over and done with quickly - even in 4 Not really wanting him eating into too many the footy kick offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Murray first up on Arthur Ashe at 16.00hrs. Hopefully starts positively and over and done with quickly - even in 4 Not really wanting him eating into too many the footy kick offs. Or 6pm? I'm rubbish at time differences and would have thought that 11:00 in NYC (the time on the US Open schedule) was 4 pm here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Or 6pm? I'm rubbish at time differences and would have thought that 11:00 in NYC (the time on the US Open schedule) was 4 pm here. He was due on first today . 11am local and 4pm our time. Rain delayed at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 He was due on first today . 11am local and 4pm our time. Rain delayed at the moment. 'splains it. Cheers. The current forecast calls for showers to continue for the next few hours followed by a period of dryness, when we hope to begin match play. Please check back for updates. Could be a long 'un. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 'splains it. Cheers. Could be a long 'un. The weather is utterly gash here today. Wouldn't expect any tennis for at least 2-3 hours looking at the cloud cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Cancelled according to Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjamjolly Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Cancelled according to Murray and the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/14785373.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveofthegame Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The scheduling of this entire tournament has been woeful. Murray didn't get to start until day 3, and now won't have his 4th round match (of the potential 7) until day 10 of the tournament! Means someone in the bottom half of the draw is potentially going to have to play 4 matches in 5 days. In 5 set Slam tennis, that is a tough tough ask. What chance Murray had will probably be badly affected by this. Top half of the draw have a big advantage here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Cancelling the whole day at 2pm local time is strange too. The night matches aren't scheduled until 7pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Spackler Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Cancelling the whole day at 2pm local time is strange too. The night matches aren't scheduled until 7pm Is their weather not far more predictable than ours though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Tomorrow's Order of Play. Murray has been punted out to the Grandstand court. 4pm our time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 The scheduling of this entire tournament has been woeful. Murray didn't get to start until day 3, and now won't have his 4th round match (of the potential 7) until day 10 of the tournament! Means someone in the bottom half of the draw is potentially going to have to play 4 matches in 5 days. In 5 set Slam tennis, that is a tough tough ask. What chance Murray had will probably be badly affected by this. Top half of the draw have a big advantage here. Fully agree on the scheduling. I think I'm right that, in normal conditions, they run the semis similarly to the Aussies - on separate days, giving one of the finalists a much longer rest before the final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fully agree on the scheduling. I think I'm right that, in normal conditions, they run the semis similarly to the Aussies - on separate days, giving one of the finalists a much longer rest before the final. Nah, the US Open has BOTH mens semi finals played on 'Super Saturday' with the final on the Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Fully agree on the scheduling. I think I'm right that, in normal conditions, they run the semis similarly to the Aussies - on separate days, giving one of the finalists a much longer rest before the final. They play both semi's on the Saturday then the final on the Sunday. They used to play the woman's final inbetween the 2 men's semi's which gave an advantage to the player who played in the first match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Cancelling the whole day at 2pm local time is strange too. The night matches aren't scheduled until 7pm Still hooring it down at 10:30 pm so they made the right call (well, if we ignore not sticking a roof on the stadium years ago, which is feckin' huge beast to be fair). It doesn't rain as often here as it does in the UK, but when it does it doesn't **** about. As the Brits in the office pointed out to the Septics with their 'must remind you of home' chat today, New York gets roughly double the annual rainfall of London. It just doesn't do grey and overcast for days on end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Another rain delay... Might be home from work in time for this now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Looks like it might finally be clearing up, though the chance of showers is going to remain for most of the day. Personally I'm hoping it's delayed a few more hours, loads of folk b*gger off home, then I can nip out to Flushing and nab a cheap ticket for the last couple of sets of the Murray match. Can't see the final being done and dusted by Sunday some how though. http://www.wunderground.com/US/NY/New_York.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Just about to start. Come on Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 And we managed a whole 3 games before the rain sets in again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Dave, you want to be getting your Monday and Tuesday planned to leave your jacket on the back of your seat and bugger off down FM to watch the SFs and Finals. I couldn't believe when I read on the Beeb that this will be the 4th successive year in which the finals have gone to the Monday. There's no doubt now, with the bunching up of fixtures, that Djoko & Federer have a significantly easier ride. There's no reason at all why a round 1 match should have been scheduled for Day 3. These damned colonials haven't got a clue. Meanwhile - have we noticed that all 4 of the British juniors made progress to round 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 All the men's matches have been cancelled. They are hoping to play the Woman's matches during the evening session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Garcia Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I'll be honest these rain delays are really killing my interest in this tournament, I know they cant be helped but having the players on and pretty much off again is so darn frustrating. Hopefully a few good games will reignite me for the rest of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djf Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Is there any major logistical reason the tournament couldn't be extended to a Tuesday or a Wednesday. Would be a fair amount of hassle but there are only four slams a season and seems ridiculous that Murray or Nadal could be asked to play 4 matches in as many days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaby Ewing Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Still hooring it down at 10:30 pm so they made the right call (well, if we ignore not sticking a roof on the stadium years ago, which is feckin' huge beast to be fair). It doesn't rain as often here as it does in the UK, but when it does it doesn't **** about. As the Brits in the office pointed out to the Septics with their 'must remind you of home' chat today, New York gets roughly double the annual rainfall of London. It just doesn't do grey and overcast for days on end. I'd like to retract this earlier statement. Hooring it down again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Job done by Murray and Nadal. Looks like the Isner v Simon match could drag out before we know who's playing Murray. Roddick seems in control against Ferrer for a meet-up with Nadal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Job done by Murray and Nadal. Looks like the Isner v Simon match could drag out before we know who's playing Murray. Roddick seems in control against Ferrer for a meet-up with Nadal. Always rely on me for a tip. It very much looks like it's going to 2 sets all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Predictions Quarter-Finals Djokovic v Monfils Tipsy Federer v Fish Tsonga Isner Del Potro v Murray Roddick Ferrer v Nadal Tipsy will roll over and let his countryman through. He's a break up in set 1 but that will sort itself out soon Federer has always struggled with J-W; should be a close one but Fed's on form so I fancy him to edge it. Isner, the big lunk, doesn't know how to play Murray so it's all down to whether Murray has his game face on. Nadal game would be fun to be at. The Yankeedoodles will be out in force for A-Rod but NAdal will mince him. Semi-final line up: the "big" 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Tipsarevic is giving Djokovic a game here. Djokovic won the first set on a tie break but Tipsy served for the set. Tipsarevic a break up in the second set. 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Tipsarevic is giving Djokovic a game here. Djokovic won the first set on a tie break but Tipsy served for the set. Tipsarevic a break up in the second set. 2-0. That break has gone already. Don't think Wanko has the bottle for it. Served for the first set, chucked it and then completely chucked the breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Janko playing out of his skin here to be fair. 6-5, Djoko serving to take it to a breaker. Janko doesn't deserve to go 2 sets down here, and of course if he does it's game over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Murray first on tomorrow, 5pm our time. Order of Play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Wiseau Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 1 set apiece. :interesting: Tipsy's serving has been nothing short of incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Djoko running away with the 3rd at the moment. Match could take a fair bit out of him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Gosling Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Djokovic is pissed off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsmak Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Djoko running away with the 3rd at the moment. Match could take a fair bit out of him though. Yup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Men's final to be played on Monday. Women's final on Sunday with both Men and Women's semi's on Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Djoko running away with the 3rd at the moment. Match could take a fair bit out of him though. ... and in the end, an injury put paid to Tipsarevic's "challenge". Looking forward to the Federer semi. A few signs from Djoko that all's not quite as well as it has been and Fed has been smooth as glass. I'd like to see Roger take it. In the juniors, 3 of the 4 Brits made it through to the QFs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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