Andy Murray

[Beefy]

Definitely British tonight. Incredible tennis from him and Djokovic.

 

[Pubey]

Amazing stuff Muzza, that first set especially was a thing of true beauty.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Not his biggest fan but he is doing Team GB proud. I hope he smashes Federer in the final.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Murray was quite outstanding in beating Djokovic and seems to really have bought into the whole Olympic & Team GB ethic. I hope he goes one better against Federer tomorrow. Before that he has a semi (oo'err missus) with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles this afternoon.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Corection. Murray and Robson have beaten the convict pair to get into the semi-final. :clap::happy:

 

[MK Shrimper]

Corection. Murray and Robson have beaten the convict pair to get into the semi-final. :clap::happy:

I thought I knew tennis inside out, but i've never seen a champions tie break before.

 

[canveyshrimper]

I thought I knew tennis inside out, but i've never seen a champions tie break before.

They play it in all the majors other than Wimbledon. I didn't know that until I saw it explained during the US Open last year.

Murray / Robson 4-1 up in the first set.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Looking good for the mixed final as well. Out-bleeding-standing!

Edit: I am touch of death :(

 

[canveyshrimper]

Oops, champions tie beak.

 

[MK Shrimper]

Knew it was in the bag :winking:

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Just been comfortably beaten by some bloke i've never heard of

pity

 

[MK Shrimper]

Just been comfortably beaten by some bloke i've never heard of

pity

Irrelevant pre-USA Open Tournament. He beat Feds and Djoko at The Olympics, I'm sure they'll be a bit more nervous having to face him now.

 

[canveyshrimper]

Irrelevant pre-USA Open Tournament. He beat Feds and Djoko at The Olympics, I'm sure they'll be a bit more nervous having to face him now.

He'll also benefit from Nadal pulling out of the US Open.

 

[TrueBlue]

he is a ****** all day long

 

[Uncle Leo]

Irrelevant pre-USA Open Tournament. He beat Feds and Djoko at The Olympics, I'm sure they'll be a bit more nervous having to face him now.

I wouldn't say irrelevant. It's a Masters tournament, so only one notch down from a major. Admittedly, in the post-Olympic glow it may not have its usual lustre but look at the roll of honour:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cincinnati_Open_champions

No mugs on there (in recent times; can't comment on the quality of the 1917 final!) and Murray and Enqvist are the only winners in the last 20 years not to have a major to their name.

Having said all that, here's hoping that the Olympics win has given Murray the belief - because there's no doubt he has the talent - to finally break that duck next month.

 

[Beefy]

It's most certainly not an irrelevant tournament.

 

[Pubey]

A set up. Come on Murray!

 

[Pubey]

Wahey, tighter than it should have been. Come on Andy!!

 

[Pubey]

YES MUZZA!!!! Amazing stuff, what an epic match and a brilliant performance.

 

[Beefy]

I had a feeling this thread may have been bumped.

What a match. What a man. Well chuffed for Murray.