US Open Final: ANDY MURRAY SEALS GLORY

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US OPEN ATP FINAL: Novak Djokovic (2) vs Andy Murray (4)

4 Times the Brit has reached the finals of a Grand Slam Major Championship. 4 Times Murray has left the stadium dejected, with only a runner's up plat to console him.
But this could be it. This time could be different. Maybe this time, Murray will finally seal glory and silence his doubters who have claimed that Murray isn't good enough at the highest level.
But it could all come crashing down.

There was indeed another man, by the name of Ivan Lendl, who lost his first 4 Grand Slams. He was also on his way to a fifth defeat, up against the great John McEnroe, 2 sets down and out of the match.
But, from nowhere, Lendl summoned inspiration. The French crowd were murmuring, the doubters were getting louder 'Ivan Lendl the man who couldn't win a slam' 'Ivan Lendl, the man who always lost in the finals.'
He shut them up.

Murray has another chance to do the same here, the parallel is uncanny. Lendl now works as Master Yoda mentoring the Young Jedi Andy Murray. Can Murray emulate his master?

The force it seems, is with Murray. Last year in 3 slams Andy Murray was stopped in the semi-final by Rafael Nadal. But now Nadal is injured.
In 3 of his 4 Grand Slams Finals so far, Murray has been out-hit by 17-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer. But the Swiss is out, slumping to a defeat inflicted by Tomas Berdych.
Only one obstacle remains: Novak Djokovic.

The two have been rivals since they were very young, even in the junior circuit. But now, the stakes are greater than ever. The scheduling arguably favours the underdog Murray, but Djokovic was quick in his dismissal of David Ferrer today.
And Djokovic is a physical beast.

This is judgement day. This is the day of destiny. Murray won the Olympic Gold medal, but now he could be on the verge of creating history, and becoming the first British male Grand Slam winner since Sir Fred Perry in 1936. Djokovic has won his last 27 matches on Hard Court Grand Slams. 27 matches.

That run could come to an end this Monday.

Amritia3ee
The past means nothing, the present and the future holds key.



Prediction Time:
Murray: Luciusmann, Legendkiller, Bogbrush, Duty281, Josiah Maiestas, Bradman99.94, Carrieg4, Ryan86, Eirebilly(9)
Djokovic: Lydian, IMBL, Danny1982 (3)

Running 606v2 Odds: (Based on predictions so far)
Murray- 1.2
Djokovic- 3.6

HM Murdoch wrote:If Andy gets to set point, Novak will not hold serve.

Took longer than expected but I know the rumble of inevitability when I hear it!

Andy let him off the hook so many times but Novak couldn't win two service points in row.

Agony.

Too difficult to watch, this...

Going out for a walk...

That was critical that Andy won that - it would have been match over if Djoko had won that. A very tense first set, scrappy because of the wind and nerves but it got better, Andy must stay focussed now. He has an annoying habit of being broken early doors in sets

John wrote:epic tie break. sean connery's lovin it!

Sean will make sure Murray dies before giving this match up.

This is a stressful match, and I'm not even a fan of one of these 2 players.

Andy appears to have put sunflower oil on Novak's shoes.

CaledonianCraig wrote:That was critical that Andy won that - it would have been match over if Djoko had won that. A very tense first set, scrappy because of the wind and nerves but it got better, Andy must stay focussed now. He has an annoying habit of being broken early doors in sets

Absolutely - let's not be having any of that AO2012 stuff nonsense. Murray needs to keep holding onto the advantages he gains - make sure he takes time to reset the slate clean and start again.

Wind really is making this a hackers paradise.

bogbrush wrote:Wind really is making this a hackers paradise.

Not a classic by any means BB but as long as Andy can win who friggin' cares.

Djoko's legs look like they're going to melt.

Murray gets the break, in total control now.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Wind really is making this a hackers paradise.

Not a classic by any means BB but as long as Andy can win who friggin' cares.

Not a hackers paradise but a tacticians paradise plus courage.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Wind really is making this a hackers paradise.

Not a classic by any means BB but as long as Andy can win who friggin' cares.

Oh I'm with you there.

So this is the future of men's tennis - 3/4 pace baseline bashing.

It can happen now, BELIEVE

Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

All Murray- Djoko looks out of it.

So he'll probably come-back soon

Looking far more purposeful now and is that self-belief I see starting to flow through him.

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

It is a good match!

When's the last time someone won a slam final from 2 sets down?

Not sure Djoko is up for another 5-set 6 hour marathon. This may be over quicker than we think. Great for Murray if it is, but it will be another match won by the fittest player - or at least the one willing to put the most physical effort in.

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

Sorry but it is the same for both players.

JuliusHMarx wrote:Not sure Djoko is up for another 5-set 6 hour marathon. This may be over quicker than we think. Great for Murray if it is, but it will be another match won by the fittest player - or at least the one willing to put the most physical effort in.

Err no actually Murray has been on court for five more hours than Djoko at the US Open this year.

3:0, go Andy go

Murray's body language towards the end of that tie break really changed things. Really toughened up over the last year, has the Muzzdawg.

It Must Be Love wrote:

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

It is a good match!

Only for a partisan. To a true neutral it's garbage.

Fortunately I want Murray to win so I'm enjoying it.

I know that cc...and personally I'm not wedded to either player winning...what I'd have liked to have seen is a proper game of tennis not who is best at flying a kite.

lydian wrote:I know that cc...and personally I'm not wedded to either player winning...what I'd have liked to have seen is a proper game of tennis not who is best at flying a kite.

Fair point but if conditions don't allow that then they don't allow it.

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

Exactly, and why I'm glad TMF isn't there. It'd be an infuriating shankfest.

challenger matches are higher level than this tomfoolery...if this type of play keeps up i might have to get my nomadic asterisk out.

The first set was exciting in it's closeness.

This set has been so far, thanks to Djokovic, rubbish.

bogbrush wrote:

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

Exactly, and why I'm glad TMF isn't there. It'd be an infuriating shankfest.

Federer shanking= Stuff of Nadal fan's dreams.

4:0 oh yesss

4-0 Djoko clue-less.

Djokovic had better pull something out here, he looks lost.

Come on Murray

It Must Be Love wrote:

bogbrush wrote:

lydian wrote:Yep, this is a real shame...you feel Djokovic's game is more finely tuned than Murray's. The wind has ruined what should have been a good match.

Exactly, and why I'm glad TMF isn't there. It'd be an infuriating shankfest.

Federer shanking= Stuff of Nadal fan's dreams.

Who fan?

It's exhausting to watch. Please speed courts up some time soon - I don't know if I have the attention span for another 5 hour final!

Well done Murray must admit thought when he stuffed set point twice I thought it was the beginning of the end.

Djokovic does not look like he has the stomach for 5 sets.

Hmmm, dilemma.

Every instinct is telling me this is done now and I should just say congratulations to the Andy fans and go to bed so I can be coherent at work tomorrow.

But if I go to bed, this may turn into a barnstorming Novak comeback and I miss the moment of happiness after all the moments of anguish.

Nah, that's the double break. I think we're done.

Pre-emptive congrats to the Murray supporters!

This is a high quality intense match. Murray has to remain focussed and not think at any moment he is going to win the match. One point at a time. ... Point, reset. Point, reset. Until the match is over.

Djokovic does his "look like a beaten man" impression, then slaps a few balls which land in, and gets one break back.

Murray needs to stay focussed here.

HM Murdoch wrote:Hmmm, dilemma.

Every instinct is telling me this is done now and I should just say congratulations to the Andy fans and go to bed so I can be coherent at work tomorrow.

But if I go to bed, this may turn into a barnstorming Novak comeback and I miss the moment of happiness after all the moments of anguish.

Nah, that's the double break. I think we're done.

Pre-emptive congrats to the Murray supporters!

You do know that doesn't work at turning a match round don't you?

Never mind, we all try it.

Mad for Chelsea wrote:Djokovic does his "look like a beaten man" impression, then slaps a few balls which land in, and gets one break back.

Murray needs to stay focussed here.

True.

Do you know anyone else who does a version of that?

Hard to see a Djokovic revival when the wind is a constant bane to him, otherwise you might think he had a chance of coming back by finding rhythm again. You get the feeling this is the short of tennis Murray loves...he's certainly handling it all better and his duck looks about to be finally broken.

Haha BB....yeah he's about 78 ft from him.

lydian wrote:Hard to see a Djokovic revival when the wind is a constant bane to him, otherwise you might think he had a chance of coming back by finding rhythm again. You get the feeling this is the short of tennis Murray loves...he's certainly handling it all better and his duck looks about to be finally broken.

Murray is outplaying Djokovic, and handling the wind better.
Simple.

bogbrush wrote:

HM Murdoch wrote:Hmmm, dilemma.

Every instinct is telling me this is done now and I should just say congratulations to the Andy fans and go to bed so I can be coherent at work tomorrow.

But if I go to bed, this may turn into a barnstorming Novak comeback and I miss the moment of happiness after all the moments of anguish.

Nah, that's the double break. I think we're done.

Pre-emptive congrats to the Murray supporters!

You do know that doesn't work at turning a match round don't you?

Never mind, we all try it.

Hah! I'll give anything a go! It's hedging bets really - if Novak wins, I wake up to a nice surprise. If not, well at least I can say I made the right call!

One and a half sets, and the 2 hour mark comes up.

For Gods sake!

Really important game for Murray here.

Superb hold!