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

That was brilliant from Murray to save break point in the 1st game of this set and then awesome serving. Ivan almost smiled when the cameras last zoomed in on him!

Re Wiggins/Murray - too hard to call if Murray wins this, but I think what Wiggins did to win Tour de France, lay it all on the line for Cavendish and then somehow find that superhuman effort to win his gold was breath taking. I'd probably vote for Murray because tennis is the sport I enjoy, but I think many might go for Wiggins.

Brilliant point from Djokovic - Murray's retrieving is just unbelievable!

hang on Murray!

Right - Murray now needs a solid hold and to bunt the ball back into Djoko's Court.

How do these guys have the physical strength to keep walloping the ball like this after, is it nearly 3 hours?

Now, we'll really see what Murray is made of. The trouble with watching Andy is that you never know how far away he is from a collapse.

Continuing the theme of amusing commentary "nobody going anywhere" as hundreds of fans file out.

Good hold!

Time for a cup of tea!

Anyway Olly - I don't think Murray has SPOTY on his mind. It doesn't really matter - all that matters is that Murray is able to hold strong and win this match.

Nore Staat wrote:Anyway Olly - I don't think Murray has SPOTY on his mind. It doesn't really matter - all that matters is that Murray is able to hold strong and win this match.

Hear Hear!

My mid-match odds:

Murray 1.8
Djokovic 2.7


(Pre-match I had Djokovic 1.5, Murray 3)

time please wrote:How do these guys have the physical strength to keep walloping the ball like this after, is it nearly 3 hours?

They have to make best use of all the between points time and between games time. Keeping themselves fluidised, taking nutrients etc. Nadal and Djokovic are masters at it - and Murray is learning.

It Must Be Love wrote:My mid-match odds:

Murray 1.8
Djokovic 2.7


(Pre-match I had Djokovic 1.5, Murray 3)

Does that mean that Djoko is still strong favourite at 0-2 down and a break up in the 3rd?

I'm still clinging on, neither mind the players...lol.
What a tipsy-turvy match this is, Murray has a clear lead but with Djokovic you just never know. You wonder when any signs of fatigue might start to have an effect...but it might be too late for Djokovic, not sure that would happen until after 3 and half hours.

lydian wrote:I'm still clinging on, neither mind the players...lol.
What a tipsy-turvy match this is, Murray has a clear lead but with Djokovic you just never know. You wonder when any signs of fatigue might start to have an effect...but it might be too late for Djokovic, not sure that would happen until after 3 and half hours.

Oh this match is just getting going. A good 3-4 hours more to come.

1.8 and 2.7, that a nice profit margin for you!

Yet another "crucial" "potential defining moment" there"! This match has already been decided about 6 times!

Henman Bill wrote:Yet another "crucial" "potential defining moment" there"! This match has already been decided about 6 times!

As Lendl has told Murray - Murray has to go through and beyond the pain barrier. He is playing the defending champion, but he can win this in three or four.

IMBL's new odds:

Murray 1.9
Djokovic 2.6

Why not 5, it's not like any of us have work in the morning.

Murray 1.73
Djokovic 2.34

Betfair

Henman Bill wrote:Why not 5, it's not like any of us have work in the morning.

I was just thinking the same thing

Henman Bill wrote:Murray 1.73
Djokovic 2.34

Betfair

A low profit margin for Betfair...
I keep my margin to 4.5

They are slightly favouring Murray more than I am though, ratio wise.

It Must Be Love wrote:

Henman Bill wrote:Why not 5, it's not like any of us have work in the morning.

I was just thinking the same thing

If Murray wins it will be made a national holiday, but if he doesn't - then it's back to workee.

lydian wrote:Can't see Djokovic coming back now. Not sure I'm gonna stay up another 1 hr 30....

Game seven of the third set. A bitch of a gun-fight. Djoker left standing.

You could be right there BB...I'll have to get the caffeine going for this, it could be an all nighter!

Anyone remember when the US Open was a fast court event?

bogbrush wrote:Anyone remember when the US Open was a fast court event?

When the ATP adopt my new plan, it will be again:
https://www.606v2.com/t34647-how-has-surface-change-homogenisation-impacted-the-top-players

Murray played a poor set there, and Djokovic has started serving much better. Conditions slowing too, which helps Djokovic. Murray needs a good start to the fourth.

Due to public pressure, I remove my margin down to 4.1

Murray 1.9
Djokovic 2.2

What do you guys think?
Murray still favourite?

I imagine Craig is under sedation right now.

Murray the locker room #1 if he wins this?!?! On what basis? Bizzarre commentary all round today, cheers Rusedski.

Henman Bill wrote:Murray the locker room #1 if he wins this?!?! On what basis? Bizzarre commentary all round today, cheers Rusedski.

Simon Reed said that after Murray won Toronto a few years ago

Grinning Greg;

"Whoever wins this Slam whether it's Andy Murray or Novak Djokovic will be considered the number 1 in the locker room"



Edit: fast work, Bill

0-30!

It's very easy to forget just how incredibly hard it is to win a Grand Slam.

Anyway Murray needs to reset and start again for the fourth.

At 15-40 Djokovic is marginal favourite on Betfair!

I'm listening to 5live commentary - it's very good, which is more than can be said for Murray's current position in this match.......

Djokovic breaks, I see Murray as favourite still, but it's close now.

F*cks sake, I don't know where Andy goes if he loses this.

Come on man.

Djokovic breaks.

Odds (for me):

Djokovic 1.6
Murray 2.5

Murray noooooo, I knew this was coming but didn't expect it to be so fast

Murray out of gas.

it's really sad to see Murray collapsing like this

Oh dear, this is looking gloomy.

It's survival of the fittest. Murray has to believe he is fitter than Djokovic and keep working away.

Djokovic has won more games than Murray in the match.

OK.. who edited the title.
I did not write the 0-2.

Laverfan are you editing my title?

Mats Wilander won the U.S. Open 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the longest match in U.S. Open history, lasting four hours and 54 minutes, or almost an hour per set.

The match began at 4:22 p.m. and ended at 9:17 p.m. with the crowd shrinking from 20,036 to 8,000 as play crept along at a seeming snail's pace.

Could this record go? EDIT: Probably not, the way Djokovic is powering through this, but you never know.

Julius, is it you?

Henman Bill wrote:Mats Wilander won the U.S. Open 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 in the longest match in U.S. Open history, lasting four hours and 54 minutes, or almost an hour per set.

The match began at 4:22 p.m. and ended at 9:17 p.m. with the crowd shrinking from 20,036 to 8,000 as play crept along at a seeming snail's pace.

Could this record go? EDIT: Probably not, the way Djokovic is powering through this, but you never know.

Not the way Murray's currently playing.