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

Well held Murray!

Stop telling your box that your legs feel like jelly in front of your opponent

I don't know where he will go from here if he loses this BB - it's unbearable to think about. Djokovic playing brilliantly.

Better from Murray.

Turned into a sponge now.

This is agony to watch as a supporter. What it would do to Andy if he lost? Crush him but he has been crushed before.

The lack of an aggressive forehand is biting Murray in the posterior.

Djoko holds

kemet wrote:The lack of an aggressive forehand is biting Murray in the posterior.

No the lack of not playing the aggressive forehand is.

Djoko in control now

Come on Andy. Believe!!

Is this really what we want to keep seeing decide Slams? It's just about keeping rallies long and waiting for the other guy to drop dead.

Thank God Wimbledon (at least under the roof) played fast enough to see tennis shots decide it.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

kemet wrote:The lack of an aggressive forehand is biting Murray in the posterior.

No the lack of not playing the aggressive forehand is.

Well, if he has one, he needs to start employing it as a tactic, or he is going to lose this match. I hardly ever see him flatten out or dictate play with it in his other matches.So until I see it more consistently, it will remain a weakness in his game.

I wish someone could teach the fecking crowd to shut the feck up during points, ridiculous!

kemet wrote:

CaledonianCraig wrote:

kemet wrote:The lack of an aggressive forehand is biting Murray in the posterior.

No the lack of not playing the aggressive forehand is.

Well, if he has one, he needs to start employing it as a tactic, or he is going to lose this match. I hardly ever see him flatten out or dictate play with it in his other matches.So until I see it more consistently, it will remain a weakness in his game.

Those were some better forehands on the previous rally. I see what you mean about Murray having an aggressive forehand. He does need to flatten them out more though.

I may be labouring the commentary analysis a bit, but "one of the greatest points of all time". They say that about once a week on the tour!

Comments dying down a bit. Some people gone to bed?

At least Andy is hanging in there better now but if this goes to five sets my dosh is on Novak sadly.

Henman Bill wrote:Comments dying down a bit. Some people gone to bed?

I'm up.

Me too even though I am up for work at 6am.

15-30 Murray can break back?

30-30

I have 6 hours worth of lessons at school tomorrow!

Olly wrote:I have 6 hours worth of lessons at school tomorrow!

ikr

time please wrote:... I don't know where he will go from here if he loses this BB - it's unbearable to think about. Djokovic playing brilliantly.

To the AO 2013. Djokovic is only outlasting Murray because of the extra time he takes between points etc. Murray needs to match this tactic.

It Must Be Love wrote:15-30 Murray can break back?

40-30 Djoko.....

This 5th set will be the career defining set for Murray.

2-2 - there's only one winner from here. 5live commentators aren't saying it, but they know it's going downhill.

into a fifth we go. Murray looked for a few games as if he'd started playing again but completely threw it away in the end. Djokovic serving unbelievable in that set.

Lendl's 5th final and 1st win 2-0 down and won 3-2....

Inevitable feel about this now.

*head in hands*

IMBL Odds:

Djokovic 1.2
Murray 2.9

I'm due up at 5.30 this morning but I can't turn this off and miss the history that Murray is about to make.

I don't ask for much.

No way is this over. 1-set shootout, anything can happen.

Neither is Murray's career over if he loses!

If Murray is going to win his first slam, he is going to have to play more aggressively in the fifth set and stop waiting in vain for errors off of Novak's racquet. The net approaches in this match is a telling statistic. Novak has approached the net much more than Murray.

Come on Andy, come on!

Djokovic now a hot favourite in my eyes to retain his US Open crown.

CaledonianCraig wrote:Djokovic now a hot favourite in my eyes to retain his US Open crown.

Yeah

It Must Be Love wrote:This 5th set will be the career defining set for Murray.

He will win the Australian Open 2013, or Wimbledon 2013 or US Open 2013. This has ultimately come down to fitness levels and energy management.

Nore Staat wrote:

It Must Be Love wrote:This 5th set will be the career defining set for Murray.

He will win the Australian Open 2013, or Wimbledon 2013 or US Open 2013. This has ultimately come down to fitness levels and energy management.

It's more of a mental thing than physical, which is troubling Murray.

Is there a tie break in the 5th set?

kemet wrote:If Murray is going to win his first slam, he is going to have to play more aggressively in the fifth set and stop waiting in vain for errors off of Novak's racquet. The net approaches in this match is a telling statistic. Novak has approached the net much more than Murray.

If there is little energy left then Murray won't be able to sustain the aggression.

Olly wrote:Is there a tie break in the 5th set?

Yes

It Must Be Love wrote:

Nore Staat wrote:

It Must Be Love wrote:This 5th set will be the career defining set for Murray.

He will win the Australian Open 2013, or Wimbledon 2013 or US Open 2013. This has ultimately come down to fitness levels and energy management.

It's more of a mental thing than physical, which is troubling Murray.

Totally agree with this

Olly wrote:

It Must Be Love wrote:

Nore Staat wrote:

It Must Be Love wrote:This 5th set will be the career defining set for Murray.

He will win the Australian Open 2013, or Wimbledon 2013 or US Open 2013. This has ultimately come down to fitness levels and energy management.

It's more of a mental thing than physical, which is troubling Murray.

Totally agree with this

He is getting closer and closer. He has run out of energy here.

My legs are tired.

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Game on!!

Come. On.