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

Ok, best start possible to the 5th.

Huge service game coming up.

Wow a break for Andy with a lucky net cord. This ain't over though until Roseanne Barr sings.

commeeee onnnn!!!!! unlucky djoko on the net cord that was harsh

Double break to Djokovic in both sets won. He must have 3 more breaks than Murray in the match I think. So Murray cannot possibly end with more breaks than Djokovic.

EDIT: That comment was at end of 4th set.

5 more holds and it's done Andy

Murray needs to take as much time and possible and go for the second break.

40-30

Cmon

COME ON!

OHHHH YESSSSSSSS

Hello everyone,

Just got home and glad to see the match is still finely poised. Go Andy!

Now, break!

Great stuff Andy, BELIEVE Andy BELIEVE.

Andy shows that he has titanium ones.

Great hold. His serve is going to have to win him this championship.

"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

Henman Bill wrote:"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

It is certainly dramatic and nail biting and had some fantastic rallies but laced with poor play so I'd disagree its the greatest but it certainly hasn't been the worst.

novak cannot smash the ball!

Odds:

Djoko 1.5
Murray 2.6

Wrong shot choice from Murray me feels.

Henman Bill wrote:"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

This is the standard for today's commentary.

Hyperbole and exaggeration abound.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

Henman Bill wrote:"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

It is certainly dramatic and nail biting and had some fantastic rallies but laced with poor play so I'd disagree its the greatest but it certainly hasn't been the worst.

Remember the conditions! It is not easy playing outdoor tennis in these conditions but these two are definitely the best of the 128 players starting the tournament two weeks back.

C'mon break point!!!!!

Nore Staat wrote:

CaledonianCraig wrote:

Henman Bill wrote:"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

It is certainly dramatic and nail biting and had some fantastic rallies but laced with poor play so I'd disagree its the greatest but it certainly hasn't been the worst.

Remember the conditions! It is not easy playing outdoor tennis in these conditions but these two are definitely the best of the 128 players starting the tournament two weeks back.

Spot on Nore Staat.

Yes! Now bring her home Andy.

Djokovic looked toast there.

Come. On.

Oh goodness - but let's hold our breath because the last time Murray was a double break up he flunked it.

Double break for Andy. All he has to do is hang in there and play it one point at a time.

Yes! Andy, focus focus focus. This is not done yet.

A double break for Muzza who leads 3-0. Now where is my prayer may. :No Nails Left:

I'm going to be useless at work in the 'morro - will be all worth it if Murray wins this, though. All in his hands now.

Odds:

Murray 1.2
Djokovic 2.9

I certainly wouldn't be the world's most consistent bookie

CaledonianCraig wrote:

Nore Staat wrote:

CaledonianCraig wrote:

Henman Bill wrote:"One of the greatest finals of all time"

!!!!!

I want to stop having a go at the commentary but they're making it so hard!!!

It is certainly dramatic and nail biting and had some fantastic rallies but laced with poor play so I'd disagree its the greatest but it certainly hasn't been the worst.

Remember the conditions! It is not easy playing outdoor tennis in these conditions but these two are definitely the best of the 128 players starting the tournament two weeks back.

Spot on Nore Staat.

Bills objection wasn't to that, it was to "one of thebest matches ever"

Why make strawmen?

please hold! PLEASE

Murray outlasting Djoko. Fantastic.

Another gigantic serve coming. Remember the 2nd.

Hold please Andy.

Quality today had been decent, but, by the standards of a top four match and slam final, it's been actually below par. The quality was certainly better at this year's Australian Open match between the two, say, or last year's US Open final.

Quality has been affected by the wind, but I don't think it's entirely that.

Im so pleased!!! Double break, Im hoping Murray won't fluff it now!!!

Djokovic doesn't look like the champion to be honest, this is brilliant, so glad to be supporting Murray for one night only!!!

p.s. also great news for Fed as No.1 too! hehe

Murray reset that brain and start again. One point at a time. Hold and break again.

This needs to be won Andy. Djokovic still shooting from the hip when boxed into a corner. You let him out at your peril.

0-30.....

Difficult to know who gets more from Andy's double breaks - Andy or Djoko breaking back and building up momentum.

luciusmann wrote:Im so pleased!!! Double break, Im hoping Murray won't fluff it now!!!

Djokovic doesn't look like the champion to be honest, this is brilliant, so glad to be supporting Murray for one night only!!!

p.s. also great news for Fed as No.1 too! hehe

Didn't Murray win that set though - the one he was a double break up?

Is there to be another twist?

The problem with this type of tennis is that serve does not mean so much, so two breaks do not always get you home.

luciusmann wrote:Im so pleased!!! Double break, Im hoping Murray won't fluff it now!!!

Djokovic doesn't look like the champion to be honest, this is brilliant, so glad to be supporting Murray for one night only!!!

p.s. also great news for Fed as No.1 too! hehe

That never occurred to me!

Andy feeds Novak some crumbs to feed on - dangerous.

Nore Staat wrote:Murray reset that brain and start again. One point at a time. Hold and break again.

It seems as if Andy has not gotten the memo.

Christ Almighty.....Murray immediately broken after breaking himself, yet again. Why oh why is he making this so much bleedin' harder for himself than it need be?

bogbrush wrote:

luciusmann wrote:Im so pleased!!! Double break, Im hoping Murray won't fluff it now!!!

Djokovic doesn't look like the champion to be honest, this is brilliant, so glad to be supporting Murray for one night only!!!

p.s. also great news for Fed as No.1 too! hehe

That never occurred to me!

If Murray wins, doesn't Fed lead increase by 800? So it becomes 1, 335, a very big lead and could mean that he could hold onto the Year End No.1 but for now....I'm just hoping Murray's sees this through because Djokovic is a tough competitor, he never knows when he's beaten!

I'm pretty sure socal will be rather quiet should Djokovic lose.....!