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

88Chris05 wrote: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?

That's what he kept doing in the AO2012 semi. This time he has another break to hang on to. Murray really needs to take his time.

3rd S&V in the entire tournament by Djokovic!!!!

Wasn't he bringing this back single handedly a few months back?

bogbrush wrote:3rd S&V in the entire tournament by Djokovic!!!!

Wasn't he bringing this back single handedly a few months back?

Careful there....someone might get very upset.....especially if Djokovic loses!

luciusmann wrote:

bogbrush wrote:3rd S&V in the entire tournament by Djokovic!!!!

Wasn't he bringing this back single handedly a few months back?

Careful there....someone might get very upset.....especially if Djokovic loses!

Let's focus on this game please.

Djokovic is holding on for dear life here......now the crunch moment for Murray.....fingers crossed he holds.......

Last time a men's singles final at a slam was decided by a tiebreak? I vaguely recall I did some research and it never happened..anyone?

I get a nasty feeling that Djoko will get a big chance on Andy's serve at some point in this set.

luciusmann wrote:

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.....!

I'm pretty sure that we shouldn't be talking about socal when he's not here to answer back, but also that if Djoko loses he'll be on here offering congratulations to Murray for a deserved title.

2 more Andy.

Murray's best service game in a long, long time. Great stuff at just the right time.

What a great service game - Muzza serves to love and leads 4-2.

Andy serves one of the best games for the entire match at the right time against one of the all time great returners.

Wow - what a time for a hold like that.

barrystar wrote:

luciusmann wrote:

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.....!

I'm pretty sure that we shouldn't be talking about socal when he's not here to answer back, but also that if Djoko loses he'll be on here offering congratulations to Murray for a deserved title.

Yes, he did that when Fed won Wimbledon but then went quiet for a few months (at least a while).

I've not said anything disrespectful so I don't see anything wrong.

Ok, now break and it's done.

Nice easy hold for once. But he may need two more - so many things can go wrong still. Focus focus focus...

interesting crowd still rooting for Murray rather than a tighter finish

bogbrush wrote:Ok, now break and it's done.

Jeez don't say that. You make it sound easy.

Bit sensitive barry.

bogbrush wrote:Ok, now break and it's done.

Careful, this could create a jinx in case he does break.

CaledonianCraig wrote:

bogbrush wrote:Ok, now break and it's done.

Jeez don't say that. You make it sound easy.

You can stick a fork in Novak now. I think so anyway.

AWESOME!!!

Murray is going for it....!!!

I would be amazingly shocked if Murray lost this....I just sniff the win here for Murray.....I really can!

come on Craig he can do it!!! come on andyyy

Come on!

Yes, his legs have gone.

He actually expired last year too, it was just that Nadal seized up completely.

YAHHHHHH!!!

COME ON MURRAY!!!

Djokovic is almost defeated here!

Djokovic looks like he can hardly walk. Andy's got to keep him running.

We are on the edge of glory fellas. This has been quite brilliant.

OMG - I'm only listening, but it sounds as if Murray is enjoying his tennis right now.

Yes! Not done yet, focus Andy!

NOOO NOVAK DONT RUIN IT

Brace yourselves, ladies and gentlemen....Murray with a chance to serve it out. I can barely sit still!

Getting emotional here. Great stuff Muzza. You stand on the brink of what you have worked so hard for.

On the plus side, he has two attempts to serve it out. On the negative side, he is now under BB's jinx.

Djokovic calls for trainer

Andy

Serving for the match, remarkably I'm massively behind Murray even though I'm a big Fed fan!

With a double break, this match can only go one way and I couldn't be happy, especially after the summer Murray's had......Murray is about the join the grand slam champion's club!

F*cking trainer for cramp. Loads of cr@p.

He did this to Nadal last year and Rafa seized up while waiting. Smart of Murray to get out there and move.

4hr 45 after that game, record longest US Open match and final 4hr 54 (I think). Anyway, here we go.

CaledonianCraig wrote:Getting emotional here. Great stuff Muzza. You stand on the brink of what you have worked so hard for.

He's going to win the slam where he made his first final! He fully deserves it! Let's see him do it so I can jump up and down!

summerblues wrote:On the plus side, he has two attempts to serve it out. On the negative side, he is now under BB's jinx.

I don't jinx, I just speak truth.

Sky have been gaggin for this for years

bogbrush wrote:F*cking trainer for cramp. Loads of cr@p.

He did this to Nadal last year and Rafa seized up while waiting. Smart of Murray to get out there and move.

I remember that.

Re MTO's the rule should be that if you want to call one before your opponent serves you forfeit the next game whatever the stage in the match.

It's quite absurd.

As the top of the hour approaches, will this be a case of "cometh the hour, cometh the man" for Andrew Murray, the Brave Scot from Dunblane, Scotland, or will the Mighty Serb deny him his maiden triumph?

We shall see.

I thought BB tipped Murray to win.

Tactical MTO for Djokovic, wants to make Murray think. Djokovic will lose alot of respect for this.

Henman Bill wrote:I thought BB tipped Murray to win.

Indeedy I did, but in 4.

Good old IBM slamtracker - tells us that the momentum is with Djokovic.

Two points to go.