Wimbledon Day 8 or 9

by The Special Juan Tue Jul 02, 2013 1:08 pm

First topic message reminder :

There's some ladies on. I think I want Li Na to win this one, along with Lisicki and whoever. Maid Marion too.

by kingraf Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:03 pm

If only Fer knew I existed, our equally impressive heads of hair would make us a SUPER-BROMANCE

by ALPanorak Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:05 pm

barrystar wrote:One area where HE is partially right, is that Murray does not seem to be able to enthuse CC - the crowd is not particularly animated despite this being an absolute nail-biter. Maybe they are too stressed, or maybe they are disappointed by the performance, but it is a pretty subdued CC crowd I'd say.

I'd also say that I am not on the edge of my seat as I would have been for Fed, even though as a Brit I want Murray to win.

I'd say the crowd are giving Andy a pretty good amount of support but as others have said they are very fair (unlike the French...) and are also giving Verdasco his dues. Seems like a good atmosphere

by NickisBHAFC Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:07 pm

Not taking anything away from Verdasco he has played superbly well but he has made a lot of unforced errors.

by barrystar Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm

The most consistent performance throughout has been Verdasco's hair gel - amazing hold for 3.5 hrs.

by Chydremion Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm

Normally I don't watch Murray matches as they are pretty dull, but for Wimbledon I always make an exception. The atmosphere is always so great because of the crowd. Have to admire their loyalty, while at the same time being very respectful towards Verdasco. One of the best crowds in the world (and I say this as a non-brit).

by NickisBHAFC Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:08 pm

by kingraf Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:09 pm

Just saw a hair loose, not good...

by barrystar Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:11 pm

Good rally - saw Murray turning defence into attack. Well done that man.

by barrystar Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:11 pm

surely now....

by Chydremion Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:12 pm

Wow Judie is in raptor mode... such intensity.

by HM Murdock Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:13 pm

Murray has the most boorish, unappealing supporters box in tennis.

Nothing but aggression.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:13 pm

barrystar wrote:The most consistent performance throughout has been Verdasco's hair gel - amazing hold for 3.5 hrs.

It's been a stunning exhibition of hair control of the highest quality.

Could have tried some on his legs maybe?

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:13 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:Murray has the most boorish, unappealing supporters box in tennis.

Nothing but aggression.

I totally agree, it's deeply unpleasant. I though Novak's parents were bad but this edges them out.

Honourable exception being Lendl of course.

by kingraf Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:14 pm

If only that hair didnt fall out of place, with it went my money

by HM Murdock Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:14 pm

Lendl almost redeems the rest of them.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:16 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:Lendl almost redeems the rest of them.

He sets a great standard of professionalism.

It's always been the same with the Murray box.

by barrystar Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:16 pm

What a gracious loser Nando was. The Murray box were OK in the moment of triumph too - but they do look a bit aggressive at times (Djoko's mob are a bit like that too).

by Dave. Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:17 pm

Dearie me. What just happened?

by NickisBHAFC Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:18 pm

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:18 pm

ahhh, anti-climax or Andy-climax Very Happy

whatever, Verdasco like Almagro when it comes to finishing touches just can't do it.

Well played Andy, nicely tested.

by **JuliusHMarx** Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:18 pm

Never in doubt Wink

by HM Murdock Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:19 pm

bogbrush wrote:I though Novak's parents were bad but this edges them out.

I love that you edited your post to include that!

I agree though. Novak's parents do occasionally exude joy rather than aggression.

Novak's brothers though.... maybe we should call it a tie?!

by Silver Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:20 pm

Well done Murray, congratulations to his fans. Onwards and upwards, quite literally, in the next round.

by invisiblecoolers Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:20 pm

bogbrush wrote:
HM Murdoch wrote:Lendl almost redeems the rest of them.
He sets a great standard of professionalism.

It's always been the same with the Murray box.

Agreed Murray's box kinda controls the celebration and keep it a check than irritating like some players box, Lendl the best example thou, keep its cool calm and composed. clap

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:20 pm

NickisBHAFC wrote:YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????

Really?

Just edging past an unseeded guy isn't normally seen as a ringing endorsement.

He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:22 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:
bogbrush wrote:I though Novak's parents were bad but this edges them out.
I love that you edited your post to include that!

I agree though. Novak's parents do occasionally exude joy rather than aggression.

Novak's brothers though.... maybe we should call it a tie?!

I thought it was context. They're not my favs! I think they are notorious for a few really bad moments; their usual behaviour is very good as far as I know.

Judy........ Yikes

by barrystar Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:23 pm

bogbrush wrote:
NickisBHAFC wrote:YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????
Really?

Just edging past an unseeded guy isn't normally seen as a ringing endorsement.

He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

Yes - but TMF scraped through Benneteau and Malisse on his way in last year, my hope is that this wakes him up and, looking back, it's his one big lapse.

We'll see, but I can't see JJ letting him get away with a 2-0 head start.

by banbrotam Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:23 pm

bogbrush wrote:He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

True. But in fairness he put himself under the cosh,with that limp wristed 2nd set and then of course you're not going to be at your best

by Dave. Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:24 pm

bogbrush wrote:
NickisBHAFC wrote:YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????
Really?

Just edging past an unseeded guy isn't normally seen as a ringing endorsement.

He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

Which he can do on another day. First two sets he was pants, yes. Last three sets all heart.

He's through, and that's that.

by The Special Juan Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:24 pm

by Chazfazzer Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:24 pm

I'm remarkably angry at that match. I first flicked onto it when Murray had just won the third set, and I knew at that point that Verdasco would throw away the next two and lose in five. Murray proved in that match that boring, defensive play comes out on top if you just run down every ball and wear out the attacking player. I hope Janowicz blitzes him in the semi final, although it's more likely that we'll be left with another boring Murray Djokovic bunting battle in the final.

by The Special Juan Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:25 pm

Oh one more thing, that interviewer was an utter runt. Murray really wanted to smack him at the end. Some of those questions were completely nonsensical!!

by The Special Juan Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:28 pm

Chazfazzer wrote:I'm remarkably angry at that match. I first flicked onto it when Murray had just won the third set, and I knew at that point that Verdasco would throw away the next two and lose in five. Murray proved in that match that boring, defensive play comes out on top if you just run down every ball and wear out the attacking player. I hope Janowicz blitzes him in the semi final, although it's more likely that we'll be left with another boring Murray Djokovic bunting battle in the final.

by Dave. Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:28 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Oh one more thing, that interviewer was an utter runt. Murray really wanted to smack him at the end. Some of those questions were completely nonsensical!!

Especially the hairdryer bit. No need for Lendl to give him the hairdryer, Murray gives himself the hairdryer enough!

by HM Murdock Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:29 pm

Garry Richardson is the absolute worst interviewer. Once you interpret the unfesibly long, clause-laden rambling, the questions are just idiotic.

Just now they included:

- is that a warning? No, Garry, Andy is not the one expecting it to be easy. That's you idiots.

- an incoherent link to Alex Ferguson's 'hair dryer' and Lendl.

Pathetic.

by kingraf Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:29 pm

Hair jokes aside, Verdasco lost it more than Murray won it. Real pity that my hair's soulmate is out...

by JubbaIsle Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:30 pm

Chazfazzer wrote:I'm remarkably angry at that match. I first flicked onto it when Murray had just won the third set, and I knew at that point that Verdasco would throw away the next two and lose in five. Murray proved in that match that boring, defensive play comes out on top if you just run down every ball and wear out the attacking player. I hope Janowicz blitzes him in the semi final, although it's more likely that we'll be left with another boring Murray Djokovic bunting battle in the final.

You can't say it was boring when you didn't watch the last 2 sets. If you had done, then you would have witnessed a spectacular match from both players, Nando playing his best tennis ever and Murray putting him under lots of pressure. He didnt throw away those 2 sets, it was neck and neck to the 10th game in each one. It could have gone both ways when they were both 5-5, so stop this rubbish commenting and just admit that Murray won a good hard fought match and have done with it.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:31 pm

HM Murdoch wrote:Garry Richardson is the absolute worst interviewer. Once you interpret the unfesibly long, clause-laden rambling, the questions are just idiotic.

Just now they included:

- is that a warning? No, Garry, Andy is not the one expecting it to be easy. That's you idiots.

- an incoherent link to Alex Ferguson's 'hair dryer' and Lendl.

Pathetic.

I think you're being generous to him. It's laughably bad isn't it?

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:33 pm

JubbaIsle wrote:
Chazfazzer wrote:I'm remarkably angry at that match. I first flicked onto it when Murray had just won the third set, and I knew at that point that Verdasco would throw away the next two and lose in five. Murray proved in that match that boring, defensive play comes out on top if you just run down every ball and wear out the attacking player. I hope Janowicz blitzes him in the semi final, although it's more likely that we'll be left with another boring Murray Djokovic bunting battle in the final.

You can't say it was boring when you didn't watch the last 2 sets. If you had done, then you would have witnessed a spectacular match from both players, Nando playing his best tennis ever and Murray putting him under lots of pressure. He didnt throw away those 2 sets, it was neck and neck to the 10th game in each one. It could have gone both ways when they were both 5-5, so stop this rubbish commenting and just admit that Murray won a good hard fought match and have done with it.

Just no.

How do you class that as his best ever? He was physically gone during the 4th set.

And it wasn't neck and neck to the 10th in the 4th,the break came earlier.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:35 pm

Dave. wrote:
bogbrush wrote:
NickisBHAFC wrote:YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????
Really?

Just edging past an unseeded guy isn't normally seen as a ringing endorsement.

He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

Which he can do on another day. First two sets he was pants, yes. Last three sets all heart.

He's through, and that's that.

Heart isn't enough against Djokovic.

by The Special Juan Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:36 pm

Dave. wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Oh one more thing, that interviewer was an utter runt. Murray really wanted to smack him at the end. Some of those questions were completely nonsensical!!

Especially the hairdryer bit. No need for Lendl to give him the hairdryer, Murray gives himself the hairdryer enough!

Absolutely, it was uncalled for. As I said, nonsensical.

by Dave. Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:39 pm

bogbrush wrote:
Dave. wrote:
bogbrush wrote:
NickisBHAFC wrote:YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That was amazing from Andy Murray.

COME ON HAS TO BE HIS YEAR?????
Really?

Just edging past an unseeded guy isn't normally seen as a ringing endorsement.

He needs to play about 5 times as well as that to get a set off Djokovic.

Which he can do on another day. First two sets he was pants, yes. Last three sets all heart.

He's through, and that's that.

Heart isn't enough against Djokovic.

Not today, no. But that wasn't Murray vintage out there. Friday and Sunday (if it happens) are different days. He has the game to beat Djokovic, just needs to be at his best.

by Guest Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:41 pm

Shame Verdasco lost but in the end the unforced errors cost him. Murray just ran and defended, doing nothing much really. Hope Janowicz blows him away but can't see it. Djokovic for the title for me. I dread to think what Murray winning Wimbledon will do for his ego. Just can't stand him or his foul mouth. Surprised we weren't seeing the 'back' injury after the first couple of sets, usually brings that out when he's playing badly.

As for Andrew Castle, utterly dreadful commentator. Please go back to the rock you were hiding under and don't come out again. Shocking.

Del Potro much respect.

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:42 pm

McEnroe, Gilbert etc being critical on TSN. The word 'moonball' and statement 'you can't win just with defence, though it did today' make early appearances.

I must state that in a Djokovic / Murray final I'm supportive of Andy. But I think it could be painful for Murray.

This was Verdasco, FFS.

by Cogen Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:46 pm

If Andy gets to the final, he just has to remember that he and Nole have only ever played once on grass, at the Olympics, and he won in straight sets. He's also beaten Nole in a slam final before. It's nothing he hasn't done before, and no reason he shouldn't be able to do it again!

by bogbrush Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:49 pm

Cogen wrote:If Andy gets to the final, he just has to remember that he and Nole have only ever played once on grass, at the Olympics, and he won in straight sets. He's also beaten Nole in a slam final before. It's nothing he hasn't done before, and no reason he shouldn't be able to do it again!

That's a fair point.

by JubbaIsle Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:54 pm

bogbrush wrote:
JubbaIsle wrote:
Chazfazzer wrote:I'm remarkably angry at that match. I first flicked onto it when Murray had just won the third set, and I knew at that point that Verdasco would throw away the next two and lose in five. Murray proved in that match that boring, defensive play comes out on top if you just run down every ball and wear out the attacking player. I hope Janowicz blitzes him in the semi final, although it's more likely that we'll be left with another boring Murray Djokovic bunting battle in the final.

You can't say it was boring when you didn't watch the last 2 sets. If you had done, then you would have witnessed a spectacular match from both players, Nando playing his best tennis ever and Murray putting him under lots of pressure. He didnt throw away those 2 sets, it was neck and neck to the 10th game in each one. It could have gone both ways when they were both 5-5, so stop this rubbish commenting and just admit that Murray won a good hard fought match and have done with it.
Just no.

How do you class that as his best ever? He was physically gone during the 4th set.

And it wasn't neck and neck to the 10th in the 4th,the break came earlier.

Forget it BB, you aint going to bring me down.

The rest of the world saw a different match to yours, and enjoyed the display.

Nail biting to the finish, unless you hate tennis so much you look upon it as a contemptible punishment, now Federer is out and have to purge your chagrin by ignoring the great tennis that's on offer.

Your loss, sadly.

by Cogen Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:58 pm

Jerzy looked like he was about to faint in that interview!

by banbrotam Wed Jul 03, 2013 7:59 pm

The Special Juan wrote:Oh one more thing, that interviewer was an utter runt. Murray really wanted to smack him at the end. Some of those questions were completely nonsensical!!

Spot on. Richardson is one of these who thinks he has to be the Jeremy Paxman of sport. Why on earth would Fergie give his former team 'the hairdeyer' when they've given all their best. Idiot!!

by JubbaIsle Wed Jul 03, 2013 8:01 pm

banbrotam wrote:
The Special Juan wrote:Oh one more thing, that interviewer was an utter runt. Murray really wanted to smack him at the end. Some of those questions were completely nonsensical!!

Spot on. Richardson is one of these who thinks he has to be the Jeremy Paxman of sport. Why on earth would Fergie give his former team 'the hairdeyer' when they've given all their best. Idiot!!

Ran out of ideas as soon as he opened his mouth, the things Andy has to put up with !

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