Men's Final (Preview and Match Thread) - Djokovic V Murray

[CaledonianCraig]

First topic message reminder :

Tomorrow will see the meeting of the World No.1 and World No.2 in the final. I really am in two minds about how it will pan out so I will try to look at the various ways it could go.

I will fancy Andy's chances strongly if his serve operates as well as it did against Janowicz but we know Djoko is a far superior returner. The rule of thumb between the pair is that the better server gets the result but we shall see if this is the case tomorrow.

Aggression is also key and Andy must be prepared to get his attacks in first and put Djokovic under pressure. If Andy lapses into bouts of passiveness as he can then he is asking for trouble and will hand the initiative to Novak and quite probably lose the match.

In my opinion and stats suggest as well that Andy is the better/more natural grass court player so that gives him an edge. On the other hand thus far at this Wimbledon I would say Novak has been more consistent so that works in his favour. That is why this is so tight to call in my opinion.

I am hoping that last year's pain Andy had to suffer in defeat will inspire him to do what it takes to avoid more heartbreak and push him over the winning line tomorrow. This could go either way and I just hope for the neutral that it is a classic match and no doubt the best player will win on the day. Enjoy the final.

Craig

[lydian]

Not enjoying this match, Djokovic is poor today it has to be said and serve is truly woeful. The jingoistic overflow is awful as well. All Murray has to do right now is get the ball in play...but fair play to him he's the better player on the day.

[whocares]

changed streams and got mcenroe again (on espn it seems)

[Jahu]

Murray too good today. Djoko missing his eggs.

[Cogen]

If that 0-30 passing shot hadn't clipped the net, that was probably game set and match. So close....

Keep it going, Andy!  

[CaledonianCraig]

Wouldn't have anything to do with a throwaway remark seven years ago is it? If so consult Tim Henman and Des Kelly as to the full facts first eh? Oh and the other myth? It is really pathetic that a newspaper stoops to photoshopping a Paraguay jersey onto Murray just to stir up some bigotry.

[bogbrush]

I'm very pleased. Djokovic has looked a very limited player when faced with another super-fit wall.

[ryan86]

I'm surprised they didn't link that Gone With the Wind reference with the US Open final.

[Silver]

The commentary is actually nowhere near as bad as I expected it to be. Nothing in terms of insight, naturally, but not as OTT on the bias as some previous matches. Novak commanding due respect in some ways, even if he's playing like a drain. Dull match, but credit to Murray who's playing very well and giving away nothing. He'd be a match for most today.

Edit: Hah! Good call, ryan.

[bogbrush]

Wouldn't have anything to do with a throwaway remark seven years ago is it? If so consult Tim Henman and Des Kelly as to the full facts first eh? Oh and the other myth? It is really pathetic that a newspaper stoops to photoshopping a Paraguay jersey onto Murray just to stir up some bigotry.

Going on about it isn't too smart either.

[Chydremion]

Go Djoko go go Djoko gogo

[CaledonianCraig]

Wouldn't have anything to do with a throwaway remark seven years ago is it? If so consult Tim Henman and Des Kelly as to the full facts first eh? Oh and the other myth? It is really pathetic that a newspaper stoops to photoshopping a Paraguay jersey onto Murray just to stir up some bigotry.

Going on about it isn't too smart either.

It is if it educates some people with the facts.

[bogbrush]

Seriously? You seem to want everyone to like Andy.

[lydian]

Just got home, was listening to match on Radio5 Live...they kept carping on about Fred bloody Perry and him being the last winner 77 years ago and "go on Murray, make Britain proud"...

Ridiculously jingoistic.

[LuvSports!]

not over.

[Chydremion]

GO DJOKO GO GO DJOKO GOGO

[bogbrush]

Just got home, was listening to match on Radio5 Live...they kept carping on about Fred bloody Perry and him being the last winner 77 years ago and "go on Murray, make Britain proud"...

Ridiculously jingoistic.

And anyone wonders why some people don't side with him.

[Silver]

Wouldn't have anything to do with a throwaway remark seven years ago is it? If so consult Tim Henman and Des Kelly as to the full facts first eh? Oh and the other myth? It is really pathetic that a newspaper stoops to photoshopping a Paraguay jersey onto Murray just to stir up some bigotry.

Are you serious? Not everyone has to like your favourite player, mate.

[CaledonianCraig]

Seriously? You seem to want everyone to like Andy.

Not at all. Just gets a bit much listening to snide remarks bb.

[CaledonianCraig]

Wouldn't have anything to do with a throwaway remark seven years ago is it? If so consult Tim Henman and Des Kelly as to the full facts first eh? Oh and the other myth? It is really pathetic that a newspaper stoops to photoshopping a Paraguay jersey onto Murray just to stir up some bigotry.

Are you serious? Not everyone has to like your favourite player, mate.

Nope and where did I say that anywhere on here?

[Chydremion]

Watch out for the CVAC COMEBACK.

[Jahu]

Yep anyone against Murray bite your tongue. Djoko will go down today.

[bogbrush]

Hmm.

Please, I'm fed up seeing tennis decided on fitness.

[Tropicalfruiter]

Andy: Rampant. Novak: not good enough.
But wait: what light on yonder hillside clad
breaks out in rosy fingered dawn?
Novak is doing his Zen meditation and is 3:2 up in the third.
I love Novak for how he can storm back  late in games
like some crazy Trojan. Never say Die!!!!

[ChequeredJersey]

Murray can't afford to lose this Championship. It was his best chance feasible

[barrystar]

Djoko is still in this match for sure - Lisicki must be wishing they had Bo5 if she's watching this.

[ryan86]

They say the 7th game is the most vital - Murray has broke Djokovic all 3 times.

[Jahu]

Oh Murray stop it!! So good today.

[barrystar]

Well, well - Djoko's serve is as weak as I've ever seen in a big match. As others have said, that's what's holding him back. Third set has been poor quality by the standards one would expect.

[Chydremion]

Murray moves so well on grass; compare that to clay.

[barrystar]

Murray played extremely well for that hold, fantastic final point.

[Jahu]

What a shot from Andy. Go Go Go.

[Jahu]

Oh man, this is magiccccc from Andy.

[Jahu]

All the Hollywood for Andy

[barrystar]

Sensational movement - fantastic stuff.

[summerblues]

Oh my, so close now.

[bogbrush]

That was actually quite good.

[Chydremion]

The biggest game of Murray's career coming up?

[Jahu]

Andy 4 points from history, Gooo goooooooooooo

[barrystar]

This could be it - and you have to say he's earned his chance by waking up just in time this set. Goodness he wants this badly, but this time his desire is giving him wings and not crushing him.

[Chydremion]

Amazing atmosphere right now.

[Jahu]

Djoko is confused like a lamb in the woods.

[barrystar]

If he wins now he can give up all the pretence that a slam is a slam THIS IS WIMBLEDON THIS IS THE ONE

[Jahu]

Don't be afraid Andy, take it.

[barrystar]

I think he has suddenly tightened up - thank God it's at 5-4 in the third. Plenty of time to regroup.

[Chydremion]

Crowd getting excited too early. The crowd is choking lol.

[barrystar]

good net cord!

[LuvSports!]

gutsy.

[ryan86]

Reminiscent of Goran's final.

[Jahu]

Yessssssssssssssss what a point

[barrystar]

This game is like a mini-snapshot of Murray and Henman's careers

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