Murray needs to at least match Djokovic's performance in London to ensure he keeps hold of the top ranking until the start of next season, but he has been handed a tough draw.
Murray needs to at least match Djokovic's performance in London to ensure he keeps hold of the top ranking until the start of next season, but he has been handed a tough draw.
Now we know why he wanted to stay No. 2 until at least 2017 and then aim for the No.1 spot
Although with Djokovic's form is he guaranteed to get out of his Group himself?
Whilst admitting a slight bias as horseracing is one of my passions, a man who was the best in the world at what he did for 40 years would for me be in the same argument - Lester Piggott.
It is quite possible Djok regains the number one spot at Wembley. However it would be a major surprise if Murray doesn't regain it shortly into 2017. He had a poor start to the year and Djok had a great start. So the number of points Murray has gained in the second half means he will only have to do moderately well in the first half unless Djok does exceptionally well even by his own standards.
The o2 has never been a good tournament for Andy but he goes in on great form, maybe even as favourite.
I have tickets for Wednesday evening; Murray plays Wednesday but I bet it is going to be the afternoon session!
It is quite possible Djok regains the number one spot at Wembley. However it would be a major surprise if Murray doesn't regain it shortly into 2017. He had a poor start to the year and Djok had a great start. So the number of points Murray has gained in the second half means he will only have to do moderately well in the first half unless Djok does exceptionally well even by his own standards.
The o2 has never been a good tournament for Andy but he goes in on great form, maybe even as favourite.
I have tickets for Wednesday evening; Murray plays Wednesday but I bet it is going to be the afternoon session!
Please dont go to Wembley there will be nothing there... As you then stated its at the O2 in North Greenwich
Murray's has the 1,3,5,7 ranked players, Novak the 2,4,6,8 ranked players, so Murray's side is stronger. In Wimbledon semis, if the top seeds make it then 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3, which seems fairer
Murray has Wavrinka, Nishikori and Cilic, while Novak has Raonic (unfit?), Monfils and Thiem
Murray's has the 1,3,5,7 ranked players, Novak the 2,4,6,8 ranked players, so Murray's side is stronger. In Wimbledon semis, if the seed make it then 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3, which seems fairer
Murray has Wavrinka, Nishikori and Cilic, while Novak has Raonic (unfit?), Monfils and Thiem
Basically no one is given favouritism this way its the top eight players in the World against each other...
Guess the easy thing to do would be - Murray given, 6,7,8 with Novak given 3,4,5
Murray's has the 1,3,5,7 ranked players, Novak the 2,4,6,8 ranked players, so Murray's side is stronger. In Wimbledon semis, if the seed make it then 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3, which seems fairer
Murray has Wavrinka, Nishikori and Cilic, while Novak has Raonic (unfit?), Monfils and Thiem
Basically no one is given favouritism this way its the top eight players in the World against each other...
Guess the easy thing to do would be - Murray given, 6,7,8 with Novak given 3,4,5
Or Murray given 4,6,8 and Novak 3,5,7,
Giving the slight benefit to the higher ranked player
Murray's has the 1,3,5,7 ranked players, Novak the 2,4,6,8 ranked players, so Murray's side is stronger. In Wimbledon semis, if the seed make it then 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3, which seems fairer
Murray has Wavrinka, Nishikori and Cilic, while Novak has Raonic (unfit?), Monfils and Thiem
Basically no one is given favouritism this way its the top eight players in the World against each other...
Guess the easy thing to do would be - Murray given, 6,7,8 with Novak given 3,4,5
Or Murray given 4,6,8 and Novak 3,5,7,
Giving the slight benefit to the higher ranked player
Beats Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 to make it 3 wins out of 3, cruises into the last 4 where he'll play Raonic. Looking good for a Murray v Djokovic final to end the year.
Murray effectively had a 130 point lead over Djokovic coming into the ATP finals. But if Djokovic wins it he'll get 1500 points and Murray 1000 for runner up.
Pretty amazing though given that Djokovic was over 9000 ahead earlier this year.
Murray effectively had a 130 point lead over Djokovic coming into the ATP finals. But if Djokovic wins it he'll get 1500 points and Murray 1000 for runner up.
Pretty amazing though given that Djokovic was over 9000 ahead earlier this year.
Yeah if Djokovic does win (and I suspect he will because of the exhausting match Murray had today and against Nishikori) I hope people will realise that Murray made up a ton of points in 2016 and only lost the No.1 spot, not because he cant handle the pressure but because there is SUCH a small gap between the two players now.
I think the rivalry between these two is about to raise to the next level and it won't just be Grand Slams and titles that swing between the two yet the No.1 spot too
Even if Murray does lose the number 1 spot tomorrow, there's a good chance he can win it back early next year as Djokovic has a ton of points to defend in the first few months of 2017.
Even if Murray does lose the number 1 spot tomorrow, there's a good chance he can win it back early next year as Djokovic has a ton of points to defend in the first few months of 2017.
Well we've got the Australian Open in just two months... that'll potentially create another swing the other way in points
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Although with Djokovic's form is he guaranteed to get out of his Group himself?
The o2 has never been a good tournament for Andy but he goes in on great form, maybe even as favourite.
I have tickets for Wednesday evening; Murray plays Wednesday but I bet it is going to be the afternoon session!
Murray's has the 1,3,5,7 ranked players, Novak the 2,4,6,8 ranked players, so Murray's side is stronger. In Wimbledon semis, if the top seeds make it then 1 plays 4 and 2 plays 3, which seems fairer
Murray has Wavrinka, Nishikori and Cilic, while Novak has Raonic (unfit?), Monfils and Thiem
Guess the easy thing to do would be - Murray given, 6,7,8 with Novak given 3,4,5
Giving the slight benefit to the higher ranked player
1 3 6 8
2 4 5 7
Pissed me right off as an 8 year old child
Sad how I can remember that but not where I put my keys 5 minutes ago.
That's one hell of a run of games!
(Yeah I know Novak has to beat Nishikori still)
Murray effectively had a 130 point lead over Djokovic coming into the ATP finals. But if Djokovic wins it he'll get 1500 points and Murray 1000 for runner up.
Pretty amazing though given that Djokovic was over 9000 ahead earlier this year.
I think the rivalry between these two is about to raise to the next level and it won't just be Grand Slams and titles that swing between the two yet the No.1 spot too