you feared unnecessarily. He has the talent but sometimes lacked the toughness needed. Mentally much tougher now and a big monkey off his back today. Well done Andy.
Funny how some want a Scot to lose but were happy for loads of athletes to pick up Olympic medals in the name of Great Britain when they are really foreigners. Strange.
Delighted he proved me wrong.
Finally winning that first slam does seem to have shifted a few demons.
Novak had a fairly easy run to the semis rather like Andy. He brushed a tired Ferrer aside too in the semi.
Andy had to dig deep today and I just wonder if Novak might now be a little undercooked compared to Andy for a war of attrition on Sunday.
Surely we saw at last years Aussie Open that long matches mean nothing to Djokovic. He took 5 hours to beat Murray, then two days later took almost 6 hours to beat Nadal. He literally could play all day.
Surely we saw at last years Aussie Open that long matches mean nothing to Djokovic. He took 5 hours to beat Murray, then two days later took almost 6 hours to beat Nadal. He literally could play all day.
Good point Chris, but Murray can dictate pace because he has more dimensions and has more shot selection, meaning he can make Djokovic play long rallies plus Murray will always make an opponent chase that extra ball down. Murray was knackered at the end of the US final but didnt let Djokovic know it, whereas we could all see that in the last set that Djokovic's legs had gone. Conclusion...Murray has the cooler head and more finesse, so Murray in four for me.
Annoyed that I missed the last there sets for what turned out to be a wild goose chase around Colchester. Starting to realise why people dislike estate agents.
Nonetheless, excellent news for Murray. This time last year, he would've lost that.
Annoyed that I missed the last there sets for what turned out to be a wild goose chase around Colchester. Starting to realise why people dislike estate agents.
Nonetheless, excellent news for Murray. This time last year, he would've lost that.
Favourite yes, but it's a very very tight contest imo. Both have had to work very hard to get through to the final and the stats say there is no clear advantage for the guy who gets the most rest. Djokvic recovered from a marathon 5 setter against Murray in lasts year semi to win the final so no reason why Murray can't do the same. He's as fit as anyone on the tour and is thinking much more clearly on court these days.
There have been some fantastic matches at this years tournament and I think tomorrows will live up the high standard set.
All that said, I'm going to call for Djokovic to win in 4 long and very tight sets. Murray will get revenge at Wimbledon.
Favourite yes, but it's a very very tight contest imo. Both have had to work very hard to get through to the final and the stats say there is no clear advantage for the guy who gets the most rest. Djokvic recovered from a marathon 5 setter against Murray in lasts year semi to win the final so no reason why Murray can't do the same. He's as fit as anyone on the tour and is thinking much more clearly on court these days.
There have been some fantastic matches at this years tournament and I think tomorrows will live up the high standard set.
All that said, I'm going to call for Djokovic to win in 4 long and very tight sets. Murray will get revenge at Wimbledon.
Surely if favourite in two horse race you have to be odds on?
Favourite yes, but it's a very very tight contest imo. Both have had to work very hard to get through to the final and the stats say there is no clear advantage for the guy who gets the most rest. Djokvic recovered from a marathon 5 setter against Murray in lasts year semi to win the final so no reason why Murray can't do the same. He's as fit as anyone on the tour and is thinking much more clearly on court these days.
There have been some fantastic matches at this years tournament and I think tomorrows will live up the high standard set.
All that said, I'm going to call for Djokovic to win in 4 long and very tight sets. Murray will get revenge at Wimbledon.
Surely if favourite in two horse race you have to be odds on?
Maybe, I'm not a betting man so I freely admit I don't have the finest understanding of how odds work, or more to the point how bookies have to set the odds in order to make sure they make money out of of any outcome.
Taking financial viability for the bookies out of it, I'd say Djockovic is more like evens to win.
Bloody hell, I'm glad I got out of bed - just realized my rubish freeview box has failed to start recording, as it seems to be confused that the coverage has changed from Beeb 1 to 2.
Anyway - pile of toast and coffee on the table, ready to go! Come on Andy!
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He lives in Surrey as it is - if Scotland is so great, live there !
Could be wrong though.
Finally winning that first slam does seem to have shifted a few demons.
Novak had a fairly easy run to the semis rather like Andy. He brushed a tired Ferrer aside too in the semi.
Andy had to dig deep today and I just wonder if Novak might now be a little undercooked compared to Andy for a war of attrition on Sunday.
It will be fascinating to watch.
I like him. He's a tennis player not a comedian.
He's extremely focused and sometimes a bit shy infront the camera. Who knows what hes like outside the game?! a few celebs seem to get on with him.
A great player and id want him to win if he was just representing Scotland, as much as id want a Scottish or Northern Irish golfer to win a major.
I am sure Andy is fit enough for the challenge of Novak but you would prefer to be playing him fresher than he will be.
I am really pleased for Andy that he has well and truely got the Grand Slam monkey off his back. That was his first win over Federer in a Grand Slam.
Forget my last post.
Great win!
Nonetheless, excellent news for Murray. This time last year, he would've lost that.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01qnr59/Australian_Open_Tennis_2013_SemiFinal_Part_2/
there you go, don't say I never give you anything ;0)
Djokovic 4/7 with PaddyPower
Djokovic 3-0 14/5 bwin
Djokovic 3-1 10/3 boylesports
Djokovic 3-2 6/1 boylesports
Murray 7/4 with Bet365
Murray 3-0 10/1 betfair
Murray 3-1 6/1 betfair
Murray 3-2 7/1 boylesports
Favourite yes, but it's a very very tight contest imo. Both have had to work very hard to get through to the final and the stats say there is no clear advantage for the guy who gets the most rest. Djokvic recovered from a marathon 5 setter against Murray in lasts year semi to win the final so no reason why Murray can't do the same. He's as fit as anyone on the tour and is thinking much more clearly on court these days.
There have been some fantastic matches at this years tournament and I think tomorrows will live up the high standard set.
All that said, I'm going to call for Djokovic to win in 4 long and very tight sets. Murray will get revenge at Wimbledon.
Roger Federer is the Tennis equivalent of Man United
Yep, like Sky with the cricket, the BBC have pulled out all the stops to send their commentators all the way up the M6
Taking financial viability for the bookies out of it, I'd say Djockovic is more like evens to win.
Anyone fancy a warm-up and got a spare 5 hours and 30? ;-)
Anyway - pile of toast and coffee on the table, ready to go! Come on Andy!
Djokovic will serve first.