The Tennis thread

[The Iron]

Well done to Jamie on making the doubles final, and hopefully Andy will make it into the singles final by beating Federer tomorrow.

 

[SALTIRE]

Superb stuff for Jamie. Let's hope Andy can emulate him tomorrow and fingers crossed on them both winning the titles!

 

[The Iron]

Superb stuff for Jamie. Let's hope Andy can emulate him tomorrow and fingers crossed on them both winning the titles!

I think the fact that Jamie has won will spur Andy on to make the final. I've got a feeling it's going to be a fab weekend coming up for the Murray's.

 

[Super_horns]

Will Andy be watching?

 

[SALTIRE]

Will Andy be watching?

Proably not, he said when Jamie won Wimbledon previously with Jankovic that he wandered around and around the courts, as he was so nervous for him, then only then when he found out it was near certain his brother would win, then he came to see him finish it off. He believes that every time he watches him play live, he loses! I get that way sometimes watching Andy in the big matches, and its one reason I don't know if I'll be able to watch this match (or the final should he progress) tomorrow!

 

[Cardsfan]

Interesting stuff here, Novak breaks almost straight away before Gasquet breaks back instantly, finishing with a marvellous backhand winner. Could be closer than most thought.

 

[Veggie Legs]

Djokovic takes the first set on a tie break. Pretty even so far, but it's a long way back for Gasquet.

 

[Master D]

That set was there for the taking for Gasquet and he threw it away in the TB. Djokovic didn't really have to do a lot to win it, he's playing quite badly here.

 

[The Iron]

Djokovic is raising his game in the second set, and playing the sort of Tennis that most people expect from him. Gasquet is going to have to play the match of his life to win it from here.

 

[SALTIRE]

At least he has took the match to 2 hours. I thought it'd be done in under 80 mins.

 

[Master D]

Unbelievable serving already from Federer.

 

[TractorBoys]

4-4 then, the only break point was for Murray in the first.

Federer's serve looks sensational, though Murray putting Federer in more trouble from open play.

 

[Christian Slater]

Murray looking more likely to break. Great rally that.

 

[Master D]

Murray is the better player when they can actually get into a rally. He just needs the servebot down the other end to falter.

 

[Christian Slater]

Oops.

 

[The Iron]

FFS Murray!!

 

[JJH]

Get in Federer!!

 

[Stevencc]

Gwan Roger my man!

 

[TractorBoys]

Standard has been excellent from both. Confessed Murray supporter but wouldn't begrudge this going the distance.

 

[The Iron]

Federer is in control of the game so far and looks likely to win the match in 3 sets, unless Murray can up his game and Federer's level of play drops a little.

 

[TractorBoys]

I'd tend to disagree. There's very little in it and the conclusion I'd draw if any would be that it will take at least 4 sets either way.

Fantastic stuff from both.

 

[TheArtfulDodger]

I've slowly become charmed by Federer, his style is so attractive and he's 33 (?) Murray may well go on and win but Federer has a beauty about his game that no other has.

 

[TractorBoys]

What a spectacle this is.

 

[Master D]

Epic hold of serve, 0-40 down there and virtually match point. Simply must win this set.

 

[Stevencc]

That game was brilliant.

Djokovic sat at home...

 

[Dazza]

Looking bleak for Murray now.When was the last time Federer lost a match when 2 sets up?

 

[TractorBoys]

Gotta feel for Murray, tough from here but he must be dumbstruck as to how he's 2 sets down after playing so well.

5-7 5-7 is tough but Federer is a man possessed. He didn't lose a point on his first serve that set.

 

[The Iron]

Federer just seems to get better with age. Sublime Tennis from him, and he looks very likely to go on and win which would be fully deserved.

 

[Pyeman]

Murray needs to start swinging. He hasn't necessarily done much wrong, but with Federer playing so well, he's going to have to take some risks to beat him. May as well go out in a blaze of glory.

 

[This Charming Mike]

Federer is rolling back the years. Outstanding play and Murray has a very long haul back, which I just can't see happening at present.