General Discussion: The Andy Murray Appreciation Thread (includes Tennis Chit Chat).


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joeyjojo
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12 Nov 2012 13:30
no course not
smith
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9743 posts since 5/5/04

12 Nov 2012 14:34
So djokovic and federer to battle it out tonight for the season finale. I will forever remember 2012 as Murray's year where he gave us a five set thriller at final of Wimbledon, won gold at the Olympics at the same stage and against the same opponent as Wimbledon and proved all his doubters wrong by not only winning an Open but beating the world no. 1 to take it.

Might thread bump in a few weeks for my vote for SPOTY.

If not see you all in 2013 Cool
Mr X
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7034 posts since 12/7/07

12 Nov 2012 20:54
Go Fed.
Dave4
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993 posts since 26/8/07

10 Jan 2013 11:01
It's getting towards that time of year again. First Grand Slam starts on Monday. Interestingly people are starting to discount Federer despite still being seeded 2nd for the tournament and 2nd in the world rankings. With Rafa out still with his knees, tips are going to Murray and Djokovic to fill their boots. Also it's seemingly the best time in years for a youngster to breakthrough and get some experience of playing at the deep end of tournaments that have been dominated by the top 4 in recent years. Interestingly there isn't a teenager in the top 100 males tennis players, but there are a few early 20 somethings who look decent enough, Milos Raonic, Bernard Tomic and Grigor Dimitrov all in with a shout, plus the old favourites Tsonga, Del Portro, Ferrer haven't given up yet.

Definitely makes the start to a seemingly evolutionary season an interesting one!
Goldie
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4515 posts since 17/10/07

10 Jan 2013 11:21
Dimitrov and Tomic have been catching the eye in the ATP over the past week, should be an interesting year.
TheTiger
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3636 posts since 23/2/03

17 Jan 2013 13:36
Normally not a fan of women's tennis but Laura Robson just beat Petra Kvitova (2011 Wimbledon winner). Two British women through to the third round Cool
stoney
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16709 posts since 22/1/05

17 Jan 2013 19:21
Thats impressive, shame Nadal is sick still, the game needs him back
stoney
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20 Jan 2013 15:06
Just seen an epic match, Djok v wawrinka, unbelievable, 5 hours, some amazing points, none better than the last.
fudge.dredd
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20 Jan 2013 15:55
The Tiger wrote: Normally not a fan of women's tennis but Laura Robson just beat Petra Kvitova (2011 Wimbledon winner). Two British women through to the third round Cool

…..and then there were none.

IMO Robson is way overrated, too many errors in her game to compete against the likes of Williams, Sharapova and Azarenka… Despite her age, can't see her winning a major.

And yeah, epic match this morning.. Djok is a legend already..
stoney
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16709 posts since 22/1/05

27 Jan 2013 10:32
Murray looking good so far.
themistake
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10198 posts since 20/2/06

27 Jan 2013 10:38
WhT? That shirt is vile blud.
smith
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1 Apr 2013 12:20
Nice one Muzza Cool

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Rankings/Rankings-Home.aspx
Dave4
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993 posts since 26/8/07

1 Apr 2013 15:04
With those ranking's, would it be the case that Djokovic, Federer and Nadal would all be on the same side of the draw? Being 1,3 and 5? Meaning Murray's toughest opponent until the finals of tournaments would be Ferrer or Berdych? As they are 2,4 and 6? Like providing seeding goes with ATP tour ranking?
fudge.dredd
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226 posts since 15/12/12

1 Apr 2013 16:34
Dave4 wrote: With those ranking's, would it be the case that Djokovic, Federer and Nadal would all be on the same side of the draw? Being 1,3 and 5? Meaning Murray's toughest opponent until the finals of tournaments would be Ferrer or Berdych? As they are 2,4 and 6? Like providing seeding goes with ATP tour ranking?

Rankings aren't final yet as the French Open is next before Wimbledon…

Got my tickets for the Wimbledon men's final already!!
TheTiger
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3636 posts since 23/2/03

7 Jun 2013 13:02
Anyone else watching Nadal vs Djokovic? Too early to give up on Djok but Rafa is looking immense.
robii
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18857 posts since 8/9/06

7 Jun 2013 15:34
Ferrer or Tsonga in the final?
Jimmy326
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4244 posts since 22/9/07

7 Jun 2013 15:40
Ferrer for me. Paddy Power offering evens on Ferrer from 4/6 for limited time right now.
christone
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7 Jun 2013 16:04
I'm putting my money on Tsonga, guy hasn't lost a set in the tournament yet!
TheTiger
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3636 posts since 23/2/03

7 Jun 2013 17:28
christone wrote: I'm putting my money on Tsonga, guy hasn't lost a set in the tournament yet!

Neither has Ferrer and Ferrer also has a 3-1 winning record against Tsonga.

Managed to get 16/1 on Ferrer for the title just before his QF match, though will probably lay off before if he gets through.
christone
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7 Jun 2013 20:54
The Tiger wrote:
christone wrote: I'm putting my money on Tsonga, guy hasn't lost a set in the tournament yet!

Neither has Ferrer and Ferrer also has a 3-1 winning record against Tsonga.

Managed to get 16/1 on Ferrer for the title just before his QF match, though will probably lay off before if he gets through.

Yeah you're right, didn't even realise. Well we know now it's an all Spanish final!