WIMBLEDON 2012, R4: Andy "The Rain King" KO's Cilic 7'5, 6'2, 6'3

[Sallydaisy]

Andy Murray v Marin Cilic

Wilst Cilic took over 5 hours to reach R4, Andy had to race against the clock to beat Baggy.
There's no doubt both men have had to come thought the wringer to reach this stage and have earned their place in R4 the hard way. Cilic had to play 32 games in his 5th set match against Sam Querrey so he, and Andy, will be mighty relieved to have Sunday off.

Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977) 5-1; match record below. He seems to know how to handle the game of the 6'6" Croatian 'giant'.
Their only meeting on grass came at the Davis Cup tie held at Wimbledon in 2007 where Andy finally prevailed in 5 sets.

They've had 2 encounters at Grand Slams with Cilic knocking Andy out in 2009 at the USO but Andy returning the favour at the next opportunity in Melbourne 2010.



Year
Tournament & City

Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2011
London / Queen's Club (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/London-Queens-Club.aspx)
Great Britain

Grass
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
W/O


2010
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Paris (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Paris.aspx)
France

Hard
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-6(6), 3-6, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)


2010
Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Australian-Open.aspx)
Australia
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)


2009
US Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/US-Open.aspx)
NY, U.S.A.
Hard
R16
Cilic, Marin (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Marin-Cilic.aspx)
7-5, 6-2, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)


2009
Roland Garros (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Roland-Garros.aspx)
France
Clay
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 7-6(4), 6-1 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Madrid (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Madrid.aspx)
Spain
Hard
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 7-6(2) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)


2007
GBR v. CRO WG PO (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=C977#)
Great Britain
Grass
RR
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3




It promises to be a close match so don't put your sofas away just yet ..........

Due to be played on Monday 2nd July, time tbc

[hfwardhouse]

Who gave us all a sad day in a last 16 match a couple of years ago (was it US Open 2010 or 2009?).

As Andy just said, does not get easier. They are all tough opponents and Andy will need to be on his game!

2010 Wimbledon seems to have been a struggle to get into the second week (or not) for a lot of top players!

It was 2009 ... was just checking the head to head - Andy has a 5-1 lead on that and has won their only meeting on grass .... albeit in 2007 in the World Group playoff in Davis Cup ...

[Sallydaisy]

Marin Cilic up next for Murray in round four on Monday. Cilic, if you didn't see it, had to go to 17-15 in the fifth set to get past Sam Querrey.

From Marin Cilic, Andy Murray's next opponent: "There was definitely some drama there whether they would finish in time. Well done to Andy Murray, he played well. For me it's a big challenge to play Andy, especially on Centre Court at Wimbledon where he is motivated the most."

[cazza99]

Andy is second on Court 1

[cazza99]

Of course, they have managed to put Andy onto court 1 on a day that it is forecast to rain all day :grrr:

I hope the forecast changes.

[Alis]

To be fair I suppose they have to put Djoko and Fed on Centre - Andy has played all his matches on Centre so far. At least they haven't scheduled him lto be on last.

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy will win in 3 sets with a stunning performance of orgasmic proportions! It's written in the stars ;)

[JAMES4578]

Of course Andy had to be on court 1 the day when the forecast seems to be poor! Hopefully thee won't be too many delays and at least he isn't scheduled last.

[Alis]

Just seen the forecast for Monday - pretty much rain all day and Andy's up second on Court 1. We could do without Cilic having an extra day's rest!

[Jan]

Yes, can't see this being played on Monday

[millypops]

Was so excited to see Andy is on Court One tomorrow as we have tickets for that court, please please don't let it rain all day

[Nina]

Only good thing is 1st match on #1 court is Ladies and won't play 5 setters

anyway wish him luck!


did Nole play any match on Court#1?
I remember Fed did

[cazza99]

If it rains early on, my guess is that they will redo the schedule and spread the singles matches over several courts at the same time.

[Bardot]

This must have come as a surprise to Marin Cilic who was speaking on 5 Live last night about the pressures of facing Andy on Centre Court on Monday. The forecast for Tuesday is also poor so Andy (or whoever) could face a back log of matches. Well done Wimbledon scheduling committee, not only does the bottom half of the draw have one less days rest but if there is any play, it's going to be interrupted. Nobody would think it unreasonable if all Andy's matches were scheduled on Centre Court. It would happen at other slams with a local contender. I'm sure Federer plays all his matches on Centre Court at the Swiss Open.

[pabbers]

Wonder if they might move Andy's match to centre to get it played after Nole and Fed? Is there room in the schedule to do that?

[Alis]

Wonder if they might move Andy's match to centre to get it played after Nole and Fed? Is there room in the schedule to do that?

I suppose it would depend on how quickly those scheduled on Centre dispatch their opponents. Fed plays Malisse and Djoko plays Troicki - both could be over in 3 sets. If Azarenka is playing well she could beat Ivanovic in 2 - so I suppose it's possible but probably unlikely. I sometimes think Wimbledon bends over backwards to make it as difficult as possible for Andy so that they can't be accused of favouritism!


Just looked at the official forecast for Monday which says - rain clearing later - 15 degrees - 37 km wind. Damp, cold and windy - not great conditions even if they do get to play.

[RFS]

I've been getting the referee's office notifications and they have been chopping and changing matches all week.
Wimbledon's own website seems to think there will be some dry spells.
Let's hope that they know what they are doing!

[millypops]

I suppose it would depend on how quickly those scheduled on Centre dispatch their opponents. Fed plays Malisse and Djoko plays Troicki - both could be over in 3 sets. If Azarenka is playing well she could beat Ivanovic in 2 - so I suppose it's possible but probably unlikely. I sometimes think Wimbledon bends over backwards to make it as difficult as possible for Andy so that they can't be accused of favouritism!


Just looked at the official forecast for Monday which says - rain clearing later - 15 degrees - 37 km wind. Damp, cold and windy - not great conditions even if they do get to play.

I agree Wimbledon does seem to make it as difficult as possible for Andy and not for Novak and Roger, Roger was interviewed by Sue and he said he was very friendly with Philip Brook the AELTC Chairman says it all really

[cazza99]

I've been getting the referee's office notifications and they have been chopping and changing matches all week.
Wimbledon's own website seems to think there will be some dry spells.
Let's hope that they know what they are doing!

The weather for the week ahead on the BBC did not look good. It looked like the rain was getting thinner in London late afternoon but did not show early evening. It looks like rain on Tuesday. Maybe a bit of a gap and rain again later in the week.

[WimbledonAce]

Surprised they put Andy on 1. In my opinion the schedule for centre is awful! All the matches on 1 look better. Was going to wait for 4 th round but so glad I went yesterday!

[wriggles]

This must have come as a surprise to Marin Cilic who was speaking on 5 Live last night about the pressures of facing Andy on Centre Court on Monday. The forecast for Tuesday is also poor so Andy (or whoever) could face a back log of matches. Well done Wimbledon scheduling committee, not only does the bottom half of the draw have one less days rest but if there is any play, it's going to be interrupted. Nobody would think it unreasonable if all Andy's matches were scheduled on Centre Court. It would happen at other slams with a local contender. I'm sure Federer plays all his matches on Centre Court at the Swiss Open.

It might also be to give supporters on court 1 a fair chance to see the top players too. Im sure the organisers will reshuffle if they all get done on centre in good time

[RFS]

I have to say - I always find Court 1 exceptionally noisy (in terms of what is going on in the corridors outside).
But anyway - Rozzie's patented winter wimbledon kit will be in full effect - layers, coat and a sneaky (shhh, I can't believe I am saying it)... a scarf!

[DaveArneRiise]

Was hoping it would be another match under the roof to be honest. Court clearly plays quicker under the roof. Like fast indoor conditions and Andy looked so much more comfortable in the Baggy with roof closed.

[jamie&andy's fan]

Good luck Andy !

[karanga]

Very best of luck, Andy .

Pity the match is schedule for Court 1 with rain forecast. Interesting scheduling for the British No. 1. :strawberry:

[jamie&andy's fan]

Very best of luck, Andy .

Pity the match is schedule for Court 1 with rain forecast. :strawberry:

agreed :(

[Helen40]

At least he's second on and not last, s maybe.....

[Manaus]

I should be able to catch this but more importantly I hope the match can be played tomorrow and of course, that Andy wins. :thumbup:

[lynne]

The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!!:thumbup:

[david1610]

The only slight comfort is the winner plays the winner of the match afterwards so if Andy's does not get played... unless they transferred it to centre!
PS In the quoted post above I of course meant to type Wimbledon 2012!

[xenon21]

Any idea what the weather is supposed to be like today?

[Hawkeye]

It's meant to chuck it down for at least the next 2 days.

[super8]

I agree Wimbledon does seem to make it as difficult as possible for Andy and not for Novak and Roger, Roger was interviewed by Sue and he said he was very friendly with Philip Brook the AELTC Chairman says it all really

It doesn't say anything. Federer is the only one of the top 4 to have not played all of his matches on Centre Court - he's already played one of his 3 matches on court 1, when Berdych v Gulbis was given preference and put onto Centre Court.

Also - last month, the French Open alternated all of the top players between Chatrier and Lenglen, irrespective of nationality - even Jo Wilfred - which seemed to work well. They should have put Nole on court 1 at some stage to even things up a little.

Today could have been a good day to do this.

[pabbers]

I just feel :grrr: about the whole thing. I can't remember but did they put JWS on an outside court at RG with a tough draw and rain in prospect? I somehow doubt it. Both Nole and Roger have opposition that on paper they are likely to brush aside. Those in Andy's quarter (and this is to be fair to them all) have it, on paper, much tougher. Possible 5 setters so that if they don't finish today, it gives Nole and Roger a head start. The schedulers knew this. Also if it is the AELTC's very British attempt to be uber fair by putting Andy on Court 1, then Roger's (rather inappropriate) comments cast doubt on that fairness and so they might want to rethink things!

Anyway I just hope the Court 1 matches get played today.

[super8]

I would have put Jo Wilf v Fish on CC this afternoon - or maybe JMDP v Ferrer.

And then Andy v Cilic this evening.

Both Nole and Rog - would have put them on court 1.

[Fina]

Hope there isn't a lot of waiting around / disruption to play today.
Good Luck, Andy. I've got everything crossed for you. <onlypositivevibes>

[Maza1987]

Can't watch 'cause of work today, but gl Andy.

[jaysee]

The only slight comfort is the winner plays the winner of the match afterwards so if Andy's does not get played... unless they transferred it to centre!
PS In the quoted post above I of course meant to type Wimbledon 2012!
Agreed. The player it's really tough on is Gasquet (or Mayer) - 3rd on Court 3 today, so may well not get played, and will then have to face Nole who'll be done and dusted under the roof today.

[WimbledonAce]

I would have put Jo Wilf v Fish on CC this afternoon - or maybe JMDP v Ferrer.

And then Andy v Cilic this evening.

Both Nole and Rog - would have put them on court 1.

I agree. Find it bizarre they have ignored all the seeded matches eg most interesting in favour of fed and nole. I thought they would put one of them on, not both! Problem is, these 2 matches get played but there is no quarter match ready. Happened to me years ago when I was meant to watch quarters and ended up watching a right mish mash. Totally not worth the money.

Feel sorry for Ferrer, he only got put on centre on Saturday as he was playing Roddick who they love. Probably Ferrer's first time there,no wonder he started slowly! I would definitely rather watch Ferrer-Del Potro and Andy-Cilic. Also I only think Andy was there Saturday as Rafa was out, bet they would have moved Andy if not in favour of Rafa.

I also find the choice of women most odd. Was expecting either Maria, Kim or Serena on centre.

Would love to know their process in choosing the schedule. Maybe there will be discussion on beeb later. Although Sue is sure to side with Federer.

[Bardot]

If any of the top 3 came from countries who stage a grand slam you can guarantee they would be scheduled on the court with a roof should rain be forecast. There would be an outcry if they were not. 8 million watched Andy's match against Baghdatis on the BBC on Saturday and I'm sure even more would want to see his next match yet it would seem Wimbledon could care less about public opinion. Both Djokovic and Federer are playing unranked players with whom they both have huge win-loss records over so it's more than likely they will coast through whereas the matches on court 1 all featuring seeded players are likely to be much closer and therefore longer.

[cazza99]

If the matches on Centre finish early, would they let Andy play on there for a night match I wonder?

[HoopGirl]

Hopefully Andy can get this over and done with really quickly and hopefully he will be able to play and not have to play on tuesday if the match is suspended due to rain which would be really bad news. GOOD LUCK ANDY WILL BE WATCHING YOU !!

[Alis]

Also if it is the AELTC's very British attempt to be uber fair by putting Andy on Court 1, then Roger's (rather inappropriate) comments cast doubt on that fairness and so they might want to rethink things!

Anyway I just hope the Court 1 matches get played today.

I must have missed this one - what were Fed's comments?

[Bardot]

If the matches on Centre finish early, would they let Andy play on there for a night match I wonder?
There are 4 unscheduled matches for such an eventuality so they'd probably shove on a mixed doubles match. If they were to take the outlandish decision to move a singles match, no doubt in the determination to be even handed it would be the Del Potro/Ferrer match.

[cazza99]

They are interviewing a Wimbledon official now and they said it is highly unlikely they will move a match from court 1 to centre tonight if the matches on centre finish early.

[WimbledonAce]

Don't get his comment saying people couldn't arrive on time if they started at 12. Surely it is easier to get there earlier than stay late. Is for me anyway. I am normally there 11ish but can't stay past 10. I am sure this is more to do with the corporates than general public.

[cazza99]

Don't get his comment saying people couldn't arrive on time if they started at 12. Surely it is easier to get there earlier than stay late. Is for me anyway. I am normally there 11ish but can't stay past 10. I am sure this is more to do with the corporates than general public.

I'd been wondering the same thing. The corporates won't be able to finish their lunch on time.

[jaysee]

Don't get his comment saying people couldn't arrive on time if they started at 12. Surely it is easier to get there earlier than stay late. Is for me anyway. I am normally there 11ish but can't stay past 10. I am sure this is more to do with the corporates than general public.
If they had continuous play on the show courts from noon, how would they sell their expensive meals in the restaurants?:grrr:

[Jan]

If people couldn't get to their seats in time for an earlier match they could always fill the seats with people in the queue!!! They don't have a problem getting there early, do they?

[cazza99]

If they had continuous play on the show courts from noon, how would they sell their expensive meals in the restaurants?:grrr:

maybe they should provide a Wimbledon breakfast instead!!

[Mandiemoo]

(Pops in, looks around, sees no-one is here so it must be raining!)

[WimbledonAce]

So far the only people I have heard ask why Andy isn't on centre are Davenport and McEnroe - Americans. Says it all really! The Brits just don't like helping the Brits! And both times it has been asked it has been glossed over.

[traveller7]

Well the womens match could go to three sets as shrieker has lost the 1st set, so Andy might have another evening match at this rate!

[supergran]

Sue and Tim are not going to comment.....can't criticise as they may lose their jobs.:laugh::laugh:

[WimbledonAce]

Sue and Tim are not going to comment.....can't criticise as they may lose their jobs.:laugh::laugh:

Yeah really annoys me how they walk on eggshells with stuff like this. Just hope he gets on court 1 today now.

[wriggles]

Even if Andy was world No1 and defending champion I still dont think theyd put him on centre every match!

[traveller7]

Yes fed and Nole are No 1 and 3 in the world so I suppose its only right they get a chance on centre court.
Lisicki is serving for the match at 5-3 40-30
And she wins it on her 3rd match point with an ace classy stuff from the German

[cazza99]

Shreikapova has lost. So now we are ready for Andy. :cheer: :cheer: Come on Andy :cheer:

[WimbledonAce]

Yay Andy time! Thanks Lisicki!

[WimbledonAce]

Yes fed and Nole are No 1 and 3 in the world so I suppose its only right they get a chance on centre court.
Lisicki is serving for the match at 5-3 40-30
And she wins it on her 3rd match point with an ace classy stuff from the German

Are you serious? Nole has been on centre all week.

[cazza99]

Yay Andy time! Thanks Lisicki!

Not good for my BOTP though, but I'd rather see Andy play.

[DaveArneRiise]

Just pray the weather holds out, would be a nightmare if Andy can't finnish today because he'd then have to play in consecutive days. Nothing short of a disgrace that Wimbledon has hindered his chances like this, he's the british number 1 for bleeps sake put him on centre to aid his chances.

[Manaus]

Best of luck Andy. Hopefully Andy plays well from the start and finishes this quickly.

[traveller7]

Nice quick match just like the last set against baggy would be nice, he is just coming out on to court.

[supergran]

Come on!! Let's go Andy, let's go!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Just started to rain again :rolleyes:

[Jan]

perfect timing - I'm just home! Come on Andy!

[traveller7]

Urgh david lloyd on the commentary team but pat cash is there too who is a murray fan!

[JAMES4578]

Apparently expecting rain about 4 o'clock, if it happens hopefully not too long a delay. Come on Andy, take it to Marian!

[DaveArneRiise]

0-30 :sofa:

[Manaus]

0-30...nervous already! :sofa:

[DaveArneRiise]

15-40

[DaveArneRiise]

Phew both saved. Deuce!!

[Manaus]

Another BP to Cilic...wake up Andy!

[cazza99]

:sofa: time already

[ljs]

andys just getting warmed up still :)

[Manaus]

Oh crikey, still early days but bad start by Andy. :sad:

[DaveArneRiise]

Broken in the first game then. Just hope that was just a loosener and not a sign of things to come.

[Jan]

typical start!

[traveller7]

early days just needs to break back.

[dewster99]

ah slow start andy it is today then

[DaveArneRiise]

Clutching his lower back as well.

[traveller7]

Not great conditions out there today, spitting with rain and windy

[Bardot]

Certainly couldn't mistake Cash & Lloyd for the Chuckle brothers, ripping into Andy and his "negativity". Not often you miss Bouncy.

[Manaus]

Same old...Andy's opponent has come out the starting blocks running and Andy is still at the starting line. It this keeps up maybe a rain delay would do Andy some good.

[JAMES4578]

2-0 down, come on Andy!

[traveller7]

Good love hold and he is back in the game.

[DaveArneRiise]

Great touch with the dropper to secure the service hold. Off the board!

[DaveArneRiise]

2 Break back opportunities CMON!

[Manaus]

2BPs, get the break back Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeeeeeeees :cheer:

[Manaus]

Good job, now hold Andy! No lapses.

[JAMES4578]

yes Andy breaks back, Andy's shot very close and Cilic puts it out.

[traveller7]

Nice break and hold he now leads 3-2

[Manaus]

Much better :thumbup:, keep the momentum going and get the break!

[RoastLamb]

So glad he got the break back. Phew! Have to watch on a dodgy livestream coz tv is showing centre court only today. Another reason Andy should be there and not court 1. :sad:

[supergran]

Come onnnnn Andy!!!!!!!!!!!

[ljs]

is that TSN2 RL ?

[RoastLamb]

is that tsn2 rl ?

tsn1

[ljs]

oh ok , think tsn2 is scheduled to be showing it too , they may show Andys match

[Bardot]

Federer there for the taking but Malisse choky, choke, choke. No belief.

[traveller7]

0-30 on andys serve gone walkabout again

court getting slippy reckon play is gonna stop soon

[traveller7]

And he holds phew

[supergran]

:cheer::cheer:

[RoastLamb]

oh ok , think tsn2 is scheduled to be showing it too , they may show Andys match

At 11:30. I'm hoping it's ESPN2's feed not ESPN1 otherwise what's the point?

[traveller7]

0-30 again come on andy!

[Manaus]

0-30, hold Andy! :sofa:

[supergran]

A must win game Andy...Come onnnn!

[Manaus]

:sofa: please hold...

[WimbledonAce]

Havn't heard bouncy commentating for a bit. Has he been sacked?

[RoastLamb]

ooh I love aggressive Andy! More of that please.

[Manaus]

A break here would be lovely Andy!

[traveller7]

And he holds with 2 good serves he needs to play like that the whole game!
Winners 5 UFE 5

[traveller7]

Havn't heard bouncy commentating for a bit. Has he been sacked?

Wishful thinking I think lol think I heard his dulcet tones last week but not today

[supergran]

Havn't heard bouncy commentating for a bit. Has he been sacked?Just from Andy's matches.:lol:Now we need a campaign against Lloydy!;)

[WimbledonAce]

They keep saying rain but so far so good. Cilic not looking good at all, Andy should be fine.

[hfwardhouse]

Lovely point - 3 more like that would be spot on :thumbup:

COME ON ANDY!

[DaveArneRiise]

0-15 cmaawwwn

[Manaus]

They keep saying rain but so far so good. Cilic not looking good at all, Andy should be fine.

They both don't look good to me tbh, hopefully Andy comes through this.

[DaveArneRiise]

Cilic holds to 15 for 5-5. No room for a lapses now :sofa:

[supergran]

They are both playing very safely at the moment. Do you think they're both nervous?

[DaveArneRiise]

They are both playing very safely at the moment. Do you think they're both nervous?

That and also conditions making it hard to hit winners.

[-J-]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn andy

[DaveArneRiise]

Stunning volley!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeeees great hold in the end. 6-5!

[hfwardhouse]

Wow big hold from Andy .... now a kitkat would be nice to save us from the tiebreak :)

[traveller7]

kikat here to serve 1st in 2nd would be good

[supergran]

Yes!!! Go Andy!!!!!!

[Manaus]

I'd rather there not be a TB so hopefully a break here and get a set in the bag.

[-J-]

defensive maestro

[-J-]

ok andy lets turn the screw
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[AussieAndyFan]

Huge hold there!

Both playing fairly conservatively at the moment in my opinion.

[ljs]

isnt it nice to hear andy getting lots of support :) never heard Wimbledon so rowdy lol

[-J-]

vital point now
pressure him cvmponnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Wooo 0-30!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hfwardhouse]

oooooooh 0-30 COME ON ANDY!

[Manaus]

Make your move Andy, you can get this!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

0-40 pick it out marin!

[Manaus]

3SPs! Get it Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

wooooowwwww what a shot!

COME ON ANDY 1 more!

[-J-]

three set points
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Bardot]

defensive maestro

Or if you're Cash & Lloyd "too passive".

C'mon Andy.

[Jane]

First set in the bag - phew!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Way to go Andy!

[traveller7]

Game and 1st set Murray music to thine ears
Well done keep it up!

[supergran]

Wow!! Go Andy!! Yes, Yes! First set!

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Stunning stuff :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Well done Andy! 1 set down. :yahoo: :cheer:
Nervy, cagey stuff but got through in the end. 2 more to go.

[DaveArneRiise]

What about that stunning forehand winning return Pat you doughnut.

[WimbledonAce]

No worries. Today I feel strangely calm, just don't see Andy losing.

[-J-]

Or if you're Cash & Lloyd "too passive".

C'mon Andy.never overly concerened what the former WR 87 8 92 THINK

[-J-]

Ok andy no gifts
cmonnnnnnnnn

[RoastLamb]

Awesome!!! :yahoo: I'll take that over a tb any day! :yahoo:

[traveller7]

Settled in now, hopefully a nice smooth ride from here please Andy

[Alis]

YAY!!!!! Great stuff Andy - now let's play.

[-J-]

any one wanna sum up today at wimbledon so far:)

[Manaus]

Well held, hopefully Andy will lift his game here.
Meanwhile, Fish just won the 1st set against Tsonga, 6-4.

[DaveArneRiise]

A break here and you could see Cilic imploding. Massive game this.

[WimbledonAce]

Well held, hopefully Andy will lift his game here.
Meanwhile, Fish just won the 1st set against Tsonga, 6-4.

OMG, now that is a shock! Could be an odd semi!

[AussieAndyFan]

That's a lot better!!

1:40am over here.

Ohhh to be at Wimbledon one day!!

[supergran]

Lucky there Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

15-30 cmon this is a massive chance to go up a break here

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

This is mickey mouse stuff! Cilic has no chance.

[traveller7]

Wish I was at Wimby too despite the weather today.
Maybe next year.
Come on Andy!

[-J-]

This is mickey mouse stuff! Cilic has no chance.still along way to go
focus safe hold andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

This is mickey mouse stuff! Cilic has no chance.

Not going to write him off yet, Andy still has lots to do to finish this match. Don't want a lapse a la Baggy.

[WimbledonAce]

Wish I was at Wimby too despite the weather today.
Maybe next year.
Come on Andy!

I am glad I am cosy on my lounger today.

[wriggles]

wow..that drop shop wasnt that good..it took cilic years to get to!

[Alis]

Is anyone else getting irritated by Pat Cash's commentary?

[-J-]

close it ooot
cmonnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Wasn't the best start and a few shaky moments but Andy's turned it on to take that first set, unfortunately couldn't capitalise on the 15-30 but holds for 2-1.

[wriggles]

Is anyone else getting irritated by Pat Cash's commentary?

yes! i really didnt like his comment at the beginning "i wouldnt be surpised at all if cilic beat murray today"...oh and now hes going on about murray being over confident? ugh!

[RoastLamb]

I must be watching the BBC's commentary too coz we have an Aussie and a Brit.

[-J-]

been any break in play so far ?

[WimbledonAce]

Is anyone else getting irritated by Pat Cash's commentary?

A little, says andy is getting cocky,what rot! They seem obsessed with the rain, as if they want it!

[supergran]

Is anyone else getting irritated by Pat Cash's commentary?Always..and coupled with John Lloyd......commie hell!!:angry:

[david1610]

Working..... and sneaking a view here.... c'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

been any break in play so far ?

Not yet, spitting a bit but they're carrying on.

[DaveArneRiise]

15-30 !!! cmon

[WimbledonAce]

been any break in play so far ?

Was earlier although serena played through, she is hardcore.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Stunning return brings up BP cmon!!!!!!!!!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Get the break Andy!

[traveller7]

Come on andy get the break

[DaveArneRiise]

Arggh unforced error it has to be said. Deuce! Still very much in with a chance of a break here though!

[DaveArneRiise]

Beautiful! Another BP chance!!!!!!!!! Mon the Muzz'

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Brilliantly saved from MC. Back to deuce.

[traveller7]

Great point dont know how Andy got to that in time! Shame he lost the point

[Alis]

How did Andy get to that drop shot - didn't win the point but what speed!

[supergran]

Off into other room. SG is looming!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeeeeeeeesssssss Andy secures the break!!!!! Get in there :yahoo:

[traveller7]

And he has the break woop!

[Alis]

Yay!!!!

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[Manaus]

Wooo! Break in the bag! Easy hold now.

[DaveArneRiise]

Ace 15-0 !!

Sod off rain

[RoastLamb]

Fabulous! Rain coming down harder. Bummer.

[traveller7]

40-0 and match is suspended bummer

[Manaus]

Fudge, called off due to rain. :sad:

[RoastLamb]

Oh well! At least he's up a set and a break. Now maybe I can get out of my jammies and go take a shower before lunch.

[DaveArneRiise]

Play suspended :rolleyes:

Great news is though that Andy couldn't be in a better position.

Thought he has produced a really solid professional performance thus far. Should be very pleased with himself.

[ljs]

Oh well! At least he's up a set and a break. Now maybe I can get out of my jammies and go take a shower before lunch.

me too hehehe

[rondun]

Havn't heard bouncy commentating for a bit. Has he been sacked?Hopefully he's out commentating on court 47.

[Manaus]

Hopefully he's out commentating on court 47.

Nope, he's in the studio. :angry:

[traveller7]

Talk of the devil bouncy is in the studio

[WimbledonAce]

Oh no! Bouncy!

[Bardot]

Even more crazy now that Andy isn't on Centre Court but never mind we get to watch and listen to Azerenka raise the roof. :grrr:

Has Bouncy dyed his hair?

[david1610]

Well a break up and 40-0. One good serve when they come back and he is in the ascendency! C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

Even more crazy now that Andy isn't on Centre Court but never mind we get to watch and listen to Azerenka raise the roof. :grrr:

Has Bouncy dyed his hair?

If he has I don't think it's worked very well.

[Alis]

Talk of the devil bouncy is in the studio

................... and, believe it or not, being positive about Andy!

[RoastLamb]

Does anyone know how long this rain delay is supposed to last?

[AussieAndyFan]

Absolute farce that Andy isn't playing on Centre Court! Home Grand Slam, not to mention he is #4 in the world!

Ridiculous. At the Aus Open it's almost like the Tournament Officials go out of their way to get Aussies on Rod Laver Arena. Have had to put up with Molik, Dellacqua, Dokic & now Tomic the past few years.

Can not believe this.

[WimbledonAce]

Absolute farce that Andy isn't playing on Centre Court! Home Grand Slam, not to mention he is #4 in the world!

Ridiculous. At the Aus Open it's almost like the Tournament Officials go out of their way to get Aussies on Rod Laver Arena. Have had to put up with Molik, Dellacqua, Dokic & now Tomic the past few years.

Can not believe this.

And US Open. When I went we had all Americans on Ashe for night session.

[Alis]

Absolute farce that Andy isn't playing on Centre Court! Home Grand Slam, not to mention he is #4 in the world!

Ridiculous. At the Aus Open it's almost like the Tournament Officials go out of their way to get Aussies on Rod Laver Arena. Have had to put up with Molik, Dellacqua, Dokic & now Tomic the past few years.

Can not believe this.

Believe it - this is Wimbledon!

[DaveArneRiise]

Absolute farce that Andy isn't playing on Centre Court! Home Grand Slam, not to mention he is #4 in the world!

Ridiculous. At the Aus Open it's almost like the Tournament Officials go out of their way to get Aussies on Rod Laver Arena. Have had to put up with Molik, Dellacqua, Dokic & now Tomic the past few years.

Can not believe this.

Agreed mate it's nothing short of a disgrace.

[Bardot]

When the BBC spoke earlier to the old buffer in charge of scheduling he scoffed at the suggestion of moving another singles match to Centre Court should there be time, "we've got an unfinished Ladies doubles match"! Unbelievable.

[traveller7]

Playing the feds match now to bide time til the roof is closed yawn

[DaveArneRiise]

When the BBC spoke earlier to the old buffer in charge of scheduling he scoffed at the suggestion of moving another singles match to Centre Court should there be time, "we've got an unfinished Ladies doubles match"! Unbelievable.

Pompous lot aren't they. Love to put laxatives in his Pimms :rolling:

[clancy]

Surely the BBC should come up with commentators who are less negative about our only surviving hope - shame on you, Pat Cash and BBC; I've said it before and I'll say it again - Andy Murray is under-valued and over-criticised!

[david1610]

Absolute farce that Andy isn't playing on Centre Court! Home Grand Slam, not to mention he is #4 in the world!

Ridiculous. At the Aus Open it's almost like the Tournament Officials go out of their way to get Aussies on Rod Laver Arena. Have had to put up with Molik, Dellacqua, Dokic & now Tomic the past few years.

Can not believe this.
But you guys, as well as the guys at Flushing Meadows, understand the excitement of a late evening match for the home crowd. Wimbledon haven't even decided on the meaning of "late"!

[Bardot]

Schiavone cracking her knuckles during the press conference. :rolling: She's rock!

[DaveArneRiise]

But you guys, as well as the guys at Flushing Meadows, understand the excitement of a late evening match for the home crowd. Wimbledon haven't even decided on the meaning of "late"!

They are not with the times!

[JAMES4578]

Think the rain delay might be quite lengthy and of course Andy had to be on court 1 today! Murray always used to be on centre but for a few years now he's played 1 match on court 1,it's as if they don't want to be accused of favouritism. Anyway Andy in a good position even if Cilic may have dipped a bit and will surely be eager to maintain the momentum when they resume.

[RoastLamb]

***ljs***, if you're reading this, TSN2 is showing the other feed from ESPN but I have a feeling they will be focusing on Mardy's match, not Andy's when the rain delay stops.

[WimbledonAce]

When the BBC spoke earlier to the old buffer in charge of scheduling he scoffed at the suggestion of moving another singles match to Centre Court should there be time, "we've got an unfinished Ladies doubles match"! Unbelievable.

I know, what is up with them? Poor Ferrer and Del Po. No doubt they will be shuffled off outside tomorrow.

[ljs]

***ljs***, if you're reading this, TSN2 is showing the other feed from ESPN but I have a feeling they will be focusing on Mardy's match, not Andy's when the rain delay stops.

oh yeah for sure they will show Fish , never in doubt

[-J-]

ooo just spotted theres a button on the bbc iplayer say restart current programme, which right nowtakesyou back to game4 in thefirst set

[Bardot]

Even the pigeons are committing Hara-kari to avoid this match. The Centre Court schedule read deathly dull before it started and so it's proving to be. Someone needs to remind Wimbledon they're in the entertainment business. The BBC should be putting pressure on the them to schedule Andy on Centre Court. It's what happens at other slams from broadcasters requesting home players.

[WimbledonAce]

Even the pigeons are committing Hara-kari to avoid this match. The Centre Court schedule read deathly dull before it started and so it's proving to be. Someone needs to remind Wimbledon they're in the entertainment business. The BBC should be putting pressure on the them to schedule Andy on Centre Court. It's what happens at other slams from broadcasters requesting home players.

Yep, I would like them to interview at length whoever is in charge of the schedule. I was going to try all out for todays tickets, lucky escape I got Saturday's!

[Mandiemoo]

From BBC live text:
Players knocking up now on Centre, as news reaches me it's looking unlikely we'll have any more play on the uncovered courts for the rest of the day.

[wriggles]

If no more play tonight will they put andy on centre tomo to finish the match?

[-J-]

If no more play tonight will they put andy on centre tomo to finish the match?i wouldn't trust them to

[WimbledonAce]

If no more play tonight will they put andy on centre tomo to finish the match?

Doubt it. Just hope he's first on court 1.They may put dp and ferrer on centre tomorrow in between womens quarters.

[Speedy Hawk]

No more match. Aww.

[jamie&andy's fan]

:( oh that's disappointing.I hope Andy gets to be first on court one.... I was getting into the match :(

[pabbers]

So Cilic gets some more rest and Andy has to get off the starting blocks again tomorrow.......possibly, weather permitting :grrr:

[traveller7]

How frustrating, but Nole is probably not going to finish until lateish on court, so they wouldnt beable to move the match anyway.

[Alis]

I bet Nole is finished by 9.00 at the latest - gives them 2 hours before curfew!

[jaysee]

5 Live suggesting the fairest thing would be to move Gasquet, then all of the top half would get finished today.:wimcry:

[traveller7]

I bet Nole is finished by 9.00 at the latest - gives them 2 hours before curfew!

MMMmmm thats true has an official announcement been made yet......Sue Barker is saying they are just waiting.

[-J-]

28 minutes for first set another 2 like that they are done by 8

[Genbrit]

They said on ESPN that once they start a match on a court they have to finish on that court, so Andy has to finish his match on Court 1 now that it has started. Hope the rain ends before finals day!!!!! :wimbrolly::red devil:

[jaysee]

With singles matches they usually put them on the same court the following day, but I've seen doubles moved to a different court to complete.

[ljs]

They said on ESPN that once they start a match on a court they have to finish on that court, so Andy has to finish his match on Court 1 now that it has started. Hope the rain ends before finals day!!!!! :wimbrolly::red devil:

Hi Gen

well I say its about time they bent the rules for Andy , about time he was given a break !!!!

[Bardot]

Pat Cash tweeting


Not a good sight here at @Wimbledon. Rumours of Murray going to centre if Djok v Troicki goes quickly, i dont think it will happen

If he doesn't think it's going to happen then why tweet it.......then again why am I repeating it. ;)