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KnightOwl
06-07-2012, 17:50
Wow! Tears in my eyes at this point - I never do that!!
Lots of people say they cry when Andy wins/loses - I literally never have before - but I am today :clap:
DaveArneRiise
06-07-2012, 17:50
:yahoo:
Brilliant just brilliant.
Well done Tsonga making it the spectacle at the end too, played a blinder in that 3rd set and part of the 4th.
Great sport at the end too.
INTO THE FINAL - brilliant - very well done, Andy - congratulations:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer: :cheer:thank you thank you so relieved to see you post
:yahoo:
Brilliant just brilliant.
Well done Tsonga making it the spectacle at the end too, played a blinder in that 3rd set and part of the 4th.
Great sport at the end too.was worried in third but scared the pants of me in the 4th
oh wow , so proud of Andy , you can see how much it means to him
tears of happiness
I can't believe he reached Wimbledon final !!
I'm proud of you Andy
Love you so much!
You believe in yourself! believe..
I am literally crying with happiness for Andy........and I don't care who knows...............so proud & happy for Andy!!!!!!:thumbup:
AussieAndyFan
06-07-2012, 17:52
So incredibly proud of Andy!
You could see how much this means with the emotions he was showing after the match.
Made for great scenes before bed at 4am in Melbourne!!! :)
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 17:52
I am literally crying, I can't believe it! Amazing!
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 17:52
Tears for me; that was a well fought match with the man we love to watch coming out the winner.
WELL DONE ANDY MURRAY!!!
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
FIRST WIMBLEDON FINAL; 4th GRAND SLAM FINAL.
awww hes trying to compose himself
JAMES4578
06-07-2012, 17:53
Absolutley estatic, what a great final game to break and book his place. Perhaps it was a bit of two halves and possibly more difficult than it could have been. However, the important thing is Andy stepped it up when he had to in that 4th set, absolutely delighted. Andy's 4th slam final and first Wimbledon final of course. A proud moment fot us all and final will be tough but we obviously hope for more!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:
Hope he plays well on Sunday. It would be sooo sad if it's one sided.
RoastLamb
06-07-2012, 17:54
:grass::strawberry::jitterbug::bravo::party::mexic an:
And we'll be here to do it all over again on Sunday! Not sure if my heart can handle anymore - wouldn't have it any other way though.
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 17:55
Made my fiance cry too and he doesnt like tennis! Lol! I seriously cant believe it.
Dare any of these pundits say "he'll have to play better if he wants to beat Federer" bleagh!!! A fantastic achievement under the most incredible pressure. :yahoo:
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis
Lendl's reaction to Murray's win was amazing. Cracked a tiny smile.
AussieAndyFan
06-07-2012, 17:55
Spine tingling stuff!!!
So excited for Sunday night over here!!!!!
Myself & the boys are going into the city to watch the final! Will be wearing the singlets!!!! WOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
VamosVixs
06-07-2012, 17:56
Soooooooooooooooooooooo happy, tears of joy!!! Well done Andy! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
KnightOwl
06-07-2012, 17:57
Brilliant! He's just been asked what it must have been like for his Mum & Dad watching that, and he said he didn't care, it was much worse for him :lol:
Brilliant! He's just been asked what it must have been like for his Mum & Dad watching that, and he said he didn't care, it was much worse for him :lol:
He also won't say what the pointing at the sky thing means either even if he wins!
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 17:57
Crazy stuff. wimbledon finalist!
Niknak's Mum
06-07-2012, 17:58
I can't stop crying ..... my boys think I've gone mad!!!!!!!:strawberry:
Unbelievable. Just incredible. And a great great match. And I am so relieved they are interviewing Tim and not that nasal goit AC on the Beeb now
Andy is too cute , im sure he didnt mean that re his mom & dad the way it sounded :lol:
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 17:59
I knew I wpuld cry, waited so long for this, all those henman years!
Andy is too cute , im sure he didnt mean that re his mom & dad the way it sounded :lol:
He's technically right though, it was worse for him, I can't even begin to imagine the nerves he was going through during the latter half of that match.
I'm just sorry I couldn't "watch" it here - was trying to do my portfolio, live tweet for TPN and then I had to turn around the Fed/Nole pressers for the editor in that set... So guess we're all trying for tix tomorrow at 9:wino:
He's technically right though, it was worse for him, I can't even begin to imagine the nerves he was going through during the latter half of that match.which is why i could never bring my self to criticize the lad
dewster99
06-07-2012, 18:02
COMONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! So dramatic even on MP. Facebook lighting up with some nit picking ******** as well but mainly praise. 4th time lucky, do yourself justice this time Andy
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis
Sunday possibly be the biggest Slam final we've ever known. Murray taking on 1936, Federer taking on Sampras 7th title & No.1 weeks records
He's technically right though, it was worse for him, I can't even begin to imagine the nerves he was going through during the latter half of that match.
of course hes right , hes the one out there , omgosh im just so happy , tear coming down my cheek . Hub thinks im nuts hehe
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!:cheer: :cheer::cheer:
Golden Lady
06-07-2012, 18:05
What about that!!!! You could see just how much it meant to him. I made my daughter cry cos I screamed so loud :lol:
Congratulations Magic Murray!!!!:cheer:
Not bad, young Mr. Murray. Not bad at all.
Matt Cronin @TennisReporters
Went outside to the now rechristined Murray Mound after win to soak up atmosphere. Was like being at a rave with an Open bar
I shouldn't put myself through the misery which is Mats Wilander on Live@Wimbledon but they did have some nice interviews with fans on Murray Mound. The way Mats is going on you'd think Tsonga had won and of course Annabel Lecter there is hardly going to disagree.
I love Petch. Please BBC do NOT put that **** AC and JL in the commentary booth. Please can we have Petch and Tim?
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 18:09
Just brilliant! Loved it.
ok I'm breathing again.
Very very well done Andy - so proud.
RoastLamb
06-07-2012, 18:10
I shouldn't put myself through the misery which is Mats Wilander on Live@Wimbledon but they did have some nice interviews with fans on Murray Mound. The way Mats is going on you'd think Tsonga had won and of course Annabel Lecter there is hardly going to disagree.
Pat Mac is being negative too. :rolleyes: Thank goodness Brad is there giving some Andy love.
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 18:12
Im just soaking up today,sunday is another day. Just brilliant Andy. First 2 sets were pure class.
Fantastic win, Andy - soooooooooooooo proud of our man!
Im just soaking up today,sunday is another day. Just brilliant Andy. First 2 sets were pure class.im shot
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 18:19
Can anyone else believe it yet? I can't. Just read it on text and thought omg. This is amazing. Andy is so great. Thought they would be going more crazy on beeb. Just awesome. Hardest draw and he makes the final. Wimbledon final, omg. Madness.
The plan: finish this beer, drink a few more, go to bed and sleep until Sunday afternoon.
Caroline Cheese @CarolineCheese
"I will have a revenge one time" Tsonga after being hit in the crown jewels by Murray #Wimbledon
:cheer:Just about able to type now! That was Murraytastic!!:cheer:
I love Petch. Please BBC do NOT put that **** AC and JL in the commentary booth. Please can we have Petch and Tim?
Maybe we should all tweet the beeb
The plan: finish this beer, drink a few more, go to bed and sleep until Sunday afternoon.might squeeze some golf in tomorrow
might squeeze some golf in tomorrow
Crazy
So pleased for Andy! :cheer: He's played so well this fortnight and really deserves his place in the final!
RoastLamb
06-07-2012, 18:24
Linda, Caro, Scooter et al must be over the moon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 18:25
At least we can still love jwt as he didn't put out our man! Andy was great again on the calm front, nice and contained, conserving energy. He is brilliant, just love today!
Crazylooking forward to it few folk told me tuesday andy was going oot to the ferret and had no chance to reach the final
millypops
06-07-2012, 18:30
I'm in bits in tears when he won,
be interesting to see the size of the Qs for sunday
traveller7
06-07-2012, 18:36
I missed the 1st set as was travelling back from hospital as my dad had an operation today but got home in time to see him win 2nd and was so calm until halfway through the 4th set when I was jumping around like a looney shouting Murray come on do it for my dad lol
I knew he would win it I really believed this year, and I do think he will win Sunday this is his time.
So proud, and yes shed a wee tear blooming brilliant.
I'm in bits in tears when he won,
Weren't we all?
Madeline
06-07-2012, 18:36
:phew::yahoo:648649
I'm absolutely out of words.
RoastLamb
06-07-2012, 18:41
And to think I had him out in the fourth round. So glad I was wrong.
Tie-break
06-07-2012, 18:44
Magnificent Murray says it all. Brilliant Andy - it is your year...
................... and so many of us had no expectations at all for Andy coming into Wimbledon this year because of his back problems. Perhaps, just perhaps, it's written in the stars!
Just so so proud of Andy. He played well when he needed to and Tsonga really started playing some great tennis from the 3rd set onwards but Andy's immense mental toughness just stood firm. Cannot really put into words all the emotions i was feeling during the match and what i am feeling now. Whatever happens i could not be more happy for Andy, his team and his family they should all be so proud at what Andy has achieved and it was very nice to see tears in Andy's eyes, i hope those who say rude things about him saw that and see what tennis means to him.
Really great news, hope I can watch the final
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 18:56
Going to watch today at wimbledon just to make sure! I was thinking, just shows that the 2 weeks before meant nothing. 3/4 players in semis had pretty much 0 matches on grass.
patmoren
06-07-2012, 19:01
Andy makes history. Fantastic day for Andy fans around the world.
david1610
06-07-2012, 19:04
I have my children with me on my summer course (liberal university maybe!) and got them saying "yes yes yes!" before we opened the page.
Sad I missed it but worth it all for the result.
McEnroe cannot stop talking about how special your (tennis) hands are!
Claim your destiny Andy!
supergran
06-07-2012, 19:08
So proud of Andy today and so happy for him and his family and team.:cheer: A well-deserved victory. He played stunning tennis even when Jo made a come-back. Must admit to shedding a few tears at the end but being on the phone to my lovely son for the last two games was very helpful.The champagne is in the fridge...so Go Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!:grass::strawberry::cheer:
Speedy Hawk
06-07-2012, 19:09
BRILLIANT!!! Awesome!
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 19:11
Well, I think it is time for a Pimms!!!
:wino:
jeannie13
06-07-2012, 19:16
:party:
I feel quite exhausted after that wonderful match. Andy was great-such a fighter!!!
I can't wait until Sunday. Like Andy, I feel very emotional. You can do it Andy!!:grass::trophy::band:
traveller7
06-07-2012, 19:17
Im knackered but then I was jumping up and down for the last 4 games lol
RoastLamb
06-07-2012, 19:18
I'm going for a much-needed nap.
pippadaisy
06-07-2012, 19:24
Oh Andy you are truly wonderful:yahoo:
I admit to tears also, what a guy so happy for you and for us :cheer::cheer::cheer:
I felt sick when JO broke back in the 4th set, could not sit still, went a wee walkie but could not relax, so stressed, did not have dinner until it was all over. Our man did it yeah. I think he will beat a certain Mr Fed on Sunday too. Fingers crossed. Good luck Andyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Andy's press conference is going on now.
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline
Murray says pressure less on Sunday. "I'm obviously not expected to win the match. But if I play well I'm obviously capable of winning."
C Note @FortyDeuceTwits
Andy Murray is currently trolling this press conference. It is awesome.
KnightOwl
06-07-2012, 19:34
....Annabel Lecter.....
Nice!! :lol:
C Note @FortyDeuceTwitscant wait to read it
cant wait to read it
Me neither - waiting impatiently to turn this one around for TennisPanorama ...
Written the Tsonga half already as he did press really quickly.
I love, LOVE reading his responses to (it has to be said) quite banal questioning ... He's so dry and funny ... Hurry up Andy - the beers are going down here in Rozzington Mansions!!!!
By the way...does anyone know where Matt Little has been the last couple of weeks? Jez has been with Andy which seems unusual for Wimbledon :confused:
Speedy Hawk
06-07-2012, 19:43
Am watching BBC highlights of Andy match. He did diving volley (like flying in air all flat) just like Tim Henman used to do every year at Wimbledon 2nd week. LOL!
Me neither - waiting impatiently to turn this one around for TennisPanorama ...
Written the Tsonga half already as he did press really quickly.
I love, LOVE reading his responses to (it has to be said) quite banal questioning ... He's so dry and funny ... Hurry up Andy - the beers are going down here in Rozzington Mansions!!!!have you seen/read tsongas presser then ?
jamie&andy's fan
06-07-2012, 19:45
I have no words really :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 19:47
Gawd the press ask him such daft questions!!!
Juan José Mateo @JuanJoseMateo (https://twitter.com/#%21/JuanJoseMateo) Will Fred Perry be happy with your victory? "He is not alive!", answers Murray. Truth to be told, we sometimes ask him silly questions
pippadaisy
06-07-2012, 19:50
where can we see this press conference
where can we see this press conferencegose up on Wimbledon website at some point
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 19:59
David Cameron statement: No 10 will fly the Saltire alongside the Union Flag on Sunday in support of Andy Murray in the final.
Danielle Rossingh @DRossingh (https://twitter.com/#%21/DRossingh) David Cameron statement on Murray: "It is great news that we have our first home-grown men's finalist at Wimbledon for over 70 years especially in this exciting Olympics year when the eyes of the world are on the UK. I'll be watching the final on Sunday and like the rest of the country, will be getting right behind Andy Murray - I wish him the best of luck.".
jos presser http://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/interactive/multimedia.html
Gawd the press ask him such daft questions!!!
Fred's Dead, baby... Fred's dead
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 20:04
Alex Salmond:
FM Alex Salmond @AlexSalmond (https://twitter.com/#%21/AlexSalmond) Congratulations to @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/#%21/andy_murray) on reaching the final of #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Wimbledon)! A fantastic achievement #Murray (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Murray) (EG)
Alex Salmond:We're doomed! - mind you I though the same thing when Lorraine Kelly wished him luck for today
WimbledonAce
06-07-2012, 20:15
Looked like Andy was emotional even before that match was finished. He did so well to cope with the pressure. Just outstanding, he can not be praised enough in my opinion.
MurrayAOne
06-07-2012, 20:21
Go Andyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!!! Come Oooooooooon!!!!!!!!!
We're doomed! - mind you I though the same thing when Lorraine Kelly wished him luck for today
Actually we were doomed even before that one as David Cameron sent a message shortly after Andy's win:
(From BBC website) David Cameron:
"It is great news that we have our first home-grown men's finalist at Wimbledon for over 70 years, especially in this exciting Olympics year when the eyes of the world are on the UK. I'll be watching the final on Sunday and like the rest of the country, will be getting right behind Andy Murray - I wish him the best of luck."
Who's David Cameron?
Some guy who lives in a terraced house in London....seems to think he is fairly important :confused:
Who's David Cameron?think he is a second handcar dealer
dodgy daves (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1181-WIMBLEDON-2012-SEMI-FINAL-Magnificent-Murray-makes-the-Final-...-63-64-36-75.&p=80503&viewfull=1#post80503) deals
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 20:31
ANDY'S PRESSER
Q. What were you doing 74 years ago? ANDY MURRAY: Not a whole lot. (Smiling.)
Q. Okay. We’ll follow that up with, assuming you weren’t around 74 years ago, how much weight did you feel on your shoulders of this whole thing and everybody rooting for you? Were you able to put some of that aside?
ANDY MURRAY: Uhm, well, to be honest, I’ve been trying to explain you don’t really think about it that much, but I think like subconsciously at the end of the match it was obviously very emotional.
Haven’t really been like that before in a semifinal match, so obviously it meant something to me and it was very, very important.
And, yeah, there is obviously a lot of pressure and stress around this time of year. I don’t, like, feel it like when I’m on the practice court on when I’m just kind of walking around. I try not to think about that stuff.
But, yeah, in the back of my mind it’s obviously there.
Q. What is the contribution of Maggie and Rusty to this quest now for the championship?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I don’t think they necessarily influence the match that we’ll play on Sunday. Yeah, I mean, I’m sure if you asked Roger what his kids’ contribution are or the people that are around him, it’s something that makes me happy. I love dogs, and, yeah, they’re obviously part of my life. It’s something I enjoy away from the court.
When I finish my matches it’s nice to go home. You know, they don’t care whether I win or lose. It’s important to have also people around you that are like that, as well.
Q. What are your thoughts on Roger’s place in the history of this sport and this tournament?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, he’s obviously one of the greatest players ever to have played. He’s got probably ‑‑ not sure who has a better win/loss record than him here. I’d be surprised if he wasn’t the best in terms of his win/loss ratio here.
And, yeah, he’s been doing it consistently over a number of years. The matches he has lost the last couple of years was five sets against Tsonga, five sets against Berdych, five sets against Rafa. He’s very, very tough to beat here.
Q. Can you describe the challenge ahead of you?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah. It’s a great challenge, one where I’m probably not expected to win the match, but one that, you know, if I play well, I’m capable of winning.
But, yeah, I mean, if you look at his record here over the past 10 years or so, yeah, it’s been incredible. So, you know, the pressure that I would be feeling if it was against somebody else I guess it would be different.
But there will be less on me on Sunday, you know, because of who he is.
Q. What happened at the start of the third, and how did you manage to turn it back round again?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I played one bad game, and then after that I thought I played well. You know, I had a lot of games where I was giving myself chances. All of his service games I was getting 30‑All, Love‑30, had some breakpoints here and there. He played some great points.
Yeah, just didn’t get off to a good start in that third set. Obviously let him back into it a little bit. He started playing better. You know, he started serving very well on the big points.
Q. Can you take us a little bit through the sequence on match point? It looked like you thought you had it won. What was happening out there?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I knew it was in when it left my racquet, and then I thought that he challenged it. I mean, obviously it was close, but then the umpire said to me that the ball had been called out and that he hadn’t overruled it.
So then obviously I challenged, and that was it.
Q. What did it feel like to have that called in? It was a strange sequence of events.
ANDY MURRAY: I knew it was in, so, you know, that wasn’t really an issue. Just, yeah, you just have to obviously sit and wait a little bit. Then, yeah, when I had confirmation, it was, yeah, relieved I won the match.
Q. You were talking to Jo about it at the net.
ANDY MURRAY: He said he thought it was wide and I said I thought it was in. Then, yeah, that was it.
Q. What is your main emotion at the moment? Is it possible to feel elated getting through to the final, or had that perhaps already dissipated?
ANDY MURRAY: No, tonight I think I need to make sure I enjoy myself, enjoy the win. You know, it’s not every day you’re through to the final of a Grand Slam, and also Wimbledon.
So I need to make sure I enjoy tonight, and then tomorrow get back on the practice court and, you know, make sure I hit enough balls tomorrow and get focused for Sunday.
Q. Do you have anything to prove to yourself on Sunday? Forget everybody else. How much fun are you having right now? You don’t look like you’re having too much fun.
ANDY MURRAY: Well, on Sunday, I mean, almost every time you step on the court you’re trying to prove something to yourself. I think that’s kind of what motivates you to get better. Also the players that are around me, as well. They would be the two things that I think you can’t stay at the top of, you know, any sport, especially one as competitive as tennis, if you don’t have very good self‑motivation. I think that’s very important. Obviously I’ll be very motivated on Sunday.
In terms of the enjoyment, yeah, I really enjoyed the win today. I’ve enjoyed the tournament so far. Hopefully it will be more enjoyable on Sunday.
Q. A lot of people will say over the weekend that Roger Federer is 30, he’s closer to the end of the road than he is to the beginning.
ANDY MURRAY: Who will say that?
Q. People will just analyze it.
ANDY MURRAY: Who though? Who are these people? Journalists? Anybody that knows tennis, you can’t use that as an example.
The last couple of years his record in the slams has been, you know, to me unbelievable. Like I said here, the matches that he’s lost, he was up two sets to nothing, was it both times he lost maybe? I’m not hundred percent sure, but he was up two sets to love against Tsonga last year.
Yeah, he’s lost some close matches in the slams the last few years, but he had match points against Novak at the US Open maybe two years in a row. He has lost some very close matches.
I don’t think, if you look at the way he played today, you can’t say he’s passed it or because he’s 30 he’s playing worse tennis. I just think the players around have gotten better.
Q. That’s what I was going to ask you. In your mind you’re still playing a great Wimbledon champion, right?
ANDY MURRAY: Yes.
Q. Was that the hardest game you’ve ever had to win?
ANDY MURRAY: Which one?
Q. The one today.
ANDY MURRAY: No, I don’t think so. I mean, the first couple of sets, you know, were pretty smooth. Then after that, yeah, it was tough. It was a tough match. But like the quarterfinal match was very difficult, as well.
I mean, there certainly wasn’t as many long rallies, long games like there was, you know, in the Ferrer match.
But in terms of like focus, that was probably one of the hardest matches in that respect. Because, you know, when you do win a couple of sets comfortably and you’re getting close to the final of a slam, you know, it’s really hard sometimes just to stay in the moment and not get too far ahead of yourself, you know, play each point and make each point as important as any one.
I did throw a game away a little bit at the beginning of the third set and it cost me a bit, but I wouldn’t say it was the toughest match I’ve ever played.
Q. You’re being understandably quite cool about the win. I don’t know if you saw, but in the players’ box your girlfriend was emotional and your mum was ecstatic. Have you managed to speak to them yet?
ANDY MURRAY: I haven’t seen anyone except the guys that I work with. I saw Tim Henman.
Q. What was Tim’s reaction?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, just, Well done. It’s not the end of the tournament yet. The time for all of that stuff comes when I’m done. You know, I spoke to Ivan after the match. It was, Good job. You did really well. What time do you want to practice tomorrow? That’s it. There’s no time for anything else.
Q. You said you might celebrate this evening.
ANDY MURRAY: I won’t celebrate. I’ll just enjoy this evening. I’ll go back home, have a nice meal with my girlfriend, and then, yeah, just enjoy it with her and the dogs. That’s it.
I’m not going to go out and celebrate tonight, although I heard there’s a cocktail party here this evening which I’ve been invited to but probably won’t be participating in.
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 20:31
Q. Serena in here earlier today spoke about how you were one of the players she most enjoyed watching and what she appreciates about your game. What sort of appreciation do you have for watching her serve?
ANDY MURRAY: It’s not just that. I mean, the thing about her game for me is that she’s an unbelievable athlete. She’s probably one of the best female athletes ever in terms of she’s got strength, she’s quick, you know, she’s got very powerful, powerful strokes.
I mean, I saw a little bit of the match yesterday, but serving 24 aces is pretty incredible in a two‑set match. Yeah, I mean, I think as a competitor ‑ there’s been some unbelievable players obviously ‑ but she’s probably one of the best that the woman’s tour has seen for a few years.
Q. Her serve has been right below an average guy on the ATP Tour.
ANDY MURRAY: Speed‑wise?
Q. Yes.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, well, she has a very, very good serve, like I say. She is obviously a very good athlete, but her service technique is almost perfect, as well. I think that’s what is so good about it. Very few of the women can put good kick on the serve, and she has an excellent kick serve, as well.
So it’s not just her first serve. Her second serve is very, very good.
Q. What would you say the biggest impact on the mental approach of your game, your coaching from Lendl, has had? How might that manifest itself in the next match?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, I think, you know, like after the match today, you know, you try to make sure you don’t get too excited on the court, never get too high, never get too down, which maybe in the past I was too up and down. Needed to try and be a bit more stable on the court, not be so emotional.
I’d say that’s the one thing that I’ve learnt from kind of being around him was that, you know, like I explained after the match today, it wasn’t like it was jumping around the locker room with excitement. It was, There’s one more match to go. Well done today, but let’s focus on the next one.
Q. When Virginia Wade was the last British woman to win a singles title here, the Queen was quite a big part of that occasion. She presented the trophy. If you were able to come on Sunday, would that add to your occasion?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, I’m sure it would. But, yeah, it’s tough around this time because obviously William and Kate were here the other day. You have guys like Rod Laver and Agassi here. You know, the Queen was here a few years ago, too. You know, there’s a lot of pressure and stuff, but it’s obviously a privilege to play in front of those sort of people.
I’m not sure if she’ll be here on Sunday, but it would be nice.
Q. Does preparation for a match like this involve re‑watching matches of Roger at other finals to learn from mistakes, or is there ant irrelevance?
ANDY MURRAY: No, more watching ‑‑ my coaches will watch his matches this week. Obviously some stuff from when I would have played him before I try not to watch before I play against him. I’ve seen obviously some of his tennis this week. I saw obviously some of the match today, as well.
The other thing you pick up on is the thing ‑‑ I’ve learnt from those matches that I lost against him in the past. If you go too much into detail of things that happened in the past it’s not always beneficial, because in tennis every day is different, you know.
So I just need to try and make sure I play a perfect match on Sunday.
Q. Can you imagine a more perfect scenario than beating the greatest player of all time?
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it obviously would be very nice. You know, I can’t allow myself to think that far ahead. Like I was trying to explain, the match today it’s easy to, but you can’t allow yourself to. It’s not really beneficial.
You know, I’ll have talked to the guys about the match tomorrow and just focus on getting the tactics right and hopefully playing a match. There’s obviously going to be nerves and pressure there for sure, but I need to try and stay focused.
Q. How are you feeling physically? Do you think you’ll recover well for Sunday?
ANDY MURRAY: I felt fine today. I felt less tired than I did in the match with Ferrer because, like I say, there wasn’t as many long rallies.
Yeah, it wasn’t that tough physically. It was more mental. That was the hard part.
But I did well to hang in at the end because he was playing better.
Q. I just got a call from Bunny Austin who was very relieved that nobody will talk about him next year. Do you think Fred Perry has good chance to be talked any more next year? On Sunday night do you think Fred Perry will benedict your win next Sunday?
ANDY MURRAY: He’s not alive, though. I don’t understand. (Laughter.)
Q. From up there he’ll send you a benediction.
ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, well, I hope so. (Smiling.)
Q. You’ve already brought an immense amount of pride not just to the Scottish public, but all across Britain. Do you have a personal message for them?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, yeah, I’m going to need all their help on Sunday because, yeah, it’s a massive challenge to win against Roger, you know, in the final of a slam, at Wimbledon. You know, I hope that all of the crowd is with me. Like I say, I’ll need all of their support. It’s been great so far.
They’ve helped me out through some tough moments the last couple of matches, and I’ll definitely need it again on Sunday.
Q. Given your previous experience in Grand Slam finals, if you can win one set on Sunday, will it give you the belief and confidence to go on and win three? Will you get swept up by the momentum?
ANDY MURRAY: I think on grass more than the other surfaces, it can be ‑‑ you know, matches can change quite quickly. Most of the sets are normally decided on one or two breakpoints or a couple of mistakes here or there or a couple of great shots.
The sets aren’t normally 6‑1, 6‑2 sets. Even if I lose the first set or the second set, you can always come back.
Like I said, Roger lost a couple matches from a couple sets up the last few years. So, you know, whereas in the past you might have thought going two sets down it was impossible. There’s still time to come back.
But ideally you want to try to get off to a good start. You know, that would make a big difference, I’m sure.
Q. You’ve already brought an immense amount of pride not just to the Scottish public, but all across Britain. Do you have a personal message for them?
ANDY MURRAY: Well, yeah, I’m going to need all their help on Sunday because, yeah, it’s a massive challenge to win against Roger, you know, in the final of a slam, at Wimbledon. You know, I hope that all of the crowd is with me. Like I say, I’ll need all of their support. It’s been great so far.
They’ve helped me out through some tough moments the last couple of matches, and I’ll definitely need it again on Sunday.
Everyone who's lucky in the 9am lottery tomorrow will have to shout their heads off, because I suspect there'll be quite a lot of Fed fans in the crowd!:grrr:
I realise I hardly ever post on here anymore due to pressures in my "offline" life - but, today I simply had to come over here and join the rest of you guys in shouting from the rooftops
WELL DONE ANDY!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
I've never been more proud to be a Murray supporter than today. Even if this is the last win of this tournament, no one can take away from Andy that he is the finest player to emerge from Britain for many generations. So, so proud! *sniffle*
:)
Can Andy bring the trophy home on Sunday? YES, ABSOLUTELY! It's a hell of an ask, and to be perfectly honest even I wouldn't have him marked as favourite - but, it's certainly possible. My only hope for the final is that Andy can go out and play to the very best of his ability, and live with no regrets - if Federer plays a blinder, then too good, but my wish for Andy is that he can put his head on his pillow and know for 100% certain that he played the very best match he was capable of. :)
He's beaten Federer on numerous occasions - he needs to try and forget the tournament he's playing in and just concentrate on winning. If he can do that, there could well be a statue of Andy next to Fred Perry - wouldn't that be the sweetest day?
:)
Signing off now as I'm tearing up...and yes I am being serious... :)
Take care... :)
I realise I hardly ever post on here anymore due to pressures in my "offline" life - but, today I simply had to come over here and join the rest of you guys in shouting from the rooftops
WELL DONE ANDY!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
I've never been more proud to be a Murray supporter than today. Even if this is the last win of this tournament, no one can take away from Andy that he is the finest player to emerge from Britain for many generations. So, so proud! *sniffle*
:)
Can Andy bring the trophy home on Sunday? YES, ABSOLUTELY! It's a hell of an ask, and to be perfectly honest even I wouldn't have him marked as favourite - but, it's certainly possible. My only hope for the final is that Andy can go out and play to the very best of his ability, and live with no regrets - if Federer plays a blinder, then too good, but my wish for Andy is that he can put his head on his pillow and know for 100% certain that he played the very best match he was capable of. :)
He's beaten Federer on numerous occasions - he needs to try and forget the tournament he's playing in and just concentrate on winning. If he can do that, there could well be a statue of Andy next to Fred Perry - wouldn't that be the sweetest day?
:)
Signing off now as I'm tearing up...and yes I am being serious... :)
Take care... :)been trying to find the words to express how i feel about Sunday, you got it 100% there
LC the fan
06-07-2012, 21:12
GREAT AMAZING FANTASTIC WELL DONE ANDY
Just one more step wow
Just hope he doesn't cry after the final....whichever way it goes.
Gran and Grandpa aren't there this year - I wondered if that's what the final points to heaven are about - wonder if one of them is poorly
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 21:18
GREAT AMAZING FANTASTIC WELL DONE ANDY
Just one more step wow
Just hope he doesn't cry after the final....whichever way it goes.
Gran and Grandpa aren't there this year - I wondered if that's what the final points to heaven are about - wonder if one of them is poorly
They were there last week and Grandma joined Judy in the Royal Box on Saturday.
There isn't room for everyone to sit in Andy's player box so they sat elsewhere. Also, much as Andy loves his gran he's said in the past that he thinks she jinxes him! So she sometimes sits where he can't spot her.
;)
Coming into this tournie I had no expectations of Andy at all and indeed hoped that at best he might progress as far as the quarters, under the radar. If you'd asked me if I thought he'd get to the final I'd probably have laughed.......so below par had been his showing recently.
Just DELIGHTED to be proven wrong and if I'm honest I don't believe he will beat Roger on Sunday (he can, yes but will he? no :shamed:) so I'd be even more delighted to be proven wrong twice in a few days!
JAMES4578
06-07-2012, 21:26
I realise I hardly ever post on here anymore due to pressures in my "offline" life - but, today I simply had to come over here and join the rest of you guys in shouting from the rooftops
WELL DONE ANDY!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
I've never been more proud to be a Murray supporter than today. Even if this is the last win of this tournament, no one can take away from Andy that he is the finest player to emerge from Britain for many generations. So, so proud! *sniffle*
Can Andy bring the trophy home on Sunday? YES, ABSOLUTELY! It's a hell of an ask, and to be perfectly honest even I wouldn't have him marked as favourite - but, it's certainly possible. My only hope for the final is that Andy can go out and play to the very best of his ability, and live with no regrets - if Federer plays a blinder, then too good, but my wish for Andy is that he can put his head on his pillow and know for 100% certain that he played the very best match he was capable of. :)
He's beaten Federer on numerous occasions - he needs to try and forget the tournament he's playing in and just concentrate on winning. If he can do that, there could well be a statue of Andy next to Fred Perry - wouldn't that be the sweetest day?
:)
Signing off now as I'm tearing up...and yes I am being serious... :)
Take care... :)
Great post Henfan, we are all delighted! If Andy puts everything into it we can certainly be proud either way but even if he's not the favourite should he have a great day would have a shot here.
ChrisMac
06-07-2012, 21:37
Congrats Andy!! So proud and happy for you, C'mon Andy!!
Mick Sergeant
06-07-2012, 21:45
I'm over the moon! Bring on The Fed!!!!
Sallydaisy
06-07-2012, 21:47
I'm over the moon! Bring on The Fed!!!!
Join the rest of us! Andy's a star.
Welcome to the forum Mick.
:thumbup:
Have just come back from my swim and Im still smiling wooohoooo
jamie&andy's fan
06-07-2012, 21:53
Have just come back from my swim and Im still smiling wooohoooo I'm still shocked in a good way of course :D
Well done Andy. Just brilliant. So pleased for you.... :excited: :clap:
banskogirl
06-07-2012, 21:58
So so happy! We've said it, now the rest are joining in! Had to go collect my daughter tonight and then help at our children's summer meetings. Thought I would hide from the score, no chance, EVERYONE was talking about Andy!
Well Done Andy!! What a win!
Bring on the Fed!
DaveArneRiise
06-07-2012, 22:00
I died a thousands deaths watching it especially the torment of the roller coaster in that 4th set! :rolling:
Mick Sergeant
06-07-2012, 22:01
Join the rest of us! Andy's a star.
Welcome to the forum Mick.
:thumbup:
Cheers
I'm still getting over it. It's like, when you think something's never going to happen, and then it does happen! Incredible!!
Anyone with low blood pressure which requires raising then listen to the phone-in on 5 Live.;) The "anyone but England" brigade are in full force with some idiot saying they've a picture of Andy wearing a Paraguay shirt before the 2006 World Cup. They also have an "expert in psychology" insisting that Andy is a one-dimensional character and that's what alienates him from much of the public. They don't know enough about his private life. As balance there have been Andy supporters responding with "rubbish" to what has been said.
uggggg Im glad Im here , I would not be able to withstand that .
They were just talking about him on the local sports news here , wow , guess thats what getting to the Wimbledon final will do for you :lol:
Anyone with low blood pressure which requires raising then listen to the phone-in on 5 Live.;) The "anyone but England" brigade are in full force with some idiot saying they've a picture of Andy wearing a Paraguay shirt before the 2006 World Cup. They also have an "expert in psychology" insisting that Andy is a one-dimensional character and that's what alienates him from much of the public. They don't know enough about his private life. As balance there have been Andy supporters responding with "rubbish" to what has been said.very tiresome but he ho their lose
Mick Sergeant
06-07-2012, 22:13
I just hope it doesn't rain in London on Sunday :S
DaveArneRiise
06-07-2012, 22:16
Anyone with low blood pressure which requires raising then listen to the phone-in on 5 Live.;) The "anyone but England" brigade are in full force with some idiot saying they've a picture of Andy wearing a Paraguay shirt before the 2006 World Cup. They also have an "expert in psychology" insisting that Andy is a one-dimensional character and that's what alienates him from much of the public. They don't know enough about his private life. As balance there have been Andy supporters responding with "rubbish" to what has been said.
That argument is older than arthur seat.
traveller7
06-07-2012, 22:27
yeah my dads radio is saying how is surly in interviews and he is wrong for saying he 'is doing it for himself not his country', well surely all athletes primarily do it for themselves but are obviuosly proud of representing their country? He gets to a final and he STILL cant do wrong from right makes me so mad!
jamie&andy's fan
06-07-2012, 22:29
yeah my dads radio is saying how is surly in interviews and he is wrong for saying he 'is doing it for himself not his country', well surely all athletes primarily do it for themselves but are obviuosly proud of representing their country? He gets to a final and he STILL cant do wrong from right makes me so mad!
Who cares he won they can say what they like !!! I'm thrilled
banskogirl
06-07-2012, 22:36
It's not worth getting angry over ;) If people want to moan about Andy they will always find an excuse. We know how lovely he is when around people he can relax with. We also know we can't expect him to be relaxed with a reporter infront of him but I think he is getting better and I don't blame him one bit when he isn't. Let's just enjoy this win and be glad we know the winner Andy is!!
As we all know, Andy isn't surly in interviews but he will give very considered and honest answers to questions asked unlike the stock replies from many other players. I've noticed on twitter during this Wimbledon how many foreign journalists are complimentary about Andy and his willingness to answer questions. There is much praise for him tonight about his knowledge of Women's tennis and in particular his response to questions about Serena Williams. 3 journalist's tweets I've read tonight have said that no other male player would respond so positively let alone in such detail. If only "our" journalists were less cynical and didn't play to the haters.
supergran
06-07-2012, 22:52
Well we all know that Andy is lovely! Well done Andy...you were brilliant. Good luck on Sunday!
Alexandra Willis @alex_willis
Brilliant. MT @JaseJordan: BREAKING NEWS: Andy Murray keeping an old man in his tennis bag! http://pic.twitter.com/cbb20QEJ
https://p.twimg.com/AxJAT8ZCEAAD2FP.jpg
picture from twitter
:rofl: :rofl:
Caro and I cheered ourselves hoarse today! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
Caro and I cheered ourselves hoarse today! :cheer::cheer: :cheer:thaught i heard you couple of times :cheer:
Brilliant! He's just been asked what it must have been like for his Mum & Dad watching that, and he said he didn't care, it was much worse for him :lol:
Loved that, so selfish, yet so true!!
I'm using the thanks button as 'like' on Facebook too, so apoligies for the ************** of the thanks button, but although I think that it's not necessarily thanks I want to acknowledge the posts that I like too.
I realise I hardly ever post on here anymore due to pressures in my "offline" life - but, today I simply had to come over here and join the rest of you guys in shouting from the rooftops
WELL DONE ANDY!!!
:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
I've never been more proud to be a Murray supporter than today. Even if this is the last win of this tournament, no one can take away from Andy that he is the finest player to emerge from Britain for many generations. So, so proud! *sniffle*
:)
Can Andy bring the trophy home on Sunday? YES, ABSOLUTELY! It's a hell of an ask, and to be perfectly honest even I wouldn't have him marked as favourite - but, it's certainly possible. My only hope for the final is that Andy can go out and play to the very best of his ability, and live with no regrets - if Federer plays a blinder, then too good, but my wish for Andy is that he can put his head on his pillow and know for 100% certain that he played the very best match he was capable of. :)
He's beaten Federer on numerous occasions - he needs to try and forget the tournament he's playing in and just concentrate on winning. If he can do that, there could well be a statue of Andy next to Fred Perry - wouldn't that be the sweetest day?
:)
Signing off now as I'm tearing up...and yes I am being serious... :)
Take care... :)
Henfan - Glad you posted, always liked your posts and once again have to agree with you wholeheartedly. Got so emotional like most of you and not sure how I will be on Sunday but one things for sure, so so proud of Andy and feel so fortunate to have supported and followed him for so long. :strawberry::grass::jitterbug::thumbup:
So proud of Andy and I really hope and believe that Andy can beat Federer or at least play the best he can and have no regrets!
Loved the emotional scenes after the match. Wish I could be at Wimbledon on Murray Mount for the final :(
NorthernLights
07-07-2012, 08:30
I am one proud, proud Murray fan. I just don't know how he steeled himself to hit out that last game. Only one match point needed!
It was great to see Andy not only make the national news, but be the headline. People should treasure him.
WimbledonAce
07-07-2012, 08:58
Glad that everything is on schedule and we have today to enjoy it and relax. Still sinking in with me. Wimbledon finalist, so proud of him :swingin::worship:
yeah my dads radio is saying how is surly in interviews and he is wrong for saying he 'is doing it for himself not his country', well surely all athletes primarily do it for themselves but are obviuosly proud of representing their country? He gets to a final and he STILL cant do wrong from right makes me so mad!
I was ranting at my daughter about all Andy's 'naysayers' and she said that it's not just him but anyone in the public eye who suffers. Seemingly, if you read the comments after articles about say Kate Middleton for example, they are riven with hate. It would appear that some poor souls make it their life's work to write these outpourings of venom. It makes me feels slightly better but only slightly!!!
scrapaddict
07-07-2012, 10:39
So well done Andy - a just reward for all your hard work.
PLEASE have a shave for the final so that the photos of you winning will look so much nicer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven't been on here since that wonderful day on centre court. Many, many thanks to Linda again! It was so special to be able to be there to see him make his first wimbeldon final. Tears were rolling down my cheeks!
I was shattered the next day after driving 2hrs 45 there and back but it sure was worth it!! Shame I'm not feeling so upbeat today .... :sad:
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