WIMBLEDON 2012, SEMI-FINAL: Magnificent Murray makes the Final ... 63 64 36 75.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Jo

Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786) by 5-1, and the last win for JWT was in R128 at the Oz Open in 2008. Both men have a title under their belts won in the same week earlier this year - Andy in Brisbane and Jo in Doha.

Jo has come through a tricky match against Kohlschreiber 7'6, 4'6, 7'6, 6'2
Andy has just beaten Duracell Daveed in an equally tough 6'7, 7'6, 6'4, 7'6

Both will be glad to have tomorrow 'off' to recuperate their strength and gear up for the Semi-Final.

There will be some who will say 'at least Andy doesn't have to face #2 Rafa' at this stage. That would be to seriously underestimate Tsonga who has had a good year so far and is playing very well. At 27 he's 2yrs older than Andy with 8 titles to his name (Andy has 22) and he plays a good grass court game. Although Muzzah leads their H2H 2-0 on that surface.

Andy won't underestimate this guy but he knows he has the game to beat him.

One of them will reach a Wimbledon Final for the very first time .......

The match is on Friday, on Centre Court (where Andy has more experience than JWT).
We'll confirm the time as soon as we know it.
:strawberry:





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
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
3-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)


2010
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Shanghai (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Shanghai.aspx)
Shanghai, China
Hard
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)


2010
Wimbledon (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Wimbledon.aspx)
Great Britain
Grass
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)


2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Toronto.aspx)
MontrTal, Canada
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-4, 7-6(8) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)


2008
Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Australian-Open.aspx)
Australia
Hard
R128
Tsonga, Jo-Wilfried (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Jo-Wilfried-Tsonga.aspx)
7-5, 6-4, 0-6, 7-6(5) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)


2007
Metz (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Metz.aspx)
France
Hard
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786#)

[DaveArneRiise]

Tsonga is such a dangerous player, can blow anyone off the court if he gets it going. Does anyone remember him coming back from 2 sets down to beat Federer last year. Was breathtaking. Tsonga also had Match points in the Queens match last year.

Andy has the game to to counter his threats though, if he keeps focused and composed out there he has a great chance.

Really looking forward to it.

[Jan]

Should be a great match to watch if you're a neutral - but expect it to be a Murraycoaster for us!

[DaveArneRiise]

I just hope Andy doesn't adopt a patience, careful game at the start..... Tsonga is one of those players who can just pounce on you at any time and the set is gone. Andy needs to be on top from the start!

[Chris83]

This will be another tough match BUT i just feel it is Andy's time to shine and there will be tough times but Andy will pull through and win this. Compared to Ferrer Tsonga has more firepower and a bigger serve but will make more errors and doesn't defend anywhere near as well as Ferrer. I just hope that Federer and Nole kill each other in a 5 set marathon lasting hours.

Andy to win in 4 :) but i hope we don't need :wimbrolly:.

[banskogirl]

Can't wait for this although I think we might all need a few Valium! Roll on Friday!!

[Helen40]

I think as long as Andy keeps his same attitude he will beat Tsonga. Tsonga can just play a blinder though, so he's verry dangerous, but Andy knows that. Can't wait for Friday - and no chance of the rain spoiling the fun :-)

[jaysee]

I just hope that Federer and Nole kill each other in a 5 set marathon lasting hours.


Only problem with that is I suspect Andy will be 2nd match, so it could be another long evening!

[Sallydaisy]

Only problem with that is I suspect Andy will be 2nd match, so it could be another long evening!

I think that would work in Andy's favour!
a) he's not so keen on early starts although he's a lot better than he was
b) the stuffed shirts will probably leave after Nole v Fed and their places taken by proper tennis fans
c) the later atmosphere is much more relaxed precisely because a lot of the stuffed shirts have gorn home.
So, I think if he's on 2nd the crowds will be more vocal and he loves that.

[-J-]

I think that would work in Andy's favour!
a) he's not so keen on early starts although he's a lot better than he was
b) the stuffed shirts will probably leave after Nole v Fed and their places taken by proper tennis fans
c) the later atmosphere is much more relaxed precisely because a lot of the stuffed shirts have gorn home.
So, I think if he's on 2nd the crowds will be more vocal and he loves that.down side; its so much tuffer preparing for a match when you dont know what time you start

[Sallydaisy]

down side; its so much tuffer preparing for a match when you dont know what time you start
Yes, that's very true but Andy has seemed to cope with all that very well in the past. All I know, from watching so many of his matches, is that I've seen him struggle far more to get going with a start before 2pm than a start after when he seems to be more at ease. And I think the crowd on Friday can be a key part of his success so if it's some of those who've queued for hours they'll be well ready to cheer like crazy.

[-J-]

Yes, that's very true but Andy has seemed to cope with all that very well in the past. All I know, from watching so many of his matches, is that I've seen him struggle far more to get going with a start before 2pm than a start after when he seems to be more at ease. And I think the crowd on Friday can be a key part of his success so if it's some of those who've queued for hours they'll be well ready to cheer like crazy.i think 2nd would be better to, just remember him getting his hydration wrong not so long back

[rouges]

I just hope Andy doesn't adopt a patience, careful game at the start..... Tsonga is one of those players who can just pounce on you at any time and the set is gone. Andy needs to be on top from the start!
Andy knows well what he has to do on Friday he has beaten Jo enough times to know. I for one believe in Andy, even if he gets beaten, Andy would give his all. All you have to do is believe in him and not have any negative thoughts. He has done well so far. I trust him. If he does not get to the Finals, that means it's not meant to be.

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy knows well what he has to do on Friday he has beaten Jo enough times to know. I for one believe in Andy, even if he gets beaten, Andy would give his all. All you have to do is believe in him and not have any negative thoughts. He has done well so far. I trust him. If he does not get to the Finals, that means it's not meant to be.

I believe in Andy also I'm just wary of the threat Tsonga poses. We all saw what he did to Federer last year at Wimbledon after being 2 sets down!

[Linda]

I'm sure they will put Andy on second so that people can watch him on TV when they get home from work. This will be a really tough match but I think Andy can do it!

When Rafa went out I didn't get ahead of myself 'cos Andy still had several tough matches ahead of him but now I really believe he can do it!!!

[wriggles]

I believe in Andy also I'm just wary of the threat Tsonga poses. We all saw what he did to Federer last year at Wimbledon after being 2 sets down!

Quietly confident..thats how we all feel...

[-J-]

Quietly confident..thats how we all feel...im terrified, could handled losing to rafa fed nole even the ferret but not joe WT

[RoastLamb]

I suppose the good news is if Fed gets to the final and Andy doesn't then at least we know Tsonga can beat Fed at Wimbly.

[-J-]

i suppose the good news is if fed gets to the final and andy doesn't then at least we know tsonga can beat fed at wimbly.god no:crying:

[Madeline]

I'm sure they will put Andy on second so that people can watch him on TV when they get home from work.

And then they will change it from BBC1 to BBC2 and then back to BBC1 again, just to mess up completely anybody who can't watch it live and is trying to record it!

[DaveArneRiise]

If you are looking for omens for Andy Murray, Pickles the dog was kidnapped, and found again, just before England won the World Cup in 1966; at Wimbledon this year, Rufus the Hawk was kidnapped last week but has been reunited with his owner - I think it's safe put your money on a Brit winning the mens singles this yea ;)

[-J-]

if you are looking for omens for andy murray, pickles the dog was kidnapped, and found again, just before england won the world cup in 1966; at wimbledon this year, rufus the hawk was kidnapped last week but has been reunited with his owner - i think it's safe put your money on a brit winning the mens singles this yea ;)ahh, the dog was the was the one doing the finding surely

[Sallydaisy]

Were there any animal omens in 1936?

[DaveArneRiise]

Were there any animal omens in 1936?

Yes Keith the Kestrel ;)

[-J-]

were there any animal omens in 1936?well olympics where in berlin, berlin coat of arms has a bear on it, this year they are in the eastend and eastenders had a dog called well ard and waiting since 1936 is well hard

[david1610]

I am not assuming anything, as we saw last year with Tsonga against Federer.
However, of Daviid, del Potro, Berdych, Tsonga, etc, Tsonga is the one I think that is the best match up for Andy. Tsonga admitted as much in an ESPN article (in the newspaper section).

So I am sure Andy will not be assuming anything, and Tsonga may blow Andy off court and at any given moment take a set off him, but this is one where, as long as Andy serves well, I think he can grind Jo down.

C'mon Andy!

[wriggles]

And then they will change it from BBC1 to BBC2 and then back to BBC1 again, just to mess up completely anybody who can't watch it live and is trying to record it!

haha true..it really has been so hard to record matches this year!

[Golden Lady]

im terrified, could handled losing to rafa fed nole even the ferret but not joe WT

I'm so glad that I'm not alone in feeling this way. Couldn't bear it if JWT went into the final and not Andy and would be equally gutted if he actually won the title, felt just the same when JMDP won the US. I know that sounds bad and I have nothing against JWT but I DO NOT want anyone else to nick a slam before Andy! My desire for Andy to win one is all-consuming when it comes to the other players and I will show no mercy :rolling:

However, I am quietly confident about Friday's match. Yes Jo has more weapons than Daveed but he is much more likely to miss, so if Andy serves well and is on fire, he should be able to handle Jo. In my mind the prospect of yesterday's quarter final was much more scary.

[Steven]

British men have reached 11 Wimbledon semis since the 2nd World War, and hence since Bunny Austin reached the Final in 1938, winning just 4 games in the Final against Don Budge.

British semi-finalists in the men's singles at Wimbledon since Fred Perry won the title: (in that year, 1936, Perry beat Budge in the semis and Austin lost to von Cramm)

1937 (4) Bunny Austin lost to (2) Gottfried von Cramm (GER) 8-6 6-3 12-14 6-1, who lost to (1) Budge in the Final
1938 (2) Bunny Austin beat (4) Henner Henkel (GER) 6-2 6-4 6-0, then lost 6-1 6-0 6-3 to (1) Budge in the Final

1961 Mike Sangster lost to (8) Chuck McKinley (USA) 6-4 6-4 8-6, who lost to (2) Laver in the Final

1967 Roger Taylor lost to Wilhelm Bungert (GER) 6-4 6-8 2-6 6-4 6-4, who lost to (3) Newcombe in the Final
1970 (16) Roger Taylor lost to (5) Ken Rosewall (AUS) 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-3, who lost to (2) Newcombe in the Final
1973 (3) Roger Taylor lost to (2) Jan Kodes (CZE) 8-9 9-7 5-7 6-4 7-5, who won the title

1998 (12) Tim Henman lost to (1) Pete Sampras (USA) 6-3 4-6 7-5 6-3, who won the title
1999 (6) Tim Henman lost to (1) Pete Sampras (USA) 3-6 6-4 6-3 6-4, who won the title
2001 (6) Tim Henman lost to (WC) Goran Ivanisevic (CRO) 7-5 6-7(6) 0-6 7-6(5) 6-3, who won the title
2002 (4) Tim Henman lost to (1) Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 7-5 6-1 7-5, who won the title

2009 (3) Andy Murray lost to (6) Andy Roddick (USA) 6-4 4-6 7-6(7) 7-6(5), who lost to (2) Federer in the Final
2010 (4) Andy Murray lost to (2) Rafael Nadal (ESP) 6-4 7-6(6) 6-4, who won the title
2011 (4) Andy Murray lost to (1) Rafael Nadal (ESP) 5-7 6-2 6-2 6-4, who lost to (2) Djokovic in the Final
2012 (4) Andy Murray plays (5) Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA)

N.B. Pre-Open era, only 8 players were seeded and between 1971 (when tiebreaks were first introduced at Wimbledon) and 1979, tiebreaks came at 8-8 rather than 6-6.

Clearly Andy has to be the favourite for this, but so was Tim for the Goran match and Muzz for the Roddick match, and look how those turned out - though both opponents then went on to give a very good account of themselves in the Final, of course.

One thing which may help a bit this time, hopefully, is that this will be the first time in 45 years (i.e. in the Open era) that a British man has played a Wimbledon singles semi-final against a player who, like him, hasn't either reached a Wimbledon singles Final or won a different slam before.

[Steven]

Another quick stat for you, after someone on Twitter challenged me to come up with something a bit 'weird and wacky'.

When Ivan Lendl reached his first Wimbledon Final, it was his 27th slam main draw and 3 years after he first reached the Wimbledon semis.

This Wimbledon is Andy's 27th slam main draw, and he first reached the Wimbledon semis, well, you know ...

I say this knowing full well that Lendl had already won slams by then, hadn't reached every Wimbledon semi in between like Andy has and it wouldn't necessarily be the best 'omen' anyway, because Lendl lost in the Final. But as weird stats go, it's quite an odd one!

[JAMES4578]

Really hope Andy can see off Tsonga and reach his first Wimbledon final but whilst Andy is the favourite here still nervous about this match. Obviously Andy has a good record with Jo even if there have been some tough matches, but we certainly can't take anything for granted. We all know JW can be dangerous and of course if he has a perfect day with his explosive brand of tennis can be really tough,though of course he can be streaky and at times make wild errors. Hopefully Murray will be on his A game, have a solid serving day and find the target with the returns when he has a chance to pounce.

[clancy]

Don't know if my blood pressure can cope with another 2 matches of trauma but I want him to win so badly! Won't talk to anyone about it in case it jinxs him. I'll get him some Percy Pigs if he wins tomorrow!

[clancy]

Like you, I am desperate for Andy to win a grand slam - just one would do me to shut his critics up. I feel so tired today and can't settle to anything; goodness knows what I'll be like tomorrow. If he doesn't make it, I'll be depressed for weeks, by which time he'll be back for the Olympics and it will start all over again - wish I didn't get so involved, it can't do my heart or blood pressure any good so please Andy move it along quickly and successfully tomorrow if only for the sake of your older fans!

[Alis]

Just one would do for me too clancy - although I'm sure if he wins one others will follow. Where better to start than Wimbledon?!

[cazza99]

Steven ‏@GBtennis

This is AM's 27th slam main draw. When Lendl reached his 1st Wimbledon Final, it was his 27th slam main draw & 3 yrs after his 1st Wimby SF

[-J-]

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[cazza99]

pardon?

[JAMES4578]

As I expected Andy/Tsonga on 2nd

‏@Wimbledon


Order of play Friday, 1pm: Djokovic v Federer fb Murray v Tsonga. #Wimbledon

[KnightOwl]

Bother, I have't really thought this through! I had a dentist appointment at 2:00 today, and as it wasn't worth driving all the way back to Northampton afterwards, I just worked from home for the rest of the afternoon.

Why on earth didn't I think to book the dentist appointment for tomorrow so I could have worked from home then, and had the tennis on in the background!??

Edit: at least Andy's second up, so there's now another reason to hope Nole v Fed is a long five-setter :big grin:

[traveller7]

I have a dilemma been offered a days work tomorrow but its likely to be an all day finish at 8 affair which means missing probably most of the match - I dont know what to do? I dont want to have watch on catch up its not the same.

[-J-]

I have a dilemma been offered a days work tomorrow but its likely to be an all day finish at 8 affair which means missing probably most of the match - I dont know what to do? I dont want to have watch on catch up its not the same.basically your paying your days wage to watch the match, if you can take that hit then why not :rolling:

[traveller7]

Be the same as paying for ticket on centre court pretty much lol if I think of it that way without the hassle of travelling there haha

[-J-]

Be the same as paying for ticket on centre court pretty much lol if I think of it that way without the hassle of travelling there hahaor the annoying people sat behind you( im guessing ;))
btw how ironic you say the travel is a hassle

[Madeline]

As I expected Andy/Tsonga on 2nd

‏@Wimbledon

Oh, joy. They will start it on BBC1, move it over to BBC2, then back to BBC1 just when you least expect it. I wish the remote for the upstairs tv (where I record all his matches) would work from downstairs! By the time I have got my arthritic hips up the stairs to change channel, I've missed half a game.

Praying for Andy to come out strong and sweep Jo aside quickly, so he has plenty of energy for the final. 647

[rouges]

I cancelled everything this week, dental, eye test even lunches with friends and not going to answer phone either 2moro, have asked all friends and family not to bother me until after the finals on Sunday.

[LC the fan]

Hi guys - been a bit quiet lately as I've been in Spain for 3 weeks but have seen all of Andy's matches (except the second tie-break against Karlovic where I just had to go off for a walk - couldn't stand the tension)
I couldn't believe what a tough draw Andy had but then have always believed that Andy is better when he has to focus, focus again and focus some more.
Absolutely delighted so far and have that strange gut feeling that this could be....... might be......may well be...perhaps.... the year !!!
GO ANDY you can beat Jo Wilf....and if you do..well :trophy: anything can happen

[WimbledonAce]

I cancelled everything this week, dental, eye test even lunches with friends and not going to answer phone either 2moro, have asked all friends and family not to bother me until after the finals on Sunday.

I am loving this, lol!!

Potentially I am by myself (and pets) for the semi, not sure I am safe!

[VamosVixs]

I find it better watching on my own, I think others would find me a nightmare, shouting and screaming at the tv. :rolling:

[WimbledonAce]

I find it better watching on my own, I think others would find me a nightmare, shouting and screaming at the tv. :rolling:

True I am fairly crazy. I think there will be tears as well so prob best on my own. Feeling q emotional already!

[VamosVixs]

True I am fairly crazy. I think there will be tears as well so prob best on my own. Feeling q emotional already!

Definately, there will be tears either way tomorrow!!! :sofa:

[Alis]

Seemingly, they are showing the match on big screens in cities throughout the U.K. - never known that happen before!

[hfwardhouse]

They've got the big screens up for the big summer of sport ... ie the Olympics ... so they're using them for other things too :)

[Linda]

I find it better watching on my own, I think others would find me a nightmare, shouting and screaming at the tv. :rolling:

Think of me, shouting and screaming in the presence of thousands of other people :shamed:

[VamosVixs]

Think of me, shouting and screaming in the presence of thousands of other people :shamed:

Lucky you!! Cheer extra loud for me, although I think Andy will probably hear me yelling. :shamed:

[Helen40]

I'm going to camp out in my lounge with a bottle of Pimms :-)

[Jan]

Good job my family know what I'm like! :wimbly:
(Though I did get "the look" from my daughter yesterday when I screamed out as Andy won!!)

[wriggles]

I cancelled everything this week, dental, eye test even lunches with friends and not going to answer phone either 2moro, have asked all friends and family not to bother me until after the finals on Sunday.

:rolling:

[traveller7]

I might be on my own too but prob for the best I get very agitated lol

[Mandiemoo]

Every time I think about the match, I feel almost unbearably nervous! Please let Andy bring his A-game from the start, no slow starts & good, positive tennis. I've packed my 'Team Murray' T-shirt in my work bag in case it needs an early deployment (but I expect Nole v Fed to be a 3 or 4 hour duel). I've got that song from the John Lewis xmas advert in my head (please, please, please let me / get what I want / Lord knows, it would be the first time), think i could be going slightly doo-lally with the pressure!

Anyone know what medicine works for severe outbreak of Murraytinitus?

[jeannie13]

Every time I think about the match, I feel almost unbearably nervous! Please let Andy bring his A-game from the start, no slow starts & good, positive tennis. I've packed my 'Team Murray' T-shirt in my work bag in case it needs an early deployment (but I expect Nole v Fed to be a 3 or 4 hour duel). I've got that song from the John Lewis xmas advert in my head (please, please, please let me / get what I want / Lord knows, it would be the first time), think i could be going slightly doo-lally with the pressure!

Anyone know what medicine works for severe outbreak of Murraytinitus?

Wine!!:wino::shelebrate: You've been at DC---you should know!!:cheers:

[Niknak's Mum]

This is worse than Wednesday .... both my boys have piano lessons between 6:30 and 7:30pm; there is no tv there or broadband so I can't even take the laptop. It's probably the worst hour to be out and about ... I can only hope that Federer/Djokovic match is really long but I don't want to wish a long match on Andy! :wimcry: or ........ do I just forget about piano lessons this week?????

[Mandiemoo]

do I just forget about piano lessons this week????? < Do this. the piano will will still be there next week, Wimbledon won't!

[Mandiemoo]

Wine!!:wino::shelebrate: You've been at DC---you should know!!:cheers:

Thanks Doctor Jeannie, I can get that over the counter without a prescription ;-)

[Niknak's Mum]

I think you might be right there! :)

[Sallydaisy]

Forget the piano lessons; I'm betting your boys would rather be watching Andy play!!!

[traveller7]

Forget the lessons, 1 week wont hurt it could be history being made!

[Niknak's Mum]

Of course you are right Sally ..... how could I even think of not being in front of the tv!!!!!

[wriggles]

Im going to be watching it at my brothers, last time my 18 month old nephew watched me watching tennis, for the next week he was running around punching the air saying "YESSS!! YESS!!" and that was only a rafa match!..wonder what he'll copy after watching me watch a murray match?!

[Niknak's Mum]

Guess who that is in my new avatar picture Sally???? He's a bit taller than that now!!!

[RoastLamb]

:lol: at everyone! I'm nervous already.

Good job this thing is in the morning/early afternoon my time coz we have been invited to a bbq tomorrow night and our niece is coming to stay. So it should hopefully be all over by then.

[Hvala]

Good Luck to Andy ;)

Few thoughts to people who support Andy and Jo, I know that It's hard, I've overcome this moment with Andy Vs Marin! But Marin easily lost...

[Genbrit]

Well, at least i am back in my own home with no worries about internet coverage. Will be watching this on my own, hubbie will be at work and I can shout & scream as much as I like without getting any funny looks. Thank goodness I am not at work, although I do have to do payroll in the morning. I'd better make sure I don't get carried away and overpay everyone!!!
C'mon Andy :strawberry::yahoo:

[RoastLamb]

My kids are on holiday so they can't escape me screaming and going crazy. I did promise them that if Andy wins the whole thing I'll take them to Great Wolf Lodge (a giant waterpark in Niagara Falls). So I'm sure they'll tolerate me. :rolling:

[DaveArneRiise]

So pumped for this. Cmon the Muzz! Cmaaaaaawwwwwwwwnnnnnnnn :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Going to be glued to my screen during this. Really hope Andy keeps up the great work he's shown so far. Go Andy! :cheer:

[lynne]

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

[jamie&andy's fan]

Goodluck Andy !!

[supergran]

As I spent the whole day in bed yesterday being dosed with lepsips etc am awake at this early hour.:ill: Will go back soon and probably stay there until Andy time. I will watch it on my own as supergramps tends to get a wee bit grumpy about my shouting, screaming, clapping and pacing.:jitterbug: It's better if he is in another room. So I'll just say....think I know how everybody will be feeling today.:grouphug::thumbup: Please God Andy starts well and carries on playing the superb tennis he has produced so far.:cheer: Have a good day everyone and Good Luck Andy!!!:cheer::strawberry:

[clancy]

I might be on my own too but prob for the best I get very agitated lol

I'll be on my own and get very agitated! The dogs get worried thinking my screams are at them! Got everything crossed for a successful outcome!

[Fina]

Good luck, Andy. Everything's crossed for you.

[Jane]

All the very best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

[Niknak's Mum]

As I spent the whole day in bed yesterday being dosed with lepsips etc am awake at this early hour.:ill: Will go back soon and probably stay there until Andy time. I will watch it on my own as supergramps tends to get a wee bit grumpy about my shouting, screaming, clapping and pacing.:jitterbug: It's better if he is in another room. So I'll just say....think I know how everybody will be feeling today.:grouphug::thumbup: Please God Andy starts well and carries on playing the superb tennis he has produced so far.:cheer: Have a good day everyone and Good Luck Andy!!!:cheer::strawberry:

You poor thing, I'm on the lemsips too and thinking of parking myself on the sofa for the rest of the day and evening. Hope you feel better soon. :wimbly:

[DaveArneRiise]

Weather is pretty bleak here in London this morning, heavy downpour earlier. Grey skies... looking grim. Hopefully it will clear up soon but at this rate could be another rain disrupted day.

[pabbers]

I think that would work in Andy's favour!
a) he's not so keen on early starts although he's a lot better than he was
b) the stuffed shirts will probably leave after Nole v Fed and their places taken by proper tennis fans
c) the later atmosphere is much more relaxed precisely because a lot of the stuffed shirts have gorn home.
So, I think if he's on 2nd the crowds will be more vocal and he loves that.

:laugh::laugh::laugh:


Think of me, shouting and screaming in the presence of thousands of other people :shamed:

I'd expect nothing less!!!

Now, in case any of us get ahead of ourselves..........

:cauldron:

[Helen40]

Two hours and counting....

[Sallydaisy]

Two hours and counting....
:confused:
That'd be for the Djokovic v Federer match surely?

[Helen40]

Yes, but that's gong to be like a final so really looking forward to it too for those reasons. :yahoo:

Hoping it's going to be a great match and the two of them will tire themselves out so andy can beat the winner on Sunday :cheer:

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy. Go for it!!!

:strawberry:

[Golden Lady]

Wishing you all the best Andy. Hoping and praying that today goes to plan. I cannot eat a thing I'm that nervous, goodness knows how you must be feeling but I rather think that you're ready for this! Go Andy! :cheer:

[Jan]

If we're like this before the semi, what on earth are we all going to be like IF Andy gets to the final?!

[rondun]

Loved the BBC intro!
Good job they didn't list all the Scottish history-shaping achievements, otherwise there wouldn't be any time to show the tennis! ;)

[WimbledonAce]

So nervous today! Had a good breakfast as not sure I will be eating much for rest of the day. Very best of luck Andy :cheer:

[Alis]

Loved the BBC intro!
Good job they didn't list all the Scottish history-shaping achievements, otherwise there wouldn't be any time to show the tennis! ;)

Not sure how it would have gone down with some of the anti-Scot Murray haters but maybe that's why they did it!

[banskogirl]

Hi everyone :) just had a slice of toast and that was my limit. Am so ready for this! Was to collect my daughter at 5:30 from her school trip which would mean leaving the house at 5 but have just got a text to say 6:30 so would like match finished by 6! Having said that would prefer Fed and Nole to run each other into the ground and be 87 each in a tie :rolling:

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

Andy Murray currently warming up indoors across the road, Tsonga on next court. Drier weather expected after 3pm. Important.

[RoastLamb]

Already the heart is racing. Can't stand the wait and suspense.

[HoopGirl]

1 set all to djock and fed less than an hour gone for two sets ... Looks like it will be a five setters or at least 4

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Just stopped raining and looking a bit better wonder if it stays thay way will they open the roof for Muzzard vs Jo-willy @ESPN10s

[LC the fan]

Cant believe how flat this first semi seems - it hasn't got the sparkle that was expected.

Having said that, I dont want too much sparkle in the next one - a nice quiet and comfortable Andy win will do nicely.
Just had lunch and it wont go down - feeling so nervous, a bit sick, and wondering just how Kim and Judy cope

[rondun]

feeling so nervous, a bit sick, and wondering just how Kim and Judy copeCigarettes and alcohol

[cazza99]

and lots of chocolate and cakes

[ljs]

I feel strangely calm

[RoastLamb]

and lots of chocolate and cakes

I cannot possibly eat. :shocked:

[rondun]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnationCovers are off the outside courts

[WimbledonAce]

What do we think roof open or closed? Wondering if my stomach can handle the brownies i made yesterday. Another worry - court will empty after this match so Andy won't get the huge welcome he deserves.

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon

Covers are coming off No.1 Court. Hope to have play on outside courts at 3pm. #Wimbledon

[LC the fan]

What do we think roof open or closed? Wondering if my stomach can handle the brownies i made yesterday. Another worry - court will empty after this match so Andy won't get the huge welcome he deserves.

Closed ! Andy has much more experience of the centre court with the roof closed - every little helps

[RoastLamb]

I don't think it matters to Andy if the roof is closed or not. Tsonga on the other hand who knows?

[banskogirl]

Cigarettes and alcohol

cream buns and cake?

[Sallydaisy]

I feel sick already.
:sofa:

[DaveArneRiise]

Will they open the roof ?

[Golden Lady]

I feel sick too and I can't keep still! :jitterbug:

[banskogirl]

does no one else keep running to the loo?

[jaysee]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon News from the referee's office: If the weather remains as it is the roof will be opened for the Murray v Tsonga semifinal. #Wimbledon (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/#!/search/%23Wimbledon)


...At least to start with!

[HoopGirl]

Fed won so Murray will be on soon hope everyone is ready

[Jan]

does no one else keep running to the loo?
not yet, but I'm about to.
Also have to run my daughter out in about 15mins - so hope I don't miss too muc..
It will take a while to open the roof, won't it?

[Manaus]

20 min wait now for roof to open.

[jaysee]

not yet, but I'm about to.
Also have to run my daughter out in about 15mins - so hope I don't miss too muc..
It will take a while to open the roof, won't it?
Not so long as to close it, as they don't have to worry about the air conditioning

[david1610]

Time to go to work and teach later ..... will be replying on you guys probably unless I fine a stream so solid it bypasses everything!

Good luck Andy. Look Lendl in the eye before you go on court and believe. Then play the tennis you know you can play to beat Mr. Tsonga.

All the best. C'mon Andy!

[dewster99]

what's the betting it rains at some point and andy's match gets disrupted with closing it again

[-J-]

yup Odds of it being intereupted

[banskogirl]

what's the betting it rains at some point and andy's match gets disrupted with closing it again

and then they show it on three different stations so it's impossible to record..............

[Jan]

Right. Have to go briefly - and probably won't be on here much during the match - can't control nerves enough to type coherently!!
Please, Andy, come out and play as we know you can. Remember what Ivan's told you, serve well, and take the game to Tsonga.
We believe, Andy :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Alis]

I feel strangely calm

I wish I did!

[banskogirl]

Yes I will be moving to sofa.....on it, not behind it! GO ANDY!!!!!

[ljs]

ok now Im nervous !!!!!

[banskogirl]

Oh no! I've got emotional! why do they show these clips :laugh:

[banskogirl]

Okay guys hope to be back on later with lots of :) but for now :grouphug: enjoy!!!

[pabbers]

Don't think it matters much who wins this now, other than for the ranking points. Fed will prevail in the end.........:grrr:

[JennieF]

Allez Allez Alleez Andeeee! Bonne chance! Je suis avec toi pendant toute la route!! :strawberry::strawberry::strawberry:

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray won toss and elected to serve first.

[-J-]

Don't think it matters much who wins this now, other than for the ranking points. Fed will prevail in the end.........:grrr:who cares for now, all i want is the thrill of seeing Andy making the second Sunday at wimbledon anything else after that takes care of its sel

[Alis]

Don't think it matters much who wins this now, other than for the ranking points. Fed will prevail in the end.........:grrr:

Oh ye of little faith!

[Manaus]

Here we go! :swingin:

[hfwardhouse]

Let's go Andy let's go

[-J-]

close it out now
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzah!!!!!

:swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin:

[DaveArneRiise]

Good hold to start!

[Manaus]

Gets on the scoreboard. :thumbup: Now for the break!

[-J-]

at will do
now lets see if we can pressure him from the off
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon

Murray & Tsonga take to the court. Tsonga looks tense. Murray salutes the fans. #Wimbledon #MurGa http://pic.twitter.com/sayCJ5JJ

[-J-]

pick that oot
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[cazza99]

cream buns and cake?

Actually I think I'll have some fresh raspberries and strawberries with coconut milk yoghurt and then some homemade chocolate icecream, which is what I have had for the last few of Andy's matches and he won. I wonder if a double helping will help him along.:):)

[Manaus]

BP! Get it Andy!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Great shotmaking from Andy! Another BP!

[Sallydaisy]

JWT slips and it's another Ad for Andy.

[DaveArneRiise]

Stunning half volley from La ga to save it.

Stunning pass from Andy to force another! CMON

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[Sallydaisy]

Andy 2-0 - great start!!!

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: kitkat to go with my coffee

LET'S GO ANDY

[cazza99]

Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :yahoo:

[Golden Lady]

Kitkat!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[DaveArneRiise]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Early break get!!! :cheer: Looking good so far!
Now hold to consolidate!

[-J-]

now andy lets dominate him focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Wow - brilliant - early kit-kat :clap:

[WimbledonAce]

Good start, v early days though. Glad petch is commentating.

[-J-]

nice hold
now for the cushion Andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Well held, good stuff so far. :)
Liking commentary team for this one.

[ljs]

woooohooooo :cheer::yahoo:

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Atmosphere lacking, loads of empty seats. A Brit in the semi final of Wimbledon. Where is everyone?

[JAMES4578]

Wasn't expecting this start, keep it going Andy!

[-J-]

pick that oot
hope jo keeps charging forwards

[WimbledonAce]

Come on Andy, needs to take all these chances while he can.

[WimbledonAce]

Tsonga much more settled that game.

[-J-]

sok andy now just focus safew hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Just keep holding Andy, doing good so far.

[-J-]

1 2 pass
cmonnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Good serves required please. Keep focus.

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzah!!!!!

:swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

Jo has woken up a bit ..... *15-40.

come on Andy!!

[-J-]

cmon andy point at a time
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Tsonga hitting some good shots now, don't want him getting in the groove!

[Manaus]

Uh-oh, 2BPs...hold Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Oops! BPs - c'mon Andy!!

[WimbledonAce]

Well saved.

[hfwardhouse]

Come on Andy .... ace please

[-J-]

one more point
cmonnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Well saved - great stuff :clap:

[-J-]

now then close it oot
cmonnnnn

[Manaus]

Phew saved...now 2 good serves and hold Andy.

[WimbledonAce]

Great Andy, love it!

[Golden Lady]

Brilliant!

[ljs]

great serving !!!!!

[WimbledonAce]

Come on crowd!

[-J-]

well recovered
now break hold would be nice
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Mini crisis averted, well held. :thumbup:

[hfwardhouse]

Woop well held Andy!

Had physio this morning - I've exercises to do every Andy service game .... :eek:

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Great start for Muzzard he looks very relaxed and focused, and was on to Jo-willy serv @ESPN10s

[WimbledonAce]

Another break would calm my stomach.

[ljs]

Come on crowd!

no kidding , I just dont get it

[-J-]

no kidding , I just dont get itgeography

[WimbledonAce]

Almost silent!

[ljs]

yayyy for the woman yelling cmonnn Andy

[-J-]

as always focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Expect they are all still fed worshipping. Sue is the worst.

[rondun]

I've exercises to do every Andy service game .... :eek:Me too - but I'm running low on ice!

[Manaus]

Almost silent!

Wimbledon crowd have always been a bit naff compared to other majors.
Keep holding Andy.

[-J-]

Wimbledon crowd have always been a bit naff compared to other majors.
Keep holding Andy.not when henman was playing

[-J-]

close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

shot!!!!!!!!!!

[ljs]

get on your feet for that shottttttt u people

[WimbledonAce]

Anyway, great start, loving this. Just don't want to get too excited!

[Manaus]

Awesome shot! 1 game to go for the set.

[-J-]

break here we get to serve first in the 2nd
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Bardot]

not when henman was playing
And not when Federer played. I think lots of his weird obsessive fans clad in their RF uniforms still remain

[WimbledonAce]

Keep the pressure up, we know what jwt is capable of.

[-J-]

And not when Federer played. I think lots of his weird obsessive fans clad in their RF uniforms still remaindo they have 3 lions on their red shirts :lol:

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Ok, just need a hold Andy and the set is yours.

[-J-]

ok andy simple service game just regulation
focus safe hold & consolidate

[WimbledonAce]

And not when Federer played. I think lots of his weird obsessive fans clad in their RF uniforms still remain

They are odd. Last week on the train I got chatting to a guy and I said I didn't like Fed. He almost collapsed and said think you are the only one! I said I can assure you I am not! Lol!

[-J-]

just three points
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

two more
cmonnnnnn

[-J-]

two set points
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

2SPs! :)

[Jane]

First set in the bag - well done:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

Atta boy Andy - 1 set to the good - COME ON ANDY!!!

[Manaus]

Aw yeah!!!! :cheer: :yahoo: :clap:
Amazing stuff from Andy! 2 sets to go!

[Golden Lady]

ell done Andy! Think it was really important to win that first set today. Let's have another 2 :cheer::cheer:

[Bardot]

Brilliant Andy :cheer: Now crowd, do your job.................was that it? :confused: Miserable.

[ljs]

:cheer::cheer::yahoo::yahoo:


early days , but what a great start for Andy !!!!

[Jan]

great!!!!:cheer:

[-J-]

still loads to do
break would be nice to stop jo building a lead
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Great start, I am still not relaxed though. Remember jwt last year against fed.

[WimbledonAce]

Chance here.

[JAMES4578]

Still some work to do of course but Andy's made a strong start!

[-J-]

pick that oot
hope jo keeps charging forwards

[Manaus]

Great start, I am still not relaxed though. Remember jwt last year against fed.

I believe in Andy, he'll stay focussed and not let up, he knows what to do. Small chance here.

[HoopGirl]

Andy played a great first set just 2 more like it and final here we come

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Glad Andy is so composed. Great to see, love him.

[-J-]

still in it andy
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

sok just stay with him now
focus safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Big serves now please.

[-J-]

2 more points
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation


I guess it would only be fitting that Muzzard and Marray would be both in the finals and trying to end drout, They call him serv and Johney

[-J-]

close it oot
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

that willdo
now look for the opportunities
cmonnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Good hold, now back to putting pressure on Tsonga's serve.

[WimbledonAce]

Hope he can keep this up. Think I need another week off to recover from the stress!

[WimbledonAce]

Great shot! Hope hs foots ok!

[WimbledonAce]

Chance! Come on!

[-J-]

litttle glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Nope, needs to take those chances.

[WimbledonAce]

Bottoms, mini chance wasted.