WIMBLEDON 2012, FINAL: Andy outplayed as Federer wins Final 4'6, 7'5, 6'3 6'4

[traveller7]

Fantastic winning 1st set just needs to stay focused too nervous to post during the match lol

[WimbledonAce]

who pays 100quid a pop only to shout cmon rafa

The same twits that shout come on Tim.

[-J-]

point at a time
cmonnnnnn

[Manaus]

BP...Oh heck...:sofa:

[JAMES4578]

Andy survived the pressure moments and won the big points to take that firrst set. Bp here though, come on!

[Minnie98]

Come on Andy. Focus!!!

[Helen40]

Andy is deffintely struggling more to hold than Roger is now :-(

[DaveArneRiise]

Great play coming in there.

[Jan]

:phew:

[-J-]

close this oot
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Well saved, safe Andy come on!

[Manaus]

Andy is deffintely struggling more to hold than Roger is now :-(
Agreed, apart from the last Fed game he's been pretty solid. Andy really needs to find the 1st serve to conserve energy.

[WimbledonAce]

Lucky there, thank the lord.

[Jan]

Fed nearly made that!

[-J-]

phewwwwwww
now finish it
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Phew thought Federer's shot there was going to drop in. AD Murray though :yahoo:

[RFS]

Keep him moving Andy... push him out left and right...

[-J-]

2 points Andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Eeeek! Did the hard work, missed the last shot...!

[WimbledonAce]

So tight this, not sure I can cope.

[DaveArneRiise]

Great pass! Close it out now Andy.

[-J-]

stop toying with him and close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

come on Andy

[WimbledonAce]

Fed must be ruing all these missed chances though, he could've served out the last set had he taken one.

[-J-]

2 more points
cmonnnn

[Manaus]

:nailbiter: My heart is going through the roof, please hold Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

Come on!

[KnightOwl]

Just one now - c'monnnn!

[WimbledonAce]

Brilliant, I love Andy Murray!

[KnightOwl]

Yes!! Very important hold there!

[Minnie98]

And breathe....

[Jan]

well held
so much better when those first serves go in :wimbly:

[davech]

Andy dug in so well there.

[-J-]

good lad
now hows about one of them tasty chocolate treats
cmonnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Andy holds, great stuff!

[Manaus]

:phew:Ok, need an early break to calm some of my nerves.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation


Huge hold for Muzzard liked the aggressive approach on Bp down feel a break coming soon for AM ?

[WimbledonAce]

Wish I could enjoy this, too tense though.

[david1610]

Just has to hold and hold and hold.... and take any gifts that come along.
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

Wish I could enjoy this, too tense though.loving every second

[WimbledonAce]

Lovely df.

[Manaus]

Wish I could enjoy this, too tense though.

It's tense, but I wouldn't have it any other way. :)

[-J-]

sok now andy lets make it a little easier on the service games quick hold and then go looking for the chances
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Great final in any case. Could do with an easy service game now!

[hfwardhouse]

It is a fabulous match .... hope Andy's enjoying it as much as we are .... it's hard to enjoy it though with the tension!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[Jan]

wish someone would take Boris out of the commentary box!

[WimbledonAce]

Couple of aces would go down a treat.

[-J-]

2 more points
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

close it andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[rondun]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/image-1.jpg

[WimbledonAce]

At least lloyd is not there. Hate his negative tones. Tim has a v high voice and even higher when excited,lol.

[pippadaisy]

yes better hold

[-J-]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/image-1.jpg:rolling:

[Jan]

much better hold there from Andy :thumbup:

let's have a kitkat please!!

[Manaus]

Much better service game Andy. :thumbup:
Now back to pushing for the break.

[Helen40]

Much better hold, with a few UEs from Fed ro help :-)

[davech]

Everything's going fine in this set. Nothing to worry about... :nailbiting:

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon


Last player aged over 30 to reach Wimbledon final was Jimmy Connors in 1984 - he lost to John McEnroe. #androg #wimbledonfinal

[WimbledonAce]

Could do with taking something! Maybe what Andy is having, he seems relaxed.

[-J-]

at it Andy stretch him at every opportunity

[DaveArneRiise]

I'd also say Murray is physically fitter than Federer, Federer is 30 lets not forget.

[Jan]

handled that awkward shot well

[Nina]

I'd also say Murray is physically fitter than Federer, Federer is 30 lets not forget.
I don't think it matters

[Jan]

nice one Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

15- 30 glimmer!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Good so far...

[WimbledonAce]

I'd also say Murray is physically fitter than Federer, Federer is 30 lets not forget.

Yeah 30 is so old, lol!

[DaveArneRiise]

2 Break Points!

[Jan]

2 bps

[WimbledonAce]

Bp omg.

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Fantastic!! Take it!

[Manaus]

Please take this Andy! 2BPs!

[WimbledonAce]

Was hoping fed would do a huge mis hit then.

[-J-]

still the one left
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Take it Andy

[WimbledonAce]

Bottoms, needs to take his chances.

[-J-]

still it it andy
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[RFS]

wish someone would take Boris out of the commentary box!
Boris I can live with. Castle, on the other hand...

[DaveArneRiise]

Big chance lost on 15-40 should have just smacked it at his face

[-J-]

great defence andy let him know he is in a street fight
cmonnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Hate it when fed is at the net, too good.

[Helen40]

Closer game though, Muzza needs to work Fed.

[Manaus]

Damn, just keep holding Andy, you can do it!

[-J-]

take confidence from those chances andy quick hold & back to the fight
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

Never mind just keep making the chances don't lose heart

[WimbledonAce]

Come on Andy, stay tough, you can do it!

[WimbledonAce]

Aces please.

[hfwardhouse]

Come on Andy .... good hold .... first serves all the way

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!

[WimbledonAce]

Great.

[WimbledonAce]

Well done Andy, positive, yay!

[Nina]

OMG there are empty sits

[WimbledonAce]

Lovely, the man is a trojan.

[pippadaisy]

Nice

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[Jan]

great serving Andy!
now let's out more pressure on Fed's serve

[WimbledonAce]

OMG there are empty sits

Think that was court 2 big screen.

[Helen40]

Much better game, pressure back on Fed. Fed seems to have gone AWOL, and Muzza up a gear.

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeah 30 is so old, lol!

In tennis terms it's not young is it? Federer is not at his peak anymore, so not as physically strong either. So can't glide around the court and grab matches by the scruff like he used too.

Murray is at his peak, and physically fit as a needle, like BB said physicality of this match could take it's toll on Federer in the latter stages.

[-J-]

OMG there are empty sitsno that was number 1 vourt thing they are watching on big screens there

[WimbledonAce]

Stay strong.

[WimbledonAce]

In tennis terms it's not young is it? Federer is not at his peak anymore, so not as physically strong either. So can't glide around the court and grab matches by the scruff like he used too.

Murray is at his peak, and physically fit as a needle, like BB said physicality of this match could take it's toll on Federer in the latter stages.

Lol I was japing as I am 30 plus.

[-J-]

good sign fed has had to change his tactics to accommodate Andy ?

[DaveArneRiise]

Lol I was japing as I am 30 plus.

Federer coming into net a lot now too, that's deliberate tactic to shorten the points. He knows himself he will struggle if this turns into a marathon match.

[WimbledonAce]

T break anyone? Yuck!

[Nina]

Sir Alex saw few minutes ago

[Helen40]

Much better game, pressure back on Fed. Fed seems to have gone AWOL, and Muzza up a gear.
Hmmm, I take that back, great love game by Fed :-(

[WimbledonAce]

Federer coming into net a lot now too, that's deliberate tactic to shorten the points. He knows himself he will struggle if this turns into a marathon match.

Hope so, not sure I can cope with a marathon though!

[patmoren]

This is fun!!!

[WimbledonAce]

Needs a big hold here.

[-J-]

Federer coming into net a lot now too, that's deliberate tactic to shorten the points. He knows himself he will struggle if this turns into a marathon match.andy like a target to hopfully plays into his hands

[DaveArneRiise]

Sir Alex saw few minutes ago

Surprised he's not in the royal box!

[WimbledonAce]

Good points there.

[WimbledonAce]

Missed that. Come on Andy!

[-J-]

close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

well held Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

Really upped it on serve ! Great stuff.

[WimbledonAce]

Lovely, now break and serve it out, simple as that.

[Manaus]

Good serving from Andy there. :thumbup:
Keep it up Andy!

[-J-]

now then andy how about a repeat of 1st break hold
cmonnnnnnnn

[Jan]

kitkat please

[Helen40]

Even when Muzz was 40-0, I was still nervous...

[pippadaisy]

Judy lookin soo tense we're all there with you Judy

[Minnie98]

Come on Andy! A break would be nice...

[WimbledonAce]

Too good.

[cazza99]

Nick Bollettieri ‏@NickBollettieri


Murray's serve is off the wall

[david1610]

Focus! C'mon Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

RF is for the taking here.

[WimbledonAce]

15 all.

[rondun]

Surprised he's not in the royal box!He is according to Sue Barker - called the Scottish First Minister Alex Ferguson! :lol:

[WimbledonAce]

Mis hit.

[-J-]

RF is for the taking here.lotta work to do just sit back and enjoy the ride
little glimmer
cmonnn

[WimbledonAce]

Error from rog.

[DaveArneRiise]

Cmon Andy, RF looks rattled here. Take advantage. This is your moment!

[DaveArneRiise]

BP!

[Jan]

bp
COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!

[WimbledonAce]

Get in! Tough Andy, go for it!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn
fed to charge the net?

[Manaus]

Another BP! Please take it Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

ooooooo come on Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

So close!

[DaveArneRiise]

Arghhhh idea was right though.

[-J-]

still in this little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

UEs 12-2. Very unusual from Fed, but I'm not complaining.

[WimbledonAce]

Chance!

[DaveArneRiise]

Beautiful!

[Jan]

yes! come on!!!!!!!

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

And another, this one Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

Was hoping for error there.

[-J-]

still there andy little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Not giving up easily.

[WimbledonAce]

Error from the fed. Take your chance Andy!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Bottoms.

[Helen40]

He's really not very good at this challenge thing

[Helen40]

This one Muzz!!!

[WimbledonAce]

Andy needs to stay tough here. Put those chances behind.

[-J-]

ok andy safe hold now please
no gifts
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

Hold please

[Manaus]

Very important hold now, don't want Fed to take the set now.
Good serving Andy!

[RFS]

Oh. Please. HOLD!

[hfwardhouse]

Darnit .... Andy needs a good hold now

COME ON ANDY!

[KnightOwl]

Shame! Good chance there...!

[Jan]

first serves

[WimbledonAce]

Come on Andy! Keep it tight.

[pippadaisy]

never mind let it go

[RoastLamb]

British PM there. My daughter asked me if that was Winston Churchill. I said I do hope not.

[david1610]

Does not matter. All that matters is...

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

1 more
cmonnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Serving superbly at the moment.

[WimbledonAce]

Great serving!

[Jan]

great hold Andy!

[pippadaisy]

goody good

[RoastLamb]

Beautiful serving and touch, Andy!

[RFS]

That's the way to do it... now break the fop...

[-J-]

love hold
now lets see where we are after the next game
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Serving superbly at the moment.

Long may it continue, I was worried when it went AWOL.
Good hold, now a break would be perfect!

[Helen40]

kit kat Andy cummon!

[WimbledonAce]

This time.

[JAMES4578]

Pity Andy didn't break previous game but easy hold for 5 all, come on!

[WimbledonAce]

I have never seen Andy this focussed, impressive!

[Manaus]

Please please no rain. 30-30, chance here.

[pippadaisy]

oh go away clouds

[RFS]

holy hell - that is one dark angry cloud

[Jan]

British net!

[pippadaisy]

ooofff moosey creeper

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Serving for the tbreak, ouch! Hate them!

[-J-]

one thing to do andy secure the TB
CMONNNNNNNNNNNNN

[Jan]

must hold Andy

[Manaus]

Again, really important hold. Get it to the TB Andy!
Don't want rain, it would only benefit Fed at this point.

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Boom!

[-J-]

3 more cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

Shut up Boris.

[-J-]

Phew 2 more
cmonnnnnnn

[WimbledonAce]

Rain would be so bad.

[-J-]

Close it oot
cmonnnnnnn

[Jan]

:sofa:

[WimbledonAce]

Bad miss!

[DaveArneRiise]

Bad miss that. Really need to keep your head here Andy.

[-J-]

Make sure of them andy
close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

Eeeeeek 30-30 come on Andy

[WimbledonAce]

This is bad.

[Manaus]

Oh heck, SP for Fed. :sofa:

[-J-]

Big ace
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

You'll get this point Andy. I believe.

[Helen40]

noooooooooo.....

[WimbledonAce]

Bottoms.

[Minnie98]

gulp :sofa:

[Helen40]

:-(

[Jan]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooo

[-J-]

Ok 4 sets will have to do andy

[Manaus]

Monkey nuts. :sad: Set a piece.

[WimbledonAce]

Let him in darn it.

[cazza99]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooo :crying:

[Jan]

where did that come from???????????????????
Boo

[Bardot]

Nobody mention the missed forehand against Nadal!

C'mon Andy!

[RoastLamb]

Yuck, yuck, yuck! :crying: :crying: :crying:

[RFS]

No you DO NOT have to take you hat off to Brilliance.

Jesus Castle - can you not hide your Federer love?

[WimbledonAce]

Similar to first set but other way round. Regroup and focus.

[DaveArneRiise]

Classy that from Federer, not much you do against that.

Andy is still very much in this match though. Lots to play for. Believe!

[hfwardhouse]

Oh man that's so unfair - Andy didn't deserve to lose that set at all .... he needs to regroup and wipe the floor with Fed now ....

COME ON ANDY!

[cazza99]

Federer is not making as many mistakes as he was.

[Jan]

ok Andy
regroup. you can do this

[Manaus]

Andy had a chance, his set to lose unfortunately. Hopefully he'll put it behind him and start strong, go Andy!

[RFS]

God I HATE that man. He is the WORST commentator in the history of the planet

[Nina]

I was expected this
but pitty he didn't take those BP's..

[david1610]

Well in many ways Andy was progressing calmly to the tiebreak.
Mmm.....
Well he still needs two sets. Nothing has changed apart from two from three rather than four.
And he will have to withstand Federer charging out of the gate in the third.
Pity in many ways but ....

Next point. Next game. Next set.

Focus. Safe set. C'mon Andy!

[Helen40]

Flat now, hope Muzza isn't. Would hate Fed to run away with it.

[pippadaisy]

come on Andy keep the faith

[david1610]

Flat now, hope Muzza isn't. Would hate Fed to run away with it.
Helena, Andy has his match face on. He knows there will be ups and downs in a five setter. As Dave said, believe!
C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

Good serving Andy, put the last set behind you.

[DaveArneRiise]

Rain would be good for Andy right now.

[JAMES4578]

Pity but Fed certianly stepped it up at end of 2nd, come on Andy!

[-J-]

Now its andy that needs the rain according to castle plum

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

Federer has now won more points than Andy in this match. Up until now he was behind.

[RoastLamb]

Fell a tad deflated. Hope Andy doesn't feel the same way.

[Jan]

oh dear I have a bad feeling about this - feel rather deflated.

but that shot was nice Andy!

[-J-]

Pick that oot
cmonnnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

shut up castle its not over yet

[WimbledonAce]

This was never going to be easy, need to be tough again now.

[Manaus]

Andy don't think about rain, hold first!

[DaveArneRiise]

Great shot Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

Little break would be good now, stop feds momentum.

[-J-]

If theres gonna be a delay
hold
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Bardot]

"Hanging by a thread" Jeezo!