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

[Sallydaisy]

Andy Murray v Roger Federer

Muzzah leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#) 8-7, closer than it used to be!!!
Federer leads Andy 2-0 in Grand Slam Finals - 2010 AO and 2008 USO.
They've never played each other on grass.

3rd time lucky for Andy???
Or will Roger make more history?






Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2012
Dubai (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Dubai.aspx)
U.A.E.
Hard
F
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
7-5, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2010
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/London-Finals.aspx)
London, England
Hard
RR
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
6-4, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2010
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Shanghai (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Shanghai.aspx)
Shanghai, China
Hard
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2010
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Canada (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Toronto.aspx)
Toronto, Canada
Hard
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2010
Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Australian-Open.aspx)
Australia
Hard
F
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2009
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/London-Finals.aspx)
London, England
Hard
RR
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
3-6, 6-3, 6-1 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
S
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
6-2, 7-6(8) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Indian Wells (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Indian-Wells.aspx)
CA, U.S.A.
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 4-6, 6-1 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2009
Doha (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Doha.aspx)
Qatar
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-7(6), 6-2, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2008
Tennis Masters Cup (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/London-Finals.aspx)
China
Hard
RR
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
4-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Madrid (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Madrid.aspx)
Spain
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
3-6, 6-3, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2008
US Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/US-Open.aspx)
NY, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
6-2, 7-5, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2008
Dubai (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Dubai.aspx)
U.A.E.
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-7(6), 6-3, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2006
ATP Masters Series Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)


2005
Bangkok (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Bangkok.aspx)
Thailand
Hard
F
Federer, Roger (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Roger-Federer.aspx)
6-3, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F324#)

[Jan]

so all their matches have been on hard courts - never realised that!

[traveller7]

Me neither didnt realise they hadnt met on grass....interesting

[rondun]

Fed & nole hadn't played on grass until today either

[cazza99]

Andy has only met Federer at a grand slam in a final.

[Jan]

oh good - I was just about to ask if anyone knew what time the match starts - then I saw it's in the tread title. So glad it's not 1pm - that would have been a real rush to get home from church in - then we'd have to eat too. 2pm is just fine - Andy can have my undivided attention!!

[dewster99]

Almost think it'd be better for andy to have the roof shut. Certainly help the crowd atmosphere

[cazza99]

Almost think it'd be better for andy to have the roof shut. Certainly help the crowd atmosphere

I wonder how many of the crowd would be supporting Fed though.

[Alis]

I wouldn't be a bit surprised if a lot of the crowd are for Fed.

[Bardot]

Interesting tweet from Rob Koenig ‏@RobKoenigTennis


Remember this: Fed's 1st Major win was v Philipoussis, Nadal's was v Puerta and Djoko's was v Tsonga, none were Major winners......Murray has had to play Federer twice and Novak once (both major champions!!) His has been by far the toughest task...

[Sallydaisy]

Almost think it'd be better for andy to have the roof shut. Certainly help the crowd atmosphere
I'm not so sure - with the roof open he'll hear the mob on the Mound easier!!!

I wonder if Wimbledon will have the screens set up on Court 2 for this?
I'm sure they did that when he reached the Semi's last year because it allowed more people into the grounds.

[-J-]

I hope some royals come and support Murray :)ye great just what wimbledon needs more pambered blood sucking leaches who care nothing about tennis , think you will pretty much be guaranteed to have prime ministers & first ministers coming oot the cess pits as well

[VamosVixs]

ye great just what wimbledon needs more pambered blood sucking leaches who care nothing about tennis , think you will pretty much be guaranteed to have prime ministers & first ministers coming oot the cess pits as well

Please no letters of good luck from them to Andy, don't want him jinxed like previous times. :sofa:

[pippadaisy]

yeh keep out the nit wits bring in the real people
The real supporters who are there through thick and thin:yahoo:
Just sayin

[Alis]

As far as I'm concerned, Old Nick himself could be there as long as he was supporting Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

If they were being sensible they would ship in all of us to make some noise woot!

[pippadaisy]

As far as I'm concerned, Old Nick himself could be there as long as he was supporting Andy!

Auld Nick :lol:

[tom]

ye great just what wimbledon needs more pambered blood sucking leaches who care nothing about tennis , think you will pretty much be guaranteed to have prime ministers & first ministers coming oot the cess pits as well

William and Kate left after the third set of Andy's match against Ferrer.

So rude and disrespectful.

If you come to a tennis match, you should have the courtesy to stay for the whole match.

[-J-]

William and Kate left after the third set of Andy's match against Ferrer.

So rude and disrespectful.

If you come to a tennis match, you should have the courtesy to stay for the whole match.to be fair willie ah to leave to catch the train to Edinburgh, and you know what the tubes are like that time of evening. he couldn't miss his engagement in Scotland the next morning summit to do with partick thistle

[Sallydaisy]

:laugh::laugh::laugh:

[traveller7]

to be fair willie ah to leave to catch the train to Edinburgh, and you know what the tubes are like that time of evening. he couldn't miss his engagement in Scotland the next morning summit to do with partick thistle

Yes it was his inaugaration that the Queen bestowed upon him so couldnt really miss it.

[tom]

In that case it would have been better if he hadn't come to the match at all.

Partick Thistle? More important than Andy?! I don't think so!

Taking the train? Well at least he wasn't taking a private jet unlike his father who charged us £10,000 for travelling from
Aberdeen to tour poor areas of London!

[-J-]

In that case it would have been better if he hadn't come to the match at all.

Partick Thistle? More important than Andy?! I don't think so!

Taking the train? Well at least he wasn't taking a private jet unlike his father who charged us £10,000 for travelling from
Aberdeen to tour poor areas of London!i was using poetic license ;)

[tom]

i was using poetic license ;)

Very good! Gran's present for the boy who has everything: make him a Knight of the Thistle.

Even less reason for deserting Andy than if he'd been watching Partick Thistle! :)

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis

So the question is. Is @darren_cahill going to resurrect his Aus Open bet and find a kilt to wear on Sunday? What do you reckon, @judmoo?

[Helen40]

Yes it was his inaugaration that the Queen bestowed upon him so couldnt really miss it.

Fair dos as long as they or other royals turn up for Sunday.

[Murray_Mania86]

Come on Andy!!!

As a Swiss man please beat Federer.. I will have to go into hiding if you lose :(

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Andy!!!

As a Swiss man please beat Federer.. I will have to go into hiding if you lose :(
:lol:
Well, you don't have to hide here! We've at least one member who likes both Andy and Roger so she'll be torn tomorrow watching the Final.

[NorthernLights]

I believe Fed played an outstanding match yesterday. I hope so. I hope, for him, yesterday was the final and he will under-estimate our boy tomorrow.

Andy winning a Slam. Andy winning our Slam. Andy winning our Slam by beating Federer. It's not too much to ask, is it?

[Mick Sergeant]

I believe Fed played an outstanding match yesterday. I hope so. I hope, for him, yesterday was the final and he will under-estimate our boy tomorrow.

Andy winning a Slam. Andy winning our Slam. Andy winning our Slam by beating Federer. It's not too much to ask, is it?

NO!

Come on Andy!

[pabbers]

There will be pressure on Andy but in some ways less than previously IMHO. As he says himself the pressure will be on Roger because of who he is and of course for Roger there's a lot riding on this in terms of ranking and records. With Andy, we may have expected more previously but because we've now seen him lose 3 slam finals, for me, at least, the "expectation" isn't anywhere near as high. Of course I want him to win but I'm thinking just taking a set and a close match would be a perfectly respectable outcome. So go on Andy, show us what you're made of :worship: !

[Jan]

Couldn't get to sleep last night - so excited that Andy's made it to the final, but at the same time nervous for him tomorrow. Just hope he can come out and play his absolute best, If he does and loses, then he just has to say Fed was too good. Would be too awful to contemplate him being crushed and despondent. Fed has to be the favourite, but I really believe Andy COULD do it.

[Golden Lady]

"Don't worry about it. You'll win one, you're too good not to" Roger Federer's words of consolation to Andy after beating him in the Aus Open 2010

Hope he's remembering those words tomorrow and that they bite him on the bum!

[dewster99]

are there any implications for andy's ranking tomorrow? Getting closer to Rafa at least surely

[cazza99]

oliver golding ‏@oli_golding

Good hit with @andy_murray this morning. I have a sneaky feeling that he is gonna take out a certain swiss bloke tomoro! #bigmatch #cmonandy

[rainy days]

Let's hope he is right. 76 years is long enough.

[VamosVixs]

My stomach is in knots right now, god knows how I will feel tomorrow! :sofa:

[Tie-break]

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't this the first time Andy has gone into a slam final having had (almost) as much time to recuperate from the semi as the guy on the other side of the net? The first time in New York he just about had time for a shower and a couple of hours kip before he was back out on the court. Then the two times in Australia he was in the half of the draw which was a day behind all the way through. THAT's going to make the difference this time. Not grasping at straws here!

[Jan]

Good point - and why not grasp at straws??!!

[harriet]

my taxi driver says this is andy's golden chance, thru to the final without playing the number 1 or 2 seed, in semi, as seeding would usually require. in other words, no rafa means that tomorrow is andy's lucky break, take it!

[-J-]

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't this the first time Andy has gone into a slam final having had (almost) as much time to recuperate from the semi as the guy on the other side of the net? The first time in New York he just about had time for a shower and a couple of hours kip before he was back out on the court. Then the two times in Australia he was in the half of the draw which was a day behind all the way through. THAT's going to make the difference this time. Not grasping at straws here!not at all, in an endurance test such as winning a slam the margins are miniscule. not having the same rest between matches could be a game changer

[-J-]

replaying end of the semi now on bbc2

[Maza1987]

All I ask is that Andy bring his A game.
And also not to have one of those dreadful first serve days. If he is serving with that sweet, dare I say almost sexy, first serve rhythm that he had against Tsonga for the first 2 sets—I fancy his chances.

Good luck, my boy.

[RoastLamb]

He's been serving rather well so I hope that continues.

[VamosVixs]

I just hope he doesn't get too nervous, this is huge so it's going to be extremely difficult not to let this occasion affect him.

[RoastLamb]

I think the occasion will spur him on not hinder him. Just have that feeling.

[david1610]

which is the thread to celebrate a Brit name M...ray winning a Wimbledon title on Saturday evening!!!!!!!

[Nina]

which is the thread to celebrate a Brit name M...ray winning a Wimbledon title on Saturday evening!!!!!!!
Marray Murray

:D

[cazza99]

If Marray can do it, Murray can :)

[Helen40]

Be inspired by Marray Murray!

[dewster99]

Marray was a wild card, Murray's world no4, simples right?

[WimbledonAce]

Really hope so! That Agassi bit got me going again! Will be an emotional wreck tomorrow I think!

[Alis]

............. and no Brit had won the doubles since 1938 - it's an amazing story. Let's just hope the fairytale continues tomorrow!

[scrapaddict]

GOOD LUCK Andy

[jamie&andy's fan]

I can't wait for the final ! :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Don't think I'll sleep much tonight! So want Andy to win this, he's worked so hard to get to this point. Most important for me though is that he plays his best tennis, no walkabouts like he did against Tsonga at the start of the 3rd set. If he still gets beaten having done that, then Fed was too good, nothing can be done. If he can play like he did the first 2 sets against Tsonga for the whole match then this will be an amazing match.

Good luck Andy, cheering you all the way! :cheer:

[ljs]

Andy is a fantastic talent , if he plays to the best of his ability , he can win this . Hopefully thats what happens !!!!!

[Jan]

Sleep well Andy.

[Linda]

Fed always has a period of losing focus in his matches these days. Yesterday, apparently Novak wasn't feeling very well so I think that made Fed look better than he is. Provided Andy can keep his focus, then I think he'll win. Fed is definitely far more beatable than Novak or Rafa. Provided Andy keeps calm and focused and plays with a reasonable amount of aggression, he should win.

[Alis]

I wasn't surprised to hear that Djoko wasn't well - he certainly didn't seem to be himself on court yesterday. I think you're right, Linda, that made Fed look better than he actually was. Apart from Djoko, he's had a really easy route to the final and he's still found it challenging.

[Nina]

Fed always has a period of losing focus in his matches these days. Yesterday, apparently Novak wasn't feeling very well so I think that made Fed look better than he is. Provided Andy can keep his focus, then I think he'll win. Fed is definitely far more beatable than Novak or Rafa. Provided Andy keeps calm and focused and plays with a reasonable amount of aggression, he should win.

I don't believe this kind of tricks

[-J-]

Tennis Scotland ‏@tennisscotland (https://twitter.com/tennisscotland) Wonder what @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) will dream about tonight?! #onemoresleep (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23onemoresleep) #Wimbledon (https://twitter.com/#%21/search/%23Wimbledon)

[Bardot]

Another night, another 5Live phone-in with Stephen Nolan about Andy and the usual nutters out in force. :angry: They have Andy's coach from Spain, Emilio Sanchez and asking him for his reaction to the likes of John McCririck who called Andy, "aggressive, insolent and all that is worse about Great Britain", unbelievable. I feel sorry for Emilio who obviously thought he was going to be talking about Andy the player and the person he knows rather than this "shock jock" interaction with idiots who say he is not good at tennis. They had Peter Alliss on but he couldn't bear it any longer and just said "I hope Andy Murray wins and now I'm going to bed".

[Linda]

But John McCririck is a complete nutter. What was he doing there and who on earth would take him seriously?

[cazza99]

Caroline Cheese ‏@CarolineCheese


Yes, OK, Mail On Sunday do seem to have forgotten all about Virginia Wade. But a free 'Come on Andy' hat!!! http://twitpic.com/a52wji

[Chris83]

I am so nervous and i have been all day. I feel sick to my stomach with nerves so god only knows how poor Andy is feeling. I am so proud of him whatever happens in the final. I want him to win it so badly, he deserves it so much for having to put up with horrid people from his own Country like McCririck with their ignorant and revolting opinions about him when they don't know him.
I am feeling confident for Andy, i don't think Nole was anywhere near his best during the semi with Fed and he still have plenty of chances. Andy must have a good serving day to win but i believe he can do it and with Ivan's help and advice before the match can only help compared to his previous finals. I wont predict a scoreline but i feel Andy will win it, i don't know how and i know it wont be easy but i see him winning it.

[Maza1987]

TWITTER MESSAGES
Amir Khan: "Done everyone proud! Now go and win it!"

LeBron James: Good luck @andy_murray at Wimbledon tomorrow. Congrats on getn to the final. Honored by the shout out. Will be rooting for U. C u in London!

Coldplay: Good luck @andy_murray. We'll all be cheering you on. C,G,W,J

-------------------------

Andy said he was taking inspiration from LeBron. Let's hope he can have the same ending.

[Bardot]

It's more why BBC 5Live feel the need to have this kind of phone-in and on consecutive nights. Haters are going to hate and nobody not even a someone who knows Andy is going to convince them otherwise especially when you're dealing with the kind of sociopath who frequent this type of phone-in so all you end up with is bile being spouted and those who are on to defend Andy (not that they feel they should have to) are shocked at what they hear and because they are decent, reasonable people, what they have to say, sounds weak in comparison.

[Ace!]

Andy, Your mind must be running like Wild Fire TONIGHT.

Just give Federer the BEST you've got on the day, with the millions of tons of pressure on your shoulders thats all any one can ask for.


quote
The secret of success in life is for a man
to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. Earl of Beaconsfield

One more win Andy just one more!

[Linda]

I know that anything can happen in a tennis match, but I believe that Andy's chances of winning tomorrow (oops, just realised it's today!) are about 60:40. Vamos!

[Helen40]

Good luck Andy, we're rooting for you!

[banskogirl]

Going to bed now, don't know how much I'll get.......just so long as Andy gets some :) soooooo excited! half a sleep!

[david1610]

Best thing I heard since the semi final victory was a calm Ivan Lendl saying well done then asking Andy what time he wanted to practise (Saturday).
Job still to be done and not finished. I have been trying not to think about it too much. Next part in the process. Happy he has got to the final. Job still to be done. Andy to service well and go out with a concentrated game plan.
Act and react to the ebb of the flow of the match, tomorrow, Andy. But make it about your tennis.
Federer may serve well for large parts of the game. It could be a long five setter - in fact, much as I love Andy, it would be the biggest shock of my tennis watching career if Andy did it in straights.
Federer is smug off court, but no mug on court.
Andy Murray on court and on song is the reason I watch tennis.

What time was your practise yesterday? What time is the match tomorrow?

Have a good day at the office tomorrow Andy!

Serve well. Play your tennis on your day in your way -- make it your court!

All the best Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Well Fed is the favourite but if Andy on his A game has a shot here. Ok Fed has the records and has mastered Andy in their previous slam finals, whilst Andy has matched well against him in Masters and edges the Head to Head overall. Both players are going for history and whilst Roger was impressive versus Nole (even if the Serb didn't have his best day) Andy has gained confidence from his performances in these championships and if he has the game plan right and has a good mental approach can certainly have a great day. A bit apprehensive but certainly looking forward to it. If Andy gives his all whatever the resullt we can have few complaints.

[ljs]

Just hope Andy goes out there and gives it his all , his very best .

His fans will be behind him no matter what . Wont be on here during the match , going to watch it on a bigscreen :) GO ANDY !!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Looking forward to this so much ...... we want a good clean fight and only one winner!
Andy Murray!!!

Haven't slept much, leaving soon and I'll be on the Hill cheering!!!
Probably be soaked before the match starts because there's thunderstorms forecast for late morning.
No idea even if we'll get ON the Hill with so many people going ...

But we'll cheer for Andy at the tops of our voices because we so want him to win.

Mind how you go everyone, this'll be an emotional day whatever the outcome.
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[patmoren]

Enjoy your day everyone who is there in person and the rest of us can send lots of vibes towards Wimbledon for Andys potential great victory.

[-J-]

Interesting that its the GB grand prix(NO not AC & JL;)) thts getting shunted to BBC2

[Mandiemoo]

My name is Mandiemoo. I am a Murrayholic. I can be found during matches wearing an unwashed blue 'Team Murray' tshirt, chomping on mint tictacs, biting my nails & considering borrowing the dogs toenails when mine are gone, hugging a Union jack cushion to my bosom & sweating from all manner of places.

On a slightly funny note, I misunderstood Dame Sue yeaterday when she was rattling on about what time coverage starts & thought that the match started at 3.30pm as thats when the HD channel is showing it. I proceeded to have a mini rant about how late that is, more time to wait etc. Relieved that it starts at 2pm, as confirmed by this wonderful website.

No words really. We all feel the same. Quite emotional, keep feeling tears forming when I think about it. Good Luck Andy, we're with you as always!

#thisyear

[-J-]

andy n Goat first meeting
http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg876/scaled.php?tn=0&server=876&filename=q80y.png&xsize=640&ysize=640
look at the smugness of beating a 17 year old

[pippadaisy]

Thanks for that post mandimoo
I was mixed up with times also . Have soo much to do today and trying to make
a schedule for myself
The BBC coverage starts at 12.55 (talk about hype) and I also thought they said 3.30 start
Looked on wimbledon site for start time (worse than useless)
Came on here to get match time confirmed
Thank goodness for all you guys :)
GOOD LUCK TODAY ANDY i know you.ll give it your all
and GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF US
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Mick Sergeant]

I barely slept last night. So excited!!!!!

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[Jane]

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

[clancy]

Whilst watching Andy at the French Open and at Queen's I never dreamt I'd be watching him today in the Wimbledon final. His matches over the last fortnight have been nightmares to watch and right now I feel sick at the thought of another traumatic afternoon! Whatever happens he's secured his place in history and should be very proud of his achievements.He truly deserves this and I'll have everything crossed for him; I know he can beat Federer but can he do it today? My head says no but my heart says YES! - please Andy beat him and make an old lady very very happy!

[Madeline]

biting my nails & considering borrowing the dogs toenails when mine are gone

I move from chewing nails to chewing cushions and when I run out of them, the cat's ears are in danger.

[-J-]

I barely slept last night. So excited!!!!!

652:eek:

[Elenive]

This is what we have been waiting for! Years of the Murray years, Henman years and beyond.

COME ON ANDY!!

[Hawkeye]

:eek:With you there...

[rondun]

With you there...
Fixed it...
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/ANDYMURRAY-fixed.png

[Fina]

Am concentrating on sending positive vibes to Andy, along with all the love and luck in the world..... <zen>

[dewster99]

lol I did wonder who would point that out. At least English people are behind him too eh ;)?

[-J-]

lol I did wonder who would point that out. At least English people are behind him too eh ;)?true, just throw me seen loads on UJ just never on SGC

[rondun]

Believe:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/wimby-final.png

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray practicing on court with Oli Golding at the moment. Lendl doing extensive work on his forehand, really peppering it.

[Linda]

Where are you watching that? I thought the TV coverage didn't start till 1pm?

[-J-]

believe:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/rondun/amcom/wimby-final.pngnice but bit tight for my liking i fully expect andy to blow the goat of court first two sets and for the goat to then fake an injury and throw in the towel, he couldn't have andy winning on merit could he

[DaveArneRiise]

Where are you watching that? I thought the TV coverage didn't start till 1pm?

Updates via tweeter from BBC

[banskogirl]

ugh just had coffee, think hot chocolate might be more soothing! Actually probably not!! So excited. Have to record and watch from about 2:30 as brother cant be taken to respite until after 2 o'clock. Have friends coming to watch so they had better not put it on before I come back :confused: Are we all in our Andy regalia?

[pabbers]

Can Andy do it? Yes. Will he do it? It depends. I think I'll have a fair idea when I see him come onto the court. If he has the rabbit in headlights look about him that he's had the last twice in a slam final......then sadly, no. But if he comes out looking calm, focused and business like, then there's every chance. It means so much to him but he more than knows what it feels like now to be in a slam final and so maybe the awe won't be quite so overwhelming this time. Maybe as the underdog he'll fair better - hopes and expectations have been so high the last 3 times. This time, because of those 3 losses IMHO people expect nothing but hope for everything - not quite so pressurising. To be honest I just want him to at least take a set - that would be a step in the right direction. Win, of course I want him to win but I'm not pinning everything on it. I'll be screaming at the telly like a goodun!

[Steven]

lol I did wonder who would point that out. At least English people are behind him too eh ;)?

I think the vast majority of English people have always been behind him - it's just a few unrepresentative idiots who comment on newspaper sites, etc, who give the opposite impression. Admittedly, the few people shouting for Tsonga on Centre Court on Friday tended to have English accents rather than French accents, but the crowd was overwhelmingly behind Andy. It could have been a bit louder, perhaps, but the noise level always tends to be proportional to the level of jeopardy - if it had gone to 5 sets, the decibel level would have rocketed, but it hardly ever felt like the result was in much doubt.

I didn't get that worried at any point during the semi ... Andy seemed well in control and it wasn't a huge surprise that he had a slight dip at the start of the 3rd set and Tsonga went on a bit of a hot streak. The only time it ever felt like it might go horribly wrong was when Tsonga saved break points at 4-4 in the 4th and then Andy serve came under pressure in the following game. I'd still have been confident of a Murray win had it gone to a 5th, but I'm glad it didn't! You could really feel the tension in the stands during that 9th game of the 4th set ... but the joy that erupted in the stands when he finally won (... was made to wait ... then won 'again' ...) was wonderful. :)

My throat is still sore from the shouting I did on Friday. :) I usually mainly shout 'come on Muzza' but that always gets so many odd looks that I just went with the more standard 'come on Andy' on Friday ... then found out a possible reason why 'come on Muzza' gets the strange looks when someone else shouted it and the people behind me laughed and went 'what's that weirdo talking about their mother for?' :doh:

Having said that, there was someone at my end of the court who yelled out "Come on Tsong-aaaaaaaa" a couple of times, so I decided that if they did that again, I was going to hit back with an immediate "Come on Muzz-aaaaaaaa" but sadly they shut up after that.

I guess that was all a bit off-topic :shamed: so onto the Final ...

Fed was playing absolutely brilliantly on Friday, so it could take near-perfection from Muzz to win today. Still, I'm sure Andy wouldn't have it any other way, and he was pretty brilliant himself, especially in the first couple of sets!

I just have a feeling that if Andy makes a good start and gets ahead (e.g. winning the 1st set like he did against Rafa in the semis last year), he'll do it - Fed's a great front runner, but not as relentless as Rafa or even Nole when he's behind. Getting ahead will be easier said than done, of course!

Come on Muzzaaaaaaaaaaa! :)

[davech]

You can't argue with this stat tweeted in to the BBC:


No Scotsman has ever lost a Wimbledon singles final

:laugh:

[-J-]

NOT many folk mentioning the goat lost 6 finals (25%) losing 2 of his last 3 (66%)

[DaveArneRiise]

Maria Navritialova said she was the most nervous in her last Wimbledon final, with everything at stake for Fed he is bound to be feeling the pressure.

[rondun]

In the last 2 years they've both won the same number of Slams, been to the same number of slam finals & won the same number of Masters 1000 tournaments...

[LC the fan]

I move from chewing nails to chewing cushions and when I run out of them, the cat's ears are in danger.

Know just how you feel. My stomach is churning, my nerves are already shredded and I seriously considered going for a walk this afternoon rather than go through the agony. I wont of course. I'll see it through and - whichever way it goes I'm sure Andy will be in tears at the end - so will I - so will many of us. The tissues are standing by.

No more to say, really

GOOD LUCK ANDY....WITH YOU ALL THE WAY .... PRAYING FOR YOU, CHEERING FOR YOU, SUPPORTING YOU AS ALWAYS

[-J-]

Maria Navritialova said she was the most nervous in her last Wimbledon final, with everything at stake for Fed he is bound to be feeling the pressure.absolutely, as many of us believe he has a special dislike for andy he may well be desperate to beet Andy ,a good start from Andy could see a frighted goat

would he want his final legacy to be getting spanked by andy ?

[banskogirl]

Know just how you feel. My stomach is churning, my nerves are already shredded and I seriously considered going for a walk this afternoon rather than go through the agony. I wont of course. I'll see it through and - whichever way it goes I'm sure Andy will be in tears at the end - so will I - so will many of us. The tissues are standing by.

No more to say, really

GOOD LUCK ANDY....WITH YOU ALL THE WAY .... PRAYING FOR YOU, CHEERING FOR YOU, SUPPORTING YOU AS ALWAYS

Ditto!! GO ANDY!!!!!

[Fina]

I think the 'dislike' comes from Andy having beaten him at a young age - which I can understand. I'm sure Federer will be all out to put Andy in his place.

Here's hoping Andy's keyed up from the start. Fingers crossed.

[-J-]

I think the 'dislike' comes from Andy having beaten him at a young age - which I can understand. I'm sure Federer will be all out to put Andy in his place.

Here's hoping Andy's keyed up from the start. Fingers crossed.that and the brit press constantly asking him about andy

[DaveArneRiise]

that and the brit press constantly asking him about andy

This. I don't think Fed dislikes Andy on a personal level. The thing he does dislike about Andy is his game because he knows it can cause him trouble.

[tom]

We all know about political ‘spin’. But there is plenty of spin in tennis, too - and I’m not just referring to what the players do to the balls.

The spin from Roger Federer's fans is that he is playing as well as he was a few years ago. Pat Cash even said he was playing better than ever.

Fed's worshippers see what they want to see. But their spin before today’s match is part of a psychological battle - an attempt to convince us all that Fed is a more formidable opponent than he actually is.

The facts are rather different from the spin.

In the 5 years from 2003-07 Fed picked up 49 titles including 12 grand slams (1 in 2003, 3 in 2004, 2 in 2005, 3 in 2006 and 3 in 2007).

In the almost 5 years from 2008-12 Fed has picked up 21 titles including 4 grand slams (1 in 2008, 2 in 2009, 1 in '10 and none at all in 2011 and so far in 2012).

So Fed, who in the earlier years was averaging 2 or 3 slams a year, has in recent years averaged less than one a year.

Significantly he has not won a slam since he beat Andy in the final of the AO two and a half years ago.

Roger was in his prime from 2003-07, but has been in a slow but steady decline since then.

Does that make him an easy opponent for Andy? Of course, not.

Federer is still a great player.

But not quite as formidable as his fans make out.

[banskogirl]

Heading out now :) hoping they take pity on me and let my brother go in early! see you all later :) :grouphug:

[banskogirl]

Ahhhh still here, family just arrived in from church and all gone pear shaped! waiting for son coming in with the right car and I want back for 2!!! how's everyone else doing?

[DaveArneRiise]

Ahhhh still here, family just arrived in from church and all gone pear shaped! waiting for son coming in with the right car and I want back for 2!!! how's everyone else doing?

Just want this to start.

[-J-]

henman looks frazzled

[cazza99]

Where are you watching that? I thought the TV coverage didn't start till 1pm?

wimbledon live has been going for a while too

[davech]

Watching the BBC build-up now. I was trying to avoid it, but someone thought it would be a good idea to let the stress levels ramp up. :nailbiter: :eek:

[cazza99]

I've posted a selection of tweets during the build up on the newspaper thread.

[Linda]

Watching it now too. Starting to get nervous.

[KnightOwl]

Watching the BBC build-up now. I was trying to avoid it, but someone thought it would be a good idea to let the stress levels ramp up. :nailbiter: :eek:

Hey!!

[Jan]

Right. Home from church. Lunch (if I can eat) is nearly ready.
Will be pacing/shouting/hiding behind the sofa with the rest of you.
Hope Andy isn't too nervous - he can leave that to us.
COME ON ANDY

[cazza99]

henman looks frazzled

he didn't sleep well cos of the stress :lol:

[Mandiemoo]

Been out for a walk with the family & doggie. Just put little moo down for his sleep & doing a few tidying up jobs, trying to keep calm. Think its almost time to get my 'Team Murray' Tshirt (unwashed since the start of wimby but been outside on the line incase you were wondering!) on, my tictacs ready, my Union Jack cushion in position, glass of Robinsons squash, the strawberries & sparkling cava are on ice (didnt go for champers, trying to keep the working class thing going lol!) & settle down for the match.

Please let it be today. Good Luck Andy.

#thisyear

[hfwardhouse]

Watching the BBC build-up now. I was trying to avoid it, but someone thought it would be a good idea to let the stress levels ramp up. :nailbiter: :eek:

I was fine till I went onto twitter while waiting for church to start this morning (we were there early cos Minnie was doing the projector and needed to be there in time to get it all set up) ... been a bundle of nervous excitement ever since!!!!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[Manaus]

Getting really nervous, going to have a light lunch before settling down for the match.
Go Andy!

[Linda]

I eat when I'm stressed. Have just had chicken kebabs, Lasagne, sundried tomato bread. Now eating trifle. Have got stem ginger cookies and plain chocolate with ginger & orange to hand.

[david1610]

I do not think Federer dislikes Andy, or any other tennis player, unless they pose a threat to the "Roger Federer tennis legend" image.

I have only seen him play live once and some of his shots were aesthetically beautiful - and for brief moments I was enraptured in the same way as I can be during a piece of art which moves me or a life experience which goes beyond the fleeting. IMHO Rafa and Nole are supreme athletes and I admire their athletic prowess but it is indicative that they tend to be described in athletic rather than aesthetic terms.
Santori the magician had the "tennis hands" and he could give you the "wow" factor. But not the (major) winning factor.


I am on this forum because Andy, from my country, also creates those moments, in a slightly different way. He has the hands of Santori and I can purr with the satisfaction of seeing grace, intelligence and competitiveness in one single shot or rally. An artist, a mathematician and an athlete in the same breath.

And he has had the potential to be a winner as well. He is many tennis players' favourite player to watch. Perhaps the top tennis player who has provided the aesthetic competiton to Roger Federer.

If Federer dislikes him, I believe that is why.

Now go out and achieve greatness Mr. Andrew Murray!

C'mon Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

I eat when I'm stressed. Have just had chicken kebabs, Lasagne, sundried tomato bread. Now eating trifle. Have got stem ginger cookies and plain chocolate with ginger & orange to hand.

I've just had 2 hot cross buns, all I could bring myself to eat. Did have a Tunnocks wafer while walking & they're Scottish!

Right, time to get ready!

#thisyear

[jaysee]

Got a few comments after church this morning about my "Game Set Murray" t-shirt (all positive!) The vicar joked that I should have worn it on top of, not underneath, my choir robes!! Come on Andy, you can do it!:swingin::swingin::swingin:

[-J-]

Got a few comments after church this morning about my "Game Set Murray" t-shirt (all positive!) The vicar joked that I should have worn it on top of, not underneath, my choir robes!! Come on Andy, you can do it!:swingin::swingin::swingin::rolling:

[Helen40]

Stewed up a pan of oats so I can dip into it as I feel hungry during the match.

[cazza99]

Got a few comments after church this morning about my "Game Set Murray" t-shirt (all positive!) The vicar joked that I should have worn it on top of, not underneath, my choir robes!! Come on Andy, you can do it!:swingin::swingin::swingin:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[-J-]

do love sir steve, hope he gets the final honour to light the stadiumn coldrum

[NorthernLights]

Andy got a mention in our church today. I think the whole congregation was going home to watch! :)

Had light lunch, so hopefully no repeat, ha ha, of Friday's indigestion. Good luck everyone! Oh, and

GOOD LUCK ANDY!:cheer::jitterbug::mexican:

[david1610]

Eek... cannot find a working stream..... can anyone help?

[cazza99]

Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis

Cash, Krajicek, Maclagan on 5 Live commentary today. Red button option from 230pm if you're watching.

[tom]

10 minutes to go. No more laptop. Eyes glued to tv. Come on, Andy!

[davech]

Tension? What tension?

Er, this tension.

[Helen40]

Eek... cannot find a working stream..... can anyone help?
Where are you?

[Linda]

Will be turning off computer & concentrating on TV when match starts.

[Helen40]

Not sure why they've got Beckham rambling on, I've turned the volume off.

[david1610]

Where are you?
Portugal

[Helen40]

Will be turning off computer & concentrating on TV when match starts.
I tried that on Friday, but then wanted to communicate with others at certain points in the game, and ended up putting it on again.

[RFS]

I don't know whether to watch this on HD downstairs, watch it on HD upstairs on a teeny HD TV and do my portfolio, or watch it on my v old portable in the Conservatory and do my portfolio.

[Helen40]

Portugal
Try googling tennis live scores, I've found it gives links to streams before now.

[david1610]

Found ESPN who have Cahill and Gilbert at the moment!
And John and Patrick McEnroe as commentators!

[davech]

I don't know whether to watch this on HD downstairs, watch it on HD upstairs on a teeny HD TV and do my portfolio, or watch it on my v old portable in the Conservatory and do my portfolio.

My advice - just choose one. Now! ;)

[-J-]

Found ESPN who have Cahill and Gilbert at the moment!
And John and Patrick McEnroe as commentators!found thisas a back up for you http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/6/v-420630.html

[david1610]

OH now I am almost in tears...... seeing Andy....
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

nice to see lisbon lions get last position of list of scotish champs

[-J-]

oh dear wasfeeling quite calm ... up till now

[hfwardhouse]

Oh my here we go

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[davech]

Andy looks focussed.

[RFS]

My advice - just choose one. Now! ;)
I am upstairs... at least it's HD!

[RFS]

He looks pretty focussed... mind games with the racquet maybe??? Good boy!

[Helen40]

No HD, but sitting really close to the telly.

[KnightOwl]

Keep calm, keep calm! (I mean me - Andy looks relatively calm...!)

[davech]

What a roar from the crowd!

[DaveArneRiise]

Who won the coin toss, missed that.

[-J-]

the goat

[pippadaisy]

Here we go folks:clap:

[david1610]

found thisas a back up for you http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/6/v-420630.html
Not working and ESPN freezes at times!!!! Oh well...
C'mon Andy!

[Bardot]

nice to see lisbon lions get last position of list of scotish champs

No Jocky Wilson

[Chris83]

Feeling really sick right now. I am pleased to see a look of determination in Andy's eyes which is something i've not seen in his previous GS finals. Wont post again until after the match but good luck to Andy and good luck to all on here i hope we all have something special to celebrate later today.

[-J-]

No Jocky Wilsonno dexy midnight runners where busy

[DaveArneRiise]

Haven't seen those Stirling students this year? They provided some great vocal support. Shame there aren't more of them at Centre court today and less of the sun-shiners.

[david1610]

If you look at that image of Dani and Ivan, that is why it is so good Ivan is there.... Dani looks overcome and Ivan is concentrated and "time for work" face on (well, as much as the shades allow us to see!)

[pippadaisy]

I need a :hug:
I am so nervous

[Jan]

a good start needed Andy, please :strawberry:

[Jan]

I need a :hug:
I am so nervous
:grouphug:

[DaveArneRiise]

A cheeky Kit Kat would help settle the nerves ;)

[Manaus]

Here we go! :sofa:

[RoastLamb]

Johnny Mac is so excited. he says he's been waiting for this moment for 25 years and thinks Rogers is selfish for wanting more. :lol:

[RFS]

Ah lord.... AC in the commentary booth. For heaven's sake.

[Bardot]

I hope they don't disappoint.................I'm talking about the crowd. :)

[Jan]

shame it's not Mark P - he's been very good

[cazza99]

Nooooooooooooooooooo Andrew Castle

[RFS]

AC is annoying me already and the first ball hasn't even been struck.

[DaveArneRiise]

https://twitter.com/?ref=nf#!/judmoo/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2Fg5eoPvL6&utm_source=fb&utm_medium=fb&utm_campaign=judmoo&utm_content=221932203519647744

[Jan]

and we're off:coaster:

[Helen40]

Ah lord.... AC in the commentary booth. For heaven's sake.
Is he the annoying one that was doing the mens dubs last night?

[-J-]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Good positive start! 0-15

[davech]

Yes! Fed to serve first.

[DaveArneRiise]

Glimmer

[Hvala]

Good Luck Dydy!! He has to win, he deserves it! He did not get an easy draw with Ex and Current top 10 members (Nikolay, Marcos, Marin, David, Jo and Ivo was a Top 15 member) so congrat'!

[-J-]

im behind arggggggggggg

[DaveArneRiise]

Bp cmon!

[hfwardhouse]

ooooooh bp

[Manaus]

Nice! BP!

[-J-]

chance bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

BP!!!

[hfwardhouse]

The perfect start ..... LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[RFS]

Omg omg omg!!!!!!!!!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeeeeeees Kit kat!

Not a break though until you have consolidated!

[davech]

YES!!! :yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

Dont mean nuffink unless Muzz holds!

[Manaus]

Still early days but WOW!!! :cheer:
Ok, the all important hold, NO walkabout Andy!

[Jan]

kitkat!!!!
sorry - won't get too carried away!

[Helen40]

kit kat!!!

[-J-]

now then andy
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

Kitkat! There you are whoever wanted one.

Now just...
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Dont mean nuffink unless Muzz holds!

Exactly! 15-0 though

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy being really aggressive here, great to see. Couple of aces would be nice though.

[-J-]

patience andy point at a time
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Great FH winner. 30-30 cmon get the hold Andy!!

[cazza99]

what did someone shout out that made peeps laugh?

[-J-]

i love you andy
was shouted cazza

[DaveArneRiise]

what did someone shout out that made peeps laugh?

i love you roger

[-J-]

close it oot
cmonnnnnn

[davech]

Fantastic hold!

[Manaus]

Phew he holds. :thumbup:
I'm still nervous even though he consolidated!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeees fabulous start this! 2-0 to the Muzz

[-J-]

good hold
now lets get that extra cushion
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

what did someone shout out that made peeps laugh?

Someone shouted "I love you Roger" so someone else shouted "I love you Andy" even louder...

[Jan]

:phew:
lots of holding breath going on here

[Helen40]

Wow, didn't expect it to be Fed that needed to settle down!
Trouble is, even if Murray gets 2 sets up I'll still be nervous.

[KnightOwl]

Fabulous!!

[-J-]

next point andy
cmonnnnnnn

[david1610]

Her consolidates! (I know my Russian stream is way behind!)

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy's FH is on fire, really aggressive. All that work with Lendl paying off.

[david1610]

Wow, didn't expect it to be Fed that needed to settle down!
Trouble is, even if Murray gets 2 sets up I'll still be nervous.
We all will be nervous until he wins I am sure!!!!

[Jan]

nice return

[-J-]

another little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Andy really pushing Fed here, a 2nd break would be fantastic!

[-J-]

sok
just focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnn

[RFS]

man it he'd pulled that off I would be hoarse ...

[Manaus]

It's Ok, just needs to keep serving well and keep holding.

[KnightOwl]

Aaargh! should have had that! Fed messed it up, but then Andy did too :sad:

Great start, though!!

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation


Fearhand is all good so far for the Muzzard, serv will be key early for him to take more chances ?

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray taking it to the Fed here great stuff, I think Fed is really surprised, looks rattled. He certainly wasn't expecting this early onslaught from the Muzz!

[RoastLamb]

Feel so sick I can't eat my breakfast.

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Great serving!

[Murray_Mania86]

Andy I am loving the aggression keep it up please.

[DaveArneRiise]

Need some first serves here Andy.

[Murray_Mania86]

Deuce now keep fighting Andy... Get an advantage.

[-J-]

close it oot
andy
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Deuce...please hold Andy.

[Helen40]

noooo, two UEs from 40-15 to deuce :-(

[Jan]

from 40-15 to deuce
come on Andy

[Murray_Mania86]

Ace!!!

[-J-]

one more
cmonnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

I don't like Andy Castle, but every now and then he comes up with a gem!

"Sir Cliff Richard there, wearing his duvet!"

:rolling:

[hfwardhouse]

Another one of those would be good!

[DaveArneRiise]

Unlucky good idea.

[hfwardhouse]

I don't like Andy Castle, but every now and then he comes up with a gem!

"Sir Cliff Richard there, wearing his duvet!"

:rolling:

I loved it too .... especially as I was on the point of saying Cliff was wearing a patchwork quilt!

:lol:

[-J-]

finish it
cmonnnn