OLYMPICS DOUBLES R1: Murrays out of the doubles as Melzer/Peya win 5'7, 7'6(6), 7'5

[Sallydaisy]

Andy and Jamie have drawn Austrian pair Melzer/Peya in R1.
:eek:

Let's go boys!!!!!

:GBflag:

[Reef]

Oh dear again, not the best draw! Whilst I worry about Andy playing singles and doubles, I know he will want to do well for GB as one half of the Murray Bros.

[LC the fan]

Andy and Jamie are on court 2 today - anyone know what time ?????

[Sallydaisy]

Discussion thread for the Muzzahs first round doubles match ......

[Sallydaisy]

Andy and Jamie are on court 2 today - anyone know what time ?????

Hi LC - have moved your post into the match discussion thread.

They're scheduled for 17.30hrs but as they're 4th on Court 2 the match won't end up being at a specific time.

[Madeline]

For those who can't get it on tv, this livestream is claiming to be showing Court 2 matches including doubles: http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w2rtr Personally, I'll believe it when I see it!

Edit - except I won't see it anyway, I have to go out at about the time Andy and Jamie are due on.:doh:

[rainy days]

I will have to find a stream for the doubles match later since I'm in Germany right now and it doesn't look like they are going to show Tennis on TV today. They haven't so far at least.

Either way, he will go into the match as the favourite.

[LC the fan]

Do we know what time Andy and Jamie are scheduled on ?????

[Sallydaisy]

Do we know what time Andy and Jamie are scheduled on ?????
It follows on from the Ladies match currently on Court 2 - approx 5pm per the thread title here. (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1260-OLYMPICS-DOUBLES-R1-Andy-amp-Jamie-Murray-v-Peya-Melzer.-Sat-28th-July-Court-2-approx-5pm)

[Sallydaisy]

Andy and Jamie could be on a lot sooner than we thought (or the organisers who forget that tennis matches don't finish dead on 2hrs!).

The prior Ladies singles match is into a 2nd set already and could be over in 30mins!

Muzzahs possibly at 4pm.

[cazza99]

For those who can't get it on tv, this livestream is claiming to be showing Court 2 matches including doubles: http://http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w2rtr Personally, I'll believe it when I see it!

Edit - except I won't see it anyway, I have to go out at about the time Andy and Jamie are due on.:doh:

Thanks you just beat me to it. I think this is a stream for court 2.

[Sallydaisy]

Hantuchova serving to stay in the 2nd set or if she holds Li Na will probably serve it out.

So, assuming it goes to a 3rd, the Murrays could be on around 4.30pm.

[rainy days]

I hope it's going to be on one of the BBC channels. :/

[Jane]

Best of luck to Jamie and Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::OGwave::)

[Jane]

Other match is finished, and net for doubles is being put up, so not long now hopefully

[cazza99]

Sky channel 469 is covering court 2 at the moment. Hopefully they will be showing Jamie and Andy's match.

[david1610]

They are on next. International stream anyone?

[jaysee]

Court 2 is BBC Channel 20 - 593 on Virgin. Go MurMur!!

[JennieF]

Court 2 is BBC Channel 20 - 593 on Virgin. Go MurMur!!
How do I get BBC Channel 20? When I put in the number 20 all I get is the 'Really' channel !!

[Sallydaisy]

Here's the boys!


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[Jane]

Jennie - 469 if you have HD - otherwise it is 493

[cazza99]

How do I get BBC Channel 20? When I put in the number 20 all I get is the 'Really' channel !!

I think it is BBC olympic channel no. They have 24 different channels dedicated to the olympics on Freesat, Virgin and Sky and internet. I have not worked out how to use the actual numbers on Sky. Maybe they are for Freesat and/or Virgin or internet.

[Alis]

How do I get BBC Channel 20? When I put in the number 20 all I get is the 'Really' channel !!

It is on the red button but without commentary - mind you that might be a blessing!

[cazza99]

It is on the red button but without commentary - mind you that might be a blessing!

Castle is covering Federer so we should be free of him :)

[cazza99]

The Radio Times does say BBC1 will be covering tennis and archery between 5.00 and 7.00 pm. It says singles though, but you never know. Maybe they will switch over to part of the Andy/Jamie match after Federer's.

[Linda]

I'm using the BBC website so that I can watch two things at once, one on each half of the screen (it's a wide screen). At the moment I have Fed on the left half and Andy & Jamie on the right half. Earlier I had the road race on the left half and tennis on the right half.

KitKat :big grin:

[-J-]

little crowd on court 2 making more noise than the capacity centre did for Andy in the final

[rainy days]

I'm using the BBC website so that I can watch two things at once, one on each half of the screen (it's a wide screen). At the moment I have Fed on the left half and Andy & Jamie on the right half. Earlier I had the road race on the left half and tennis on the right half.

KitKat :big grin:

Can you link me? :)

[RoastLamb]

Are there any livestreams? Can't find any. :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

The Austrians break back (on Jamie's serve) ... back on serve.

[Linda]

Can you link me? :)

This is the Murray's match (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w2rtr)

Fed's match just finished (he won :sad:)

[Alis]

C'mon AJ!

[Genbrit]

I'm watching on NBC, not sure if will be available in Canada
http://www.nbcolympics.com/liveextra/video-watch.html?video=court-2-july-28-m-w-singles-doubles-rd-1

[rondun]

What a hideous scoreboard

[RoastLamb]

I'm watching on NBC, not sure if will be available in Canada
http://www.nbcolympics.com/liveextra/video-watch.html?video=court-2-july-28-m-w-singles-doubles-rd-1

Can I borrow your zip code please?

[Sallydaisy]

5-4, emphatic service hold from Andy.

I think I just saw Lizzim!

[Sallydaisy]

5-5 and Jamie serving again, already under pressure on his serve at *0-30

[Genbrit]

RL - sent u a PM

[RoastLamb]

I found a livestream! (http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/2/94/v-429512.html) :yahoo:

[rondun]

Think Andy must've picked up a pair of Rafas pants by accident - bit too much "adjusting" going on!

[rainy days]

This is the Murray's match (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w2rtr)

Fed's match just finished (he won :sad:)

Thank you!

I know... :(

[Sallydaisy]

Good save from the boys in their last service game to go 6-5 but they're not managing to break the Austrians. Had 'em at *0-30 but it's back to deuce on the Peya serve courtesy a DF.

[RoastLamb]

Atmosphere is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[david1610]

Aargh! Get another set point please!

[Sallydaisy]

Darn it - they had AD for set point but Melzer saved it.

Here's another set point though ......

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

First set 7'6 to the Muzzahs!!!
:GBflag:

[Jane]

Ooooo - well done guys:clap::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap:

[RoastLamb]

Brilliant!!!!!!!!! :yahoo:

[cazza99]

First set to the Murrays :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Linda]

Set! :cheer:

[david1610]

I found a livestream! (http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/2/94/v-429512.html) :yahoo:
Drat.... not working here in Portugal!

[rondun]

Brilliant returning from Andy!

arghh - I keep losing the forum, is there still a problem with it?

[david1610]

They take the first set!

[Jan]

Seems to have been for a few days - make a post ... Page doesn't load ... reload page (and repeat) ... Leave page? or stay on page? ... eventually works
Averaging 3 or 4 minutes between refreshes :(

yes - similar for me

[traveller7]

How come the BBC havent got it on 1, BBC 3 or the red button?!

[david1610]

I am following this and watching Anne K. as centre court is on an international feed.
Judy is watching Anne K. (who has just gone 4-2 up in the first against Caroline Wozniaki!!!) on centre. Talk about duty before family!

[traveller7]

Playing well 4-3 to murrays

[Sallydaisy]

How come the BBC havent got it on 1, BBC 3 or the red button?!
It is on the Red Button.

Red Button/Olympics 150 (type in box at top) brings up screen to choose sport and or preset offerings.
Scroll across to t-z and select, then hover over the 5 tennis options until you get to this match.

[david1610]

Anne K. just had a SP against Wozniaki. Back to deuce and 5-3 with Woz. serving btw
Murmur 5-4. One break of serve away from the next round. C'mon guys!

[RoastLamb]

Wow Andy's soooooooooooooooo good at that net! :shocked:

[traveller7]

It is on the Red Button.

Red Button/Olympics 150 (type in box at top) brings up screen to choose sport and or preset offerings.
Scroll across to t-z and select, then hover over the 5 tennis options until you get to this match.


Tried to do that but cant get 150 on my freeview box have to be online
Anyway they have lost the 2nd set to a tiebreak :(

[RoastLamb]

Oh too bad! :sad: I was a couple points away from a PS. Hope they can pull out the win in three now.

[Linda]

:sad:

Come on the Murrays!

[Jane]

What a shame, but there is still time

[RoastLamb]

Delicious Kitkat!

[Sallydaisy]

Tried to do that but cant get 150 on my freeview box have to be online
Anyway they have lost the 2nd set to a tiebreak :(
Ah, sorry, that applied to Freesat. I don't know what Freeview is offering.

[cazza99]

It is on the Red Button.

Red Button/Olympics 150 (type in box at top) brings up screen to choose sport and or preset offerings.
Scroll across to t-z and select, then hover over the 5 tennis options until you get to this match.

Sally, are you using Freesat, Sky, Virgin or Freeview?

[Sallydaisy]

Sally, are you using Freesat, Sky, Virgin or Freeview?

I have Freesat.

[rondun]

Tried to do that but cant get 150 on my freeview box have to be online
Think that's just for freesat not freeview.
Freeview you get bbc 1, 2 & 3 plus 301 and 302 (red button)

[Jan]

yes, I can't get it on Freeview

[Sallydaisy]

Think that's just for freesat not freeview.
Freeview you get bbc 1, 2 & 3 plus 301 and 302 (red button)
Thanks Rondun; I used to have Freeview.
How much choice are you getting on your channels?

[Jan]

good hold from 15-40

[RoastLamb]

Hey! I just saw ASE in the crowd!

[Jan]

Beeb are now showing this on red button - 301

[Linda]

Wish he was still on the forum :sad:

[rondun]

Thanks Rondun; I used to have Freeview.
How much choice are you getting on your channels?I have sky so i'm ok - but this match is on freeview tv in bedroom on 301

[rondun]

When did Jamie change his racquet - thought he always had a dunlop?

[Linda]

Yes, he did have a Dunlop.

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Jamie - hold your serve!!!

[Sallydaisy]

2-2 in the 3rd set as Jamie gets broken again.
:sad:

[RoastLamb]

Wish he was still on the forum :sad:

Me too. He looked pretty happy!

Oh Jamie!!! :sad:

[cazza99]

I have Freesat.

That explains it. Freesat have the 24 extra channels and Freeview does not.

[Jan]

hmm he didn't listen

edit - that referred to Jamie, but took ages to load!

[rondun]

Yes, he did have a Dunlop.Think he needs it back

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - easy hold hear PLEASE!

[Alis]

0-30 - c'mon!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzahs!!!!!!

:swingin::swingin::swingin:

Why on earth did Jamie leave that ball ..........
:grrr:

[RoastLamb]

Good hold! Phew!

[Alis]

Hate to say it but Jamie seems to be a bit out of his depth here.

[RoastLamb]

Andy's DA BOMB! :yahoo:

Please hold serve, Jamie!

[Sallydaisy]

Wahey!!! The Muzzahs break and will serve at *4-3.

[cazza99]

Thanks Rondun; I used to have Freeview.
How much choice are you getting on your channels?

There is only one freeview channel most of the day. And another sometimes.

[RoastLamb]

Flippin' heck, Jamie! What's going on with your service games?

[Sallydaisy]

Nice service game from Andy!
5-5 and they really really need to break Peya's serve now.

[RoastLamb]

:nailbiter: Darn! No pressure on Jamie then.

[Linda]

:sofa:

[cazza99]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :crying:

[Sallydaisy]

*15-0
*15-15
*30-15
*30-30
*30-40 match point to the Austrians

The Murray brothers are out of the Olympic Mens Doubles

[rainy days]

Nooo!

[RoastLamb]

Hugely disappointing. They were so close but in the end Jamie let the pair down big time. :crying:

[Linda]

:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

[Jane]

Really bad luck guys - I'm gutted for you:crying::crying:

[Bardot]

So close but with Jamie struggling on his serve and returns it was always going to be tight. Seeing how much it meant to Andy I hope it doesn't have an adverse effect on his singles.

Out of interest both Melzer and Peya attended the opening ceremony until the wee small hours and are staying at the Olympic village. I sometimes think there's too much emphasis put on this preparation lark, the inspiration from the ceremony might have been more beneficial. Lopez and Ferrer who won today were also there.

[rainy days]

Jamie didn't hold one of his service games in the 3rd set. Damn. Now go Andy!!

[Alis]

Andy will be gutted for Jamie but he couldn't win it on his own - Jamie really didn't play well today, particularly when he was under pressure. At least Andy can now concentrate on the singles.

[traveller7]

Yeah Jamies serve was all over the place very disappointing.
Andy has the singles though!

[Katie]

It's a shame that Andy and Jamie lost. :( Andy played well but unfortunately Jamie was struggling too much on serve. It was a tough draw seeing how Melzer has won Wimbledon doubles before.



Out of interest both Melzer and Peya attended the opening ceremony until the wee small hours and are staying at the Olympic village. I sometimes think there's too much emphasis put on this preparation lark, the inspiration from the ceremony might have been more beneficial. Lopez and Ferrer who won today were also there.

I agree - Nole tweeted today about how it's an experience that he'll never forget and how he feels extra motivated for the games now. I think it's a shame that the GB tennis team weren't able to attend, especially for players like Heather and Laura who haven't had the chance to march in the ceremony before. I think it's a decision that should have been left to the individual competitors.

[rainy days]

Andy will be gutted for Jamie but he couldn't win it on his own - Jamie really didn't play well today, particularly when he was under pressure. At least Andy can now concentrate on the singles. That's what I thought. It might even be an advantage during the later stages (assuming he gets that far), since both Djoko and Fed play doubles. Maybe we should hope they both get far. ;)

[Bardot]

I wonder what impact this has on who plays mixed doubles. Jamie has the experience but he's not in the best form and given some of the top men who have committed to playing mixed you'd have to say Andy has the best chance (with Laura Robson) of all the available GB men if they want to win a medal, remember only 3 wins required to do so.

[david1610]

Given Andy's rather so-so performance in Beijing, I do not think there was any question of him attending the opening this time round.
If Jamie was under par (did not have a stream) then duty done..... and Andy is experienced enough surely to focus on the singles now.
As regards mixed doubles, given Heather's recent run of doubles' form, is it cut and dried she is playing with e.g. Ross or is she available to play with Andy?
Mind you, if (and that can be quite a big if) Laura is in a good serving mode, and she has to get balls back from her side of the next without having to do a lot of lateral running, she should also be a good partner!

[RoastLamb]

I thought Andy was pretty darned fabulous today. Esp. at the net. It was Jamie who let them down in the end. So I think he'll be OK for the singles.

[Reef]

I thought Andy was pretty darned fabulous today. Esp. at the net. It was Jamie who let them down in the end. So I think he'll be OK for the singles.

Agreed - Andy was a class above big bro today and the Austrians knew that as they kept targetting Jamie. Gutted for them both but at least Andy's had a workout and can now put all his efforts into the singles.

[LC the fan]

So gutted for Andy and Jamie especially - you could se how much it meant to Andy - he was so animated on court

Just hope the disappointment doesn't travel into his singles match tomorrow :sad:

[jaysee]

Muzzbros on BBC1 now

[rouges]

I thought Andy was pretty darned fabulous today. Esp. at the net. It was Jamie who let them down in the end. So I think he'll be OK for the singles.
In a way I'm not too disappointed they lost as it gives Andy a better chance in the singles. Jamie was hopeless, he kept being broken in the 3rd. Good luck Andy

[Jan]

some of the rallies were breathtaking! Shame they lost, but Andy can now concentrate on the singles.

[ljs]

just got home , so didnt see it , but what a shame for them :(

[KnightOwl]

some of the rallies were breathtaking! Shame they lost, but Andy can now concentrate on the singles.

Yes, they certainly were! There were two or three occasions where, despite how careful you are about not calling out during play, you just can't help the occasional gasp or sort of strangled squeak, when you think the point is over then it's not quite :)

There were some stunning shots from Jamie too, to be fair, just not enough when needed, and unfortunately he was very vulnerable on serve.

[pabbers]

Was very disappointed - so close.

[ChrisMac]

Will Andy play in mixed doubles, he would be great with Laura!

[Sallydaisy]

Will Andy play in mixed doubles, he would be great with Laura!
I think there's quite a few potential teams who'd have a much higher combined ranking.
it's only a 16 pair draw and can only be made from players already in the singles and doubles events.
I could see Hev partnering Colin or Ross; not sure if Laura would have a high enough rank.

As for Andy - he's got quite a task ahead to get through his half of the draw to try and win a gold medal.

[SamP]

What a shame yesterday, it was obvious how much they wanted it, for each other more than anything.

But the Austrians totally exposed Jamie in the third set and it was painful to watch, every serve they sent to his forehand, and everything else they seemed to just hit at him. Whenever the ball went near Andy he dispatched it, he was an absolute machine yesterday.

I really hope he's not upset today, because although stan might not be having his best year, Andy will need to be on his A game right from the off. Tense.