OLYMPICS - MIXED DBLES, 1/4s: Robson/Murray thru' to Semi-Finals after 3 set win over Stosur/Hewitt

[Sallydaisy]

Andy and Laura take on Sam Stosur and Lleyton Hewitt in the Quarter Finals of the Mixed.
This will probably be tougher than yesterday's match.

Stosur and Hewitt have lots of experience; Hewitt chases everything down and Stosur has a lot more experience of playing doubles than either Andy or Laura.

Hopefully the Brits with younger legs will be able to fend off the Aussies and make through to medal contention in this event.

The match is billed as 4th on Court 1 but the time is very uncertain.

:OGwave:

[JAMES4578]

Tight match but certainly a good win for Andy/Laura,well done! Hopefully Laura's serve will be in better working order today. Possibly Andy may not have much of a break after the singles though which of course could be a tough one.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy first has to play his Semi-Final match against Nole - 3rd on Centre any time from 3pm onwards.
Much depends on how long the first Mens and Ladies Semi's take.

He's then going to need "suitable rest" - usually an hour - before playing with Laura.
So if things run late on Centre and he's not in action until nearly 4pm for singles and he and Nole go to 3 sets then this doubles match could start as late as 7pm.
Or 5pm if everything on Centre is over quickly!!!
;)

Here's the OOP for the 2 show-courts:-

CENTRE COURT - 12noon start
MS-SF: [1]Federer v [8]Del Potro
LS-SF: [1]Azarenka v [4]S.Williams
MS-SF: [2]Djokovic v [3]Murray
LD-SF:[3]Kirilenko/Petrova v Williams/Williams

COURT ONE - 12noon start
LD-SF: [1] Huber/Raymond(USA) v Hvalackova/Hradecka(CZE)
LS-SF: [3]Sharapova v[14]Kirilenko
MD-SF: Ferrer/Lopez v [2] Llodra/Tsonga(FRA)
MX-QF: Robson/Murray(GBR) v Stosur/Hewitt(AUS)

[pabbers]

Might it end up being held over? Not sure if that would be a good or a bad thing.

[Manaus]

Might it end up being held over? Not sure if that would be a good or a bad thing.

Pretty bad it it was held over I think. Andy will have 2 singles matches to play regardless of what happens in today's SF. Assuming that Laura and Andy win the QF they would have to play every day so if it was held over he would have an even more packed schedule than it already is.

[rainy days]

I think the outcome of this match might depend on his performance against Novak. If he wins his Singles match they are likely to win this one as well. That's my prediction. :)

I'm really nervous.

[david1610]

Yes a lot will depend on Andy's SF but of course even more may depend on Laura's serving at the critical moments.

[Jane]

All the very best of luck to Andy and Laura:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::mexican:

[Sallydaisy]

Andy/Laura's mixed quarters postponed.
They'll have to play 1/4's first and, if they get through that, the Semi's later.


Craig Gabriel ‏@crosscourt1 (https://twitter.com/crosscourt1) murray-robson hewitt-stosur mixed doubles cancelled for today
Retweeted by Neil Harman (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes)

[Madeline]

I'm not too happy about Andy possibly having to play two matches (however short) tomorrow while Fed relaxes and recovers from his (admittedly tiring) semi.

[cazza99]

Wimbledon Groundsman ‏@WimboGroundsman

Murray on centre first tomorrow with Robson and could be last on one if they win according to tonight's schedule #tennisoverload

[Sallydaisy]

I'm not too happy about Andy possibly having to play two matches (however short) tomorrow while Fed relaxes and recovers from his (admittedly tiring) semi.

I guess the first one could be instead of a couple of hours of practice which he'd probably be doing anyway.
The 2nd ....... just have to wait and see. It shouldn't be too late and 'tis to be hoped he's fit enough.

Don't like the way it's all panned out either - British weather!!! The rain delays forced the mixed schedule to be thrown into disarray and there's nothing to do but play on.

Might be better for Andy to play tomorrow rather than started getting fretty about Sunday?

Any road up:

Centre Court 12noon
MD-QF: Laura Robson/Andy Murray(GBR) v Sam Stosur/Lleyton Hewitt(AUS)

Court One, 3pm approx
Sabine Lisicki/Chris Kas v MD-QF: Laura Robson/Andy Murray(GBR) OR Sam Stosur/Lleyton Hewitt(AUS)

[Alis]

It could work in Andy's favour - there's no chance of the matches going long because the third set is a match tie break. He'll have no time to think about Sunday and if they win he'll be on a high.

[Linda]

Yes, it's good, because of the match tiebreak they'll be short matches - just like a practice, really.

[david1610]

All in all, I think this will be positive as long as it does not rain and he has to be there until late evening.
And Laura plays her part.

Oh and we cannot blame Roger because Andy decided to play the mixed doubles and he is not.

[lynne]

The Very Best of Luck Andy & Laura!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[Helen40]

I thnk he'll be fine, he's only had a two setter today - compared with the marathon in the other match. In regular tourney's they often have to play back to back, and dubs isn't exactly loads of running.

[supergran]

It will be like a practice except that he will be taking it more seriously. Do hope Laura holds her nerve as she is an asset. Good luck to them both. Would love them to win.

[JAMES4578]

Sure it can be a plus as long as the weather's fine should Andy/Laura make the semis.

[Jane]

Best of luck to Andy and Laura:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Madeline]

Has anybody managed to find out which channel of the Beeb will be showing Andy & Laura's match? It's due to start in less than 10 minutes, but the BBC website menu does not mention any tennis yet.

[rondun]

Its 451 on sky - Olympic channel 2

[Madeline]

Unfortunately I don't have Sky! Surely it should at least be on the BBC website.

[Manaus]

For anyone wanting to watch on the BBC website: Stream for Centre Court (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w30q1)

Wasn't easy to find!

[Sallydaisy]

152 on Freesat, Olympic Channel 2.
Centre Court about 25% full at the moment.
Apparently, the tickets for today stated that play starts at 14.00 but this match has been slotted in as an extra.
So, unless they'd checked the OOP or websites people wouldn't have know.
Except you'd think tennis fans would think to look ....

Come on British fans - get into your seats!!!
:GBflag:

[RoastLamb]

Uh-oh can't find a livestream. :sad:

[rondun]

Unfortunately I don't have Sky! Surely it should at least be on the BBC website.Every channel on sky is also on the website

[Manaus]

Best of luck Andy and Laura! :cheer:

[Jan]

where are the crowd??

[Manaus]

Good start, 1-0. :)

[Madeline]

For anyone wanting to watch on the BBC website: Stream for Centre Court (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w30q1)

Wasn't easy to find!

That took me to Court 1 - but I found Centre here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w30y0

[Manaus]

where are the crowd??

Many who have tickets for today won't know that play has started as the tickets say that play starts at 2pm.

[RoastLamb]

I can only get a ls for court 1 today. Bummer.

[Manaus]

That took me to Court 1 - but I found Centre here http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w30y0

Oh thanks! Posted the wrong link as I had to go to court 1 stream to find the stream to centre court.

[JennieF]

I'm confused! Are Andy and Laura playing now, or at 7pm? Court 1 has Women's match for bronze. Can anyone please help this doolally lady still reeling after Andy's win yesterday???

[Manaus]

I'm confused! Are Andy and Laura playing now, or at 7pm? Court 1 has Women's match for bronze. Can anyone please help this doolally lady still reeling after Andy's win yesterday???

Playing right now on Centre. Madeline posted a link to the stream couple posts above.

[Manaus]

GB under pressure now 15-40. Please hold!

[rondun]

They'll be playing later on ct 1 if they win this one

[Manaus]

Robson serve faltering a bit. Come on Laura!

[Hawkeye]

I can only get a ls for court 1 today. Bummer.http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/94/v-429457.html

[Manaus]

Ouch broken. :sad:

[RoastLamb]

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/94/v-429457.html

Thanks so much but it's just black screen for me, sadly.

[Manaus]

And they break back! :cheer:

[RoastLamb]

Ooh I FOUND ONE! (http://lsh.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lshtv2.html) :yahoo:

[rondun]

Roofs shut - is it raining there?
Will play havoc with the schedule again.
Though if Laura keeps serving like that, it won't bother them

[Jan]

great from Laura!

[Manaus]

Nice play from Laura there. :)

[Sallydaisy]

Roofs shut - is it raining there?
Will play havoc with the schedule again.
Though if Laura keeps serving like that, it won't bother them

It was raining heavily earlier this morning and there's a whopping storm headed to Wimbledon around 13.00 according to the BBC's weather chart (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6691839). So, precautionary but probably necessary to get this match over and not disrupt the 14.00 start for the Ladies Final.

The rain is forecast to clear away quickly.

[Manaus]

Good hold for GB, 4-3.

[Manaus]

Murray: Mine.
Laura: Nope mine!
:rolling:
Gets the break! :cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

Break to GBR and Andy is serving for the opening set at *5-3.
*0-30 oops!

Hilarity in the last point of game 8 as both Andy and Laura wanted to hit the winning smash.
Laura told Andy to get out of the way.
:laugh:

[Jane]

Brilliant - first set to GB 6-3 :clap::clap::clap::clap::swingin::swingin::dance:: dance:

[traveller7]

Woop first set! Go Team GB!

[RoastLamb]

One down, one to go... :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Awesome stuff, 1st set in the bag 6-3!!!! :cheer: :cheer:
Good stuff this. :)

[scrapaddict]

Lots of praise from Lloyd for Laura - well deserved

[Jan]

:cheer::cheer: wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Fantastic play from Andy at the net after Hewitt failed to lob our Muzzah.

Hewitt serving and it's 30all.

[Manaus]

Some damn good returns from Laura. :)

[cazza99]

For anyone in the UK wanting to find the tennis live streams on the BBC site, its best to go to the BBC olympic page and then click on olympic sports then choose tennis. All the live streams are listed on the right hand side.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/sports/tennis

I am watching on Sky 451 (Olympic channel no 2).

[Sallydaisy]

Laura serving for GBR at 1-2 in the 2nd set. Stosur held her nerve and her serve this time.
*0-15 DF from Robson
*0-30 Stosur won the net exchange with Laura
*0-40 and Laura hits the return long .....

:sofa:

The Aussies break.

[Manaus]

0-40, please hold. :sofa:

[Manaus]

Broken. :sad:

[traveller7]

4-1 lead ouch come on GB

[Manaus]

4-1, Australians cruising now. Need a good easy hold and then try to get the break back.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy to serve *1-4 for GBR.
It's only one break of serve btw but the Aussies served first.

15-0 Ace from Muzzah
15-15 Laura into the net.
30-15 Ace from Muzzah
30-30 excellent rally won by the Aussies
40-30 Laura hit the putaway between Rusty's legs
40-40 Rusty outdoing Robbo at the net
Ad-40 Good serve from Andy

Game Great Britain 2-4

[Manaus]

Gets the hold, 4-2. Now go get the break!

[Manaus]

BP for GB! You can do it!

[Manaus]

YES!!!! Break back! :clap:Really important hold now.

[Sallydaisy]

GB break back!!! Laura's serve to come - can she hold and level things up?
:GBsmile:

[Manaus]

Laura serve under pressure, 0-30. :sofa:

[traveller7]

And they get the break back woo hoo come on GB! COme on Laura!

[Sallydaisy]

Argh! Great serve from Laura, kept the ball in but Stosur passed Andy down the tramlines.

*0-15
*0-30 DF from Laura
*0-40 Andy at the net and hit the ball out.

[Sallydaisy]

GB broken; Hewitt serving for the 2nd set.

Then it's a CTB.

[Manaus]

Damn broken again and Australians now serving for the set.

[traveller7]

Im behind Laura broken back

[Jane]

Oh dear oh dear - ctb

[david1610]

CTB. C'mon Laura and Andy. No DFs in the TB please!

[Manaus]

Champions TB it is. :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

CTB. First team to 10, clear by 2.
Come on crowd - cheer 'em on!
:GBflag:

GB to start ........

*1-0
OOPS RESTART 'COS THE BALL GIRL RAN ACROSS THE COURT TOO SOON
*1-0 again, great play from Robson trading shots with the reigning USO champion Stosur

[Sallydaisy]

1-1* OZ, Lleyton serving
1-2* solid from Hewitt
*1-3 Andy hits long ...
*2-3 Needing to get the mb back, when better than on Stosur's serve?
*2-4 Andy hits the return out.

[Manaus]

5-4 Aus. One of the next 2 GB! :sofa:

[Manaus]

6-5, back on serve.

[Sallydaisy]

2-5* and Hewitt taking control there
*3-5 great 2nd serve from Laura
*4-5 Andy poached the shot at the net ... well held Laura
5-5* There's the mb back as Stosur hits into the net
5-6* great shot down the line from Rusty but it's now on serve.
*5-7

[Manaus]

8-7 Aus, Robson to serve, really needs to hold the next 2. :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Really need Andy to hold his next serve ......
*6-7 Great serve from Andy! But the Aussies have the MB.
6-8* Rusty wins the point at the net
7-8* Back on serve ....... 2 serves to come from Robbo!
*8-8 What a great 2nd serve from Laura
*9-8 Matchpoint to the British pair!

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::dance::dance::dance ::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

How delighted were they with that win!!!

https://p.twimg.com/Azd0A3sCYAAEj-v.jpg

picture from twitter

[Madeline]

YIPEEEEEE! And now I really must go and get the lunch!

[RoastLamb]

Wow they won! Can't believe it. Came from behind too. Well done Team GB!!! :yahoo:

My livestream kept buffering - was so irritating. :grrr:

[Sallydaisy]

That was a hugely entertaining 90mins of tennis from Andy and Laura!
Stosur, USO reigning champion really didn't play to her best and Rusty showed he was.

All credit to Andy and Laura who work so well together as a team.

Another possible medal for Great Britain - depending on the outcome of the Semi later today.

[traveller7]

yay well done guys robson really stepped up her service game when needed what a team!

[Manaus]

Awesome awesome stuff! Potential medal for Laura and Andy! Big congrats to GB! :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
So...meet back for some more later? :)

[david1610]

Phew! One more match today!

[lynne]

Well would you believe it.......................wooooooooooo!!!!......... .Well Done Andy & Laura!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[xenon21]

Wahey! Well done on the win Andy and Laura! Just hope he's not tiring himself out too much for men's final!

Can't believe it's the semis already! Exciting!

[traveller7]

Yes hope its not too long a match later needs all his juice for tomorrow!

[JennieF]

Fantastic, just fantastic!! Well done A and L !!:yahoo:

[Jan]

amazing!
do hope this isn't taking too much out of Andy, but I guess he would have been doing some hitting today - and this should sharpen his reactions at the net!
not sure I'll see the semi - might not be back

[Sallydaisy]

Just hope he's not tiring himself out too much for men's final!
Bear in mind that match has probably been the equivalent to his normal 'off-day' training regime.
He's not had to do much running and the points were quite short.

The 2nd match today is less convenient in the sense of tiredness but it shouldn't be played too late - 3.30'ish start is likely after the Ladies Singles Bronze match and then Mens Doubles Bronze match.
The Mens Final starts at 14.00 on Sunday.

[VamosVixs]

Brilliant and a great chance to secure another medal!!! :yahoo::GBflag:

[rondun]

Stosur, USO reigning champion really didn't play to her best and Rusty showed he was.And let's not forget four times mixed/doubles grand slam winner & former world no 1.
And Laura went head to head with her.
That was a fantastic win!

[DaveArneRiise]

Just watching highlights, poor ball girl there :(

[JennieF]

They're just showing repeat of last set on BBC 1.

[Sallydaisy]

The news has reached the Olympic stadium ......

Steven ‏@GBtennis (https://twitter.com/GBtennis) Big cheer for @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) & @laurarobson5 (https://twitter.com/laurarobson5) in the Olympic Stadium as their QF win is announced :-)

[cazza99]

Well done Andy and Laura :OGwave: :OGwave: :OGwave: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[LC the fan]

So pleased for them both - but we are getting a bit of a fixture pile-up. Whatever the result later today they will still have 2 matches to play - either the final or the bronze medal match. And since the medal ceremony cant be done until all matches are completed they will want to get them through.

Just hope this all doesn't take its toll on Andy although he seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself

[pabbers]

Great stuff! Not sure why people are stressing so much about Andy being in this - he was, after all in the mens' doubles and surely wouldn't have entered thinking there was no chance of going the distance.........so this is just instead and IMHO is probable considerably less physical.

[NorthernLights]

I'm pleased but a bit anxious that they've won - I'd have been relieved but sad if they'd lost. If they could just play the rest of the dubs after the singles final tomorrow it would be fine. Finish the tennis on Monday instead, they always do it at the US Open. ;) I'm primarily concerned about Andy dipping too often into his reservoir of emotional energy. Sorry, I don't want to be a misery guts, I just so want Andy to win tomorrow!

[Sallydaisy]

So pleased for them both - but we are getting a bit of a fixture pile-up. Whatever the result later today they will still have 2 matches to play - either the final or the bronze medal match. And since the medal ceremony cant be done until all matches are completed they will want to get them through.

Just hope this all doesn't take its toll on Andy although he seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself

Nope, it'll be just the 1 Mixed match tomorrow, as you've said it's either the final or the bronze medal match, not both. If they win their 2nd match today then tomorrow Andy will have to play the Mens Final at 12.00, then there's the Ladies Doubles Final and finally the Mixed Doubles Final.

I understand, from seeing something on twitter earlier in the week, that the Olympics must finish on Sunday at Wimbledon.

[-J-]

excellent result nice to see GB doing well in kiddyon tennis;)

[rondun]

excellent result nice to see GB doing well in kiddyon tennis;)Nothing wrong with a bit of hit 'n giggle if it gets you an Olympic medal! ;)

[-J-]

Nothing wrong with a bit of hit 'n giggle if it gets you an Olympic medal! ;)true Jamie enjoyed his hit n giggle with JJ and that earned him a slam

[Helen40]

Thanks all, I was watching Jade today, so missed this. Just read through the whole thread and feel much more part of their journey now :)
Onto the semis...