OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL WINNER: Awesome Andy, Magical Murray wins 6'2, 6'1, 6'4

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Roger.

H2H at the Olympics 0-0.

The better player on the day wins Gold; the other wins Silver.

It's a 5 set match.

Go for it Braveheart!!!
:GBflag:

[Tie-break]

This is new territory for them both. A level playing field even. I believe it is going to be awesome. Go Andy!!

[RoastLamb]

I can relax a bit coz I know he will get a medal but to get the gold would be the icing on the big old cake!

[patmoren]

If Andy maintains the same standard as most of todays match, he will succeed, but he must beleive that.

[rainy days]

It's funny cause Andy beat Novak with the exact same result in Dubai and then went on to lose the final to Fed. Not this time though!!!

[hfwardhouse]

It's funny cause Andy beat Novak with the exact same result in Dubai and then went on to lose the final to Fed. Not this time though!!!

That's not funny :eek:

But this Andy is different from that Andy and this Andy, if he plays as well as he did today and believes 100% then he WILL WIN :)

[rainy days]

Well, that's what I meant. He has played so well... And I just can't see him lose now.

[JennieF]

He was awesome, simply awesome! What a match! Hopefully he will be relaxed because he now knows he'll get at least a silver!! Nobody can take that away. Go for gold Andy!!

[supergran]

Absolutely euphoric after that. Andy played so well and stepped up when needed. So proud of him and happy for him. Now for Sunday...he can beat FedX. Just needs to stay calm and play his A game. He'll be on that podium, let's hope the Union flag is flying high for our lovely boy.:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Alis]

:GBflag: I believe he will do it - playing for his country seems to inspire him. I'm sure he wants it as much for GB as he does for himself - GO ANDY!!!!!!! :GBflag:

[RoastLamb]

I just so wish Potty had beaten Federer today. But at least unlike the Wimbly final should Andy lose he still gets a great reward.

[zazu]

WOW WOW WOW Absolutely Brilliannnnnnt Andy...and does he deserve it ...you bet !!!!! He has played in the singles, doubles and mixed doubles ...if anyone deserves a medal in these Olympics .....ITS ANDY :):):):) and YES he definitely wants it for GB as much as he does for himself and if he plays with the determination like tonight .... Federer has no chance :) GBflag:

[Fina]

^^ Yes, I agree, Alis.
So glad he has secured a medal for himself. Go Andy - it's your time to shine!

[-J-]

far to much chat of silver people, lets concentrate on going for gold

[Hawkeye]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0pvFulUd98

[Passionanda]

Andy is a HERO.....the only British male in this event and he has reached the final.....if anyone deserves the GOLD it's certainly Andy! Whatever happens on Sunday he has done his country, and us,
proud!.....Go for GOLD, Andy!

[Linda]

The difference is the Davis Cup-like atmosphere with everyone cheering. That's what spurs him on. (Perhaps he should have taken up a sport where the usual spectators are a little less reserved :rolling:)

[ljs]

far to much chat of silver people, lets concentrate on going for gold

J , Im ONLY thinking GOLD :dance:

[RoastLamb]

I do so hope there's lots of Brits supporting oor Andy in the final. Could be a whole mix of foreigners who'll probably be supporting Fed.

[-J-]

oh man just remembered GB gold medalists get a stamp,

[VamosVixs]

oh man just remembered GB gold medalists get a stamp,

And a post box painted in gold in their hometown. It would sure look good in Dunblane! ;)

[-J-]

And a post box painted in gold in their hometown. It would sure look good in Dunblane! ;)well worth a little detour

[supergran]

Can't wait!! I know he can do it but I hope it's in three! Who'd a thought...our Andy, going for GOLD? Fantastic!!!:GBflag::GBflag::GBsmile::GBsmile::wor ship::worship::GBflag: Love these smilies.

[Helen40]

I think he's got a better chance than at Wimby. He's won more fans now, and he's representing Britain so hopefully they won't be supporting Fed like they did at Wimby.

And today he's played the best that I've seen, and fought to save sooooo many break points. Admitedly I wish it was going to be best of three sets, but hey we can't have everything. Cummon Andy!!!

[RFS]

If Andy maintains the same standard as most of todays match, he will succeed, but he must beleive that.


far to much chat of silver people, lets concentrate on going for gold

These two points.
I was at other events yesterday but was following this on twitter.
This is it.

[davech]

Yep. Time for the big goldy coloured chocolate coin. I'm sure Andy will enjoy eating it.

[Jan]

So excited! You can do it Andy!!!:GBsmile::GBsmile::GBsmile::GBflag:

[Lou]

It is brilliant - Andy has a chance to get the Gold - go Andy wooohoooo :GBflag::GBflag:

[VamosVixs]

I have a good feeling. :)

Andy has achieved what he wanted (to get a medal) so all the pressure should be on Federer who maybe wants the gold too much? This is a new situation with him as well so it's a level playing field with neither having playing in a gold medal match. With this being a 5 set match, hopefully Fed will start to feel the effects of his semi match with Andy being the fresher. Andy playing mixed doubles shouldn't hinder him as he would be out practicing anyway today. Just he has a competitive practice instead. ;)

And the crowd will play their part and Andy will feed of that! Go for GOLD Andy, you can do it!!! :gold::GBflag:

[cazza99]

I just hope playing mixed twice today does not tire him too much.

Hopefully Federer won't be fully recovered from his long Friday match.

[pabbers]

Awesome that Andy is going to get no less than silver but yes.........going for gold. Think he will need to play better than he did in the second set yesterday though. I do like the point he's made about it being a first for both him and Fed, so more of a level playing field. Have been having a jumble of thoughts along the following lines:

1. This is like a slam........but not a slam;
2. Andy is playing for his country maybe more than for himself which may make it easier to up his game in some ways;
3. It's a 5 setter and Andy has never had the chance to challenge Fed in a 5 setter other than in a slam;
4. If Andy can win this......not a slam......but 5 sets........it may help him when it comes to facing Fed or whoever in an actual slam;
5. Andy should have the almost full support of the crowd, unlike at Wimbly;
6. If Andy gets gold, it could be the trigger to him winning a slam and going on to great things, like winning the DC was for Nole.

Not sure where my head is going with all that but I've got everything crossed for gold!

[LC the fan]

I just hope playing mixed twice today does not tire him too much.

Hopefully Federer won't be fully recovered from his long Friday match.

That's my only worry too. I was so sure that Fed would be shattered but Andy is going to be pretty tired with 2 more mixed matches to come as well. Just hoping that the difference will be that Fed is mentally tired after that long match whereas Andy is high on adrenalin. :gold:

What this means for Canada I cannot imagine but we'll worry about that next weekend

[scrapaddict]

I think today will have helped Andy because he now knows he's going to get 2 olympic medals. He is playing really well and today should not have tired him - in fact enjoying this may have been better than practice. His serve is so reliable at the moment and could be key so lets hope it continues.

GOOD LUCK Andy

[rainy days]

What this means for Canada I cannot imagine but we'll worry about that next weekend

Doesn't really matter. He only has to defend 45 points (which he is assured to, since the top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round). Plus only Djokovic (as defending champion) is playing out of the top players. So the route to the final should be "slightly" easier. ;)

[-J-]

Doesn't really matter. He only has to defend 45 points (which he is assured to, since the top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round). Plus only Djokovic (as defending champion) is playing out of the top players. So the route to the final should be "slightly" easier. ;)only get first round points if you win 2nd round if you see what I mean

[rainy days]

Yeah well. I guess we could bear losing 45 points, especially since "everyone" else will be losing points as well. Plus who is to say he won't win a couple of matches!?

[-J-]

Yeah well. I guess we could bear losing 45 points, especially since "everyone" else will be losing points as well. Plus who is to say he won't win a couple of matches!?exactly, we have no idea how he will go

[Sallydaisy]

Doesn't really matter. He only has to defend 45 points (which he is assured to, since the top eight seeds receive a bye into the second round). Plus only Djokovic (as defending champion) is playing out of the top players. So the route to the final should be "slightly" easier. ;)

Yeah well. I guess we could bear losing 45 points, especially since "everyone" else will be losing points as well. Plus who is to say he won't win a couple of matches!?
Not quite.
Andy is only defending 10 points from the 2011 Canada Masters (not 45) because he was a top 8 seed last year and the Bye gets him a 0 this year.
He won't earn any points in 2012 until he plays a R3 match; if he loses that he gets 90.

The Canadian Masters is a 64 draw event with, this year, the top 16 seeds all getting a Bye.
So for 2012 the ATP1000 Ranking Points per round reached are as follows:-
W: 1000, F: 600, SF: 360, QF: 180, R16: 90, R32: 45 (Seeds 0), R64: 10 (WC: 0)

In 2011 (in a non-Olympic year only the top 8 seeds got a Bye with 56 first round matches) the
ATP1000 Ranking Points per round reached were:-
W: 1000, F: 600, SF: 360, QF: 180, R16: 90, R32: 45 (Seeds 1-8 10), R64: 10 (WC: 0),

[rainy days]

Yes, I know. I was just too lazy to edit. Thanks for explaining though. :)

[Linda]

I think that if Andy can beat Fed tomorrow, this will give him the confidence to win the US Open as well :big grin:

[traveller7]

I think that if Andy can beat Fed tomorrow, this will give him the confidence to win the US Open as well :big grin:

Too true!

[Helen40]

I just hope playing mixed twice today does not tire him too much.

Hopefully Federer won't be fully recovered from his long Friday match.
Must admit when I posted yesterday, I thought he'd be fine, but didn't expect two really hards matches, so now am slightly worried.

[Alis]

Awesome that Andy is going to get no less than silver but yes.........going for gold. Think he will need to play better than he did in the second set yesterday though. I do like the point he's made about it being a first for both him and Fed, so more of a level playing field. Have been having a jumble of thoughts along the following lines:

1. This is like a slam........but not a slam;
2. Andy is playing for his country maybe more than for himself which may make it easier to up his game in some ways;
3. It's a 5 setter and Andy has never had the chance to challenge Fed in a 5 setter other than in a slam;
4. If Andy can win this......not a slam......but 5 sets........it may help him when it comes to facing Fed or whoever in an actual slam;
5. Andy should have the almost full support of the crowd, unlike at Wimbly;
6. If Andy gets gold, it could be the trigger to him winning a slam and going on to great things, like winning the DC was for Nole.

Not sure where my head is going with all that but I've got everything crossed for gold!

I agree with all of this Pabbers. Andy looks like a man on a mission to me - I don't think his two matches today will have taxed him too much either physically or mentally - he seemed to be having fun!

[Helen40]

I agree with all of this Pabbers. Andy looks like a man on a mission to me - I don't think his two matches today will have taxed him too much either physically or mentally - he seemed to be having fun!
I hope you're right, he seemed to evade that question abit in his interview with Laura afterwards, just said 'we'll see'. I'd love us to get two gold tomorrow, just nervous.....

[rouges]

I think with Team GB winning so many Gold today will inspire Andy to do well and with 90+% crowd behind him, he will do the Singles I think and I hope Laura plays better and holds her serves in crucial moments tomorrow as Azarenka is no Stosur, she is full of confidence and will not give team GB an easy ride. Laura seems to blow hot and cold in a matter of seconds. One moment she's a genius the next awful. Go Andy Go Laura

[Alis]

I see that the Singles final is scheduled for 2.00 p.m. tomorrow and the Mixed for 4.00 p.m. Clever scheduling that!

[rainy days]

Never gonna work. lol

[Sallydaisy]

I see that the Singles final is scheduled for 2.00 p.m. tomorrow and the Mixed for 4.00 p.m. Clever scheduling that!
Not according to the official ITF OOP shown below; the Mixed Match follows on after the Mens Singles. No time is given.

Centre Court Start: 12:00

Women's Doubles - Gold Medal Match
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/CZE.gif HLAVACKOVA / HRADECKA (CZE) [4] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/USA.gif WILLIAMS / WILLIAMS (USA)

Men's Singles - Gold Medal MatchNot before 14:00
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/SUI.gif Roger FEDERER (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1126413) (SUI) [1] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/GBR.gif Andy MURRAY (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1078935) (GBR) [3]

Mixed Doubles - Gold Medal Match
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/BLR.gif AZARENKA / MIRNYI (BLR) [1] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/GBR.gif ROBSON / MURRAY (GBR)


Court 1 Start: 12:00

Men's Singles - Bronze Medal Match
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/ARG.gif Juan Martin del POTRO (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1087964) (ARG) [8] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/SRB.gif Novak DJOKOVIC (http://2012.itftennis.com/olympics/players/player/profile.aspx?playerid=1075020) (SRB) [2]

Women's Doubles - Bronze Medal Match
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/USA.gif HUBER / RAYMOND (USA) [1] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/RUS.gif KIRILENKO / PETROVA (RUS) [3]

Mixed Doubles - Bronze Medal Match
http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/USA.gif RAYMOND / BRYAN (USA) [3] V http://2012.itftennis.com/itf/images/flags/14/GER.gif LISICKI / KAS (GER)

[cazza99]

Its the Olympic site schedule that gives the mixed a time. http://www.london2012.com/tennis/schedule-and-results/day=5-august/all-day.html

[ljs]

soooo excited for this , when the Olympics 1st started , I kept saying , I just want Andy to get a medal . But NOW I want it to be a GOLD medal !!

Either way it turns out tho , I am so happy for him , he so deserves this !!!!!!

[VamosVixs]

I'm the same. I just wanted Andy to get a medal, then I wanted him to get 2 medals and now I really want him to get GOLD!!! :gold:

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo

Where it all began. Kids at Dunblane Tennis Club say Good Luck......#OlympicTennis http://pic.twitter.com/XSneGb2a
https://p.twimg.com/AzfH6IACAAE9rQ2.jpg
picture from twitter

[Sallydaisy]

Its the Olympic site schedule that gives the mixed a time. http://www.london2012.com/tennis/schedule-and-results/day=5-august/all-day.html
It's because they normally deal with sports that fit nearly into timetables so they put in time slots for everything regardless of whether it is right. It's best ignored.
The ITF information is far more accurate because they're the governing body of tennis at the Olympics.

[supergran]

I was beyond excited this afternoon. So thrilled and happy for Andy and Laura. Now I want him to get the two gold medals...we know he does!! I don't think the play today will have tired him. I also thought he was enjoying himself. I will be so nervous tomorrow as he really, really deserves to win. I hope that the crowd will remember that this is an Olympic Final and raise the roof for Andy and later Team GB.:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::OGwave::GBsmile:: GBflag:

[Helen40]

I assume the mens' bronze medal match is best of three?

[Hawkeye]

Only the final is best of 5.

[VamosVixs]

Will miss most of this match as I will be at the footie tomorrow. Maybe just as well as my nerves are shot to pieces over the past 2 days!!! :eek:

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

The weather is going to be a huge factor tomorrow with Fedfan vs Muzzard if roof closed big advantage to RF if open better for AM

[VamosVixs]

Fed better not be doing any rain dances!! :grrr::grrr::grrr:

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

The latest forecast for tomorrow in London is rain

[cazza99]

This is the BBC web forecast. Showers from around 4.00 pm.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743?day=1

[karanga]

Very best of luck to Andy. Hope he will be inspired by the success of our athletes, rowers and cyclists. Also the support of the home crowd who will not be the normal Wimbledon crowd.

Go Braveheart for Gold!!!

[Helen40]

This is the BBC web forecast. Showers from around 4.00 pm.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643743?day=1
Please, not a repeat of the Wimby final :(

[Chris83]

Come on Andy you can do this. Andy might not have revenge on his mind but I do, I want Federer to be crushed mercilessly after what he did to Andy and all of us who wanted Andy to win Wimbledon. I just hope the rain stays away as that roof will help Roger.

[lynne]

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

[RFS]

It looks like the roof will be in action, so Andy now needs to find a way to make it work for HIM, instead of Fed.
He's won under it before, and he can do so again.

I just hope he doesn't put more pressure on himself, because now the media target is to equal the Beijing gold count - think we need 5.
I just want him to wipe the floor with Federer because he really deserves the accolade.
But he will have to play the match of his life.

It is amusing me how they think that as soon as that match is over he will be straight out - they will have to give him some suitable rest ... and hopefully that means the crowd will get time to go out and get food etc, and then ALL come back to support the MxD match.
They're interviewing Tim now, which I am relieved about as he is such an advocate of Andy (rather than some commentators we could mention)

[pabbers]

Not too worried about the roof. Would rather things started as they meant to go on rather than have to stop and change conditions midway. Feel sure Andy has factored this into his mental preparation and strategy after the Wimbly loss. With the roof closed the crowd noise in support of Andy will be stellar!

[Jane]

Wishing you all the luck in the world, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:: OGwave:

[RFS]

Not too worried about the roof. Would rather things started as they meant to go on rather than have to stop and change conditions midway. Feel sure Andy has factored this into his mental preparation and strategy after the Wimbly loss. With the roof closed the crowd noise in support of Andy will be stellar!

Exactly - at every stage in his career he has found a way to take things away from his experiences. He gained strength and core fitness when previously he would succumb to cramps, he came out aggressively and got his first Slam final set when previously he started too cautiously. Every time he has come away from those shattering experiences, he has gained something.

And this is different to Wimbledon - there is a sense of pride to compete for one's country. He will contend many slams in his life, but to experience a Home Olympics is like nothing else.
I cannot WAIT to hear the crowd ... the rush is on to get as much done as humanly possible before 2pm!

[rondun]

There was a rainbow over centre court this morning!
The signs are good- how many gold medals equals a pot? ;)

[Jan]

I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
Tipping down with rain here at the moment (NE London).
The very best of luck Andy!:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Sallydaisy]

The Mens Singles match will be on BBC1 this afternoon - from the horses mouth.
Roger Mosey is Director of London2012 at the BBC.

Roger Mosey ‏@rogermosey (https://twitter.com/rogermosey) We're on 3 network channels this afternoon. At 2pm it'll be tennis on BBC1; gymnastics on BBC2; sailing on BBC3. Plus 24 #BBC2012 (https://twitter.com/search/%23BBC2012) channels.

[LC the fan]

Raining here too in Hertfordshire. ALL GOOD WISHES GO OUT TO YOU ANDY :gold:

The way you've been playing ... and your current mindset .... tells me you CAN do this

[LC the fan]

There was a rainbow over centre court this morning!
The signs are good- how many gold medals equals a pot? ;)

Two big gold ones around Andy's neck is a big enough pot for me

[Alis]

I'm hoping the rain will clear by early afternoon and that they don't decide to close the roof 'just in case'!

[KnightOwl]

Absolutely - I really hope they can manage to play without the roof - I think that could be one of the key factors for Andy...

[clancy]

I hope Andy is feeling better than I do - I feel a bit sick! I'm sure he is feeling very excited, very focused and happy, something he deserves. Andy, thanks for making some grey days sunnier - I wish you all the luck in the world for both matches, but especially for the singles!

[JAMES4578]

The way Andy played to extinguish Nole's title hopes gives us hope some optimism though still regard Fed as the favourite here. Sure Andy will be inspired and if he is assertive and confident certainly has a shot here. Of course Fed had very lengthy semi but of course we can't count on him being jaded and Murray did play the mixed yesterday. Looking forward to it anyway! Just hope the weather will have improved in time as would prefer the roof to be open.

[david1610]

Andy has mentioned that both of them start on an equal footing in terms of zero gold medals for singles.
That is very important as Andy also mentioned that Andy was always starting from less experience.
Not this time.
And the crowd should be more for Andy rather than the normal Wimbledon crowd.
Andy has warmed to the atmosphere.
He wants this so much for GB.
Still needs to serve out of his skin throughout and play well but all in all the odds are much better than usual for Andy.

So much hope he can do this and it will be a career-defining moment.

Oh and for Laura's sake, if he can still have plently left in the tank for the mixed doubles, even better!

[Linda]

Sad to see that the roof is on. I hope they open it. Here, we had torrential rain 6-7am but it's been glorious sunshine since - so probably Wimbledon will be sunny for the rest of the afternoon now that they've had the rain.

[pabbers]

Have organised dinner at lunch time to get it out of the way........unfortunately I have no appetite at the mo. Maybe by 1 o'clock..........

[Chris83]

Think there are some other interesting factors here. Fed has never won olympic singles gold and this is his last chance whereas Andy will always have at least Rio and he's got another shot at gold in the mixed too so I think that takes the pressure right off him. I really do feel this is Andy's for the taking though and how amazing that would be if it happens.

[clancy]

Thinking over the years that the press/media have taken Andy's comments out of context, not able to get photos of him falling out of nightclubs, just pics of him walking the dogs, etc. and generally over-criticised and under-valued him, so right now, Andy, enjoy today, then take your two medals, whatever colour, and ram them down certain peoples' throats!

[tom]

Good luck, Andy. I agree with Boris:

Boris Becker ‏@Becker_Boris
Roger is the favorite but there is something magic about Andy these days ...its written in the stars!

[RFS]

Sad to see that the roof is on. I hope they open it. Here, we had torrential rain 6-7am but it's been glorious sunshine since - so probably Wimbledon will be sunny for the rest of the afternoon now that they've had the rain.
When I was driving along my Wimbledon route this morning to get the groceries it started to HAMMER it down so I am not at all surprised the roof is on.
It's quite on and off here at the moment - and I think if it stays on all day then they start from level footing. And anyway - he has to get used to adapting to all his surroundings, roof on or off and I would really like to think he never thinks in terms of "it t
will give Roger the advantage"...

I read a great thing in the Newspapers and Internet thread about Andy's analysis of the Wimbledon final - and again that just demonstrates how mature an approach he is taking, and taking positives away from these experiences for next encounters.

I noticed Andy had said that a medal is a medal and about being able to contribute to Britain's medal haul and I think this is quite clever on his part (and not at all defeatist). Right now everyone is looking to the Beijing Haul, golds in particular, whereas if Andy is focussing on the fact he will be adding to our medal haul no matter what, I hope this means he is taking some pressure off himself to help reach the magical 15 barrier, and that he will be swinging just a little more free than Fed, who was pipped to the first Swiss gold by one of the female triathletes yesterday.

He will be at his most dangerous for Fed when he has nothing to lose and can just go for those outrageous shots that other mere mortals miss by miles.

[tom]

Oh and for Laura's sake, if he can still have plently left in the tank for the mixed doubles, even better!

If Andy beats Fed, he will surely be so fired up that he and Laura will take the mixed, too! Not even a few nervy serves from Laura will undermine that!

[cazza99]

Barry Flatman ‏@Barry_FlatmanST

Good news for Murray. Womens dubs final under closed roof but they are starting on No1 soon so that means afternoon weather forecast is good

Barry Flatman ‏@Barry_FlatmanST

Murray insistent he wants to play Gold medal match in 'open air".Not surprising if you recall last 2 sets of Wimby final under the roof

[Linda]

Raining again at Wimbledon :sad:

[Madeline]

Yep - just dashed through from lunch to catch some of Delpo/Djoker, but the covers are on.

[lesleyf]

Yep - just dashed through from lunch to catch some of Delpo/Djoker, but the covers are on.

Just looked at radar for wimbledon next hour and looking good from 2-5 pm. I think it's going to be pretty crucial for Andy to have roof off. I was at final last month and although it's not a given that Andy will play better it just suits his game more when he's outdoors........ 'may the rain gods be with him'!!!!! GO GBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[rainy days]

Maybe it's fate and it will stop raining once Andy steps onto the court. Not long now. I'm getting more and more nervous by the second... I will probably end up crying whatever the outcome.

[RoastLamb]

I feel good, not nervous like the Wimbly final. I won't despair if Andy doesn't win gold. I'm good with two silvers/two golds/one of each. Whatever. I didn't think he'd get past bronze so this is all bonus for me.

[hfwardhouse]

I'm not so nervous as I was for Wimbly either - I think cos Andy's been so relaxed all the way through - just hoping the roof being closed won't cause any problems for him but I think he's used to playing under the roof this week and I'm sure he'll be fine. I'm more excited than anything!!!

[Linda]

That's true, I only expected a Bronze so he's already done better than that! :)

[pabbers]

Just hope for all those who feel the roof open is essential, that Andy comes up with the goods if it is open. I'm not convinced it will make a difference today - he'll have learned from the last lesson and it's recent enough for him to remember and to be eager to have a chance to try out tactics afresh. Hopefully Fed will be full of overblown confidence!

PS - had my lunch and it's sitting somewhere between my throat and my ribs..........am deffo on count down now. Let the nail biting begin.

[lesleyf]

Good point Pabbers. But to be fair ANY advantage over Fed is welcomed!

Just hope for all those who feel the roof open is essential, that Andy comes up with the goods if it is open. I'm not convinced it will make a difference today - he'll have learned from the last lesson and it's recent enough for him to remember and to be eager to have a chance to try out tactics afresh. Hopefully Fed will be full of overblown confidence!

[RoastLamb]

Whatever happens I'm celebrating with a meal at our favourite Mexican restaurant and ice-cream/banana splits afterwards coz an Olympic medal is an Olympic medal and two of them, well that's just even better.

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis

Conditions wise it's been raining @Wimbledon. Court 1 is currently suspended. The Centre Court roof is closed and may well stay that way

In a way it may be better if the womens doubles goes on for slightly longer until it stops raining.

[-J-]

roof no roof don't care, all I ask for is Andy go's out and dose him self justice

[Niknak's Mum]

Sooo nervous/excited I can't settle to anything ... just pacing about .... just go for it Andy you've got Silver already :GBflag: Pimms anyone?

[pabbers]

Sooo nervous/excited I can't settle to anything ... just pacing about .... just go for it Andy you've got Silver already :GBflag: Pimms anyone?

Intraveinously please!

[Linda]

The women have finished already.

[rondun]

Wouldn't worry if the roof is shut, the crowd will soon blow it open!

[cazza99]

ITF Olympic Tennis ‏@OlympicsTennis


Covers are still on five games into bronze medal match on Court 1 but rain has stopped and sun trying to come through #OlympicTennis

[cazza99]

Wouldn't worry if the roof is shut, the crowd will soon blow it open!

Andy is wanting it open though.

[RoastLamb]

they can't do the women's dubs medals coz the bronze hasn't been decided as yet so the main event must be on v. soon. With roof.

[david1610]

As long as Andy serves well, I am convinced that this match will be won rather than lost. If Roger plays his absolute, absolute best, then Andy will have to play goat-level tennis.
But as Nole pointed out, Andy played the clutch points better yesterday and if he defends BPs against him and takes his own, then he can win.
Good luck Andy. Your country is proud of you already!

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

Williams sisters win doubles gold, so promptish start for Murray. Sun out - big call now on whether to open roof.

[LC the fan]

Depends on the forecase whether they leave it shut - somehow I think they will. Ah well - the noise may frighten Fed !

Come on Andy - you so deserve this

[rainy days]

Come on!!!!

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis

It's sunny again. Will the roof open? Of course there won't be a medal ceremony for the women's doubles yet as we don't know who has bronze.


Which means Andy Murray & Roger Federer will get started in 10 minutes. Watch it live on @BBCSport. Find it online here


Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim

Hearing the roof may open now? Hmmm....

[Niknak's Mum]

Someone has drunk all the lemonade .... it may have to be neat!
Intraveinously please!

[cazza99]

:wino:s :rolling:

[david1610]

Roof is going to be opened!!!!

[cazza99]

Sue Barker has just announced they are going to open the roof soon.

[RoastLamb]

:yahoo:

[lesleyf]

For sure?
Roof is going to be opened!!!!

[hfwardhouse]

Excited ... much ..... need :wino: to calm me down ....

Actually that Pimms sounds nice - I've got lemonade here - happy to share :big grin:

[cazza99]

For sure?

Yup. Sue Barker, Tim and Johnny Mac are all talking about it.

[RoastLamb]

Too early for Pimms here. Maybe buck's fizz.

[lesleyf]

yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Thank you weather gods!
Yup. Sue Barker, Tim and Johnny Mac are all talking about it.

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

McEnroe: "Murray playing better than he did during Wimbledon Championships"

[lesleyf]

I think you have special dispensation today RL!
Too early for Pimms here. Maybe buck's fizz.

[Linda]

The roof is opening! :cheer:

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

Tim Henman is not wearing a tie, clearest sign yet that this is the Olympics, not Wimbledon. Roof still closed.

Roof is opening - can see blue blue sky :)

[cazza99]

Players coming on in around 10 minutes

[-J-]

The roof is opening! :cheer:only good news if it stays open, if play gets interrupted to close it again then its the worse possible scenario

[Manaus]

Right, just finished lunch, nothing to disturb me, going to be totally glued to my screen for the next couple of hours.
Go Andy! :cheer:

[lesleyf]

SHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhh
only good news if it stays open, if play gets interrupted to close it again then its the worse possible scenario

[supergran]

LET'S GO ANDY, LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Niknak's Mum]

The roof's opening but it's chucking it down here in Warwickshire .... just got soaked rescuing the washing .... quite refreshing and calming getting wet at this point :rolling:

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis

Roof opening on Centre Court increases Andy Murray's chances by, what, 20%? #Murray #Federer #Olympics2012 #GOLD

Barry Flatman ‏@Barry_FlatmanST

Good news for Murray. The Centre Court roof is opening and bright sunlight is flooding the playing surface.

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

Ted Robinson puts it perfectly. The roof opening isn't necessarily an advantage for Murray, but it negates an advantage for Federer.

[Sallydaisy]

Go for it Andy!!!!!
:GBflag:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Gold_medal.svg/300px-Gold_medal.svg.png

[davech]

It's nearly time...! :excited::nailbiter:

[KnightOwl]

I hope this is the right call! I'd much rather it was played under an open roof, but if the rain comes back then, like pabbers suggested earlier, the disruption while they close it could be an issue.

Just hope it can stay open, now they've maxed the decision....

[lesleyf]

Fabulous picture!
Go for it Andy!!!!!
:GBflag:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Gold_medal.svg/300px-Gold_medal.svg.png

[cazza99]

Go Andy :OGwave: :OGwave:

:mexican: :mexican: :mexican:

[traveller7]

Good luck Andy!!

[KnightOwl]

Sally!! :cauldron: :cauldron: :cauldron:

[supergran]

Is it on BBC 1.. I'M ON RED BUTTON

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis

And here are the players. That was one big cheer for Andy #Murray. We know whose side most people are on. @TeamGB http://pic.twitter.com/Es0qzflM

They are showing the other match at the moment on BBC1. Can see Andy and Fed warming up on Sky 450. (Olympic channel 1).

[RoastLamb]

I have Johnny Mac as the commie. :yahoo: They missed showing them enter. :sad:

[traveller7]

They didnt show Murray walking out!

[cazza99]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooo. Its Andrew Castle.

[KnightOwl]

Is it on BBC 1.. I'M ON RED BUTTON

It's on BBC1, although they're zipping about to other things during the buildup - they will stay with the tennis when it starts though...

[Manaus]

I have Johnny Mac as the commie. :yahoo: They missed showing them enter. :sad:

Lucky, we have bouncy. :(

[-J-]

ok lets go andy
cmoooooonnn

[Sallydaisy]

Seems as though there's a few of us at the sofalympix this afternoon .........

http://www.freshdesignblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/cool-britannia-sofa-300x115.jpg

[RFS]

Mehhhh Castle. Yay for Henman so at least we will have some balance to the Fed love.

[Manaus]

Go ANDY! :cheer:

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Roof open for now who knows how long for, Muzzard needs a good start and to win the 1st set still would like to see him win this match in 4

[Sallydaisy]

Keep the points short Andy .......

[KnightOwl]

Sounds like there are quite a few Fed-fans there too - hope the crowd get properly behind Andy!

[Manaus]

15-40, oh dear. Please hold! :sofa:

[hfwardhouse]

1 saved .... come on Andy!

[traveller7]

Nervy start from andy

[KnightOwl]

Yep! The noise for Andy was definitely louder :big grin:

[traveller7]

Definitely some Fed love going on in there :(

[cazza99]

:sofa:

[KnightOwl]

Great shot! Looking better....

[Manaus]

:phew: Holds. Hopefully his serve picks up as he'll have to do better to beat Fed.

[-J-]

good lad tufted it out
cmonnnnn

[cazza99]

:phew:

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Muzzard came out very aggressive vs Djoker and went after his fearhand going to need to do the same today vs Fedfan

[Sallydaisy]

Good hold, toughed it out even though the serve wasn't too sharp and he faced a couple of break points. Good to see that DTL shot working well.

Feddykins to serve.

[traveller7]

Well that long match hasnt affected Fed love service game

[Manaus]

Ok, good serves please Andy.

[-J-]

keep it tight andy
safe hold please
cmonnnn

[supergran]

British voices calling for Fed....totally disgusting

[traveller7]

Much better hold there good boy

[Manaus]

Much better from Andy, 2-1. :thumbup:
Now push for the break.

[Caro]

Come on Andy, you can do this!! Crowd pretty loud already, could really help Andy

[-J-]

lets see if we can make some in roads on his serve
cmonnnnnnnn

[Chris83]

Castle is annoying me already but not quite as much as some English woman i heard calling for Roger. Seriously i am fuming, she is very lucky i don't know who she is.

[Manaus]

Fed serving really well, going to be hard to break.

[traveller7]

Crowd need to be a bit more vocal come onnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

30-30
Forced the error from Fed. More please.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnn

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnn

[Manaus]

BP chance, please take it!

[Sallydaisy]

Fed is serving rather well today ........ perhaps he doesn't want to run much.

[traveller7]

Stop cheering when Fed gets a point!
Deuce still a chance

[KnightOwl]

Stop cheering when Fed gets a point!
Deuce still a chance

They're allowed to cheer for whoever they want :)

The Andy cheers are way louder than the Fed cheers...!

[Chris83]

Arghhhhhhhhhh. Fed is so lucky he has that serve, without it Andy would crush him.

[-J-]

okies now safe hold please
cmonnnnnn

[traveller7]

Yep fed is definitely serving hard not keen on long rallies andy needs to play on that

[traveller7]

They're allowed to cheer for whoever they want :)

The Andy cheers are way louder than the Fed cheers...!

I know its meant to be sarcastic lol never comes across in written words ha

[KnightOwl]

I know its meant to be sarcastic lol never comes across in written words ha

Oops, sorry :shamed:

[Sallydaisy]

Not a good drop shot. *15-30

[traveller7]

Oops, sorry :shamed:

Ha its ok

[Manaus]

3-2, hopefully Fed's serve will falter.

[Sallydaisy]

Excellent serve to finish that game and Andy holds to 30.
A few more first serves would be well handy Andy.

[ljs]

Andy looking good :clap:

[Chris83]

YESSSSSSss Big Ben gets gold. Sorry OT.

[KnightOwl]

Well done Ben Ainsley :gold:

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnn

[KnightOwl]

Wow, shot!!!

[Manaus]

Nice rally take it to 0-30! Keep it up Andy!

[davech]

Fabtastic forehand winner down the line from Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

This is better ..... Andy's 30-0* up against the serve.

[rondun]

They're allowed to cheer for whoever they want :)not British fans cheering for a Swiss player they're not.
Utterly pathetic

[KnightOwl]

Chants of "Murray, Murray, Murray" ringing round Centre Court - great to hear :big grin:

[Chris83]

not British fans cheering for a Swiss player they're not.
Utterly pathetic

Agree, i think it is an absolute disgrace.

[traveller7]

30-30 come on andy

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Fed got Ad, Andy forced the error.
Deuce.

[davech]

This is good pressure from Andy - deuce again.

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnn

[davech]

bp!

[Manaus]

BP chance, this time Andy!

[-J-]

still in there andy
cmonnnn

[Sallydaisy]

netted the pass ...... never mind Andy, you're getting to him

[davech]

Nice rueful grin.

[Sallydaisy]

darn it, mis-hit that one off the court!
Ad Fed.

[traveller7]

Back to deuce nice to see fed struggling on his serve

[-J-]

back to glimmering
cmonnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Fed is missing the lines today ...

DEUCE AGAIN

[Manaus]

Keep fighting Andy, the more rallies the better:thumbup:

[hfwardhouse]

Another BP

COME ON ANDY!

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmonnnnnn

[traveller7]

Ad Murray do it this time

[davech]

Aother bp! Tis time, Andy.

[Sallydaisy]

BP again ....

[davech]

Or even this time.

[hfwardhouse]

Takes it :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

Yes, KITKAT

[davech]

4-2 Andy!!!! :yahoo:

[traveller7]

Crowd finally going wild
break to Andy 4-2 woop woop now HOLD

[cazza99]

Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :OGwave:

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[Manaus]

Theres the break! :cheer: Well done! :clap:
Now remember Andy, means nothing until you hold.

[Sallydaisy]

Del Potro has taken the first set in the Bronze match 7'5 v Djokovic

[Linda]

KitKat! :cheer: :cheer:

[-J-]

now them focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnn

[Chris83]

Oh YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Suck on that Federer.

[KnightOwl]

:clap: brilliant Andy!!

[davech]

Another forehand winner!

[rondun]

Can't get better than this - andy breaks fed while he crowd sings rule Britannia to Ben ainslie from the shore!

[RFS]

Doing finances, tweeting for Tennis Panorama, Tweeting myself and watching along here #multitaskingthenervesaway

[Sallydaisy]

30 all, just hold serve Andy.

[Manaus]

30-30, need good serves Andy!

[traveller7]

30-30 hold andy

[-J-]

pick that out
cmonnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Fab crosscourt winner for Murray.

[KnightOwl]

Oh yes!! Those forehand winners are working brilliantly today!

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce ..... hold Andy.

[-J-]

close it out
cmonnnnn

[traveller7]

Was that support for murray from castle?!!!
bang a couple of serves down and sit down change of ends was his line

[KnightOwl]

Ace! But Fed is challenging...:nailbiter:

[hfwardhouse]

Lovely ace to take the game ... :yahoo:

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