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DaveArneRiise
08-09-2012, 21:33
Big advantage for Andy already gotten his semi final match out of the way!
It's all immaterial whether Nole or Ferru deserves to win more. Neither of them are winning it! It's Andy's!gordian knot
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 21:35
It's all immaterial whether Nole or Ferru deserves to win more. Neither of them are winning it! It's Andy's!
Absolutely!!! Well said Madeline.
:thumbup:
(please, please, please)
Now, where's my anti-jinx potion ...
:cauldron:
RoastLamb
08-09-2012, 21:35
btw he has 5 :rolling:
Even worse then!
JAMES4578
08-09-2012, 21:37
Possibly Andy does have a bit of luck on his side this time, at least he finished before the expected storms-all a bit chaotic! Nole really did seem distracted though Ferrer really up for it, may be different tomorrow mind you.
According to the ATP site - the Djoko/Ferrer match is re-scheduled for 11.00 a.m. tomorrow.
DaveArneRiise
08-09-2012, 21:38
According to the ATP site - the Djoko/Ferrer match is re-scheduled for 11.00 a.m. tomorrow.
4pm GMT then.
US Open Tennis @usopen
Due to severe weather forecast @DjokerNole vs. @DavidFerrer87 match is postponed until 9/9 at 11am. ALL OFFICIAL INFO: http://bit.ly/mRMKL3
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline
USTA official says they've known the weather system was coming all day. MJF asks if they thought of splitting semis. "Frankly, no." #usopen
US Open Tennis @usopen
Beyond The Baseline @SI_BTBaseline
I've decided I just don't understand the American phsyche - why on earth would they not consider playing both semis at the same time? Could it be that they would have lost a huge amount of TV revenue perhaps?
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 21:45
I've decided I just don't understand the American phsyche - why on earth would they not consider playing both semis at the same time? Could it be that they would have lost a huge amount of TV revenue perhaps?
Possibly. More to the point the Armstrong and Grandstand courts were 'closed down' with no play scheduled there this weekend (bit like Court 2 at Wimble) and they put the Juniors on outside courts. Whatever the reasons it really doesn't make sense to delay a Semi like this because now they have to pay staff and security to be on-site all day Monday.
DaveArneRiise
08-09-2012, 21:47
I've decided I just don't understand the American phsyche - why on earth would they not consider playing both semis at the same time? Could it be that they would have lost a huge amount of TV revenue perhaps?
I'm glad they didn't to be frank. As likely Murray Berdych would have been on LA... and we all know that isn't Andy's favorite court. It's all worked out very well as far as Andy's concerned. In the locker room getting his massage preparing for the final, while Nole is staring down the barrel of a 1 set defecit and not only has to battle it out with a duracel battery but also wretched conditions and potential disruption. Which just magnifies the hassle of it.
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 22:03
Everyone is heading out .....
Jonathan Overend @5livetennis (https://twitter.com/5livetennis) Of all the tornado evacuations I've done, this was definitely the sunniest.
But we're passing the storm on the bus and it doesn't look fun..
Fredrik Eklund @FredrikEklundNY
A tornado is passing over NYC - this is from my terrace now pic.twitter.com/ZxOZYhvp
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picture from twitter
Sallydaisy
08-09-2012, 22:15
WOW. No wonder they had to evacuate Ashe stadium - that thing could do a lot of damage.
Hope all subsides so they can get things finished up on Monday.
A tweet from tennistweets, during the Nole v Ferru match:
'wonder if novak would prefer to play muzzard tomorrow or on monday? up to him really'#extraballbouncing
daveollie
09-09-2012, 10:26
Just stuck a Tenner on Ferrer, he'still 4/1 amazingly. C'mon Andy :dance:
Glad the Americans haven't had the sense to put the 2 semis on at the same time. Now it's someone else's turn to suffer the unfortunate turn of events that Andy had to endure the year he beat Rafa in the semis only to meet a very refreshed Fed in the final. For once everything has turned out to his advantage........now it's up to him to do the business.
:cauldron:
DaveArneRiise
09-09-2012, 12:22
Today OOP (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/9731435.stm)
Glad the Americans haven't had the sense to put the 2 semis on at the same time. Now it's someone else's turn to suffer the unfortunate turn of events that Andy had to endure the year he beat Rafa in the semis only to meet a very refreshed Fed in the final. For once everything has turned out to his advantage........now it's up to him to do the business.
:cauldron:one would be tempted to draw some sort of conclusion that it is perhaps favorable to be drawn in the same half of the draw as the GOAT, where one might get caught in the slip stream of the mighty ones apparently never ending good fortune when it comes to scheduling matters
supergran
09-09-2012, 12:45
one would be tempted to draw some sort of conclusion that it is perhaps favorable to be drawn in the same half of the draw as the GOAT, where one might get caught in the slip stream of the mighty ones apparently never ending good fortune when it comes to scheduling matters Well observed...freaky innit?;)
Just stuck a Tenner on Ferrer, he'still 4/1 amazingly. C'mon Andy :dance:
Based on form and experience, and allowing for the probably benign weather conditions today, i would say that 4/1 is about right.
based on form and experience, and allowing for the probably benign weather conditions today, i would say that 4/1 is about right.if not a tad mean,
Either way I want this match to be a grinder.
I'd hate, after all of the hullabaloo, for either Nole to collapse like a pack of cards, or Ferru to cave under the pressure.
Often the semis have more heart than a final, and I really hope that after all the dramaz yesterday - it's a really enthralling match.
Mind you - I really hope that the women's match is competitive too... 'bout time we had a real slug-fest out there for the title.
And then next year we can all bask in the glory of no more "Super (or should that be Stupor) Saturday and they start to think of the players for once
david1610
09-09-2012, 14:13
Nole had dropped so few games, never mind no sets, this tournament before yesterday. Even if Daveed gets the first set (with two breaks, he should) and the tournament takes place in New York he is entitled to call it the Chicago set (windy city and all that :)), and his confidence will not suffer.
Suspect Nole will do it in the three sets afterwards, perhaps with one tight set and then two easier sets.
Would be delighted to be proved wrong and I think even duracell Daveed will be glad of the break, but let's see!
Nole had dropped so few games, never mind no sets, this tournament before yesterday. Even if Daveed gets the first set (with two breaks, he should) and the tournament takes place in New York he is entitled to call it the Chicago set (windy city to windy hitty.. or even something worse), and his confidence will not suffer.
Suspect Nole will do it in the three sets afterwards, perhaps with one tight set and then two easier sets.
Would be delighted to be proved wrong and I think even duracell Daveed will be glad of the break, but let's see!
Hee! Now I will have him forever in my mind as a drumming grunting D-bunny!
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 14:38
Sadly our computer crashed this morning and i cannot watch the semi as it's not on tv, only livestream. I only have the ipad and i cannot watch livestrams on it. Boo!
DaveArneRiise
09-09-2012, 15:24
Ferrer just secured the first set 6-2.
Fiona :grouphug:
Vamos Daveed! :swingin:
Nole looks in the mood early break in the second
traveller7
09-09-2012, 15:35
Come on daveed break back!
Just realised that Nole is unbeaten in Hardcourt slams for the last 2 years - his last defeat was in the final here against Nadal in 2010.. :shocked:
DaveArneRiise
09-09-2012, 15:37
No real surprise I think we all deep down fully expected Nole to come back today and win this match.
yes - it looks as though normal service has been resumed
DaveArneRiise
09-09-2012, 15:47
Just realised that Nole is unbeaten in Hardcourt slams for the last 2 years - his last defeat was in the final here against Nadal in 2010.. :shocked:
You can see why. Probably been the best player in the tournament thus far. Will just make it all the sweeter when Murray wins though ;)
this was oh so predictable , Im saying Nole in 4 sets . Ferrer isnt playing badly either
JAMES4578
09-09-2012, 15:49
Ferrer had Nole at 0-40 but still couldn't break, at this point hard to see him being much of a threat now.
traveller7
09-09-2012, 15:55
Oh dear come on Daveed fight back please 5-1 in 2nd set
We want this to be a long match, so I hope David steps up a bit. I'd like Nole to win though.
poor Ferrer , hes trying everything , but Nole is just too good 2day
really cazza , you want Andy to give him a woopin ?? :lol:
nole took the second 6-1 :clap:
was a break up but the ferret grinds it back on serve wouldn't mind a tighter third ;)
ditto J , the longer the better
Liam Broady went 2 breaks down in the first set but has now clawed one of the breaks back and is serving at 1-3.
ditto J , the longer the better
Ha. think you want Andy to give him a woopin too ;)
traveller7
09-09-2012, 16:36
3-3 all thrid set come on Daveeddddd
wouldnt mind every game going to deuce three possibly four times
traveller7
09-09-2012, 16:38
Damn Nole has broken him again :(
over the net you little muppet
Ha. think you want Andy to give him a woopin too ;)
nothing would make me happier cazza :big grin:
rainy days
09-09-2012, 16:42
nothing would make me happier cazza :big grin:
Same. But I'm dreading this possible match at the same time.
me too , but have faith it would be different this time
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 16:45
I can't see Andy beating Djoko. Hope I'm wrong but...
rainy days
09-09-2012, 16:48
I can't see Andy beating Djoko. Hope I'm wrong but...
I agree. :sad:
traveller7
09-09-2012, 16:48
Third set 6-4, but ferrer is a fighter he might come back!
JAMES4578
09-09-2012, 16:48
At least more fight from Ferrer in 3rd when it looked like possibly being one way traffic but Nole takes 3rd 6-4 and will surely take it in 4. Ferrer doesn't really have enough weapons to put Nole in this form under pressure and doubrt he has a lot of options to change things up. Not great for David to start the 4th and surely long way back now.
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 16:53
I'm watching this match on my husband's samsung phone and the screen is minute, can barely see the ball.
I can't see Andy can beat Nole for the title :(
I'm sorry for my negative post..
I'm afraid Andy can't come back if he lose this final ..
Stream has gone off air :(
positive vibes people
I think if Andy plays his very best , stays aggressive from the get go , and puts alot of pressure on Nole , hes more than capable of beating him , slam final or not !!!!!
traveller7
09-09-2012, 17:00
As long as he kicks off aggressive from the beginning no slow starts - olympic final standard defo!
wow , nice shot from Ferrer
I can't see Andy beating Djoko. Hope I'm wrong but...
That's because Ferrer is playing Djoko just as he likes to be played. Andy will play an altogether different sort of game - have faith!
traveller7
09-09-2012, 17:02
Ferrer fighting for his serve here
jeannie13
09-09-2012, 17:07
The pessimists are out in force:sad:-- KEEP THE FAITH. :thumbup: Andy has a much better game than Ferrer. Of course Andy can do it!!! :swingin:
rainy days
09-09-2012, 17:09
Sure he can. But I'm just not confident he will.
VamosVixs
09-09-2012, 17:09
Nobody has really tested Nole yet! Andy will tomorrow!!! :)
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 17:09
That's because Ferrer is playing Djoko just as he likes to be played. Andy will play an altogether different sort of game - have faith!
That's what I'm hoping.
Sure he can. But I'm just not confident he will.
I can see why your alias is 'rainy days' - you must be a glass half empty sort of person. Perhaps if you changed your name to 'sunny days' you might be a bit more optimistic!
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 17:12
Nobody has really tested Nole yet! Andy will tomorrow!!! :)
Maybe we should all start chanting for another REALLY WINDY day.
rainy days
09-09-2012, 17:12
Well, I guess there is a reason why Ferrer has never beaten Djokovic on an outdoor hard court.
traveller7
09-09-2012, 17:13
Nole now up 5-1
nole is simply a retrieving machine out there
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 17:14
nole is simply a retrieving machine out there
Normally that's what Ferru does best.
rainy days
09-09-2012, 17:14
I can see why your alias is 'rainy days' - you must be a glass half empty sort of person. Perhaps if you changed your name to 'sunny days' you might be a bit more optimistic!
I just like to save myself from disappointment when it comes to Andy. ;) If I'm proven wrong, perfect!
traveller7
09-09-2012, 17:16
Oh Daveed you have crushed my dreams of you being in the final with Andy :(
jeannie13
09-09-2012, 17:17
I can see why your alias is 'rainy days' - you must be a glass half empty sort of person. Perhaps if you changed your name to 'sunny days' you might be a bit more optimistic!:laugh::rolling: That's what I've been thinking too!!!!:big grin:
David Ferrer in a slam final?? it could be very shameful for tennis.
David Ferrer in a slam final?? it could be very shameful for tennis.:rolling: well that should get the pigeons flying
traveller7
09-09-2012, 17:21
Well the dream is over Nole takes it 6-2 in the fourth
Murrycoaster tomorrow !
Saturday games won:
Ferru 5
Djoko 2
Sunday games won
Ferru 7
Djoko 19
'A Game of two halves' and all that. Needless to say, these weather/ rain breaks can be pretty pivotal at breaking momentum, can't they..
Andy / Nole final it is then , have changed my schedule 2morrow so I will get home in time , would not want to miss it for the world !!!!
BTW which team won the women's doubles title??
BTW which team won the women's doubles title??
They haven't started yet. Due on Armstrong in about 5 minutes' time.
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 17:26
Really looking forward to the women's dubs. Don't care which team wins, I like 'em both.
Really looking forward to the women's dubs. Don't care which team wins, I like 'em both.
I don't like and Do not care :D
Just hate them all :D
wanted Williams sisters "D
I can't believe Sky are showing the Roger Federer thing again. Why can't they show Liam Broady's match? :grrr:
RoastLamb
09-09-2012, 17:33
I don't like and Do not care :D
Just hate them all :D
wanted Williams sisters "D
:lol: I'm the opposite. Defo don't want the Williams. One of 'em in the final today is more than enough.
Madeline
09-09-2012, 17:58
I can't believe Sky are showing the Roger Federer thing again. Why can't they show Liam Broady's match? :grrr:
I don't think it's on a televised court.
Why it isn't on Armstrong is another question.
hfwardhouse
09-09-2012, 18:04
I don't think it's on a televised court.
Why it isn't on Armstrong is another question.
It's not on Armstrong cos the Ladies Dubs final is on there!
Madeline
09-09-2012, 18:23
It could have been before or after, though.
It could have been on one of hte ohter televised courts. There were at least 6 of them.
Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation
AM hitting on a empty AA http://pic.twitter.com/JTA2x9DI
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david1610
09-09-2012, 18:47
Liam Broady unfortunately has just lost 7-5 in the last set. Oh well! Congrats on the final!
BTW The Portuguese and British boys' doubles success was the first EVER success for a Portuguese player as far as I know for any Portuguese player of any gender or level at the GS level! Never mind "just" 76 year waits :)
Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation
AM grinding on his returns of serv http://pic.twitter.com/dbZYBS8P
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judy murray @judmoo
Fine tuning on Ashe with Mr Lendl who has dropped 20kg since Wimbledon. Its all about the versa climber, allegedly.... http://pic.twitter.com/NCIIKPqa
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Brad Gilbert @bgtennisnation
Ivan wathing Muzzard hitting on AA was a good solid hit http://pic.twitter.com/pHeWVVxI
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