US OPEN 2012, QUARTER-FINAL: Mighty Muzzah melts Marin - 36 76 62 60

[banskogirl]

Definately Kev tonight :/ but hopefully on the turn now :) Come on Andy get over being put on your least favourite court!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

oooh 90% full now, not 10%. Seems to be helping Andy, and unsettling Cilic.

[DaveArneRiise]

0-30 DF Cilic. Lob some more coal into the fire in Marin's cranium!

[-J-]

chances
3 bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

*0-40 ... and several 'come-on's from Andy.

[pippadaisy]

oh sheesh i.m scared to looknow

[Helen40]

Definately Kev tonight :/ but hopefully on the turn now :) Come Andy get over being put on your least favourite court!
Probably sulked and then realised he needs to get off his backside anyway.

[-J-]

last chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

oh sheesh i.m scared to looknow

me too

[Sallydaisy]

2 good serves from Marin saves 2 break points.
This one Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Great approach to the net and volley. BP baby! :yahoo:

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

And he breaks back again nice one!

[DaveArneRiise]

Yeeeeesssssss!!!!

[-J-]

double kitkat :boogie: :boogie:

[Manaus]

Please keep this up Andy, no more dips!!!

[Sallydaisy]

5-5 and Muzzah is back in this match good and proper (well, once he's held his serve again!)

[ljs]

yeahhhhhhhhhhh

[Helen40]

5-5 cool.

[-J-]

now lad lets secure the TB at the very lease
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

Is it safe to look now didn,t want to jinx him

[Helen40]

Not wishing to jinx him, I think he'll win this set 7-5

[Mandiemoo]

Oh yes, i can really go to sleep now, Muzz grrrr.... ;)

[Alis]

Well held Andy - now break for the set.

[ljs]

omgosh im getting too old for this lol

[DaveArneRiise]

Remember Murray was 1-5 down in this set , 4 games on the trot saving SP's in the process. Make that 5 games in a row, 6-5 . Monstrous fightback!

[pippadaisy]

:cauldron::cauldron::cauldron:

[Madeline]

Thank goodness, the real Andy Murray has turned up at last.

[-J-]

now andy lets use the momentum
make him play every ball
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Amazing comeback from Andy and now 5 games in a row to lead 6-5. Maybe Cilic blinked but Andy took it to him,come on!

[pippadaisy]

Gettin rid of that hat thats what done it

[Sallydaisy]

What do we reckon guys?
Will he break Marin again to take it 7'5 or end up in a nail-biting tie-break???
:nailbiter:

[Manaus]

Would love Andy to take this 7-5 and avoid the TB.

[ljs]

BREAK HIM Andy !!!! CMONNNNNN

[supergran]

hello Andy, you're back...nice to see you. Come on!!

[JAMES4578]

Think we'd all prefer a 7-5 and think Andy might take the set here!

[DaveArneRiise]

More venom in the groundstrokes now. Amazing what a run of games can do

[pippadaisy]

Still not lookin- just in case

[Alis]

Gettin rid of that hat thats what done it

No my husband went to bed - that was the turning point - Andy never plays well when he's watching!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmon nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

The dreaded TB. :sofa:

[Madeline]

I hate tiebreaks!

[-J-]

ok andy this is what all the hard work was for
cmommmmmmmmmmmm

[JAMES4578]

Had a shot there but is a breaker, keep it together Andy!

[-J-]

ok andy 50% 1 from 2 will do
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

now be greedy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

Not wishing to jinx him, I think he'll win this set 7-5
Bother jinxed him.

[-J-]

right andy 2 from 2 protect yur serve
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Cilic has the mini break. :sofa:

[-J-]

sok just the one point
still 50% will do 1 from 2
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

this one then
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Right then - Andy to serve first in the tie-breaker.
Think he knows he needs to take this big time!

*1-0 Decent 2nd serve, Cilic into the net.
2-0* Good return on a 2nd serve, Cilic into the net.
2-1* Cilic serves out wide and then hits on the line
*2-2 Andy set up the point so well but hit out the forehand
*2-3 error from Muzzah - back on serve
2-4* another hit wide from Andy

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - got to get this point.

[Helen40]

2-3 mini break against
2-4 :sad:

[ljs]

oh boy :sofa:

[Alis]

Back on serve guys.

[ljs]

:clap:nice

[Manaus]

Gets it back, please hold the next 2. So nervous! :sofa:

[DaveArneRiise]

Cmon! 2 aces now please, be nice to get a free point of serve for once

[-J-]

at a boy
now gotta be 2 from 2
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

OMG 3-4, cummon!!!!
Muzza serving. long rally and Cilic net. 4-4

[-J-]

thats it keep the ball in play
one more please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - get one of these.

[Manaus]

At least one of the next 2 Andy, or both would be great. :)

[ljs]

pippa watching i see

[-J-]

50% 1 from 2 will do
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

.............. and it's set point.

[-J-]

now be GREEDY
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

6-4!
If Muzza wins this, surely Cilic will be broken.

[Jane]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Alis]

Wahey - Muzz is back!!!!!!

[ljs]

wooooohoooo

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

3-4* great scrapping from Andy to win that point. On serve again.
*4-4
*5-4 Well held Andy! Better when he gets intot he net.
6-4* and that's 1 of the 50%, let's have the other one!
7-4*

:phew:

[hfwardhouse]

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Manaus]

Levels the match. :cheer: Andy playing much better now.
Wish Andy had played the beginning of the match like the latter half of this set.

[Madeline]

What a come back!

[DaveArneRiise]

Never in doubt.

[-J-]

what a comeback from 5-1
now a three set shootout
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Hawkeye]

Jings.

[Sallydaisy]

1 set all. That was some fightback from Andy!!!

Now he needs to keep that fighting spirit going for another 2 sets - no dips, no coasters!!!
:dance:

Oh, and now he's in a night match.
:p

[traveller7]

Ah thank goodness for that, my pessism did the trick made him turn his game around ;)
Lets do this in 2 nice easy sets please now!

[Madeline]

Levels the match. :cheer: Andy playing much better now.
Wish Andy had played the beginning of the match like the latter half of this set.
It would have much easier on the nerves.

[pippadaisy]

Oh my goodness oh my goodness :clap::clap::clap:
:faint::faint::faint:
My nerves are shot to pieces

[supergran]

Well done Andy....now get in there and do the job. #alwaysbelieve

[david1610]

Well started watching at 1-4 so certainly can't leave now!
From what I have seen Andy the "slam face" is fine, but for two or three points after 2-1 in the TB Andy the brat was briefly back so....

He needs to keep this going. He cannot easy up because ultimately he is playing against himself.

C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

:phew: :phew: :phew:

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[pippadaisy]

Never in doubt.:lol:

[davech]

It's a funny old game, this.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Better late then never Muzzard climbs off the canvus with alot of help from Marin County Cilic should be smooth sailing now for AM ?

[RoastLamb]

Gosh, amazing comeback that!!!

[DaveArneRiise]

I'd like to see Andy improve on serve this set. More first sets and more free points.

[JAMES4578]

Tie break was nervewracking too but Andy stepped it up in time to seal a magnificent comeback, let's hope he can keep the form going!

[pippadaisy]

:swingin:I guess thats why we love him

[Sallydaisy]

Cilic holds to 15. Andy needs to ensure he kicks off the 3rd set better i.e. hold serve.

[DaveArneRiise]

Taking pace off the serve here. Working though 40-0

[Alis]

Cilic has steadied the ship.

[DaveArneRiise]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Marin Cilic Bang and the set is gone! ;)

[Sallydaisy]

1 game all, 3rd set. Now let's have a kitkat 'cos I'm getting hungry!!!
:p

[-J-]

sok just keep it tight for now
safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[RoastLamb]

1 game all, 3rd set. Now let's have a kitkat 'cos I'm getting hungry!!!
:p

I may nibble on some Cadbury's Dairy Milk.

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - Cilic is getting too comfortable here again. Hold serve and then break - don't give him time to regroup.

[hfwardhouse]

I may nibble on some Cadbury's Dairy Milk.

I could be doing with some of that .... actually I may have to pour some :wino:

[Sallydaisy]

Just hold serve Andy - that's all for now. Chances will come to break Marin again.
Mind you, the Croat seems to have got his brain back in gear after the comfort break.

[Sallydaisy]

I could be doing with some of that .... actually I may have to pour some :wino:
I've been forced to glug down a glass or two after that 2nd set ...
:wino:

[-J-]

good lad
now lets look for the opportunities
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Caro]

The way Andy managed to come back in that 2nd set was awesome! Come on Andy, push on now

[traveller7]

I may nibble on some Cadbury's Dairy Milk.

Yep got some minstrels out only a few though got to think of my figure!

[rondun]

I've been forced to glug down a glass or two after that 2nd set ...
:wino:http://www.drvino.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/bigwineglass.jpg

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Andy seems to be getting the returns back now and that's forcing a few more errors from Cilic.
Deuce from 40-15.
Go Muzz!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

Glorious :yahoo:

[traveller7]

and a kitkat yes

[Manaus]

Gets the break! :cheer: Now hold Andy, no dips!

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[cazza99]

:clap: that's better

[Sallydaisy]

What a shot for the break!!!

Serving next at *3-2 in the 3rd set.

[Madeline]

:swingin:

[-J-]

right now no dips
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Great stuff Andy - now an easy hold would do just fine!

[Madeline]

Amen to that.

[david1610]

Clichés are true part 99:
Very important to consolidate here.
Focus and hold please.
C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

Ditto

[-J-]

Great stuff Andy - now an easy hold would do just fine!il settle for any hold;)

[Alis]

Too passive - c'mon andy!!

[hfwardhouse]

Uh oh Marin's back .... :sofa:

COME ON ANDY !!!

[Sallydaisy]

Hmm, Cilic hasn't given up yet has he.
Stamp on him Andy. Hold and break and hold please.

[-J-]

close it out
cmnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[rondun]

Oh will the sun just please set so we can get on with it.

[Alis]

Andy needs a couple of first serves now.

[Sallydaisy]

*40-30, first serve has gone yonderly again.
Marin just ate up a 2nd serve.

Deuce. Look at those black clouds. Ooooh, my ivers.

[Alis]

That'll do - and another please!

[traveller7]

Phew he holds yes come on Andy

[Sallydaisy]

Rondun - please bottle your humour and sell it. As good as any wine .........
:thumbup:

[Alis]

Great - now break - I'm greedy!

[-J-]

good lad
now lets see if we can find a cushion
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Ace from Andy to hold for 4-2.

[hfwardhouse]

What a wonderful point and way to defend Andy!!!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Ohohoho! Mr Murray now wants this match done having slept through the first set and a half.
Great net play and he's 30-0* on the Cilic serve.

[-J-]

chances
3 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Stunning return sets up 3 break points.

[-J-]

32left
2bps
cmonnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

Well yet another yummy kitkat!
This is more like it

[Manaus]

Double break! Breathing much more easily now. :cheer:

[-J-]

double kitkat :boogie::boogie:

[Sallydaisy]

5-2 to Andy Murray who'll serve for the 3rd set after the change of ends.

[Alis]

I can't see Cilic mounting the same sort of comeback as Andy did - academic from now on I hope!

[RoastLamb]

I can't see Cilic mounting the same sort of comeback as Andy did - academic from now on I hope!

same thought went through my head.

[supergran]

All I will say is Come on Andy, you can do this!!

[-J-]

I can't see Cilic mounting the same sort of comeback as Andy did - academic from now on I hope!why the need to tempt fate il never know
still work to do andy
safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

I can't see Cilic mounting the same sort of comeback as Andy did - academic from now on I hope!

The kitchen sink will be thrown at Andy in the 4th set as he'll have nothing to lose. Andy will need to have his wits about him to seal the deal here.

[Madeline]

That's more like it!

One of the American commentators on the stream I'm watching is really irritating. He seems to have no problem with completely contradicting himself within the space of a few minutes. And he keeps on and on and on about how Cilic should come into the net - why? He isn't much good at the net.

[david1610]

Double break. Must serve it out first time though - still think Kev. the teenager is still hiding somewhere on that court so we do not want anything to get Andy out of his in-the-zone mood. I said Milos should watch the video of his game with Andy.
I think Andy should watch the video of this along with Lendl!
C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

:dance:Are we all breathing a little easier now

[Sallydaisy]

I think Andy just wanted a night match; his play picked up just ahead of dusk. Simples.

[pippadaisy]

or not

[Sallydaisy]

That's more like it!

One of the American commentators on the stream I'm watching is really irritating. He seems to have no problem with completely contradicting himself within the space of a few minutes. And he keeps on and on and on about how Cilic should come into the net - why? He isn't much good at the net.
Wonder if that's the same commies I have? I've got the sound very low but can still just hear them - pair of Americans who will not shut up for a second!

Cilic has a breakback point.

[Sallydaisy]

or not
Well, nearly ...
;)

Deuce.

[Helen40]

One of the American commentators on the stream I'm watching is really irritating. He seems to have no problem with completely contradicting himself within the space of a few minutes. And he keeps on and on and on about how Cilic should come into the net - why? He isn't much good at the net.
I've got Matts Wilander, Jeff Tarango and some Brit commentating on Five Live. I'd like to know who the Brit is. Jonothan Overand on Murray's last match was rubbish, and so rude to Jeff about being American - durr, they're in America.

[-J-]

set point
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::cheer::cheer::cheer::yahoo::yah oo::yahoo:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Now can we have a bagel in the fourth please Andy cos I need to go to :sleepy:

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

That'll do nicely!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy leads 2 sets to 1. 3'6, 7'6, 6'2.
One more please Muzzah.

[Madeline]

Thank heavens for that.

I have been so tense, my neck and shoulders are aching.

[Manaus]

2 sets to the good! :yahoo: Good stuff. Andy has to keep his wits about him though, Cilic is going to throw everything at Andy in the next set.

[traveller7]

Hallelujah! Thank you Andy now a nice Bagel or breadstick would be good please not asking for too much huh?!

[Mandiemoo]

yay! What a comeback!

But i should be asleep... (grumble, grumble)

[pippadaisy]

My stream has gone over to Serenas match HELP

[david1610]

Same again. Must not let his focus go. The opponent is not Cilic, but the other Andy, remember.
Focus. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's in his night shirt. Now difficult to tell who is who on the court.
Please be a bit more considerate to your fans Muzzah, would hate to be cheering on the wrong guy!

Meanwhile - can you just break Marin's serve nt eh opening game of the 4th set please?
*15-40
:shades:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: kitkat :yahoo:

[Alis]

Early break - good lad!

[Manaus]

Early break! :yahoo:

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:
nothing won yet
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Andy breaks to start the 4th, dare I say it's looking comfortable now!

[Sallydaisy]

:rolling:
Muzzah is hungry, wants his tea, wants this over and done.
Breaks Cilic in the first game of the 4th set.

[Alis]

Now Andy's in his night kit there'll be no holding him!

[Sallydaisy]

kitkat:boogie:
nothing won yet
focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn
Did you hack David1610's account details?

[pippadaisy]

:phew:s,ok its come back again?????????

[traveller7]

yay yaya good one come onnn

[Sallydaisy]

Andy breaks to start the 4th, dare I say it's looking comfortable now!
:cauldron:
(just in case - and anyhow Pabbers isn't around just now)

[-J-]

simples
now for the cushion
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

2-0 :dance:

[rondun]

Boing, boing, boing, boing ...

If you look closely into Cilic's eyes you can see a little andy murray bouncing around inside his head!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Helen40]

This is a wierd one for me, even when Murray was 2-5 down in the second I wasn't stressed, although I didn't expect it to end in 4.

[-J-]

chances
3bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Boing, boing, boing, boing ...

If you look closely into Cilic's eyes you can see a little andy murray bouncing around inside his head!
Does the little Andy Murray have "Marin, you're my pigeon" tattooed on his forehead?

[Manaus]

Momentum fully with Andy now, 3-0. :cheer:

[-J-]

double kitkat:boogie::boogie:

[DaveArneRiise]

Does the little Andy Murray have "Marin, you're my pigeon" tattooed on his forehead?

It would certainly throw the cat amongst the pigeons if he did.

[RoastLamb]

Wow! I bet no-one anticipated this kind of result in their FTM.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy to serve next at *3-0 up in the 4th set after breaking Cilic twice.

Is it too soon to be thinking of a suitable thread title?
:shades:
:cauldron:

[Madeline]

I'm starting to relax now. I know Cilic lost a set after having 2 breaks, but surely Andy won't do that?

[traveller7]

3-0 yaya :swingin:

[rondun]

Does the little Andy Murray have "Marin, you're my pigeon" tattooed on his forehead?"honey, you're my bunny"

[Alis]

I wonder where Supergran is tonight - she usually burns the midnight oil.

[-J-]

cmonn andy
give him no hope
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

*15-40

:eek:

Come on Muzzah!!!

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - don't let him back in.

[-J-]

close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnn

[rondun]

C'mon andy- the tickets for Armstrong aren't this expensive!

[Sallydaisy]

I wonder where Supergran is tonight - she usually burns the midnight oil.
We think she's taken up the Swiss franc and is currently advising Feddykins on how to bring up his twins and teach them to speak English whilst also explaining to them the rudiments of what it's like to live which a failing, ageing, tennis superstar who loses in Semi-Finals to a British player.
:whistle:

(Madeline - that is all tongue-in-cheek!)

[traveller7]

4-0 :clap:

[-J-]

great recovery to hold
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

4-0 Andy Murray in the 4th set after a seriously tough hold wherein Cilic chucked everything and Pippa Middleton at Andy's service game.

[hfwardhouse]

I like this scoreline much better!

Come on Andy!!!

[Manaus]

Few tense moments in that game but good hold.

[Alis]

We think she's taken up the Swiss franc and is currently advising Feddykins on how to bring up his twins and teach them to speak English whilst also explaining to them the rudiments of what it's like to live which a failing, ageing, tennis superstar who loses in Semi-Finals to a British player.
:whistle:
(Madeline - that is all tongue-in-cheek!)

How wise of her. Why cast her pearls before swine on here when she can do so much good elsewhere????

[supergran]

Thank God the real Andy turned up....quite enjoying it now:lol::lol:

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Petch just loves Andy!

[-J-]

2 left
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

*15-40
*30-40

Break him Andy!

[Helen40]

Thought Not Roger Federer‏@PseudoFed had been quiet.

If it rains tonight when I am due to play, I will say to the clouds...

[Manaus]

Bagel in the works me thinks - nice late night snack. :)

[supergran]

I know you are talking about me but I, as an Andy fan, am engrossed in this match. 5-0 Go Andy!!!!!

[-J-]

triple kitkat :boogie::boogie::boogie:

[Sallydaisy]

And he does! Wowza!!! He has to serve it out and it's a love set for the match.

[traveller7]

5-0 :dance:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Come on Andy - bed time looms :sleepy:

[Helen40]

i know you are talking about me but i, as an andy fan, am engrossed in this match. 5-0 go andy!!!!!
lol!

[Sallydaisy]

I know you are talking about me but I, as an Andy fan, am engrossed in this match. 5-0 Go Andy!!!!!
S'ok. You can kill me with your repartee later!
:lol:

[hfwardhouse]

:lol:

[david1610]

Wow! I started watching at 1-5 in the second.
The sets I have watched have been 6-2 6-2 and 5-0 !!!!!!

[supergran]

Petch just loves Andy!HE DOES. Love his commentary.

[-J-]

first time of asking serve it oot
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Mandiemoo]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Come on Andy - bed time looms :sleepy:

Bed time was 3 1/2 hours ago, yet i'm still here!

[hfwardhouse]

Hello Mandiemoo!!!

[-J-]

two match points
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

Brilliant - congratulations, Andy

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

Hello hfw!

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Helen40]

Ah well, that's it then. Well done the Muzza.

[-J-]

getibnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

[davech]

:yahoo: :clap: :yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

When im slumped over my desk tomorrow, I shall be blaming Andy!

Goodnight all!

[Manaus]

Fantastic stuff, looked pretty bleak at the start but got better as the match went on. Awesome! :cheer: :yahoo: :clap:

http://img4-2.myrecipes.timeinc.net/i/recipes/su/05/08/salmon-bagel-su-682809-l.jpg

[traveller7]

Never had a doubt lol
woohoooooooo well done andy I really thought you were a goner at a set and 5-2 down but somehow you pulled it back from somewhere, so good.

[hfwardhouse]

Bed time - g'night all :) xx