US Open 2012: Andy Murray - GRAND SLAM CHAMPION! 7'6, 7'5, 2'6, 3'6, 6'2

[pippadaisy]

Oh Andy you've done, you've done it
we believed in you
And you did it
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:: yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

I can hardly write for crying - it's been such privilege following this guy the last 7 years.

I'm overjoyed that he's finally won a Grand Slam - it's absolutely wonderful!

[traveller7]

crying my eyes out cannot put into words how I feel

[Alis]

At last - soooooooooooooo proud of him - he gave it his all!!!

[HenFan]

Today is the best day of my life!!! :)

[andrea8411]

Crying a lot

[Maza1987]

no one can ever take it away from him

[davech]

They're playing Chariots of Fire!!! He'll be expecting another gold medal if they're not careful.

[JennieF]

watching my laptop in bed....just had to say how happy i am, with tears streaming, can't stop crying with happiness. Brilliant brilliant Andy. xxxx

[pippadaisy]

I have stayed up LOL

[DaveArneRiise]

Followed Andy from the start and I've always believed in him. It's an absolutely monstrous feat. Thoroughly deserved. Andy winning this in front of the superb, energetic support in the floodlights of New York will stay with me for ever. Get in!

[supergran]

Can't believe how happy Iam. Supergramps has come from bed to open champagne and share my joy.

[cazza99]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooo :trophy: :trophy: :trophy:

[Helen40]

Well done Andy, Chariots of Fire, what a perfect end to our Olympic summer!!!

[Manaus]

Oh I may tear up here.

[WimbledonAce]

So proud.can't stop sobbing!

[Sallydaisy]

Will Andy be able to speak???
I think Lendl is smiling.

[JAMES4578]

Andy is the Us Open Champion, thrilled and delighted fort Murray to come through such a final! Knew he could win a slam but such so special now that that the dream has come through. Nervewracking at times of course, such a dramatic match! Well done Andy!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[david1610]

We believed but we also suffered and waited. At last!!!!!! Yeeeessssss!!!

[Hawkeye]

I'm joining you all in tears. No beers in so having a wee sip of Irn Bru to celebrate!

[Niknak's Mum]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: I'm lost for words ..... what a fantastic end to a fantastic summer!

[david1610]

All the fours....
2004 Boys Champion
2008 First final
2012 First Grand Slam.

[Maza1987]

it is officially a big 4 now

[traveller7]

And on the same date that Fred Perry won his championship in US spooky!

[Manaus]

Ow, Andy hobbling around, really gave it his all. You are a champion Andy! :cheer:

[traveller7]

Andy Murray isn't the next Fred Perry. He's the first Andy Murray. An exceptional display of both strength and will. A champion.

An actor twitterer just tweeted that so true!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy can hardly walk!!!

[mintsauce]

yesssssssss!!!!!!!

[Manaus]

Andy coming up to the Sky Sports studio for an interview.

[-J-]

my connection went straight after the match missed the presentation

[Helen40]

So proud, we have a Grand slam champion now!

[Caro]

What a match!! So so proud to be an Andy fan! Wish we were all together somewhere drinking champagne!

[hfwardhouse]

Am loving the new banner - wow!

[ljs]

What a match!! So so proud to be an Andy fan! Wish we were all together somewhere drinking champagne!

me too caro , that would be so awesome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[david1610]

ANyone got a stream to hear Andy's interview?

[traveller7]

So glad I stayed up for this best moment of the Summer for me.

[Helen40]

So glad he's big FOUR now, and glad he beat Djokers when he was playing well. Onwards and upwards from here. Great Djokers has been a good sport too. glad it was him or Rafa.

[Manaus]

ANyone got a stream to hear Andy's interview?

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/196/v-439754.html

[JennieF]

And on the same date that Fred Perry won his championship in US spooky!
And he was No 3 in the world at ther time as well!
It just had to be, didn't it!!! We always believed...........I'M SO SO HAPPY FOR HIM!!

[supergran]

So so happy for Andy. family, Kim and team and all of his devoted fans on here and world wide. Have waited for this for so long and if it was high summer I would dance in the street. But supergramps and I are celebrating with the champagne I've been saving for years.

[mintsauce]

Well done Andy, we always knew you'd do it one day:swingin:

[Aussie Andy]

I'm so excited, how can I settle down! CONGRATULATIONS, ANDY! World No.3, Grand Slam Champion, Olympic Gold Medallist - you rock!

I shall have to change my signature now.

Now his career definitely trumps Del Potro and Roddick.

[Hawkeye]

my connection went straight after the match missed the presentationhttp://www.thefirstrow.eu/watch/139989/2/watch-djokovic-vs-murray,-arthur-ashe-stadium.html

[Jan]

:party::party::party:

[Sallydaisy]

:lol:

Dara O Briain ‏@daraobriain (https://twitter.com/daraobriain)
Just so you know, I and Mock The Week are TOTALLY taking the credit for this.

[-J-]

always said i wanted andys first slam to be here its his favorite slam

[super8]

Yip - I think I heard the sound of a hoodoo not just being broken, but snapped in two..

Well done Andy!

That was some match

'night all.. :shelebrate:

[banskogirl]

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

[ljs]

me too J woooohooooo im just so happy !!!!!!!

[unclebg]

Congratulations Andy, and your team! Fantastic match.

[Manaus]

No way am I going to get any sleep tonight! I wouldn't want to either! :party:

[KnightOwl]

So happy. Can't even put it into words! Yes I can...!

Andy Murray - Grand Slam Champion!!!

There you go....

[Jan]

thanks for your company guys! What a night!

[lynne]

So, So Happy, never has a tennis player deserved to win a Grand Slam so much, the years we have been watching Andy the highs & the lows, so, so worth it...............just unbelievably PROUD OF ANDREW MURRAY!!!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[xenon21]

YES!!!!!! We knew he could do this and now he has proved this! ANdy Murray Grand Slam final! :trophy:

So proud of him! Well done to all of his fans Sticking by him through thick and thing! Our faith justified!

[davech]

Still buzzing. :)

[Tie-break]

Never in doubt ......

The first of many!

But after that first set, I'm thinking of changing my forum name......

[jaysee]

The first of many! What a wonderful night!

[RoastLamb]

Woweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! !!!!!!!!!!!

He did it!

[david1610]

Congratulations Judy. This would not have happened without you. Take a bow as well!

[Chris83]

I am fighting back the tears right now. I am so proud of Andy and so happy for him and the whole team. I feared the worst after the fourth set but Andy showed true champions spirit to right the ship and dominate the final set. He's deserved one of these for so long after working so hard and making sacrifices many of us wouldn't dream of. What a legend this man is, a true inspiration to anyone to keep working and trying and never giving up.

[ljs]

we knew it would come , and it was well worth the wait , and well deserved !!!!!!!! SO PROUD OF U ANDY !!!!!! :yahoo:

[KnightOwl]

Did like one comment from Mark Petchey late in the fifth set - he's not the next Fred Perry, he's the first Andy Murray.

Brilliant!!

[clancy]

I was so tired and now I'm wide awake! So happy for everyone who has been involved in his progress. What did he say at the presentation - were there tears? So annoyed that I didn't get to see it live - hope the BBC comes up with a repeat of EVERYTHING now.

[traveller7]

I had the belief I think we all did however nervous we got I had a feeling he would do it, and as Petchy said he did it in 5 sets against Nole which just proves he fought for this it wasnt a 3 set win easy it was a slog out there, Nole wasnt injured or played badly it was a fantastic match and he just played better and in that last game some very close calls on his side.
So proud and bursting with joy - watch the naysayers jump on the bandwagon saying 'ah i knew he would do it' yeah whatever we are his true fans and so glad to share it with you guys and gals made it so much easier.

[Bardot]

Andy saying he doesn't deserve the accolade player of the year because of his poor clay court season. Could we love this guy any more? :worship:

[JennieF]

Difficult to get to sleep tonight! Thanks for all being there to share this most wonderful of wonderful moments! who else has won Olympic gold and US Open in the same year??
goodnight all. must try to get to O2! Sweet Dreams! :grouphug:

[Helen40]

So proud of you Andy!!!

[-J-]

andy murray grand slam champion

[david1610]

I was so tired and now I'm wide awake! So happy for everyone who has been involved in his progress. What did he say at the presentation - were there tears? So annoyed that I didn't get to see it live - hope the BBC comes up with a repeat of EVERYTHING now.
After winning he had some cramping in the leg and in a way I think he was too tired to tear up!

[susieq]

Just brilliant! Well done, Andy. So proud of you.

[pippadaisy]

after missing the olympic final i am so happy i got to see him win his first slam
I really should go to bed work tomorrow
happy I was able to share this with you guys
just one more thing before I say night night
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:: dance:
ha ha

[DaveArneRiise]

The crowd were absolutely superb. I really felt they helped carry Andy over the line!

[Manaus]

Andy coming in for an interview on sky with his trophy soon. :)

[Sallydaisy]

Andy is the first man ever to complete the Olympic Gold/US Open double.

What a summer and what a wonderful finish from Andy!
He may have missed the Olympic Parade but he's put on his own show single-handed tonight.

[Genbrit]

I'm so so PROUD of him. I can't even express my feelings at the moment. Don't know when I'm going to come back down to earth. :yahoo::dance::clap::swingin::jitterbug::trophy::b ravo::worship::party::excited::band::shelebrate:

[-J-]

Andy is the first man ever to complete the Olympic Gold/US Open double.

What a summer and what a wonderful finish from Andy!
He may have missed the Olympic Parade but he's put on his own show single-handed tonight.not bad for a glaswegian

[Helen40]

Such a fitting end of our Olympic summer. On the same day (in American time) of the end of Olympics parade. Andy's done it!!

[Alis]

Thanks for your company everyone - it wouldn't have been the same without you all there!

[-J-]

Such a fitting end of our Olympic summer. On the same day (in American time) of the end of Olympics parade. Andy's done it!!equally fitting it took a murraycoaster to do it

[wriggles]

i dont want to go to sleep!!! :D

[ljs]

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/196/v-439754.html says andy is coming for an interview with his trophy

[KnightOwl]

Very glad right now that I booked a day off work tomorrow :)

[Sallydaisy]

Thanks for your company everyone - it wouldn't have been the same without you all there!
G'night Alis - and anyone else heading for bed.
And thanks for your company through this journey!

It feels a bit weird drinking malt whisky at this time of night but who cares!

[Maza1987]

i also feel we deserve a pat on the back as well cause it#s been hard over the last years dealing with the post big match loses. we can all say it was truly worth it,

and yes, to that idiot who you had to argue with who knew nothing about tennis and said he would never do it---take that.

we knew all along he had the game.

[KnightOwl]

equally fitting it took a murraycoaster to do it

Absolutely! It was tough to watch at times, but once it was over I was actually pleased it was that tough - kind of makes it mean even more :big grin:

[Helen40]

Many thanks for your company everyone, it wouldn't have been the same without you :)

[traveller7]

Cant wait to text my dad in the morning to tell him, he is in Spain and they havent got any English channels!

[wriggles]

i also feel we deserve a pat on the back as well cause it#s been hard over the last years dealing with the post big match loses. we can all say it was truly worth it,

and yes, to that idiot who you had to argue with who knew nothing about tennis and said he would never do it---take that.

we knew all along he had the game.

Oh im going to love this part....maybe start with the local butcher...then colleagues at work..then brother..hmm list is very long!

[KnightOwl]

Andy's heading to the studio now - and he seems to have a helper to carry the trophy for him - I think if it was me I wouldn't want to let go :)

[MurrayAOne]

Andy Murray Grand Slam Champion!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Come ooooooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KnightOwl]

Cant wait to text my dad in the morning to tell him, he is in Spain and they havent got any English channels!

Already texted my parents. They're on holiday in Peru, but I had strict instructions to text them as soon as it was over...!

[Manaus]

Andy on sky now.

[ljs]

he looks so happy awwwwww

[rainy days]

It was all so worth it! All the heartache, I appreciate this so much more now. OMG! I still can't believe this actually happend.

[Helen40]

Darn, haven't got sky.

[Helen40]

Still in tears listening to 5 live.

[Manaus]

Darn, haven't got sky.

Stream below showing it:
http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/2/196/v-439754.html

[Yorkie]

Its a long while since I have been on here with quite a difficult year for me at work but it has not dimmed my enthusiasm for Andy and like all of you I have been up till silly hour tonight to see in history even if I had to keep fairly quite as the rest of the house is asleep (and of course I shouted in his gold medal too). Its just so fantastic that the 76 years of waiting is over but no doubt the media will still bring out a stat like that for Wimbeldon. Next year we want that one put to bed.

I'll also say, given my comments on last years BBC sports personality which for some were controversial for here, that Andy will clearly now be a serious contender for SPOTY but what a year he has chosen to reach these peaks. I think Britain needs about 10 sports personalities of the year this year. How can we narrow it down to just one.

I'll try to get back on here a little more but I am sure you all have been doing really well keeping the flame burning and have been well rewarded tonight.

[Sallydaisy]

eeeuw - Andy just said he broke a toenail during the match.

[Manaus]

Its a long while since I have been on here with quite a difficult year for me at work but it has not dimmed my enthusiasm for Andy and like all of you I have been up till silly hour tonight to see in history even if I had to keep fairly quite as the rest of the house is asleep (and of course I shouted in his gold medal too). Its just so fantastic that the 76 years of waiting is over but no doubt the media will still bring out a stat like that for Wimbeldon. Next year we want that one put to bed.

I'll also say, given my comments on last years BBC sports personality which for some were controversial for here, that Andy will clearly now be a serious contender for SPOTY but what a year he has chosen to reach these peaks. I think Britain needs about 10 sports personalities of the year this year. How can we narrow it down to just one.

I'll try to get back on here a little more but I am sure you all have been doing really well keeping the flame burning and have been well rewarded tonight.

Great to hear from you Yorkie. :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Hello Yorkie! It's it wonderful that he won!
:trophy:

[Manaus]

eeeuw - Andy just said he broke a toenail during the match.

Yeah, and it turned black apparently. :shocked:

[Aussie Andy]

Now for the WTF and Aussie Open. Can I put in a request for Andy to win that as well? ;)

:trophy::party::band::dance::wino::flowers::grouph ug:

Can I also put in a request for a picture of Andy and his trophy on the home page? If it hasn't been done already?

[Genbrit]

I hope this interview is on you tube soon. The link doesn't work over here. Still so so happy, can't even eat dinner!!!!

[karanga]

Andy Murray US Open Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist.


Huge congratulations to Andy.

:swingin: :swingin: :swingin: :bravo: :trophy: :maggie:

[Maza1987]

goodnight

and from now on. things will always be different.

[ljs]

could Annabelle Croft be any more revolting , what she adores Andy now that hes a GS champ ??? sickening

[Bardot]

What a classy guy. At the end of his interview he thanked everyone at Sky for their support and for the wonderful job they do broadcasting tennis. Said he'd been watching tennis on Sky since he was 15.

[jaysee]

So glad I got sky sports this weekend. Money well spent even though I have to pay for 30 days minimum! I just might watch the recording once or twice!

[-J-]

need somesleeping tablets my head is just buzzing but im up in three hours

[Bardot]

could Annabelle Croft be any more revolting , what she adores Andy now that hes a GS champ ??? sickening
Agreed, within minutes of Andy winning she was going on about Djokovic not being fully fit in the 5th set.

[traveller7]

Night all been such a fab and long night and worth every minute our boy did it sooo proud wont believe it in the morning!

[ljs]

im not gonna sleep for a while either , but its only 9:59 here so its all good

[KnightOwl]

need somesleeping tablets my head is just buzzing but im up in three hours

Very very glad right now that I booked a day holiday for tomorrow :)

[banskogirl]

I really need to go to bed but I don't think there's a chance of sleeping! What an amazing night :) Andy you were amazing, we knew you had it in you! Well done,
Andy Murray Grand Slam Champion!

[rondun]

Oh thank God, I can change my Avatar now

[RoastLamb]

Having a wispa to celebrate. My computer is down so had to rely on tv alone. They stuck a whole bunch of ads in as soon as mp was over so i missed it if he went to his box to hug them. Guess i will have to wait for youtube. But i got my kid to photo me in front of andy holding his trophy somwhen i get my computer back i will stick it on here and fb. So exciting to finally have that monkey off his back. And so happy to see lendl finally crack a smile.

[Helen40]

Which and how many slams did Perry win?

[ljs]

Agreed, within minutes of Andy winning she was going on about Djokovic not being fully fit in the 5th set.

shes really something isnt she , but Andy the ever classy guy gives her a hug :ill:

[banskogirl]

Very very glad right now that I booked a day holiday for tomorrow :)

Thought I would text the boss and joke that I might be sick in the morning but think I will wait.........just incase I am!

Andy Murray our Hero!!

[Helen40]

need somesleeping tablets my head is just buzzing but im up in three hours
Not even going to try. Glad I didn't book a game for tomorrow morning. :)
Want to savour this moment.

[xenon21]

No matter how many times we have rolled our eyes at Andy's dodgy hawkeye challenges, Andy won the 2 most important challenges of his life in that last game! :)

Stat from 5 live. Nadal, Federer and Novak all beat players who had not won a grand slam before to win their first GS title. Andy had it tougher as he never got that opportunity!

[Sallydaisy]

Having a wispa to celebrate. My computer is down so had to rely on tv alone. They stuck a whole bunch of ads in as soon as mp was over so i missed it if he went to his box to hug them. Guess i will have to wait for youtube. But i got my kid to photo me in front of andy holding his trophy somwhen i get my computer back i will stick it on here and fb. So exciting to finally have that monkey off his back. And so happy to see lendl finally crack a smile.

Hi Fiona! What a wonderful match and magic from Andy to win that.
He didn't let it up to his box - actually he was very cool about it all.
Would love to see the photo!

I'm sure the match/ceremony will be up on Youtube before your night is out.

Not done a match report - not even sure I'd know where to begin with it.

[Helen40]

Stat from 5 live. Nadal, Federer and Novak all beat players who had not won a grand slam before to win their first GS title. Andy had it tougher as he never got that opportunity!
Same camp as Delpo then, let's hope he doesn't get injured like Delpo did.

[Sallydaisy]

need somesleeping tablets my head is just buzzing but im up in three hours

You and everyone else in Scotland.
;)

Surely tomorrow should be declared a national holiday for 2012?
:shades:


Very very glad right now that I booked a day holiday for tomorrow :)
Good thinking!
Can't believe it's 03.00 ...

[RoastLamb]

Can you believe mary carillo saying bagpipes all over scotland will be blowing. At 2 am??? Hahahaha

[banskogirl]

:) Well everyone I'm off to bed. Can't imagine sleeping but I'm going to have to try :)

:yahoo: Andy :yahoo:

:grouphug: everyone else :grouphug:

[KnightOwl]

Can you believe mary carillo saying bagpipes all over scotland will be blowing. At 2 am??? Hahahaha

Not a good call really - they'd get lynched :)

[xenon21]

Can you believe mary carillo saying bagpipes all over scotland will be blowing. At 2 am??? Hahahaha

5 live clarified it didn;t happen in Dunblane ;)

[Helen40]

Ticker on sky news with Andy's success!

[Helen40]

Andy's interview on 5 live now.

[Bardot]

Has there ever been a more humble celebration of grand slam victory than Andy's? There was no collapsing to the knees or prostrating oneself on the ground or ripping open the shirt or even tears. Just acknowledgement of a difficult job very well done.

What a joy reading twitter is tonight? :clap:

[xenon21]

Very humble celebration from Andy. A few tears on court apparently as andy said in press conference

Part of presser can be listened to on Radio 5 live just now

[AussieAndyFan]

So so so so so happy for Andy & the team! Not a single group of people more deserving of this!!!

Am on a high at the moment, so proud of everybody involved!

[KnightOwl]

Andy being interviewed on 5 live radio at the moment - sounds knackered!

It's lovely to hear everything he has to say, but part of me is thinking let the poor lad go home and go to bed!

[greatunclebulgaria]

WOW just WOW

[tom]

Amazing performance.

To lose a two set lead was a huge blow. But Andy showed huge mental toughness as well as
brilliant tennis skills in winning that 5th set.

Now that he has at last got his first slam, I'm sure he'll go on to win more.

It is indeed, as Andy has often said, an era when some of the greatest ever players are playing.
But I'm sure Andy now realises that he is one of them.

A great champion.

[Helen40]

Match summary on Sky News now.

[Helen40]

ie highlights

[Sallydaisy]

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62811000/jpg/_62811078_62811077.jpg

Says it all don't it?

[Ace!]

What a super summer this has been for Andy and for us:grouphug::grouphug:

Now watch as the slams come pouring in, can't wait for next year!!!!:swingin:

Many :thanks: ANDY MURRAY!:clap:

[xenon21]

awwwwwwwwww in the presser Andy said #teammurray in a bit of shock. Happy but shocked! Learning from Mr Lendl! @andy_murray still in shock a bit? needs to sink in!

[supergran]

Tears have gone, I am calm now. Thank you Andy. Did think you would do it and you did! God bless you. Don't care what the papers say we have always believed.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's Wikipedia page has already been updated!


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2erKb6CQAAumXj.jpg:large

[Maza1987]

Im still awake browsing on my mobile now. Lol

all of the big four have won a major this year but Andy trumps them cause he got gold.

[Sallydaisy]

Im still awake browsing on my mobile now. Lol

all of the big four have won a major but Andy trumps them cause he gold.
Yep.
Australian = Nole
French = Rafa
Wimbledon = Roger
United States = Andy
Olympics = Andy.
:gold:

Hope he makes it back to the UK to be in Scotland for the celebrations for the Scottish Olympians!

[Maza1987]

And let's not forget. Next tourny is andyland aka shanghai. Hehe

[HoopGirl]

Well here we are Murray fans, with all the roller coasters we hav riden with Andy!
The tears, the fears, the waiting all nite for Word of coaches (April fool!).
then comes along Lendl and our boy turns into a fine man with a brave heart
And wins in a great battle.
Proud of u Andy
Proud to be a Murray fan!

[clancy]

Andy - thanks for putting a smile on my face as posted yesterday during difficult times for me. We've kept the faith with you and you've rewarded us as we always knew you would. Now PLEASE take some time out and ENJOY some time with your family and team - nobody deserves it more.

[patmoren]

Crawled out of bed but such a wonderful feeling to greet the day with our man a Grand Slam Champion. Words can't describe the way I feel. Everytime I woke up between 2.15 and 6.45 was the first thought to come into my head. Now maybe Andy has silenced his critics but who cares. What a wonderful, wonderful summer for Team GB in all its forms.
Great pictiure Sally. :clap::yahoo::dance:

[pabbers]

Stayed up to watch - fell into bed at 2.45am but couldn't get to sleep - was buzzing. Just popping on before setting off for work - delivering what I hope will be a coherent lecture at 9am.

WOWZER - way to go Andy!!!! Sooooooooooooo proud. What mental strength. Will read everyone's comments later.

:trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy::trophy:

[Golden Lady]

So very very proud of Andy!!! :trophy::trophy::trophy: What a year it has been for him, this day has always been coming and it just feels AMAZING!!!! I hope Andy enjoys much celebrating but also a good break and time with family and friends. No one deserved this more.

[scrapaddict]

Watched a bit of thr first set and then went to bed tginking he would win.

So proud of the way he fought last night, a brilliant win Andy, well done

[JennieF]

Bleary-eyed this morning but revelling in all the news items about Andy! Headline news everywhere and everyone talking about it! Andy - you've done us all proud and so so happy for you! You've deserved this win for so long. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! Onwards and upwards!

[Reef]

Kept trying to go to bed at pertinent times in the match (knowing it could go either way) but couldn't settle as part of me was thinking if he made it through I would kick myself for not watching that moment LIVE, so in the end I was there alone on the sofa....(not behind it!) - a satisfied wreck of a fan.

How Andy Murray has grown as a player and a person...so proud, proud, proud...:worship:

[Jan]

It still feels just as amazing after a few hours sleep! And now the whole country knows - not just those mad enough to stay up half the night!
I'd love to watch the match all over again, knowing the result - some of the tennis was stunning wasn't it?

[traveller7]

So hard to get to sleep this morning still smiling about it and its all over the news love it!

[lynne]

So true Jan...I will watching again as it will be on British Eurosport at 1pm (for those who have Virgin Media)......to be able to watch Andy & feel so calm.......BLISS!:thumbup:

[wriggles]

.i just love love love watching the point at 2-3 in 4th set..djoko..side to side back forth back forth and then andy just nailed it down the line when djoko was down and out....no mercy ;)

[Caro]

Oh my goodness, it's real isn't it?!! Just seen the picture sally posted and welling up again. Only managed a couple of hours sleep and am at work running on the fumes of adrenalin. I feel fine at the moment. Wish I had recorded the match but didn't think until afterwards. Hope it comes out on DVD!

So, so happy. Have supported Andy since the start and always believed in him even when those around me were doubting.
ANDY MURRAY - US OPEN CHAMPION :dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo::worship::worship::tro phy:

And loved it in his interview when he said he was most looking forward to getting home to see his :maggie::rusty:

[hfwardhouse]

My eyes must be pinpricks this morning - I managed about 3 hours sleep and wasn't impressed when the alarm woke me at 6.30! Minnie was much easier to wake up this morning though :) ... although she was a bit cross I didn't get her up for the last game - I was in tears at that bit so didn't even think about it!!! :shamed: :lol:

At work .... but not really concentrating successfully on anything! Still so :excited:

[lynne]

Just had to post this pic of Andy & Kim from Andy Murray - Tennis Genius FB page.........:thumbup:....(sorry it's not biggger)



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[Lou]

WOW WOW WOW WOW

our boy is Champ at last and so well deserved. FAB U LOUS ANDY! :dance:

[daveollie]

Congratulations Andy, well desereved and many more to come. World No1 by the end of the please :clap:

[Caro]

Just read through a lot of the thread from last night as I was only posting now and again .... not getting ANY work done!! Still on a massive high and can't think of anything else!

Can't wait to hear his reception at the O2 in November!!

[hfwardhouse]

Just read through a lot of the thread from last night as I was only posting now and again .... not getting ANY work done!! Still on a massive high and can't think of anything else!

Can't wait to hear his reception at the O2 in November!!

Me too :lol: .... methinks the boss picked a perfect day to be in Glasgow at a conference!!! Phew!!!

[AussieAndyFan]

4 day bender starting tomorrow!!

[Les Waste]

A song for today is "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone, for Andy and fans alike. Freedom from a big burden and entering a new positive phase. No longer wary of watching, listening or commenting, I intend to follow his exploits again.

A big 'thank you' to Ivan Lendl for adding the last piece of the jigsaw. Who can forget Ivan's forehand winners down the line, a truly awesome shot.

[ChrisMac]

Congratulations Andy, you played a blinder, blood and guts were on the court last night, and you came out on top. So very proud of you. A LEGEND!:bravo:

[Katie]

So happy that Andy has now won a slam! No-one deserves it more than him. :swingin:

I've never been more nervous watching a tennis match before, but it was so worth it! He showed such mental resolve in that fifth set - just fantastic.

[Sallydaisy]

A song for today is "Feeling Good" by Nina Simone, for Andy and fans alike. Freedom from a big burden and entering a new positive phase. No longer wary of watching, listening or commenting, I intend to follow his exploits again.

A big 'thank you' to Ivan Lendl for adding the last piece of the jigsaw. Who can forget Ivan's forehand winners down the line, a truly awesome shot.
Welcome to the forum Les - and that's a great first post.
I keep humming stuff like 'My Way' and 'New York, New York' ... and 'Proud' ...

I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I've left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I'm on my way
Can't stop me now ... etc.

[Sallydaisy]

I've realised that I can watch Sky News on my laptop via TVcatchup.
They're showing Andy's win in their headline updates around every 15mins!
Happy to watch those moments over again.
:p

[Les Waste]

Great to be here at the new site, Sally! Kudos to you, and others, for staying the course through thick and thin. I see 606 is no more. Where do you go for a good bit of competitive tennis banter these days?

[supergran]

Opened my eyes this morning and did wonder if it was all a dream. Just read through all your posts from last few points of match and must say I was smiling with tears in my eyes reading them. Such happy emotion from his most loyal fans. How happy are we?:yahoo::yahoo: We have waited so long but our support has never wavered. I am watching it all over again but this time sitting comfortably and very relaxed. Happy day everyone.:swingin::swingin:

[cazza99]

sportingintelligence ‏@sportingintel

And still the wait goes on. It's now more than seven HOURS since a British man won a Grand Slam tennis singles title. #usopen

[wriggles]

I am having the most unproductive day ever! just watching match again..reading articles and watching interviews all at same time. im supposed to be moving house!lol. i wish we could be a fly on the wall and see what the team got up to in the locker room and that night...im sure they had a blast.

ahh victory tastes sweet!

[Jan]

I am having the most unproductive day ever! just watching match again..reading articles and watching interviews all at same time. im supposed to be moving house!lol. i wish we could be a fly on the wall and see what the team got up to in the locker room and that night...im sure they had a blast.

ahh victory tastes sweet!

Me too! finding all the pictures I can, watching interviews, welling up again! Thank goodness I'm not trying to move house too!

But hey, Andy will never win his first slam again!!

[Caro]

OK, I really do have to get on with some work!! I have a clinic to get to. I've done hardly anything all morning! Except read stuff on here, BBC website etc etc

Everyone at work knows how big an Andy fan I am and I have been getting lots of congratulations ... anyone would think I was his mum :lol:

[Nina]

Here we go Andy, 1st Grand Slam came
last night I wasn't able to post anything, I was full of emotions and very very exhausted to say something..
but now I'm going to say that

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ow

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


I still think, It's a dream, can someone hit on my cheek? :flowers:

Andy wasn't enough emotional, don't get that why?

[supergran]

Same here...watched match on Sky...now watching it on EuroSport.:yahoo::boogie:

[supergran]

Here we go Andy, 1st Grand Slam came
last night I wasn't able to post anything, I was full of emotions and very very exhausted to say something..
but now I'm going to say that

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ow

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


I still think, It's a dream, can someone hit on my cheek? :flowers:

Andy wasn't enough emotional, don't get that why?Think it was a combination of complete relief and shock. He was restrained wasn't he?

[Nina]

Think it was a combination of complete relief and shock.

I think the same






every web page announce us his memorable and historical win!



Oh man
it's just a beginning!

be careful ATP You'll need to stop this man, which I think will be very very difficult

[supergran]

OK, I really do have to get on with some work!! I have a clinic to get to. I've done hardly anything all morning! Except read stuff on here, BBC website etc etc

Everyone at work knows how big an Andy fan I am and I have been getting lots of congratulations ... anyone would think I was his mum :lol: Same here..it's funny. Supergramps went for paper this morning and met next door-but-one neighbour who said "Bet Mo's happy this morning." He told him that he had got out of bed at the end of the match to open champagne to toast him. The window cleaner has just been and congratulated me and told me that in the Olympic final he thought of me. It is rather nice when people know we are ardent fans and are pleased for us as well.

[Alis]

Here we go Andy, 1st Grand Slam came
last night I wasn't able to post anything, I was full of emotions and very very exhausted to say something..
but now I'm going to say that

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ow

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


I still think, It's a dream, can someone hit on my cheek? :flowers:

Andy wasn't enough emotional, don't get that why?

I think he was in shock!!!

[Golden Lady]

I still can't take it in! Had to rush straight out this morning and been so busy so I haven't had a chance to read through articles etc properly. I'm going to watch the match again tonight (I only saw first 2 sets) and just try to drink it all in. Have found myself choked up and close to tears whenever Andy's win has been mentioned today, think I need a good cry and chance to reflect. Man I'm so happy for him and for all of us :grouphug:

[NorthernLights]

This is the first time I've stopped and had time to think about it. I was welling up seeing the "Grand Slam Champion" by Andy's name when i logged on. I don't think it's sunk in yet, not really. I'm going to have a glass of wine and watch it all over tonight.

Wow. He really did it. Grand Slam Champion. Yahoo! :yahoo:

[ljs]

Same here..it's funny. Supergramps went for paper this morning and met next door-but-one neighbour who said "Bet Mo's happy this morning." He told him that he had got out of bed at the end of the match to open champagne to toast him. The window cleaner has just been and congratulated me and told me that in the Olympic final he thought of me. It is rather nice when people know we are ardent fans and are pleased for us as well.

Same for me Maureen , family , former family ( hehe ) , neighbours , friends , anyone I know or have ever known , knows how much of an Andy fan I am . Being a huge tennis fan in Canada is a bit rare , so I tend to stand out :lol:

Im just so happy today , cant stop smiling :big grin:

Guess u guys have seen all the pics , the one of him and Kim holding the trophy ?

[RoastLamb]

To celebrate we're doing the usual ice cream treats and also a theatre show (how to train your dragon) as a special treat. My kids really don't know how lucky they are to have Andy and Rafa around. Slept about two hours. What a buzz. Best high ever!

[LC the fan]

I was in Spain and so 6 hours ahead of US Time - also had a plane home to catch at 8 the next morning so there was no way I could stay up and watch it, other than the first set.

Cant believe his first triumph and I had to watch recordings today - but I could watch, and watch and watch.

ANDY MURRAY....GRAND SLAM CHAMPION .......If I keep saying it I'm finally gonna believe it

[pabbers]

Have got our seats booked on the sofa tonight to watch the highlights! Vino at the ready.

[-J-]

been in a tennis free bubble since last night, now its time for me to catch up on the after match highlights, i havnt even see the presentation
anyonew recomend where to start ?

[cazza99]

been in a tennis free bubble since last night, now its time for me to catch up on the after match highlights, i havnt even see the presentation
anyonew recomend where to start ?

I have posted some of the highlight videos on the newspaper threads.

[-J-]

I have posted some of the highlight videos on the newspaper threads.im in there now man you have been busy :clap:

[cazza99]

im in there now man you have been busy :clap:

And the worrying thing is I have hardly started :eek: :eek: Its going to take days to get all the stuff up.

[-J-]

And the worrying thing is I have hardly started :eek: :eek: Its going to take days to get all the stuff up.you cant possibly be readying all these as well there simply hasnt been enough time since the match finished

[pippadaisy]

Oh isn't it great to read and see all the wonderful things everyones saying about Andy
Hope they bring out a dvd with andy's Olympic gold and first grand slam win, that would be amazing.
People all day at work sayin how great he is and that they thought of me when they saw the news,
hearing customers making great comment, to me and to others
:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[WimbledonAce]

Same as a lot of you, at work I was greeted with - didn't expect you to be in yet! Hardcore as always,hehe. So much positivity today it's great, people coming up and chatting to me as they know how crazy I am with my tennis. Is just so nice not to have to say - maybe next time. Just wonderful, so happy right now.

[Maza1987]

lol
i didnt realise our old friend chandler bing celebrated with andy backstage.
way to go, chandler.

[Madeline]

I have just realised - I was up until after 3.30 am reading through this thread - and I completely forgot to post!

Well I *was* tired. Everything I would have said has already been said, so I'll just say "ditto" to it all!

[RoastLamb]

lol
i didnt realise our old friend chandler bing celebrated with andy backstage.
way to go, chandler.

He talked about andy during his interview as well. He seemed genuinely starstruck. Hilarious.

[xenon21]

Spent a lot of today in a bit of a day dream lol!

I remember those long nights back when Andy was starting out, following him through challengers with dodgy livescores... always knew he was something special and he has proved just how special! So proud!

[Aussie Andy]

It's weird. I keep thinking ahead to the Australian Open and thinking 'wonder if he'll win his first slam there' and then remembering that if he does, it'll be his second!

[xenon21]

Listening to the final set of the match on 5 live sports extra. It has been playing on the loop

[xenon21]

Andy wasn't enough emotional, don't get that why?

I think he was in shock!

[Helen40]

Does anyone know of a stream where I can watch a replay?

[Madeline]

I have had a look at Eurosport Player - I paid a months subscription, but they have hardly any of Andy's matches, the most recent I found was v Cilic. I must remember to cancel the subscription, it was pretty much a waste of money; it was fairly OK for the AO but not for the USO, Sky nicked all the good ones.

I have never found a free livestream that showed replays - if you find one please let me know for future reference!

[supergran]

Great day yesterday. Watched Andy's win again and again. Trawled through every TV News channel from the US and here. Watched him in Central Park and loved how much coverage he received from all over the world. Our Andy, the US Open Champion and a global star. Then we went for a meal to celebrate though I could only manage one glass of wine. Came home and watched more news from US TV channels. Fantastic! Read the papers this morning and yes, it's true, it's real. Andy, Olympic Champion and Grand Slam Champion. Now looking forward to collecting champagne from two young friends who bet me Andy would never win a Major. He showed 'em....He showed 'em all!!:gold::trophy::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[Alis]

Great day yesterday. Watched Andy's win again and again. Trawled through every TV News channel from the US and here. Watched him in Central Park and loved how much coverage he received from all over the world. Our Andy, the US Open Champion and a global star. Then we went for a meal to celebrate though I could only manage one glass of wine. Came home and watched more news from US TV channels. Fantastic! Read the papers this morning and yes, it's true, it's real. Andy, Olympic Champion and Grand Slam Champion. Now looking forward to collecting champagne from two young friends who bet me Andy would never win a Major. He showed 'em....He showed 'em all!!:gold::trophy::cheer::cheer::cheer:

He certainly did show 'em, Supergran ................. and my husband who was convinced he would never with a Major - oh, how I'm enjoying rubbing that one in!!!!!!!

[clancy]

Supergran - we ought to have got together to celebrate - I'm just down the road from you in Warrington.

[supergran]

Supergran - we ought to have got together to celebrate - I'm just down the road from you in Warrington.That could be arranged.:wino::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

Applause for Andy as he arrived back in the UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-19570719) ...


Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) Spontaneous applause for AM as he walked through arrivals hall. Looked in good shape considering he's still hardly slept.



Murray, who also won Olympic gold this summer, was cheered as he was greeted by airport staff and members of the public at Heathrow in London.

The 25-year-old posed for pictures with holidaymakers and airport staff as he collected his luggage at terminal 5.


... and an escort although Kim looks rather less impressed!!!

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/62845000/jpg/_62845704_airport_pa.jpg
(photo and extract from the BBC)

[lynne]

A lovely little video of Andy on His Emotional US OPEN triumph from garrylegend on You Tube..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45IOg8ILfVo&feature=plcp

[Jan]

love Kim's expression!!!

[Jan]

A lovely little video of Andy on His Emotional US OPEN triumph from garrylegend on You Tube..


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45IOg8ILfVo&feature=plcp

yes - what a super video - Andy looking very relaxed and not as tired as immediately after the match!!

[supergran]

Celebrations are continuing. Chinese banquet ordered.Supergramps in charge of the music. We are enjoying Andy's success. Wine is breathing.

[rk350]

Got a great stat here: Federer has only once won a Grand Slam final against an opponent with more major victories than Andy did on Monday. And that was a 35 year old Andre Agassi! Go Andy!

[rondun]

Celebrations are continuing. Chinese banquet ordered.Supergramps in charge of the music. We are enjoying Andy's success. Wine is breathing.Hope you used the name "Murray" for the order. Nice discount for Chinese banquets if you do, apparently:)

[lynne]

Hope you used the name "Murray" for the order. Nice discount for Chinese banquets if you do, apparently:)

:laugh: :thumbup:

[lynne]

You Tube footage of Andy arriving back at Heathrow...(Poor Kim)....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aSDbOt0Wcc



From The Ivan Lendl FBook page......



Fred Perry & Andy Murray - The unmistakable similarities

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[cazza99]

:thanks: Lynne - do you have a link for the Lendl facebook page?

[Madeline]

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ivan-Lendl/56807420864?ref=ts
Or if that doesn't work, just go into facebook and search Ivan Lendl, that's what I did.

[cazza99]

Thanks, I tried that and got the same as you - an unofficial fan page. I was wondering if had his own official one.

[Madeline]

Somehow I can't see Ivan bothering with facebook himself!

[-J-]

just watched the last set, and its even more phenomenal second time round, i dint hear how nuts the crowd where going at the time the atmosphere was crackling ( i must have been caught up with terror)
and i have to say nole has went up in my opinion, people bang on about nole and his chest banging and the antics of his team but i doubt there are many players who could have been more magnanimous or gracious in defeat

[lynne]

:thanks: Lynne - do you have a link for the Lendl facebook page?


Cazza, the link above is an unofficial fanbase for Ivan which I think there are about four fan pages, but this one is his offical Tennis Academy http://www.facebook.com/ivanlendlijta :thumbup:

[Alis]

just watched the last set, and its even more phenomenal second time round, i dint hear how nuts the crowd where going at the time the atmosphere was crackling ( i must have been caught up with terror)
and i have to say nole has went up in my opinion, people bang on about nole and his chest banging and the antics of his team but i doubt there are many players who could have been more magnanimous or gracious in defeat

Just a pity he called that medical time out.

[-J-]

Just a pity he called that medical time out.think thats being a little overly critical he was obvioisly strugling

[RoastLamb]

...but i doubt there are many players who could have been more magnanimous or gracious in defeat

Dunno, I can think of one. ;)

[-J-]

Dunno, I can think of one. ;)isnt the one your thinking of retired now, i meant current players ;)

[RoastLamb]

isnt the one your thinking of retired now, i meant current players ;)

:lol: You wish!

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

"@Ringham7: John Perry, Fred's grandson, heard about Andy's victory via email. He's an engineer working on a pipeline in Georgia"

[banskogirl]

Still revelling in Andy's win :) although still haven't caught up with my sleep. Been a mad week, leaving later tonight to take daughter to Uni in England, but great week. Lots of people being quiet about the match but then they have a lot of words to eat! Still seems a bit unreal having waited for so long but looking forward to whats ahead!

[Golden Lady]

Well its the end of a wonderful week and a new chapter in the Andy Murray journey is beginning. What a journey it's been thus far. That AO 2010 loss to Fed has always felt like the biggest disappointment because I always believed he would have soared from that point but the truth of it is, he had to take this journey with all it's heartache and disappointment in order to reach the place he was at on Monday night. He could not have claimed this title in any better way IMO, taking the lead then weathering the storm of Nole's comeback only to step up and give all of himself in that final set. He's taken the knocks and it's only proved to make him stronger.

Had to read the last paragraph of "Coming of Age' again when Andy talks about all the training and hard work saying that it will all be worth it one day if he can say that he's a Grand Slam Champion. I'm so looking forward to the next book (there has to be one surely) in a few years and the opening line should be "I can say that I'm a Grand Slam Champion". Got a feeling he will be a Multi Grand Slam Champion by then. ;)

[Caro]

and i have to say nole has went up in my opinion, people bang on about nole and his chest banging and the antics of his team but i doubt there are many players who could have been more magnanimous or gracious in defeat

I have to say I agree J, I have always found Nole gracious in defeat. He always congratulates his opponents warmly at the net and in his speeches. He also applauds good shots during play.

I can't be doing with the chest banging but you have to hand it to the guy, he can be a class act when he wants to be.

[LC the fan]

Is anyone else in the situation where various colleagues, neighbours and associates suddenly declare that they've always believed Andy would do it one day ????

After all the negatives that I've had to defend, after all the derogatory comments and snide remarks, suddenly they are all Andy fans !

I just smile smugly and welcome them to the Andy fan club :welcome: - I've been there a long time :cheers:

[lynne]

Oh! so true LC, so true!.....and yes I smile smugly also!!!!:)

[Golden Lady]

Yes I've been experiencing that too. One friend who has always been anti-Andy (ABE incident) said to me after Wimbledon that Andy was just not up to beating 'The Great Man"on the big stage. Imagine how pleased I was to run into him after the Olympics!!!!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it! By this Tuesday he was even saying that he was pleased that Andy won the US Open.

Seriously though, it is good to hear more and more positive comments about Andy. He's certainly let his tennis do the talking!

[supergran]

I have to say I agree J, I have always found Nole gracious in defeat. He always congratulates his opponents warmly at the net and in his speeches. He also applauds good shots during play.

I can't be doing with the chest banging but you have to hand it to the guy, he can be a class act when he wants to be.Although his chest banging etc irritates me I thought he was lovely after the match. I've always thought he is probably a very nice guy and he certainly showed grace in defeat on Monday.

[ljs]

Is anyone else in the situation where various colleagues, neighbours and associates suddenly declare that they've always believed Andy would do it one day ????

After all the negatives that I've had to defend, after all the derogatory comments and snide remarks, suddenly they are all Andy fans !

I just smile smugly and welcome them to the Andy fan club :welcome: - I've been there a long time :cheers:

like Annabelle Croft , after all the vile she has spewed , now she loves Andy and is so happy for him :rolleyes:

[Alis]

like Annabelle Croft , after all the vile she has spewed , now she loves Andy and is so happy for him :rolleyes:

Although, commentating on the Berdych/Monaco match in the Davis Cup tonight she has just said how unlucky Berdych was to have to play Andy in such windy conditions. Her inference being that the outcome may well have been different in different conditions. Was the wind only blowing on Berdych???

[Alis]

Although his chest banging etc irritates me I thought he was lovely after the match. I've always thought he is probably a very nice guy and he certainly showed grace in defeat on Monday.

Pity about the medical time out though!

[-J-]

Just a pity he called that medical time out.


Pity about the medical time out though!de ja vue ?

[rainy days]

Although, commentating on the Berdych/Monaco match in the Davis Cup tonight she has just said how unlucky Berdych was to have to play Andy in such windy conditions. Her inference being that the outcome may well have been different in different conditions. Was the wind only blowing on Berdych???

It's weird. She also said she thinks Andy is more talented than Novak awhile ago. It's really back and forth with her. Hmpf.

[Alis]

Sorry, I quite like Djoko but the timing of his time out annoyed me intensely - and it's not the first time he's done it. Besides which I haven't yet forgiven him for retiring from the Cincy final last year when Andy was winning.

[-J-]

It's weird. She also said she thinks Andy is more talented than Novak awhile ago. It's really back and forth with her. Hmpf.its a common trait of the tennis media in Britain, they build up Andy when he is doing well and kick him when he is down

[-J-]

Sorry, I quite like Djoko but the timing of his time out annoyed me intensely - and it's not the first time he's done it. Besides which I haven't yet forgiven him for retiring from the Cincy final last year when Andy was winning.wasnt so long back andy was getting stick in paris for " feigning injury", for me i think you have to take these things at face value and give the player the benefit of the doubt

[david1610]

I think we have to distinguish between what opponents do "to themselves" and what they do "to others". Chest thumping is to themselves. Clapping an opponent's good shot is to the other. Nole is mostly very good to the other. I actually think the time out in the match was genuine because the guy is not used to hurting like that before his opponent.
Andy sometimes tends to shout "come on" when his opponent misses a shot. I take that to mean "now stay focused for the next point" not "I'm telling you that was good news for me". It could easily be misinterpreted.
As for A. Croft, I know it is difficult at times, but we clearly do not respect her, so ideally we should not be wasting energy on her. Easy to say I know, but so much to bask in right now, she is not worth bothering about!

[Linda]

My own opinion of Novak is that he is obnoxious when he wins, but a perfect example of good sportsmanship when he loses. Therefore I would love to see him lose much more often. Preferably when playing against Andy or Rafa ;)

[ljs]

Ive been wondering something ..... did Mr. Federer send congratulations to Andy on his uso win ?? I saw some other players had . Probably a silly question tho :whistle: