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

[Sallydaisy]

Well now we know - Andy faces Novak Djokovic in the US Open Final.
It'll be played on Monday 9th September at 16.00 local time, 21.00 UK.

Nole leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643) 8-6 but if you take out the claycourt wins it's 6-5 on hardcourts with Andy winning their only encounter on the grass at the Olympics, Wimbledon.

It's honours even this year since Andy has notched up 2 wins against the Serb - in Dubai in the Semi's and again just 6 weeks ago in the Semi-Final of the Olympics before going on to win the Gold Medal. Nole won at the AO Semi's and Miami Masters Final.

Sadly, it's at the Slams where Nole has the upper hand with a Final win over Andy at the 2011 AO and again this year in the Semi's of the AO.

They've played 5 Finals and Andy has won 3 - all at Masters events.
Nole has a Masters Final and Grand Slam Final win over Andy.

Time for Muzzah to go one step further .....




Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2012
Olympics, London
Grass
S
Murray, Andy 7'5, 7'5


2012
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Miami.aspx)
FL, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-1, 7-6(4) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2012
Dubai (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Dubai.aspx)
U.A.E.
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2012
Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Australian-Open.aspx)
Australia
Hard
S
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-3, 3-6, 6-7(4), 6-1, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2011
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-4, 3-0 RET Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2011
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Rome (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Rome.aspx)
Italy
Clay
S
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-1, 3-6, 7-6(2) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2011
Australian Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Australian-Open.aspx)
Australia
Hard
F
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-4, 6-2, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2009
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Miami.aspx)
FL, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-6(4), 7-6(5) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Canada (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Toronto.aspx)
Toronto, Canada
Hard
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 7-6(3) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Monte-Carlo.aspx)
Monaco
Clay
R16
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-0, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2007
ATP Masters Series Miami (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Miami.aspx)
FL, U.S.A.
Hard
S
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-1, 6-0 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2007
ATP Masters Series Indian Wells (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Indian-Wells.aspx)
CA, U.S.A.
Hard
S
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
6-2, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)


2006
ATP Masters Series Madrid (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Madrid.aspx)
Spain
Hard
R16
Djokovic, Novak (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Novak-Djokovic.aspx)
1-6, 7-5, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643#)

[letsgo]

Will this match be live on BBC?

[Helen40]

I don't suppose they'll show it on the telly?

[Maza1987]

Yes. It will be on sky sports. Eurosport will show a re-run the next day.

[Maza1987]

This is it, Andy. 5th time lucky.

[Niknak's Mum]

Yes. It will be on sky sports. Eurosport will show a re-run the next day.
What about those that don't have sky or Eurosport? ;)

[VamosVixs]

Whoever Andy plays I have a good feeling this time (just like at the Olympics). This is his time, I believe he is going to do it!!! :trophy:

[super8]

No-one in the men's singles game has won Olympic Gold and the US Open in the same season in the Open Era before.

Rafa might possibly have done this in 2008, had certain someone not beaten him in the semi finals ;)

[Helen40]

What about those that don't have sky or Eurosport? ;)
I read somewhere after my origianl post that sky have the rights to it (I think it was refererence why they didn't put the other semi on Armstrong), that's why the Beeb can't televise it :sad: If you look on this site though. people tend to post internet links to streams. Hope to watch the rerun though, and follow it on the radio as I haven't got broadband.

[harriet]

hi niknak's mum, last night i got by with radio5live ccommentary, the 'as it happened' page from the guardian, or the beeb has one, the scores from slam website. OK you're not seeing the play, but atmosphere, tension all well conveyed.

[daveollie]

Now is your time Andy. This is the beginning of 5 years of major titles, and by this time next year. World No1 :swingin:

[Niknak's Mum]

hi niknak's mum, last night i got by with radio5live ccommentary, the 'as it happened' page from the guardian, or the beeb has one, the scores from slam website. OK you're not seeing the play, but atmosphere, tension all well conveyed.

Yes, that's what we did, though it was a little disconcerting that the live scores from usopen.org were ahead of our Radio 5 stream! It just seems such a shame when such a momentous thing as the possibility of Andy winning his first slam is happening and a large proportion of Brits can't watch it live. I tried a recommended livestream from someone on the forum last night but it had been taken down. I think I'll go for the radio and livescores again. :thanks:

[cazza99]

Will this match be live on BBC?

:welcome: to the forum.

It is unlikely as it is Sky who have the TV rights.

[rondun]

Livestreams (there are always a few), Eurosport player?

[pabbers]

Now is your time Andy. This is the beginning of 5 years of major titles, and by this time next year. World No1 :swingin:

:faint: :cauldron:

[Linda]

For those asking about streams, just go to MyPremium.TV - they show all the Sky Sports channels and both EuroSport channels. The quality is usually pretty good.

[supergran]

[QUOTE=letsgo;99116]Will this match be live on BBC?[/QUOTE

:welcome: to the forum.

It is unlikely as it is Sky who have the TV rights. I have checked TV listing and no sign of it up to now.

[traveller7]

It wont be in the TV listings though as they are printed in advance and obviously we didnt know until Friday that Andy was going to be in final. It might change by tomorrow? Maybe ITV3 might put it on?

[-J-]

it wont be in the tv listings though as they are printed in advance and obviously we didnt know until friday that andy was going to be in final. It might change by tomorrow? Maybe itv3 might put it on?why would sky give up their exclusive right tho?

[Jan]

find myself wishing this was slightly earlier - I can't miss it, but will struggle if it goes on really late.

[DaveArneRiise]

Will miss the entirety of the match :(

[JAMES4578]

Can't see BBC Or ITV showing it as sure they don't have any rights for the US Open. Thankfully I will be able to watch on TV,hope streams are ok for others.

[WimbledonAce]

Can't wait for this! Tomorow is going to be so difficult to get through. Andy did so well to make it through an extremely tough match yesterday. Really hope this is it for his first slam, all the best!

Also, for those without sky, like me, if you know any family/good friends that have it, ask if you can have their password and watch through sky go. Is how I have been able to watch it!

[traveller7]

Dreading it if its Nole, on his form its going to be a tough ask.

[VamosVixs]

Will be tough, wouldn't expect anything less in a slam final but Andy can beat Nole. He did it at the Olympics and I am sure he can do it again tomorrow. Andy is a much better player than David on hardcourt so I am sure he will give Nole his first huge test tomorrow (assuming he gets there, looking likely though) since he has had a pretty comfortable tournament so far. :thumbup:

[VamosVixs]

Also remember:

At time of rankings.

AO = won by No.1
FO = won by No.2
W = won by No.3
USO = ??? (hopefully No.4) ;)

[Nina]

He's already N3 :)
okay I get that stats too and really hope it happens, but my 6th sense says: it's Nole :(

[-J-]

He's already N3 :)
okay I get that stats too and really hope it happens, but my 6th sense says: it's Nole :(he isnt the rankings dont chance till after the USO is over

[Alis]

He's already N3 :)
okay I get that stats too and really hope it happens, but my 6th sense says: it's Nole :(

Oh ye of little faith!

[rainy days]

I just checked their H2H... Djoko is 1-4 against Andy on fast hard courts (winning in Madrid 2006). Not the worst prospect. But I'm not sure how fast Ashe actually is these days.

[Jan]

well it will be a very tricky match for Andy - no doubt about that. I just hope he can remember how he played at the Olympics - he CAN beat Nole, but I think we are in for a :coaster: and will definitely need the :sofa:

[NorthernLights]

Thanks for that stat, rainy days! Andy is going to take it this time. 26 hours to go...

[RFS]

Well depending on what time I can escape the evil clutches of the National Union of Journalists (I still cannot believe at the age of 43, I will join a union...!) I will try and get back here for the final

[Sallydaisy]

Nole leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=D643) 8-6 but if you take out the claycourt wins it's 6-5 on hardcourts with Andy winning their only encounter on the grass at the Olympics, Wimbledon.

It's honours even this year since Andy has notched up 2 wins against the Serb - in Dubai in the Semi's and again just 6 weeks ago in the Semi-Final of the Olympics before going on to win the Gold Medal. Nole won at the AO Semi's and Miami Masters Final.

Sadly, it's at the Slams where Nole has the upper hand with a Final win over Andy at the 2011 AO and again this year in the Semi's of the AO. They've played 5 Finals and Andy has won 3 - all at Masters events. Nole has a Masters Final and Grand Slam Final win over Andy.


I just checked their H2H... Djoko is 1-4 against Andy on fast hard courts (winning in Madrid 2006). Not the worst prospect. But I'm not sure how fast Ashe actually is these days.
Ashe is the slower of the US Open show courts - Armstrong plays faster. Where are you getting your 'fast' information from? The only stuff I have is a little out of date but here it is:-

FAST COURTS:
Basel (Indoor carpet) 2007 = 17.21%
Wimbledon (Grass) 2007 = 17.34%
Madrid Masters (Indoor hard) 2007 = 18.02% - now an outdoor clay event.
Paris Masters (Indoor hard) 2005-7 = 18.56%
Cincinnati Masters (DecoTurfII) 2007 = 19.22%
St.Petersberg (Indoor carpet) 2007 = 19.87%

MEDIUM PACE COURTS:
Montreal Masters (DecoTurfII) 2007 = 21.12%
Miami Masters (DecoTurfII) 2008 = 21.70%
US Open (DecoTurfII) 2007 = 21.87%
Dubai TC (DecoTurfII) 2008 = 22.08%

SLOWER COURTS:
Indian Wells (Plexipave) 2008 = 22.97%
Australian Open (Plexicushion) 2008 = 23.18%
Rome Masters (Clay) 2007 = 23.34%
Toronto Masters (DecoTurfII) 2006 = 23.53%
Roland Garros (Clay) 2008 = 23.68%

[david1610]

Read today that Ivan has told Andy to go out and enjoy it. Hope he does and we do too!

All the best and good luck Andy!

[RoastLamb]

I hope he's not nervous because that's what clinched it for the gold medal I think.

[RFS]

Read today that Ivan has told Andy to go out and enjoy it. Hope he does and we do too!

All the best and good luck Andy!
I wonder whether that was his advice for the Olympic Gold Medal match ...

[cazza99]

Can you spot the mistake :)

stevegtennis ‏@stevegtennis

Just seen this SHOCKING picture on TV. How many things can u see that are wrong? #usopen http://twitpic.com/aswfne

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/653204282.jpg?key=25921552&Expires=1347219220&Key-Pair-Id=APKAIYVGSUJFNRFZBBTA&Signature=idmaDsZlOKBRQuMaZPKnwmZK0Xo7CbCWU3Kwn9gb rml53Vpq9qAKHk9P1kAHEaxAssLLVSVezgWceFqb3yIuS6C1C1 r4~Gj6Uod2LnHZHv5zfMuLLpPrfwgMxqaAC5dengh9kVhc8jmt XH5f3-t1FZ-cQAf0ij2Y~0Y6kfRqHEs_
picture from twitter

[traveller7]

Oh we wish that was true lol!

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis

Very friendly atmos between #Djokovic and #Murray camps. All chatting away. Novak just gave Judy a hug in player area. All business tomorrow

[cazza99]

Beyond The Baseline ‏@SI_BTBaseline

Before yesterday's semifinals, Murray and Djokovic watched the Scotland-Serbia soccer game on a laptop. #cutthroatrivalry

[david1610]

Wonder if they sometimes find it difficult to find threads as well!! :)

[rondun]

I know we talked about it during the Wimby final, but its worth bringing up again..
Both Roger & Novak's first slam wins came against players ranked in the 30's & 40's who'd never won a slam before, with Fed being especially blessed (http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1187-WIMBLEDON-2012-FINAL-Andy-outplayed-as-Federer-wins-Final-4-6-7-5-6-3-6-4&p=82357&viewfull=1#post82357) by only playing three multiple slam winners in his 17 victories, (something Nole has equalled in his 5 slams)

Anyway here's the lists:

Andy's Finals:



Year
Slam
Opponent
Ranking
# slams


2008
US Open
Federer
2
12


2010
Australian
Federer
1
15


2011
Australian
Djokovic
3
1


2012
Wimbledon
Federer
3
16



US Open
Djokovic
2
5






Nole's finals: (wins in bold)



Year
Slam
Opponent
Ranking
# slams


2007
US Open
Federer
1
11


2008
Australian

Tsonga

38
0


2010
US Open
Nadal
1
8


2011
Australian

Murray
5
0




Wimbledon
Nadal
1
10



US Open
Nadal
2
10


2012
Australian
Nadal
2
10



Roland Garros
Nadal
2
10



US Open
Murray
4
0

[Sallydaisy]

Does anyone remember Puerta???
Because that is who Rafa beat to win his first Grand slam title.

Federer beat Philippoussis and Nole beat Tsonga.
None of their opponents had won a Grand Slam Title (or have done since) and although some of us might remember Mark and Jo-Wildried I suspect a lot of us are scratching our heads at Puerta* .....
;)


* he was unseeded and ranked 38 at the time of the 2005 French Open.
Reached a career high of '9 as a result of reaching the final.
Won Casablanca in 2006 but left the tour a few years ago.

Anyhow - Andy has to beat the player in front of him to win any match and whether it's the world #2 or anyone else it doesn't matter as long as he wins tomorrow!!!
:thumbup:

[supergran]

You got me there....can't remember Puerta. Vaguely remember the name but can't recall him at all.

[Manaus]

Indeed, Djoko/Nadal/Fed all played non-slam holders in their first slam title matches. Andy has had it tough in his last 4 slam finals and it'll be tough again tomorrow.
Really really hope he can do it tomorrow, so nervous for Andy. :nailbiter:

[lynne]

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

[ChrisMac]

C'mon Andy!!!! :swingin:

[rainy days]

Ashe is the slower of the US Open show courts - Armstrong plays faster. Where are you getting your 'fast' information from?

I classed mid-paced as fast too. I know Armstrong is faster than Ashe, but the question is whether or not Ashe plays more like a mid-paced or a slow hard court these days as it gets resurfaced every year. It was a lot slower last year for example than in previous year. It seems to be a little faster again this year though.

[ljs]

Wonder if they sometimes find it difficult to find threads as well!! :)

u mean streams david ??? thats funny

[Maza1987]

gl andy. will watch at work.

[david1610]

u mean streams david ??? thats funny
You're correct! Maybe I really meant do they also have difficulty in finding the "right words"!

Thinking about the final, and forgetting the "windy set" lost to Daveed, Nole does not seem to have had to play a match, apart from possibly the del Potro match which I did not see, where he has had many changes of momentum.

Andy will have to be really strong in the first set and see if he can create some cracks in the Nole hard court juggernaut. I do not know what the game plan should be as Nole, like Andy, can respond to different game plans. But Andy and Ivan should have some ideas.

Andy will of course need to serve and return really well.

Hope it is a classic and we all get the result we are dying to see!
Draw on the Olympics for inspiration. All the best.
C'mon Andy!

[jeannie13]

I thought that Monday was the 10th of Sept. Sally!!:)

[Sallydaisy]

I thought that Monday was the 10th of Sept. Sally!!:)
:thumbup:

[david1610]

(I still cannot believe at the age of 43, I will join a union...!)
Not surprising really - not many people join a union '4' ... '3' ..... (groan).

[-J-]

Not surprising really - not many people join a union '4' ... '3' ..... (groan).very droll :rolling:

[clancy]

In July, when I was struggling with my dog Hollie, Andy managed to bring a smile to my face with his Olympic success. Now I'm struggling with Cher and I'm really hoping he can bring the smile back. In what's proving to be a bad year for me, Andy has been the only one to get my attention on to something other than sick dogs and for that - and a dozen other reasons - Andy deserves this
grand slam. Have everything crossed for you!

[pabbers]

Thanks for that stat, rainy days! Andy is going to take it this time. 26 hours to go...

:cauldron:

Didn't see Andy play Nole in the Olympics but if Nole was on form, then Andy needs to bring to this match what he brought to that one in buckets. I'm not optimistic. This is going to be like watching a horror film - can't watch but can't not watch! Plus I'm lecturing at 9am tomorrow and need to be in work by 8am. Do I stay up if it's a long match. On the other hand will I sleep if I go to bed? AAAAaaaaaaaaaaargh!

[Jan]

Nervous already :nailbiter:

[Alis]

In July, when I was struggling with my dog Hollie, Andy managed to bring a smile to my face with his Olympic success. Now I'm struggling with Cher and I'm really hoping he can bring the smile back. In what's proving to be a bad year for me, Andy has been the only one to get my attention on to something other than sick dogs and for that - and a dozen other reasons - Andy deserves this
grand slam. Have everything crossed for you!

Really sorry that you've been having problems with your dogs, Clancy - I know how that feels.

[karanga]

Come on Andy

Just do it. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :swingin: :swingin: :swingin: :GBflag:

[Jan]

ooh yes, let's bring back the GB smilies!:GBsmile:

[Mandiemoo]

Quite how I am supposed to get through the day I don't know. The agony of waiting is awful! Just baked a banana loaf now watching the Olympic parade, what a pity Andy couldn't be involved but the occasion of winning your first grand slam more important!

C'mon Muzz, we're all behind you once again!

[Mickey]

Neil Harman has tweeted the following: Fred Perry won his 1st US Open on the 10th Sept 1933 and he was the 3rd Seed.

[ljs]

omgosh mickey , hmmmmmm thats very wierd isnt it

[supergran]

I read that on twitter also....For anyone who believes in these strange coincidences (think Kennedy assassination) it could be a good omen.:nailbiter:

[Mickey]

Another coincidence Lendl won his 1st Slam on his 5th final and it was against McEnroe who had won 5 slams, and Nole has won 5!!!

[supergran]

:cauldron:These coincidences and omens are freaking me out now. I'm even more nervous. Tonight think I'll be a wreck!!:sofa::nailbiter:

[dewster99]

starting to get very frustrated as I can't find anywhere that says the BBC will be showing this final which is utterly ridiculous. Even their normal crappy coverage shows the latter stages for andy in slams. I won't be able to watch live and don't have sky so was hoping I could record it. Does anyone have any info as to whether it will be shown on the beeb?

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis

The US Open final, #Murray vs. #Djokovic, on @bbc5live with build up from 8pm, including John McEnroe exclusive. First ball around 9.30pm.

We also hear from the man who introduced #Murray to #Lendl, and the man who knows #Lendl best. @bbc5live. No subscription required. 8pm.

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

I think it will be a popcorn match for sure need to see wind factor at start of match I would like to see Muzzard get his 1st major today ?

[dewster99]

Doesn't matter I've seen now their coverage only extends to radio. Red button is t20 which will just be a picture displaying the score for 5 hours. Absolutely useless!

[rainy days]

Another coincidence Lendl won his 1st Slam on his 5th final and it was against McEnroe who had won 5 slams, and Nole has won 5!!!

There is more. Lendl also won his first slam on the same venue where he lost his first GS final.

[Helen40]

Doesn't matter I've seen now their coverage only extends to radio. Red button is t20 which will just be a picture displaying the score for 5 hours. Absolutely useless!
I heartily agree, but I found out that Sky have got all the rights, so there's nothing the Beeb can do about it :sad: Let's just hope that sky don't ever bother with any of the other big tournaments. That's why they had the crazy scheduling on Saturday too, cos when they split the semis a previously, the ticket holders and Sky got really narky.

[Jan]

woah, too many coincidences there!

[VamosVixs]

How is everyone's nerves? I am strangely calm at the moment, felt exactly the same before the Olympic final!!! Good sign, I hope?

[pabbers]

I'm a wreck. Snapping at Mr P.......not helped when he says things like "well Andy may just have to be the best player never to win a slam".....which I think was supposed to be comforting or something :shocked:

I feel sick - not sure how I'm going to eat my dinner. My appetite shut down completely for the Berdy match and by the time it finished I was only good for a bowl of cereal!

Need a spare set of finger nails too.

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all the very best of luck.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


This morning I was at the optician's (Andy's auntie), drove past Andy's golden pillar box, and visited my friend, who lives next door to Andy's grandparents. It must be an "Andy" day!!!:wave:

[Fina]

I'm a wreck. Snapping at Mr P.......not helped when he says things like "well Andy may just have to be the best player never to win a slam".....which I think was supposed to be comforting or something :shocked:

I feel sick - not sure how I'm going to eat my dinner. My appetite shut down completely for the Berdy match and by the time it finished I was only good for a bowl of cereal!

Need a spare set of finger nails too.

Yes, this is me too, Pat.
It's been impossible to turn my mind to anything today. I so want Andy to do it this time. Everything's crossed for him. Best of luck. x

[Jan]

So desperate for Andy not to be disappointed again.

[Golden Lady]

I too feel sick with nerves and hope and pray that Andy gets his much deserved first slam tonight. I wish him all the very best with all my heart.X

[lesleyf]

Me too!!!! Just watched the olympic semi again and now feel better, would def. recommend it and if Andy plays like he did then..................:))
I believe after all the experience he has gained over the past few years and with Lendl as a positive mentor/coach, this has to be his time. He looks pretty healthy (haven't seen too much of the back-clutching) and he has so much determination and fight. He will need all that tonight and as Sir Alex said " a wee bit of luck too" and whatever the outcome we all know on here
that Andy will fight to the end and make us all extremely proud, (and probably age a few of us too!!!) Going to go for a jog about 7.30 which always helps with the nerves, then back for a
nice dinner and a little vino rojo (which also has a calming affect lol!) Good luck to you Andy Murray and may the tennis gods be on your side tonight!





So desperate for Andy not to be disappointed again.

[Chris83]

I am in bits atm. I just cannot bear to watch the final as i couldn't face seeing him lose. Cheer him on for me everyone who is brave enough to watch. I think he will win he just has to.

[banskogirl]

Neil Harman has tweeted the following: Fred Perry won his 1st US Open on the 10th Sept 1933 and he was the 3rd Seed.

Wow! That's started the shivers already!

[Mickey]

Wind getting up between 20 and 25mph. Nole doesn't like the wind. Come on Fred Perry work a bit of magic.

[banskogirl]

I'm a wreck. Snapping at Mr P.......not helped when he says things like "well Andy may just have to be the best player never to win a slam".....which I think was supposed to be comforting or something :shocked:

I feel sick - not sure how I'm going to eat my dinner. My appetite shut down completely for the Berdy match and by the time it finished I was only good for a bowl of cereal!

Need a spare set of finger nails too.

Oh I have a Mr P here too :/ but you're lucky, mine has yet to call Andy 'good'!

[super8]

starting to get very frustrated as I can't find anywhere that says the BBC will be showing this final which is utterly ridiculous. Even their normal crappy coverage shows the latter stages for andy in slams. I won't be able to watch live and don't have sky so was hoping I could record it. Does anyone have any info as to whether it will be shown on the beeb?

Definitely not shown on beeb. A few radio stations are covering the final, though - 5 live and I think maybe one (or more) Scottish radio station (can't remember where I read that)

I am thinking that the delaying of the final until Monday has just heightened the anticipation, the sense of occasion. It is the only US Open match being played today - which wouldn't have been the case, had it been played yesterday.

Am I right in thinking that Andy's never played Djokovic at the US Open before?

If Andy plays with belief and conviction, then he can win this. He's got the skills, the tools, of course.. Fingers crossed that he is able to do this.

[Mandiemoo]

...... drums fingers on table ...... looks at clock again .......

It's been a long day, nerves starting to show now. I watched Andy's wimbledon speech again yesterday which had me in floods. I only want tears of joy this time.

[Jane]

Programme now live on Sky - its a bit breezy, but that is OK

[traveller7]

Ive been keeping busy all day but now we only 53mins to go, gonna have bath, wash hair and get myself and laptop set up for whats going to be a great match with the right outcome, I believe today is his day.

[cazza99]

There is now coverage on Five live.

[-J-]

if anyone fancys a scottish slant its on radio scotland from 9

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Murray prepared for final by playing Scrabble and watching 'The Wedding Crashers' last night.

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

The wind has picked up quite significantly here in New York. Still over an hour before we start but could well have an impact. Not as bad as Saturday but certainly picking up. Would be a gentle breeze in the West of Scotland mind!

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Boris Becker: "The breeze gives Murray an edge."

Sky Sports Tennis ‏@SkySportsTennis

We've got a Boris Becker signed t-shirt to give away. RT, follow & tell us the winner of Murray v Djokovic with #SkyUSOpen to be in the draw

[cazza99]

BBCKheredine ‏@BBCKheredine

A few people have asked about this - yes, radio Scotland is doing a special Andy Murray US Open final programme from 9pm.

[cazza99]

1 hour ago

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill

The calm before the storm. Andy Murray warms up for the US Open final on an eerily quiet Ashe Stadium w/ Dani & Ivan. http://pic.twitter.com/CtNjdJF3
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A2cvLWGCcAAqt0g.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill

A low key warm up for Novak Djokovic on an outside practice court with his team. Breezy conditions at the windy Slam! http://pic.twitter.com/R18crt2Z

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM

Sir Alex Ferguson apparently hotfooting it from meeting in Manhattan to sit in Murray's box. #Leavethehairdryerathome

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis

The wind is buffeting the red carpet on the court. It's going to be a challenge out there. @usopen

[Sallydaisy]

Well, I hope this doesn't sound too weird but today doesn't feel like a Grand Slam Final day.
Maybe because it's a Monday? Maybe because Andy has already sent us on a couple of coasters in the last week. But it feels (to me at any rate) like an ordinary match day and I'm just looking forward to it whatever the outcome.

I think, as ever, that Andy will give it his all and I am sure that the work he and Lendl have put in will stand him in good stead. He is, after all, getting used to this kind of match and I think more than anything that winning the Olympic Gold and the lesser expectations of that event will have helped him on one more step of the way to self-belief.

He's up against the defending Champion and another fighter out on hard courts; someone against whom he's already waged huge battles. Nole will want to win just as much as Andy and prove that he can get back his #1 ranking sooner rather than later.

Apparently the pair of them watched the Scotland v Serbia footie together the other night.
It was no score draw ... I'm hoping beyond anything that the Scottish born player wins tonight.

He may have missed the Olympic Champions parade today but I bet there's a bunch of them rooting for him tonight and hoping he can once again do himself, and GB, proud.

20mins to go - time to sort out supper!!!
:dance:

[-J-]

Feels like a slam final to me, i was fine all day at work but driving home the nerves started jangling

[ljs]

Ive been quite calm all day , which is unusual , but on the drive home the nerves started !!!!

Good Luck Andyyyyyy , cmonnnnnn !!!!!!!

[davech]

I knew it was a mistake to turn the telly on this early - the tension is building...

[supergran]

Evening all. Just come on to say I am extremely nervous so probably won't post on here during match. I hope everyone is OK and not too tense and that we all enjoy the Final....

[supergran]

....Let's go Andy, let's go!!!

[-J-]

Andy has james bond and captain picard in his corner

[ljs]

and not a drop of alcohol in my house , guess a smoothie will have to calm me :grrr:

[Manaus]

Could barely eat anything earlier, so nervous. :nailbiter: Nearly time!

[-J-]

and not a drop of alcohol in my house , guess a smoothie will have to calm me :grrr:i have a bottle that has been waiting quite a while to be opened ;)

[WimbledonAce]

How is everyone? I am strangely calm! Let's do this :swingin: Very best of luck Andy! :thumbup:

[Sallydaisy]

Anyone got a working livestream yet?
Bet365 hasn't started coverage and I want to see Andy stroll onto court.

[ljs]

i have a bottle that has been waiting quite a while to be opened ;)


lucky you !!!!

[Manaus]

I love Lendl's interview. :rolling:

[Manaus]

Anyone got a working livestream yet?
Bet365 hasn't started coverage and I want to see Andy stroll onto court.

I'm watching a stream on MyPremium.tv but they're still talking in the studio.

Thanks to Linda for that site. :thumbup:

[banskogirl]

Oh ready!!!!!!!!!!! Come on Andy!!! So excitied :)

[Manaus]

Interviewing Andy now. Almost time!

[Alis]

How is everyone? I am strangely calm! Let's do this :swingin: Very best of luck Andy! :thumbup:

Me too - can't understand why because I'm usually so nervous. I'm sure the nerves will kick in when the match starts though. Listening to Andy's interview with Mary-Jo he sounds pretty relaxed.

[ljs]

just came thru the tunnell , talked to them both , Andy says hes more mature this time around and is ready !!!!!!

[david1610]

Andy has had a shave and a haircut!

[daveollie]

C'mon Andy, you can do this!!!

[Manaus]

Out they come! :cheer:

[Alis]

Andy has had a shave and a haircut!

Ready for his victory speech????

[banskogirl]

Ready everyone??

[JennieF]

Hello everyone! This is it....the moment when we really do think that Andy will do what we know he's been capable of, for so long!! Like you Sally I'll be waiting for one of our kind 'Forumers' to suggest a good livestream. are they ou on court yet?
Go Go G Andeeeee!!! I'm excited, nervous and optimistic!

[banskogirl]

Anyone have a stream that is showing them out? mine is just talkinglots!

[Alis]

Djoko seems the more nervous to me.

[-J-]

cmonnnnnnnn Andyyyyyyyyy

[Manaus]

Hello everyone! This is it....the moment when we really do think that Andy will do what we know he's been capable of, for so long!! Like you Sally I'll be waiting for one of our kind 'Forumers' to suggest a good livestream. are they ou on court yet?
Go Go G Andeeeee!!! I'm excited, nervous and optimistic!

Go to www.mypremium.tv, they have a stream, Sky Sports 1.

[Mandiemoo]

Argh! It's almost time.... C'MON MUZZ!

[banskogirl]

this ones is up and working, just showing Andy and Nole in the background :)

[Manaus]

Andy won the toss and elected to receive.

[Caro]

Here we go folks!! Feeling very nervous but TOTALLY believe in Andy. Let's go Andy let's go!!!

[pippadaisy]

OOoooh hope Andy's not as nervous as we are

Come on Andy very best of luck:swingin::swingin:

[JennieF]

Go to www.mypremium.tv, they have a stream, Sky Sports 1.

Woops! A huge warning came up on my laptop about this site! A bit risky? I got a virus last time i went on a risky site. :sad:

[rainy days]

Oh God... I'm so nervous.

[supergran]

Just opened the wine.:wino::wino:

[Jan]

hooray I've found a stream with Mark Petchey and Peter Fleming :thumbup:

[Manaus]

Woops! A huge warning came up on my laptop about this site! A bit risky? I got a virus last time i went on a risky site. :sad:

Hmm, I've got nothing so far, try livescorehunter if you're worried, they have streams too.

[banskogirl]

hooray I've found a stream with Mark Petchey and Peter Fleming :thumbup:

tell us quickly please!!

[RFS]

Just back in time.... Literally in time!!!!

[Alis]

Becker and Rusedski have gone with Andy - Croft with Djoko (no surprise there then!).

[Caro]

If this goes long I'm gonna be shattered at work tomorrow but I don't care how little sleep I get as long as Andy wins!

[Jan]

this feels rather surreal for some reason

[-J-]

here we go

[Manaus]

One if you don't want to use MyPremium.tv:

http://lsh.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lshtv1.html

[Jan]

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

[traveller7]

I feel sick

[banskogirl]

Oh Andy looks ready for this!!

[-J-]

early glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chances
3 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[cazza99]

:yahoo:

[Manaus]

3BPs!!! Get it Andy!

Edit: Oh yeah, awesome start!!!!! Important hold now! :clap:

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[cazza99]

thetennisspace ‏@thetennisspace

Some wind/tennis trivia. The year that a British man last won a slam, Gone With The Wind was published.

[Jan]

nice start Andy :thumbup:

[traveller7]

Good start please hold

[banskogirl]

woop woop woop!!!! Go Andy!!! and we have petch :) thanks Jan :)

[Alis]

Yay - a break to love - now hold Andy!!!!

[-J-]

now andy
focus sage hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Nina]

this early break freaks me

[Mandiemoo]

... Swallows hard and pinches self.... Gotta hold though to mean anything.

[david1610]

And how the hold please. C'mon Andy!

[JennieF]

One if you don't want to use MyPremium.tv:

http://lsh.lshunter.tv/streams/1/lshtv1.html
Brilliant, thanks!! And he's a BP up! Woh!

[-J-]

stay patient andy
cmonnnnnnnnn

[RFS]

Hmmmm yes holding would be terribly helpful here

[Alis]

0-30 - c'mon Andy!!!!

[Jan]

hmm please hold!

[Sallydaisy]

*15-40 and that's one back.
2 Aces would be good if you can please Andy.

[Manaus]

:sofa: 3BPs, please hold!

[traveller7]

Andy looks really young tonight!(and hot)

[Alis]

Great - one more Andy!

[daveollie]

C'mon Andy, attempting to bring novak into the net may not be a bad tactic here

[Nina]

Andy looks really young tonight!(and hot)

:D

[Manaus]

Damn, broken back, back level. :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

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

Great stream and it's got Peter Fleming and Mark Petchey commentating.

Anyhow it's 1-1 now so come on Andy - break him again ...

[-J-]

sok on serve
bow we start again lets look for those opportunities
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Dodgy start from both of them - c'mon Andy break again.

[Jan]

lots of empty seats

[Alis]

Djoko's nervous.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

nervous start from both still on serve

[Aussie Andy]

I hear the wind is playing as well.

[Sallydaisy]

Bit of a gifty boo there from Nole and he's *0-30. Take it Andy.

[Manaus]

3BPs again! Odd match so far. Go Andy!

[Alis]

0-40 - c'mon Andy!!!!!

[-J-]

chances
3 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Mandiemoo]

The empty seats! I could cry!

[-J-]

2 chances left
2bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

come on Andy

[Ace!]

You can win this, do it Andy!:swingin:

[-J-]

this one
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

still in it andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Djoko's settling now - drat!

[Manaus]

Another BP, this time Andy!

[Alis]

Bp again - c'mon Andy!

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Djoko holds. Really important that Andy holds now.

[Alis]

5 bps saved - Andy's got to hold now.

[rainy days]

Hmpf. At least hold now Andy!!

[-J-]

ok andy keep this tight
safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

Yep a definite decisive hold here

[Mandiemoo]

My match snack of choice, a box of cadburys fingers. I've not even opened them, that never happens! The Murray diet!

[ljs]

im back with my glass of wine to calm me , cmonnnnn Andy !!!!!

[Jan]

great love hold

[Manaus]

Good love hold for Andy :thumbup:
Now go for the break.

[-J-]

hold to love
simplessssssss

[banskogirl]

Andy playing smart!!

[Helen40]

This is kind of a wierd game...

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

2BPs! Take it Andy!

[Alis]

Bp again - c'mon Andy!!!!!

[-J-]

chances
2bps
cmonnnnnnnn

[rainy days]

Yes!

[ljs]

nice to hear alot of cmon Andys out there :)

[Alis]

Great - now hold Andy!!!!

[cazza99]

Woooooooooooooooooooooop :clap:

[Jan]

great Andy - now hold!!!

[Manaus]

Weird game from Djoko, DFs galore. :shocked:
Andy breaks! :cheer: Please hold this time!

[ljs]

now HOLD Andy !!!!!

[-J-]

gift wrapped kitkat:boogie:

[Helen40]

Blimey Djokers has gone nuts!! Smacked his racket.

[banskogirl]

Oh my!!! what a match so far! am shaking and I went and ate a packet of crisps. they haven't gone down very far!

[traveller7]

My match snack of choice, a box of cadburys fingers. I've not even opened them, that never happens! The Murray diet!

bag of minstrels here not opened! lol
come on murray hold this time!

[-J-]

now andy
focus safe hold & consolidate
lets build a lead
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[banskogirl]

This is kind of a wierd game...
weird is good!

[Mandiemoo]

I'm not celebrating any breaks unless followed by a hold. Match face on lol!

[JennieF]

Very interesting commentary on LSHunter!

[banskogirl]

Hold Andy!!

[traveller7]

Nole is making a lot more noise serving and that than he usually does much more, usually saves the grunting for later on in the match!

[Alis]

Too true Mandiemoo!!!

[ljs]

Nole very grouchy out there lol

[RFS]

Consolidate now otherwise I fear for my slippers and the tv - not a good combo

[Manaus]

No DFs Andy! Hold!

[Alis]

Drat - double from Andy.

[AussieAndyFan]

Playing very attacking early & going for his shots, loving it!

[Manaus]

What a rally! Shame Andy lost it. :sad:

[Alis]

Double drat!!!!

[JennieF]

Good grief. 54,,

[Caro]

Nole very nervous start. C'mon Andy, capitalise!!
And oh my goodness what a rally!

[ljs]

wowza , what a rally , too bad

[Alis]

Better!

[-J-]

54 shot rally !!!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

54 shot rally and Andy eventually hit it long but that was an amazing point from both of them.

Needs to keep the points a lot shorter and go on the attack.
Good serve now.
30-30

[Nina]

aaaaw Andy what the lat shot

[JennieF]

Come on Andy!!!!!

[Mandiemoo]

Shoulda won that rally

[Alis]

Well held Andy!

[Jan]

well done Andy!!

[Caro]

Yay! Andy holds

[Manaus]

Holds! :cheer: Good job.
Now the double break!

[traveller7]

Woop he holds come on Anddddyyy!