AO 2013 FINAL: Andy Murray v Novak Djokovic. PRE-MATCH BANTER

[Sallydaisy]

The boys are back ... another Slam and another Final for Andy and Nole.

This is an incredible chance for Andy to make history.

No player has won a maiden Grand Slam and then reached the Final of the next one - or won it. Andy has reached the Final so that's 1 step and the next is to find a way past Novak Djokovic again.

The Serb has had today off , and romped through his Semi-Final in 3 sets, so will be perhaps a bit fresher on Sunday than Andy who has a day less to recover. He was probably watching with interest as Fed and Muzz battled it out but will know he's got to play very well to beat Andy.

BBC1 are showing the match with coverage starting at 08.15am Sunday 27/1/13.
Tune in and join us here for 'live' chat and banter.

:skippy::skippy::skippy:



This is an extract from Andy's Wikipedia page:


Murray vs. Djokovic Main article: Djokovic–Murray rivalry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Djokovic–Murray_rivalry)
Murray and Novak Djokovic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novak_Djokovic) have played each other on 17 occasions, with Djokovic leading 10–7. Djokovic leads 2–0 on clay, 8–6 on hardcourts and Murray leads 1–0 on grass.

The two went to training camp together, and Murray won the first match they ever played as teenagers.

The pair have met 7 times in finals, with Murray leading 4–3. Their most recent final was the 2012 Shanghai Masters (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Shanghai_Rolex_Masters) final, which Murray lost in three sets. Five other finals have been ATP Masters 1000 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ATP_Masters_1000) finals, with Murray winning the first three in straight sets, with Djokovic taking the next two.

They also played a nearly five-hour long semifinal match in the 2012 Australian Open (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Australian_Open), which Djokovic won 7–5 in the fifth set after Murray led by 2 sets to 1.

Murray and Djokovic met again at the London 2012 Olympic Games, with Murray winning in straight sets to progress to the Gold Medal final against Federer.

Murray and Djokovic met again in the final of the 2012 US Open (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_US_Open_–_Men's_Singles_final), the first time the two had ever met at Flushing Meadows, and the second Grand Slam final between the two.

Murray won the final in a five-set match that lasted almost five hours to win his first Grand Slam title. The most recent meeting between the two came in the round robin stage of the 2012 ATP World Tour Finals (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_ATP_World_Tour_Finals), with Djokovic coming out on top with a three set win in their 7th meeting in 2012.

They are to meet again at the 2013 Australian Open Final. Former player Boris Becker (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Becker) believes this rivalry to be similar to that between Federer and Nadal.

[cazza99]

Ben Rothenberg ‏@BenRothenberg


When Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray meet Sunday, Serbia will be the country with the longer Grand Slam drought, for a change. #ausopen

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray is that physically fit presently that fatigue shouldn't be a decisive issue I feel.

Both formidable players certainly looking forward to the showdown!

[Linda]

I am so glad that I'd already arranged for someone else to take Sunday School this week! :big grin:

[traveller7]

Looking forward to this. Should be a classic.

[hfwardhouse]

I am so glad that I'd already arranged for someone else to take Sunday School this week! :big grin:

We have a visiting preacher on Sunday and I have to be at church :crying: I just knew I wouldn't be able to be home to watch :grrr:

[Sallydaisy]

Ooh, a tweet to Andy from Mo Farah!!!
:dance:


Mo Farah ‏@Mo_Farah (https://twitter.com/Mo_Farah) Well done @andy_murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) bring on the FINAL!!!! #Shabba (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Shabba&src=hash)

[RoastLamb]

This time I'm getting up at 3:30 a.m. I hope! Last night I fell asleep in bed watching the women's dubs final at around 2 a.m.

[AllyB]

Murray is that physically fit presently that fatigue shouldn't be a decisive issue I feel.

Both formidable players certainly looking forward to the showdown!

I would imagine that Andy was probably expecting a match length of 4 hours. Shorter would have been a bonus (assuming he won), but longer than 4 1/2 or 5 would have presented problems with recovering. He certainly didn't seem unduly fatigued at the end of the match.

[Jan]

I am so glad that I'd already arranged for someone else to take Sunday School this week! :big grin:

Good for you! Unfortunately I haven't!!!!

[rouges]

Although it was 4 hours, it was not physically demanding for Andy, they were short rallies not like Simon/Monfils= 74 shots. Andy needed to be pushed to see what level he is at. It was nothing compared Novak/Wawrinka. Coach knows best what's good for Andy, he is doing a marvellous job so far. I trust and have faith in the duo.

GOOD LUCK ANDY

[Madeline]

Maybe the thread title should end "or BBC1 if we feel like it"!!!

(Sorry, I'm still narked about that)

[banskogirl]

I am so glad that I'd already arranged for someone else to take Sunday School this week! :big grin:

I share a class and it's my week off :)

[banskogirl]

We have a visiting preacher on Sunday and I have to be at church :crying: I just knew I wouldn't be able to be home to watch :grrr:


Good for you! Unfortunately I haven't!!!!

Our church is 11:30 until 1pm so I need Andy to win before that! I'm off Sunday School but it's not til 3:30 :/

[ljs]

This time I'm getting up at 3:30 a.m. I hope! Last night I fell asleep in bed watching the women's dubs final at around 2 a.m.

I got up , and am sooo happy I did !!!! Wasnt planning on it , but tossed and turned from the time I went to bed at 11 . My Andy clock i think .

[Oscar]

Maybe the thread title should end "or BBC1 if we feel like it"!!!

(Sorry, I'm still narked about that)

Me too! Have had to watch all the last set on iPlayer - not the same at all. And "him indoors" missed it all because he doesn't "do" computers.

Never mind I will install myself at 8:30 Sunday morning and not move until it is all over hopefully with the right result - Andy!

[banskogirl]

I actually recorded both Eurosport and BBC because it has happened to me before with both channels :/

[Jan]

I'm going to record both BBC1 and BBC2 - certainly from the time that the programme is scheduled to end - I reckon that's when they're most likely to change channel!

[supergran]

:no worries:Can't wait. Shall watch and record the whole match. Think I will Sky+ Eurosport.:skippy::skippy:

[jaysee]

I'm going to record both BBC1 and BBC2 - certainly from the time that the programme is scheduled to end - I reckon that's when they're most likely to change channel!
Yes, I was thinking of doing that. Or maybe I'll record Eurosport 1 and Eurosport 2 - can fast forward through the ads when watching it, and they might have Jamie on again (although I have to say Bouncy was much better about Andy today than he used to be!)

[supergran]

Well, I hope to watch it as we have no tv coverage now. Obviously snow has affected satellite dish.

[Caro]

Well, I hope to watch it as we have no tv coverage now. Obviously snow has affected satellite dish.

Hope it's back on ...

[Sallydaisy]

It'll be raining by the time you wake up tomorrow SG; that'll wash away the snow!

[supergran]

Hope it's back on ...Not yet. Our son had to lean out of a window and brush the snow from his dish but we can't do that as it's not near a window and too high up to reach. Phoned Sky and was told I would be answered in 15 minutes. Not waiting that long at those rates. Do hope so Sally but it is still snowing here.

[Mandiemoo]

Fantastic run to the final, kept on going in the face of the Fed coming back again & again. Now I have a taste for watching Andy win the major events, I want to see him do it everytime!

C'MON MUZZA!

[Caro]

It was forecast more snow here ( we had a tonne last week!) but it's raining instead

[Sallydaisy]

BBC1 will be showing this match on Sunday.

I think it may have been originally assumed/reported that it would be on BBC2 but their website is now saying it'll be BBC1.

[Madeline]

BBC1 will be showing this match on Sunday.

I think it may have been originally assumed/reported that it would be on BBC2 but their website is now saying it'll be BBC1.

Aaaarrrggghhhh!! Make your flippin' minds up!

And the next question is, will it STAY on BBC1?

Luckily when ditching our old cassette recorders, we bought two DVR HDDs - one upstairs, one down. I can only get the BBC coverage but I'll set one to record each channel. Trouble is, with a lot of my time being taken up visiting my husband in hospital, I haven't really had time to sort out all their intricacies (we got them one afternoon and my husband had a stroke later that night)

[Sallydaisy]

Aaaarrrggghhhh!! Make your flippin' minds up!
I only spotted it when I loaded up the 'as it happens' for the ladies match.
I don't know if they ever said it was going to be on BBC2? Did they yesterday?
Anyway at least we know ... or, per your 2nd comment, we think we know!
:lol:

[Sallydaisy]

This is great from Nial Smith again!


Nial Smith ‏@NialSmith (https://twitter.com/NialSmith) One will rise... pic.twitter.com/U47uv2jB (http://t.co/U47uv2jB)



https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BBiGu7tCYAE5D8d.jpg

[cazza99]

I think for such an important match, I doubt that they will be switching channels. Certainly not Eurosport anyway.

[Craigenhogen]

I've got a good feeling about this match for Andy. The same feeling I had before the US Open. I hope that's a good sign!

[harriet]

i don't have a tv so am watching on my laptop - which has been great as the beeb are streaming it, regardless of switching channels, it continues without pause

[cazza99]

I'd better get superstitious and do what I did the US Open final so I don't jinx it - eat lots of raw chocolate :big grin:

[Sallydaisy]

BBC1 will be showing this match on Sunday.

I think it may have been originally assumed/reported that it would be on BBC2 but their website is now saying it'll be BBC1.
Good to know I've not been hearing or seeing things ...


Sallydaisy ‏@SallyDaisy10is (https://twitter.com/SallyDaisy10is) @5livetennis (https://twitter.com/5livetennis) Please clarify on which channel the BBC will show the match. Yesterday it was reported BBC2, website is now saying BBC1. Thnx!



Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis (https://twitter.com/5livetennis) @SallyDaisy10is (https://twitter.com/SallyDaisy10is) it's been upgraded to BBC1



So, BBC!, BBCHD, BBC online, BBC Radio5 and Eurosport.

[Linda]

So it seems that the best option is to watch the BBC live stream and listen to the Radio 5 Live commentary (if they are in synch.)

[cazza99]

Radio 5 live is usually late.

They will be interviewing Llendl on 5live in the morning. He was interviewed on Eurosport earlier today.

[david1610]

I'd better get superstitious and do what I did the US Open final so I don't jinx it - eat lots of raw chocolate :big grin:
Superstitions 'r us, part 99: Every time I posted "Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy" before the service games actually started, Andy held. I answered an email and, a visit elsewhere in the flat, which caused me to be late doing this and guess what....
If I sleep in for some reason, somebody may wish to take on the duties if you are superstitious like me :)

PS I also think Andy will have enough in the tank. I think I only saw noticeable fatigue once towards the end of the fourth (slight grimace) but as has been said not many long points and the fifth was so quick. I also think there wasn't an excess of mental wear and tear as Andy was so clearly the dominant player - except for the two tiebreaks which were over pretty quickly really (nothing like that first set tiebreak against Nole at USO for example!).

[Sallydaisy]

i don't have a tv so am watching on my laptop - which has been great as the beeb are streaming it, regardless of switching channels, it continues without pause

For everyone's information:-

BBC HD has a time slot of 08.15 - 14.00 set aside for the match. link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbchd/programmes/schedules/2013/01/27)
BBC1 has 08.15 to 12.05 then it should be Sunday Politics and 13.25 a repeat of Call the Midwife S2/ep1.
So, if it went longer than the 3hrs 50mins allowed they could stay on 1 and push back other programmes.

[patmoren]

Looking forward to this, have always enjoyed the match up between these two. I support both so the stress levels aren't so high, although obviously would prefer Andy to win.

[Sallydaisy]

This is possibly not a good stat ... but the 3 Finals played so far have gone according to seeding.

#1 The Bryans in the Mens Doubles
#1 Azarenka in the Ladies Singles
#1 Errani/Vinci took the Ladies Doubles title.

[cazza99]

For everyone's information:-

BBC HD has a time slot of 08.15 - 14.00 set aside for the match. link (http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbchd/programmes/schedules/2013/01/27)
BBC1 has 08.15 to 12.05 then it should be Sunday Politics and 13.25 a repeat of Call the Midwife S2/ep1.
So, if it went longer than the 3hrs 50mins allowed they could stay on 1 and push back other programmes.

So for anyone recording it may be worth recording BBC1 from 08.15 and also BBC2 from 12.05.

[JAMES4578]

This is possibly not a good stat ... but the 3 Finals played so far have gone according to seeding.

#1 The Bryans in the Mens Doubles
#1 Azarenka in the Ladies Singles
#1 Errani/Vinci took the Ladies Doubles title.

There may be one that bucks the trend though;)

[Sallydaisy]

So for anyone recording it may be worth recording BBC1 from 08.15 and also BBC2 from 12.05.
I'd have thought they could keep it on BBC1 and just shuffle the following programmes as needed.

[DaveArneRiise]

When was the last time Andy didn't reach at least the semi finals of a slam (bar the French) ?

[Sallydaisy]

When was the last time Andy didn't reach at least the semi finals of a slam (bar the French) ?
2010 USO, knocked out in R3.
Full table at the bottom of his Wiki page.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Murray
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Murray).

Looking at that article I've picked out an extract regarding the Andy/Nole rivalry and added it to the first post of the thread. Some interesting bits ...

The pair have met 7 times in finals, with Murray leading 4–3.
Murray and Djokovic have played each other on 17 occasions, with Djokovic leading 10–7. Djokovic leads 2–0 on clay, 8–6 on hardcourts and Murray leads 1–0 on grass.

[Fina]

Great to see Andy in a Final again.
I only saw the players coming out onto the court for the Djoko/Ferrer match - but it struck me that Djoko was in even more 'strutting mode' than usual [if that's possible]. He looked so confident and determined. I think he's going to be so focused to redress the result of the US Open.

So my fingers are crossed that Andy doesn't get lulled into feeling that he knows Djoko's game so well, that he has a false sense of security- and then gets caught out by Djoko stepping up further and bullying him about the court. It makes me feel a bit jittery, but I'm sure Lendl will be on the case...

Good Luck, Andy! <zen>

[rouges]

Me 2

[rouges]

I've got a good feeling about this match for Andy. The same feeling I had before the US Open. I hope that's a good sign!
Me 2

[rouges]

I'm not going with statistics I'm going with the New Andy. I used to be sooooooo supersticious, it was unbelievable, sit in the same position during points, watch same TV etc etc and Andy kept losing in the Finals where everyone was saying he would win. Now I just relax and take point by point. Still get butterflies and nervous but I have learnt my lessons the hard way with supersticions.

GO ANDY GO ANDY GO ANDY U CAN DO IT.

[Vonnie]

Thank you ..and great hopes for Andy!

[LC the fan]

There was a time when the Djoker strutting would have worried me but we do have a New Andy and maybe ...just maybe....he can repeat his peformance at Flushing Meadow. I'm too superstitious to say he will, but boy I am hoping !

I had to smile reading through this thread - I wonder if Andy has any idea of the agonies we go through, finding channels, re-organising our lives, fretting and stewing for him ?? But he is soooo worth it.

You may all like to know that we flew home from a weeks holiday last evening and the Captain said that he was going to announce the result and that anybody who had it recording may just like to close their ears. They would have soon found out anyways because when he gave out the win there was a spontaneous cheer.....so so nice to hear

[WimbledonAce]

Really looking forward to this. The only match I have seen so far is last saturdays.was at work yesterday so have only seen highlights,gutted I missed it. All the best Andy,bring us some cheer in this January gloom :thumbup:

[banskogirl]

There was a time when the Djoker strutting would have worried me but we do have a New Andy and maybe ...just maybe....he can repeat his peformance at Flushing Meadow. I'm too superstitious to say he will, but boy I am hoping !

I had to smile reading through this thread - I wonder if Andy has any idea of the agonies we go through, finding channels, re-organising our lives, fretting and stewing for him ?? But he is soooo worth it.

You may all like to know that we flew home from a weeks holiday last evening and the Captain said that he was going to announce the result and that anybody who had it recording may just like to close their ears. They would have soon found out anyways because when he gave out the win there was a spontaneous cheer.....so so nice to hear

That's amazing! To hear on tv you would think the public are interested in nothing but cycling ;)

[traveller7]

Dont think I will be able to sleep tonight!

[banskogirl]

I share a class and it's my week off :)

Spoke too soon, the fella who shares my class has gone off with my son to Glasgow to a concert! Well if Andy + Nole aren't finished by 2:30 we are in trouble!

[jeannie13]

I am so proud & happy at what Andy has achieved. He seems to have really turned a corner.

It was great to see the way he dealt with smugfed. All the years of striving & hard work seems to

be paying off now. I do hope he continues his winning run tomorrow. The Braveheart ironman to

win tomorrow. All the best to our lovely laddie. :no worries: :trophy:

[cazza99]

Another interesting stat.

I can't remember where I read it to confirm, but apparently for 3 out of the last 4 Austrailian Open winners, played in the second semifinal.

[LC the fan]

Another interesting stat.

I can't remember where I read it to confirm, but apparently for 3 out of the last 4 Austrailian Open winners, played in the second semifinal.

So..here's to 4 out of 5.

[cazza99]

Russell Crowe ‏@russellcrowe

Shout out to Andy Murray, Australia wants your name on that trophy son, give it your best

[Sallydaisy]

Kevin Spacey in the locker room at Melbourne Park!

Kevin Spacey ‏@KevinSpacey (https://twitter.com/KevinSpacey) Hanging w/ champions @Andy_Murray (https://twitter.com/andy_murray) @DjokerNole (https://twitter.com/DjokerNole) in the players room.
Great guys, it will be an epic match tonight! http://say.ly/Qjs52Gq (http://t.co/sdu9Qntc)

[Jane]

913

Just a little something I made earlier:thumbup:

[Linda]

Nice! Did you make that?

[Jane]

Yes - while Andy and Fed were being re-run on Eurosport a short while ago

[Jan]

Should be able to catch some of the match before heading out to church. After the service will have to try and find someone who's got internet access on their phone - or maybe try the car radio! Anything!!!

Various recording devices are set, so should cover all eventualities!!!

Good luck Andy - you are already a champion - please show Djoko what you can do!!!!

Please cheer on my behalf, guys! Thanks.

:cheer::cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

That's lovely Jane!!!
:thumbup:

[Jan62]

Cannot wait for the final. 12 hours to go! Apparently Radio 5 Live will be broadcasting without the usual slight time delay so you will be able to press the red button to get their commie whilst watching the pics. And they will have interviews with Andy and Mr Lendl in the build up (presumably recorded today).

Reckon our boy is going to do it. He just had that look in his eye with Fed, he means business. Saw a bit of an interview with Andy on BBC Scotland news this evening, he looks so relaxed - wonderful. Should be another epic battle, it won't be easy but I do think Andy has the self belief now. Lots of luck Andy!

[Nina]

Good luck man
rooting you tomorrow

[Elenive]

Cant wait to watch this match, good luck Andy, give Nole another Slam nightmare final!

[sid]

Cannot wait for the final but i know it will be a Amazing match.

[Caro]

Wondering how much I will sleep tonight ....

Come on Andy, win that trophy for me on my birthday!

[AllyB]

Alarm set for 6 so I can get the moos, baas and woofs fed then back in the house to see as much of the match as possible! Andy is way more than capable of doing it.

Am I right in saying that a win will put Andy within 1000 points of SmugFed?

[Madeline]

Yes. That's still quite a lot but Fed has many more points than Andy to defend in the coming months.

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy .

[ljs]

Good Luck to Andy !!!!! so exciting !!!!!!

[lynne]

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

[traveller7]

Cant wait to watch this match. Good luck Andy!

[Craigenhogen]

It's weird to think that as I'm about to go to bed, Andy's already up and waiting for the match to begin! Damn time differences..

[supergran]

Really excited for tomorrow! Good luck Andy!! We believe in you!!

[RoastLamb]

All I know is this: I'm so much more relaxed this slam final because if him winning the USO.

[ljs]

me too RL , altho I really want him to win , I wont be devestated if he doesnt.
I know he will give it his all

[Sallydaisy]

Andy played lights out to stun Novak in the SF of the Olympics.
I hope he carries that with him and does the same tomorrow ... why play 5 sets when 3 will do.
;)

Oh, and if, as I'm reading on twitter, the weather has turned chilly and damp I'd say that'll suit our Scottish laddie far more than it will the Serb.
Chuck in a hefty breeze please too Mr Melbourne weather ...
:thumbup:

[ljs]

amen to that Sally , 3 set win for Andy would do nicely , Id be back in my bed before daylight

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets


Kevin Spacey crashed Murray's practice yesterday, shared a laugh with Mr. Lendl #spaceypalooza #ausopen http://twitpic.com/byjjil

[Sallydaisy]

G'night y'all ... busy day tomorrow.
;)

[david1610]

Kevin Spacey has another picture on his Twitter of Andy practising... http://www.whosay.com/KevinSpacey/photos/281324

I really think that everything about this match this time round is relaxed except for the two players when they go on court.
What was it last year 4-3 in matches to Djokovic. I think they both know they could win and they could lose. They are friends, same age, their teams get on well, etc. They both know, and their fans, all the preparation has been done and it really does come down to best player on the day (unless Djokovic's SF means he is heading off to GOAT territory in which case Andy will need to regroup again, or they do not trade as many breaks as last time because Andy makes his serve more impregnable yet continues to break Nole).

I hope that in the next few years these two are in a lot of finals together and both enjoy the experience!

No I am not going to go so far as to say may the best man win but C'MON ANDY!

[HenFan]

Unless my maths is completely off, Andy is currently up to 13 consecutive wins at Grand Slam level! :)

The reason I mention this is because 14 is one of my lucky numbers......... :)

Take care... :)

[DaveArneRiise]

Djokovic seems to be in his element at the Australian. This is his arena make no mistake about it. Three consecutive AO finals that's unprecedented, favourite and rightly so. Not expecting a win to be brutally honest but I am expecting Murray to match him for large parts of the match and push him to the end. If he does that I'll be happy anything else is a bonus, lower expectations you have harder it is to be disappointed.

[AussieAndyFan]

So excited!! First set is the absolute key!

[Genbrit]

5 hours to go. I want to try & stay up for this but not sure if I'll be able to. Still really tired & not feeling good. If I can't or can't watch the whole thing I will record and watch first thing tomorrow morning. Good Luck Andy:skippy::cheer:

[tom]

Very excited. Two wonderful players.

Now that Andy has self-belief, I think he will win several grand slam titles - whatever
happens today.

Looking forward to a great match.

I expect it to be close, but maybe 4 sets rather than 5.

Come on, Andy!

[wriggles]

Good luck Andy and everyone! eeeeeeekkkk!

[Genbrit]

I'm still awake so will be watching this live as long as I can last. Think just thinking about this is giving me the energy to stay awake. C'mon Andy!!!!

[traveller7]

Im awake only had 4 hrs sleep but hey it will be worth it!

[david1610]

Good morning everybody. I posted a stat on the News Forum which was in one of the articles. Although their H2H is 10-7 in favour of Nole, they are 6-6 on outside hardcourts!
C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

Morning all. :) Looking forward to this. Unfortunately will miss a chunk of this as I have to go out in a couple of hours. :sad:

[Jean]

Good luck Andy - I believe this is you day - go out and enjoy

[JAMES4578]

Excited and apprehensive at the same time, go for it Andy! Whilst you would have to say Djokovic is still the favourite a top form Murray can certainly challenge him all the way and give himself every chance. if Andy produces a top quality performance I'll be satisfied either way, but of course I'd love him to take another slam!

[Jan62]

Morning everyone! Here we go. Looking forward to a close match, expect plenty of tension! Heard the Andy Boys live on Radio 5 Live about 30 minutes ago, in good voice :)

[banskogirl]

Good Morning everyone! Exciting or what?! :yahoo:

Come on Andy!!

[Linda]

Vamos Andy! :cheer: :cheer: :skippy:

[harriet]

i dreamt that lendl told andy that unless he made every serve like a first serve, then lendl would sack him and walk away.
the dream ended happily

[Jane]

Good morning all - let the fun begin!!! Good luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[WimbledonAce]

It's time! So excited!

[Jan62]

Good luck Andy! We're all rooting for you, just go out there and play the best you can. :grouphug:

[Manaus]

Out they come! :cheer:

[traveller7]

Good support for both there Andy looking sprightly

[banskogirl]

Vamos Andy! :cheer: :cheer: :skippy:

Exactly!

[JennieF]

Hi everyone! Hi Andy! Cheering for you all the way...........:party:

[Craigenhogen]

Andy wins the toss and chooses to receive!

[davech]

Hello everyone. Anyone got a clue what's going to happen in this match?

[traveller7]

Hoping for an early break?

[banskogirl]

Apologising now for any name calling! This might be just too exciting for checking spell check!

;)

[banskogirl]

Hello everyone. Anyone got a clue what's going to happen in this match?

Hah you mean you haven't read our FTMs?

I don't even remember mine ;)

[Caro]

Morning all! Nerves jangling ....

Come on Andy, win for me on my birthday!!

[cazza99]

Yesterday I gave the stat that for 3 out of the last 4 years the player winning the second semi final won the tournament. Eurosport have said that it is 4 out of the last 5!!!!!

Let Andy make it 5 out of 6.

Come on Andy :cheer: :cheer:

[JennieF]

Hello everyone. Anyone got a clue what's going to happen in this match?
Quite a battle I should think!

[banskogirl]

They are talking about one needing an edge, I think Andy has it, with Ross. :)

[davech]

Quite a battle I should think!

Another five setter, then. Possibly.

[Manaus]

Here we go! You can do it Andy! :cheer:

[JennieF]

Boris Becker says 'Andy in 4'. Love him!

[Sallydaisy]

Closing this - please post on the as it happens thread - many thanks

Here is the link - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?1698-AO-FINAL-as-it-happens-thread.&p=122396#post122396