QUEENS 2013 SEMI-FINAL: Andy's away to the Final ... beating Jo 4'6, 6'3, 6'2

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Jo ... and Muzzah leads Ali by 7-1 in their H2H. (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=T786)
Even better, it's 3-0 to the Scot on grass with wins over Jo at Wimbledon (2010 QF 5 sets and 2012 SF 4 sets) and Queens Club (2011 F 3 sets).

So, if Andy can play well he'll be into another Queens Final but Jo should not be underestimated. The Frenchman has a good game for grass and seems to like it at Queens.

Who's your money on???
:GBsmile:

The match is 2nd on Centre Court tomorrow where play starts at 13.30 with the other Semi-Final between Lleyton Hewitt and defending Champion Marin Cilic.

So, Andy will be on around 3/3.30pm depending on how long the first match takes.

Saturday afternoon viewing sorted .......
:boogie:

[cazza99]

Queens semis Saturday 15th June 2013

Andy Murray vs Jo Wildfred Tsonga

Andy is 7:1 in head to heads

http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=T786&oId=MC10

[hfwardhouse]

Match is second on court tomorrow after Hewitt v Cilic which starts at 1.15 so could be around 2.30 or could be an hour or so later!

COME ON ANDY!!!!

[karanga]

COME ON ANDY!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[banskogirl]

Yes COME ON ANDY! Think Andy will be determined to get to the final + win for Ross! Not that I think Jo Willy will be easy ;)

[JAMES4578]

Whilst Jo seems a good match up for Andy some of the matches have been tight (that final a few years ago was a bit nervewracking) and Jo does have a pedigree on grass. Therefore obviously this could be a tough semi but on top form Andy should be the better players. Whilst Tsonga has spent more time on court he had a quick win today and looked back on song.

[traveller7]

Definitely a 3 setter I reckon but I have faith.

[Elenive]

3pm match on a Saturday afternoon, what lovely timing! All we need now is awesome weather and Hewitt to win the match before :thumbup:

[xenon21]

This could be a toughie but I have complee faith in Andy. Come on Andy!!!!!!!

[david1610]

On his day Tsonga can beat almost anyone, but as long as Andy shows the quality of shot he has done this week, and has the necessary concentration, the skill is there.... C'mon Andy!

[lynne]

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

[patmoren]

Have a good match Andy #alwaysbelieve

[Elenive]

All the best Andy! Hopefully the weather will improve and you get to go on court!

[cazza99]

They are showing a reply of the 2011 final between Andy and Tsonga. Anyone who does not know its raining at Queen's and switches the telly on soon may think its this year's match :lol:

[Elenive]

Yeah, lol I was thinking that too! Although luckily they remembered to put the Green 'R' Replay thingy on the screen this time!

[traveller7]

And the sun was shining in replay too!

[Linda]

Have they said how long the rain is likely to last?

[cazza99]

Andrew Castle thought the covers would come off in half an hour or so from when he spoke. He then said the forecast keeps on changing, so basically its unpredictable.

[Linda]

Here it's still dry and fairly sunny but the wind is terrible - you wouldn't want to play tennis in it.

[traveller7]

Have they said how long the rain is likely to last?
Showers all day, the wind blows one away and blows a new one in!

[david1610]

Showers all day, the wind blows one away and blows a new one in!
And guess what... rain delay after a couple of games ....

[traveller7]

Yep absolutely pouring here

[Madeline]

Drat, I was hoping for no delays. I have to go out at 5.30 - and it's anybody's guess which channel the Beeb will show it on if there is play then. How do I set the recorder?

[Linda]

My plan for the afternoon was to watch both semis then go to the gym. The gym closes at 7.30 today. #nochance

[traveller7]

Drat, I was hoping for no delays. I have to go out at 5.30 - and it's anybody's guess which channel the Beeb will show it on if there is play then. How do I set the recorder?
They might keep it on BBC 2 as on saturdays not much else on, but otherwise red button

[JAMES4578]

Frustrating watching on tv but of course worse for spectators,just hope we have a window of reasonable weather! When I was down for the finals 2 years ago not one ball was struck in anger and was unable to go on the Monday,though at least I was also there on the Saturday.

[traveller7]

Oh no showing Andys speech at last years final at wimby cry

[Manaus]

Looks horrible over there! Have to go out at 6 so will probably miss the match (if it happens!). Hope Andy gets his match done today.

[traveller7]

No play at moment and now come off air with no future prospect of play

[Elenive]

Surely they wont play both semies tomorrow, the final, and then the rally against cancer???

Must be a Monday final in the mind of the organisers really...?

[traveller7]

They can't as forecast rain late afternoon onwards unless they put one of semis on court one?

[Elenive]

They can't as forecast rain late afternoon onwards unless they put one of semis on court one?

Hmm, very tricky for Chris Kermode

[cazza99]

Andy and Tsonga are going to be playing now on Centre Court.

Come on Andy :clap: :clap:

[cazza99]

Its going to be on the BBC red button shortly :cheer:

[WimbledonAce]

Good luck!

[traveller7]

Hope it gets finished tonight prob gonna miss some now as got fathers day meal later

[Manaus]

Sadly have to leave in half an hour but Andy getting his match done is the important thing.

[WimbledonAce]

I am going out too!

[Madeline]

Recorder set for red button channel and off out I go, fingers firmly crossed.

[Manaus]

Ok, I'll definitely miss this now, players won't be out until 5.55pm. :sad:

[Linda]

It's only on the red button if you've got Sky, just like every evening this week. However it is on the BBC website.

[traveller7]

5.55pm players on court crowd booing but player's need to get ready! Stretching etc

[Manaus]

Assuming that play does start at 5.55pm, the match will be on BBC 2 at 6pm.

[Linda]

BBC2? Oh good! :)

[cazza99]

Its up on live scores.

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 4m


Not starting until 5.55. That is 20 minutes of sunshine used up. People leaving stands. A bit of a shambles

You'd have thought they would have discussed who was playing where a bit earlier so they could be out earlier.

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 27s


Umbrellas going up at Queen's

[david1610]

Andy and Tsonga are going to be playing now on Centre Court.

Come on Andy :clap: :clap:
Pleased for Andy and very gracious the others have agreed to swop.
They also have the doubles semis to do - oh no, I see umbrellas up!

[Jane]

It's only on the red button if you've got Sky, just like every evening this week. However it is on the BBC website.

If you have freeview it would be channel 301, but the tennis is going to be on BBC2 from 6.00pm weather permitting

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis 3m


Unfortunately the net has come down again & the grounds staff are standing by to potentially cover up Centre Court again #AegonChampionships

[cazza99]

It's only on the red button if you've got Sky, just like every evening this week. However it is on the BBC website.

Eurosport are covering it.

[traveller7]

But its raining again :(

[Linda]

Eurosport are covering it.

You need Sky to watch Eurosport too - though of course there are streams of it.

Why are Andy & Tsonga not playing, when Hewitt & Cilic are?

[Elenive]

But its raining again :(

Oh man!! Again???!

I feel really sorry for those who have tickets today :sad:

[cazza99]

I have been watching on the red button on freeview in th evenings, its not just been on the Sky BBC red button.

[pippadaisy]

aw is it raining again was looking forward to an evenings tennis too :(

[Elenive]

This is just silly, annoying and false hope for everyone.

[JAMES4578]

Hewitt and Cilic are playing now and weather ok again apparently,Andy/Jo should be out soon!

[pippadaisy]

it says o n my sky red button that the tennis is coming up yep here it comes

[Manaus]

Assuming that Andy does play now wish him all the best as have to leave now. Cheer lots for him! :)

[Jan]

it's on BBC2 now

[pippadaisy]

woo hoo players are warming up :dance::dance:

[traveller7]

Warming up woop come on Murray!

[Linda]

Logging off to watch on BBC2 now :)

[davech]

Andy needs to do better than he did in the table football...

[david1610]

Andy holds. Both warming up their games so good hold.

[traveller7]

Im nervous!

[pippadaisy]

Im nervous!
funny i feel nervous too
Tsonga playing better today i think

[JAMES4578]

Andy looked at real trouble at 0-40 down but holds for 3-2, come on!

[traveller7]

3-3

[cazza99]

Its back to the BBC red button again.

[david1610]

funny i feel nervous too
Tsonga playing better today i think
I just think it is a very difficult day to play, to concentrate, and so on.
Challenge for Andy to remain focused.
C'mon Andy! Hold break hold.... please!

[Jan]

broken

[KnightOwl]

Eeeek! Two DFs in the same game - dangerous time in the set too...

:sofa:

[pippadaisy]

eek double faults

[traveller7]

Oh dear oh dear

[david1610]

Just feel it might be one of those days particularly if Andy starts chuntering...
Oh well, just has to find that form he has had this week and mitigate the problems of the day.
C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

:eek: :eek: :sofa:

[traveller7]

1st set gone not good

[supergran]

Funny old match isn't it? And Jo wins 1st set 6-4.

[pippadaisy]

well that was weird

[Jane]

Cripes - first set gone

[david1610]

Well that was an object lesson in why you cannot DF twice at the end of a set when your opponent can serve so well.....
Reset. Start again. Still needs two sets. No margin for service walkabouts now thought.

And Mr. Cilic smiles I suspect...

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[supergran]

Quick game despite the pigeon. Go Andy...keep serving well.

[JAMES4578]

Think both took a bit of time to get into it but Tsonga the stronger at the end,Andy needs to get his serve in working order-come on!

[Hawkeye]

JWT schooling Andy here.

[david1610]

Andy has to serve well, hold and wait for a chance. C'mon Andy!

[traveller7]

Hewitt getting treatment at 32 up in 2nd set

[david1610]

C'mon Andy!
Let's try and break!

[david1610]

I agree with the Tennis TV commentator, in that the difference so far has mainly been Tsonga's first serve. Andy is not getting enough chances on Tsonga's serve.
Hope that can change. Better service game from Andy. Let's hope that gives him some momentum.
C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

think jo willys been hustling all week lol playing well today

[pippadaisy]

eek

[david1610]

Deuce again after a very tricky volley. C'mon Andy! Aces please!

[cazza99]

This semifinal is also being covered on BBC3 now and they will stay on BBC3 until the end.

[david1610]

Now if Andy can get a look in on Jo's serve....
C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

This semifinal is also being covered on BBC3 now and they will stay on BBC3 until the end.

They will put the football scheduled for BBC3 on the red button if necessary.

[Hawkeye]

There's the break we wanted!

[david1610]

Andy Murray in the house. Not for the break. But for an inspiring rally! Followed by.... an ace!
Boy woken up?

[Hawkeye]

Game and second set Murray! Game on!

[Jane]

:boogie:One set all:boogie::boogie:

[cazza99]

:clap: :clap:

Come on Andy.

[lynne]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KnightOwl]

Ok, here we go...!

[david1610]

Two sets where the weakest service game in each set gave victory to the other player.
To be fair, I think Tsonga has played better tennis so far but at least Andy hung in and got some momentum at the end of the second.
C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

woo hoo:dance:
that was a bit weird i tried to post and was told i was not logged in but i was posting before,
strange

[JAMES4578]

Andy stepped it up just in time and now a few more errors from Tsonga, come on! Glad Hewitt has fought back too!

[cazza99]

JWT does not look so happy.

[Hawkeye]

3 break points for Andy as JWT's concentration level drops...

All saved...

[david1610]

Take this BP please! Think this is the key game. C'mon Andy!

[Hawkeye]

Andy eventually takes the game on his 7th break point!

[cazza99]

Yay. Andy breaks Tsonga. :yahoo:

[david1610]

Break! Lot of work still to do though.
C'mon Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Andy finally breaks and hopefully a decisive moment but of course we can't count Jo out!

[david1610]

Phew! Sorry if it's greedy but please, please let's have a double break to make sure! C'mon Andy!

[Hawkeye]

Double break!

[cazza99]

Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker 46s


Andy Murray with his 3 aces so far against Tsonga has overtaken Pat Rafter and is now the 18th highest 'ace' hitter on grass EVER

[Manaus]

Just back and thought it would be over. Looks like Andy is doing well, assuming Tsonga was playing great in the 1st set?

[david1610]

Thank you Andy! Now no blips please and let's keep the momentum going.
C'mon Andy!

[Hawkeye]

JWT has left the building...

[KnightOwl]

JWT has left the building...

To be replaced by Colin Jackson...!

[Manaus]

JWT has left the building...

For a moment there I thought he was listening to you!

[david1610]

Just back and thought it would be over. Looks like Andy is doing well, assuming Tsonga was playing great in the 1st set?
I would make that about a set and two thirds!
This was one where it was difficult during that time to see how Andy was going to break him.

[pippadaisy]

you just gotta love jo-willy what a hurdler

[Manaus]

Cilic just won his match so he's in the final.
Come on Andy, finish it!

[KnightOwl]

Match point!

[Hawkeye]

It's all over! Let's hope for some Cilic Bang! tomorrow!

[Jane]

Well done, Andy:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::clap:

[hfwardhouse]

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

[pippadaisy]

yes job done :boogie::boogie:

[Manaus]

Classy ace down the middle gets him to the final!!! :cheer:
Now playing for a 3rd Queen's title! :clap:

[lynne]

WELL DONE ANDY!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:....Joy to watch......:thumbup:

[JAMES4578]

Tsonga great character and flashy but Andy has shown himself as the better match player and the classier player today for a sustained period. Andy takes the 3rd 6-2 and will face Cilic who also win 6-2 in the decider v Hewitt , well done Muzzah!:clap::clap::clap:

[Linda]

Well done Andy! :clap: :clap:

[david1610]

I confidently predict that nobody will win the title tomorrow because the other player injuries a linesperson!

Andy interviewed said the most satisfying thing was turning that match around against one of the best grass court players. Seconded!
Any chance of nice weather and a final where Andy shows his class?

And as usual signing everything with one women saying "you are incredibly sweet to do this for the kids".... she should watch him more often !:)

[cazza99]

well done andy :clap:

[themass15]

So happy I am seeing Andy tomorrow in the final!!!!!!!:thumbup:

[Elenive]

Andy is through!! Fantastic that he got through after that first set, the third set was absolute joy to watch.
Here we come for a third title!!

Glad both matches got played today, shame Hewitt isn't through but still Andy vs Cilic should be a fun one :thumbup:

[supergran]

Brilliant Andy gets it right at the right time. So happy that he is in another final at Queen's. He seemed to get better with every passing minute. Sitting at the table with supergramps.....he took his hearing aids out!!!

[Sallydaisy]

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

Well done Andy!!!
Found a way to win despite the talented Tsonga making a a terrific start to the match.

Onto the Final ... and a great chance to lift the trophy for a 3rd time!

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance: Well done, Andy - great win against a tricky opponent. :dance::dance::dance:

[LC the fan]

Delighted for Andy - great win. Look out for the union jacks and the Andy t-shirt tomorrow. I will be shouting as Loud as I can

[Sallydaisy]

Delighted for Andy - great win. Look out for the union jacks and the Andy t-shirt tomorrow. I will be shouting as Loud as I can
Have a fantastic day!!!
Did you see that they're playing the final at 12noon now to get it done before the rain arrives?

[supergran]

Well done Andy!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[supergran]

Delighted for Andy - great win. Look out for the union jacks and the Andy t-shirt tomorrow. I will be shouting as Loud as I canDefinitely will as think crowd has been abysmal. Roar for me too please and have a super day!!:GBflag::yahoo:

[supergran]

Delighted for Andy - great win. Look out for the union jacks and the Andy t-shirt tomorrow. I will be shouting as Loud as I canps...What do you look like?:big grin:

[Jan]

well done Andy! Needed the :sofa: once or twice early on, but a pleasure to watch as the match progressed!

[patmoren]

Just got back from the swimming Gala to the news that Andy is through to the final, fantastic. He has a good record against Cilic so hopefully a third Queens title tomorrow. My grand daughter came second in each of the three races she had tonight, she's thrilled to bits.

[LC the fan]

ps...What do you look like?:big grin:
Short light brown hair, almost 70 but not afraid to make a fool of myself over andy. Will be with himself (who may just be persuaded to wave a flag - unlikely though ) and another friend, same age. Think we're in the higher tier but I will do my best.
Agree that the crowd have been passive. Haven't seen a flag yet !!! All far too well behaved but more pro-Andy than previous years

[traveller7]

I was out but couldnt stand not knowing so had to check internet so pleased he won and even happier will get to see him in final tomorrow. Doubt you will see me in row q in east a stand long brown hair sitting with my father 60s and sister blonde version of me with glasses. Lol if you lok on my twitter or website you will see what I look like!
Have fun all going!

[supergran]

Go girl! Do not be put off. Just shout Go Andy and if you are willing at every changeover start a chant. You never know if drink has been taken they may join in. Sometimes they need a leader!

[traveller7]

I will shout and embarass my father and sister just hope Andy wins as my language could turn blue.
I had whiskey coffee in celebration tonight lets hope the same tomorrow!

[supergran]

I will shout and embarass my father and sister just hope Andy wins as my language could turn blue.
I had whiskey coffee in celebration tonight lets hope the same tomorrow!Will be looking out for you and listening for you. He needs loud support 'cos Queens just don't do it.

[traveller7]

I can be quite vocal with good projection being an actress :laugh:

[JAMES4578]

I will shout and embarass my father and sister just hope Andy wins as my language could turn blue.
I had whiskey coffee in celebration tonight lets hope the same tomorrow!

Andy needs some fanatical support,go for it!

[banskogirl]

Go girl!!