ANDY MURRAY - WIMBLEDON CHAMPION 2013. Makes history beating Djokovic

[Mandiemoo]

Normally I relax a bit when Muzz wins the first set but today I think I may be even more nervous than before!

[WimbledonAce]

Bouncy more interested in talking about chris hoy, what a joke! Bet Boris cringes.

[Mandiemoo]

Survival of the fittest methinks. Come on Andy! Keep it coming.

Think that goes for us too. Wondering how I will make it through!

[WimbledonAce]

Normally I relax a bit when Muzz wins the first set but today I think I may be even more nervous than before!

Me too, we know all too well Nole is dangerous.

[Manaus]

No letting up Andy, easy hold please.

[cazza99]

I can't understand why Andy is not wearing a hat in this heat - it will help to keep him cool.

[Mandiemoo]

Need to get Djoker moving more, he's just strolling along the baseline mostly

[WimbledonAce]

Need to get Djoker moving more, he's just strolling along the baseline mostly

Yep he could do with ramming it home this set. Don't let Nole get into it.

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 29s

Mrs Djokovic has left the court, for a quick cigarette I should imagine

[WimbledonAce]

Disappointing end to that point.

[Mandiemoo]

deuce. Djoker looking for revenge. Argh!

[cazza99]

Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim 2m

RT @davidschneider: A jubilant Ivan Lendl celebrates Andy Murray's first set triumph #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/ubvHzv69pf
https://twitter.com/davidschneider/status/353880273991114752/photo/1 :rolling:

[WimbledonAce]

Mo is getting carried away, lol!

[Elenive]

Love you Mohammed! :boogie:

[Mandiemoo]

C'MON the Muzz. Held. 1-1 2nd set

[Manaus]

:phew: Hope Andy breaks soon.

[harriet]

second set, 1-1, deuce games

[Mandiemoo]

That's it, stretch that groin!

(Sentences you never thought you'd type number 1235)

[WimbledonAce]

Good news is that Nole is making mistakes. Andy needs to take advantage.

[Mandiemoo]

Tim is relaxed as he is asking if you know anyone who has had their arm broken by a swan? I thought I was the only one doing the random ramblings!

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker looking to raise his game a bit now, doing some running/sliding

[pippadaisy]

yikes my internet crashed :phew: back now

[Elenive]

Tim is relaxed as he is asking if you know anyone who has had their arm broken by a swan? I thought I was the only one doing the random ramblings!

That was so darn funny, made me laugh!

I love the Tim-Boris-Bouncy combo. Although I'm not keen on Castle and really didn't want him in the commie box today, I think he is doing OK - maybe it's because Tim and Boris are there too (got to love Boris!)

[cazza99]

Tim is relaxed as he is asking if you know anyone who has had their arm broken by a swan? I thought I was the only one doing the random ramblings!

Nearly got attacked by a swan on the River Wye when went round a corner, while paddling in a double canoe. #scary.

[Mandiemoo]

I have the smell of danger about my nostrils...... Longer rallies going to Djoker at the moment

[cazza99]

Christopher Clarey ‏@christophclarey 2m

Hints of a breeze in Centre Court, or maybe it's just all those fans flapping in the expensive seats

Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim 2m

Is tv mentioning Djokovic's wrist? Allegedly a concern in the camp. Assuming that was from stumble he took in set one?

Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker 2m

Ha Ha Ha! Andrew Castle to Tim Henman "mum and dad" Tim's reply "just dad actually" :rolling:

[Mandiemoo]

...and 2 BPs for the Djoker. He is on it :-(

[Manaus]

2BPs, hold Andy! :sofa:

[hfwardhouse]

Uh oh .... Nole has his scary game face on just now and Andy's in danger :sofa:

[Manaus]

Broken. :sad: Oh dear.

[cazza99]

Nooooo. :sofa: :sofa:


Tennis Facts ‏@TennisFacts 3m

With the kind of stats (Murray has triple the winners than Djokovic), Murray should be having a commanding lead. But it's not to be.

[Mandiemoo]

And Djoker breaks. He has gone on the attack. Off to get the murraycoaster keys as we may need them.

[pippadaisy]

thinking djoko looks the fresher out there c,mon Andy

[harriet]

ooops, andy drops serve, djo now at 3-1

[WimbledonAce]

Bottoms. No one said this would be easy!

[WimbledonAce]

Nole down again!

[cazza99]

andyroddick ‏@andyroddick 19s


Just creeped past the match time of the ladies final yesterday.#notquitedoneyet...These guys won't be able to stand if they play 5 ..

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker has gone up a gear now.

[Manaus]

Djoko gone up a few levels. This set not looking good.

[hfwardhouse]

Andy looks exhausted - how he can do all that running in that heat - it's mad!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[harriet]

djo hols, andy at 1-4, djo has woken up, much more aggressive than djo

[davech]

Djokovic is looking very threatening at the moment. Time for a safe hold.

[Mandiemoo]

He listens to the mothers of the UK & puts a hat on!

[JAMES4578]

oh no Andy had 15-30 and 2nd serve but Nole holds for 4-1 and is stepping it up, come on Murray!

[pippadaisy]

come on Andy keep believing

[WimbledonAce]

Cap on now.

[Mandiemoo]

How did that get over!

[Mandiemoo]

Brings back memories of years gone by, seeing Andy in a cap again at Wimbledon...

[harriet]

andy has picked up a hat, smart move, sun was in his eyes when serving

[pippadaisy]

[QUOTE=hfwardhouse;147447]Andy looks exhausted - how he can do all that running in that heat - it's mad
Andy done a lot more running than Novak

[cazza99]

Jon Wertheim ‏@jon_wertheim 2m

BBC: "Oh, that shot was naughty!" I want this overwrought BBC guy, Boris Becker and Fred Willard in a three-man booth (Djoker 4-1)

[Manaus]

Good hold. Time to break back Andy!

[cazza99]

Andy got a nod from Lendl when he won that game.

[KnightOwl]

Kit-kat please Andy...!

[Mandiemoo]

Now we would like a kit kat please. Crowd are getting into it a bit more.

[harriet]

good hold, djo now at 4-2, c'mon andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Keep them DF's coming from Djoker!

(would like to make it clear I do like Djoker, unless he is playing Murray)

[KnightOwl]

Good leave ;)

[cazza99]

Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker 4m


Andrew Castle is making out Tim Henman's parents are a pair of swingers! Shut up Andrew!

[Mandiemoo]

Lucky net cord for the Muzz! 2 BP's, CMON!

[KnightOwl]

Thanks net :)

[Mandiemoo]

Thanks net :)

No Thanks for that one!

[Mandiemoo]

Jeepers creepers Muzz, that was makeable!

[Mandiemoo]

Oo-er missus, a rip-snorter!

[Mandiemoo]

and repeat!

[WimbledonAce]

Vintage!

[KnightOwl]

Beau-ti-ful!! :clap:

[Mandiemoo]

Gifts gratefully accepted!

[WimbledonAce]

Thanks Nole :GBflag:

[KnightOwl]

Fantastic - back on serve.....

[david1610]

All presents gratefully received! C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

:strawberry:Oh man

[hfwardhouse]

Fabulous - Nole rattled and the break back comes :cheer:

[Manaus]

Breaks back, means nothing until he holds, come on Andy!

[harriet]

KITKAT! game on, andy now at 3-4

[Mandiemoo]

back on serve as long as Muzz holds. and breathe!

[JAMES4578]

A few great shots from Andy and Nole double faults,back on serve.

[davech]

Djoko seems to be worried about Andy's return off his second serve. You never normally see him double faulting on such an important point.

[Mandiemoo]

getting Djoker moving a bit now. Need to hold, don't let him back in

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker with a bp. Letting him get back. C'mon Muzz!

[Manaus]

BP, hold Andy!!! :sofa:

[WimbledonAce]

No! Just when I started thinking ahead!

[WimbledonAce]

Well saved!

[Mandiemoo]

BP again for Djoker. he'll serve for it if he gets this.. C'mon Muzz!

[Manaus]

Still in danger, hold Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

getting a bit breezier up here in Lincolnshire. Wonder if its cooling there

[Mandiemoo]

Never been as pleased to see a dropper as I am there!

[WimbledonAce]

He is strong today! Well done Andy.

[Mandiemoo]

Phew. Hold. Nuts of steel.

[KnightOwl]

Great hold under pressure :clap:

[Manaus]

Huge hold, we're back on serve! Would love Andy to break here, this is tense! :sofa:

[cazza99]

:phew: :phew:

[harriet]

wow, what a game, andy finally holds, djo now at 4-4

[JAMES4578]

Tight there but Andy holds firm, come on!

[davech]

It's getting all tense again.

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker gets a Love service game. Hold here Muzz.

[pippadaisy]

Novak is like the bendy man unbelievable

[Manaus]

5-4 Djoko, hold now to stay in the set. :sofa:

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation 43s


Muzzard 1st % 71 winning 74% but 29 % of 2nd serv points won 5-17 and he is still in great shape #ESPNWimbledon

[harriet]

easy hold for djo, andy at 4-5, dangerous from now on

[hfwardhouse]

Right Andy can we please have a solid hold here and then a wee kitkat would be nice as it's coffee time.

LETS GO ANDY LETS GO!!

[pippadaisy]

c,mon Andy

[Mandiemoo]

nervy cheeses 0-15

[WimbledonAce]

Needs to be strong again here.

[harriet]

8th ace, 131 mph

[Mandiemoo]

hmmm Andy running, Djoker standing & strolling again

[david1610]

I think the match can be won or lost in the next few points! C'mon Andy!

[pippadaisy]

It,s not just my nerves that are jangling it,s my whole body:nailbiter:

[Mandiemoo]

Gutsy hold. 5-5. Break him now!

[Manaus]

:phew: A break now would be perfect.

[hfwardhouse]

Well done Andy - now break him please :)

[harriet]

5-5, get in andy!

[Mandiemoo]

I'm thirsty but I need a wee. I'm Hungry but I can't eat anything. I'm hot & sweaty yet cold & clammy.

How can this be enjoyable? But it is.

[hfwardhouse]

oooooooh 2 bps

come on Andy

[Mandiemoo]

Oh my gosh, where did that come from? A BREAK!

[hfwardhouse]

Woooppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

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

[david1610]

C'mon on Andy!

[Manaus]

6-5, resisting urge to cheer - please hold Andy! :sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

Settle down, he needs to hold (that's a note to myself by the way!)

[KnightOwl]

Nole looking really rattled now, and some great play from Andy - just has to hold for a 2-0 lead :dance:

[harriet]

oooh! andy breaks, will serve at 6-5, for the second set, game on!

[WimbledonAce]

Good times! Looking good Andy!

[lynne]

:swingin::swingin::swingin:.....I am so nervous......................

[JAMES4578]

Another break for Andy and Nole losing the rag somewhat, come on-chance for 2 set lead.

[cazza99]

Llendl standing up.

Come on Andy. :sofa:

[KnightOwl]

Ok, HOLD!!!

[Mandiemoo]

I was slightly worried Djoker might use that perceived injustice to motivate himself. But now comes the serve for the second set. Yikes.

[WimbledonAce]

Dare we dream? No too early still!

[Jane]

Second set to Andy - FANTASTIC well done:boogie::boogie::yahoo::yahoo::cheer::cheer::c heer:

[Mandiemoo]

Words.... lost.... for.....

[hfwardhouse]

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

COME ON ANDY!!!

[davech]

:yahoo::clap::yahoo:

[Manaus]

2 sets down!!!! :cheer: :clap:
So close yet potentially so far! :sofa:

[cazza99]

whooooo hoooooo :clap:

Keep up the momentum Andy.

[WimbledonAce]

I could cry already! But keeping it together.

[KnightOwl]

Brilliant :yahoo:

Second set in the bag - I'm not counting any chickens (or haddocks) yet - but it's looking pretty good!

[harriet]

great tennis, andy holds to love, final ace. one to go, let's not look ahead of the next point, folks

[Mandiemoo]

Just sniffed the dogs paws to make sure I'm not dreaming. I'm not. But I wouldn't recommend sniffing dog paws as a course of action.

[KnightOwl]

Only five unforced errors from Andy in the whole set - same number of winners (11) as Djokovic, but Nole had 12 UEs - brilliant from Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

This is too much, Andy playing so well, so proud right now.

[davech]

Djokovic will come back hard in the next set - it's not over yet.

[RoastLamb]

Don't know what to say. Still so nervous!

[KnightOwl]

Just sniffed the dogs paws to make sure I'm not dreaming. I'm not. But I wouldn't recommend sniffing dog paws as a course of action.

I'm not sure what to do with that one....

[Mandiemoo]

looked like Cameron having a chat with Milliband. Tennis, bringing us all together!

[Helen40]

OMG, sooo happy, yet still so nervous. Against Djokers there's still a long way to go. Djokers isn't exactly going to lie down and die! I wanted a classic, but I'll settle for a 3-0. ;-)

CUMMON Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

I'm not sure what to do with that one....

Neither is the dog. She's skulked off in disgust.

[WimbledonAce]

I feel so sick!

[WimbledonAce]

Don't know what to say. Still so nervous!

Me neither, so scared about jinxing. Bouncy is having a good go of that on his own!

[Elenive]

Exciting, exciting, exciting, exciting, EXCITING!!!!!!!!

C'MON ANDY!

[david1610]

0-30 C'mon AndY!

[JAMES4578]

Tremendous from Andy to turn that set around, some awsome stuff towards the end. Of course he must keep the focus,you can't count Nole out.

[WimbledonAce]

Keep focus Andy! 1 point at a time.

[cazza99]

ESPNTennis ‏@ESPNTennis 1m

Murray has 76 straight wins with a 2 sets to love lead. #ESPNWimbledon

ESPNTennis ‏@ESPNTennis 5m

Djokovic has come from two-sets down to win just three times in his career. #ESPNWimbledon #mensfinal

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM 7m

Nobody has come back from 2 sets down to win a Wimbledon final since 1927. That's how big that Murray hold was.

:eek:

[hfwardhouse]

:excited:

a break already!!!!

[WimbledonAce]

Sweating like crazy here!

[Manaus]

Early break, I keep saying it but means nothing until he holds...:sofa:

[cazza99]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill 1m

Andy Murray is 78/1 career when winning leading 2/0 sets. Won 76 straight. Only loss was vs Nalbandian at @Wimbledon in 2005. #ESPNWimbledon

[KnightOwl]

Early break from Andy! Still not counting chickens - but I'm starting to hear a clucking sound :cauldron:

[david1610]

Gulp that air in. Get some water. First serves. C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

Llendl moving back and forth.

[Mandiemoo]

I find myself sort of numb at the moment. I think its a combination of being unable to believe the scoreline, all the nervous build up & emotional energy being used.

[david1610]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill 1m
Andy Murray is 78/1 career when winning leading 2/0 sets. Won 76 straight. Only loss was vs Nalbandian at @Wimbledon in 2005. #ESPNWimbledon
Best stat I have ever read. One point at a time. C'mon Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Had to challenge there and Andy up break in 3rd, come on!

[cazza99]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery 1m

Murray breaks at the start of the third, 6-4 7-5 1-0. My legs have gone... http://bbc.in/1a2YII #wimbledon

[WimbledonAce]

I find myself sort of numb at the moment. I think its a combination of being unable to believe the scoreline, all the nervous build up & emotional energy being used.

I know, I am so scared of getting ahead of ourselves, this is great though. Been so long coming it's nearly dream like!

[Elenive]

Andy is playing out of his skin!

This is destiny.

[cazza99]

Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker 55s

Andy Murray now 1/9 to win Wimbledon! yeeks

#trembling

[david1610]

Get a double break and make sure. C'mon Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

think the tactic, or one of them, was to keep the points long. Its working. For now.

[davech]

That's how to consolidate a break! Djoko looks rattled.

[Manaus]

Consolidates. :thumbup:
Double break please, I'll stay nervous until that happens. :sofa:

[Elenive]

Tim: This double break will make it better
Boris: You think?

:rolling:

[harriet]

ooh, is this true, first game KK,, djo now at 0-2

[karanga]

Shouldn't Andy be wearing a hat in that heat?

Come on Andy!!! Nothing is granted as Nole is a fighter and will not give in easily. :sofa:

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Mandiemoo]

If Bouncy says 'destiny' one more time, I will go at him with a shovel!

[Elenive]

Castle: Getting nervous
Boris: I'm getting EXCITED!

Love you Boris!!!! :yahoo:

[hfwardhouse]

I'm so :excited:

[Mandiemoo]

All the hairs on my arm are stood up.

[Manaus]

Not done yet, got to keep holding Andy! :sofa:

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 21s

Djoko shortening the points for all his worth here. Big swings, a lot of them connecting.

[Manaus]

Shut it Castle! You tell him Boris!

[harriet]

djo holds, andy now at 2-1, stay strong andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker stops the rot. Boris speaks for the nation telling Bouncy to shut up after he mentions 1936.

[Elenive]

Oh man, this is getting too cool! Mustn't get ahead too soon though. Each point at a time!

[david1610]

Nole showing in the last four points there how good he is. One point at a time. C'mon Andy!
(I have Bouncey on my thread and normally I can avoid him. What an idiot. What an idiot).

[WimbledonAce]

I love Andy Murray, what a man.

[Elenive]

Djoker stops the rot. Boris speaks for the nation telling Bouncy to shut up after he mentions 1936.

Too right!

p.s. I love Mo, he was definitely the best choice for the umpire on this match!

[Mandiemoo]

Bad call from Muzz. Forget it & move on.

[david1610]

Andy slightly lost focus. Don't think about anything not on the court. Find aces. C'mon Andy!

[Elenive]

C'mon Andy!!!

[ljs]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Andyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[WimbledonAce]

Too good from Nole,hope this isn't the fight back.

[Manaus]

Oh heck BP, HOLD :sofa:

[Elenive]

Only just noticed, Nole has taken his cap off - when did that happen!!?!?

New tactics for the third set maybe? :p

[cazza99]

Matt Cronin ‏@TennisReporters 34s

Djokovic's last 2 comeback from 2 sets down: vs Seppi at 2012 RG & Federer at 2011 US Open. Improbable yet feasible

[hfwardhouse]

Aaaaaargh Andy let him back in

COME ON ANDY!!!!

[Manaus]

Good dangit! Broken :sad:.

[cazza99]

Nooooooooooooooooooooo. That was makable.
Might need that haddock.

[WimbledonAce]

Uh oh, too good to be true, I knew it.

[david1610]

Let it go. Break straight back to love. C'mon Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

As we were. Djoker is not going to roll over. Ok. Well. Need to keep focus & forget about what just happen. he's there for the breaking.

[harriet]

ooops! andy drops serve, tho playing well, djo at 2-2

[KnightOwl]

Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear! That was your point, laddie :grrr:

Need to focus - get the break back!

[WimbledonAce]

Nole getting clever. We need calm here.

[Elenive]

C'mon Andy, you can get the break back here!

[JAMES4578]

We might have known as now back on serve,decision earlier may have cost him. However Andy must focus on the present,still some work to do.

[david1610]

Andy may have to go into energy conservation mode her. First priority holding serve. C'mon Andy!

[Elenive]

We might have known as now back on serve,decision earlier may have cost him. However Andy must focus on the present,still some work to do.

He's still very much in this set, anything can happen - and by how Andy's played so far, I fancy Andy's chances!

[pippadaisy]

ok regroup focus

[WimbledonAce]

My nerves have cranked up a bit now. Not keen on these fight back from 2 sets down stats as it's not likely that Nole has been 2 sets down that often.

[Manaus]

Andy really needs to hold now, not let Djoko get ahead or give him any momentum.

[pippadaisy]

No Castle we NEVER think Nole is done

[KnightOwl]

Safe hold needed here. Djokovic is clearly playing with more belief now - Andy needs to put him back in his place!

[davech]

A simple hold is what we need here. Four aces and on to the next game.

[hfwardhouse]

A simple hold is what we need here. Four aces and on to the next game.

What he said!!!

COME ON ANDY!

[Elenive]

No Castle we NEVER think Nole is done

It's Castle isn't it -he's a numpty. We should expect him to say unreasonable things.

[harriet]

djo holds, using droppers very effectively, c'mon andy, playing catch-up this set as well, now 2-3, stay strong, believe

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker swinging away & making Muzz run. Gotta hold on here.

[WimbledonAce]

Uh oh, Nole looks threatening now.

[Manaus]

Not liking the look of this, please hold Andy! :sofa:

[KnightOwl]

Andy looking slightly rattled now - c'mon, get your focus back and take it!

[david1610]

Focus on serve. Let the rest take care of itself. C'mon Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

Yikes, shades of US open.

[Manaus]

2BPs, oh no! :sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

Muzz losing it on his own racquet here. C'mon Muzz.

[Elenive]

Oh no.

[pippadaisy]

NOOOOOOo

[Manaus]

Oh fudge, and Nole gets ahead. :sad:

[hfwardhouse]

Aaaaargh - come on Andy - you need to break back here.

[WimbledonAce]

We kind of expected this didn't we?

[harriet]

dropped his serve, djo now serving at 4-2

[Mandiemoo]

Djoker appears to be hitting form again. Muzz needs to get up through the gears again.

[KnightOwl]

C'mon!!

[Elenive]

Time to call in the kitkats!

[david1610]

Oh dear. Wonder if he allowed himself to dream. And he should know he does not often get the right call when he stops the rally. C'mon Andy! Regroup. You need to string together a few good games. There is time. C'mon Andy!

[WimbledonAce]

Come on Andy, go for broke!

[Mandiemoo]

Was that a Lendl-esque body shot?

[pippadaisy]

We kind of expected this didn't we?
Yeah but we were hoping not

[JAMES4578]

Andy now lost 4 in a row with some bad errors but has 0-30 here, come on!

[Elenive]

C'MON ANDY! BREAK BREAK BREAK! Come on!!!

[Manaus]

Please take these BPs Andy, get back into this set! :sofa:

[Elenive]

What a rally! (Although what did we expect!)

2BPs!!

[hfwardhouse]

Wooooow what a shot!

COME ON ANDY!

[pippadaisy]

even the commies have shut up thats how tense this is

[Mandiemoo]

And we're back in the room!

[KnightOwl]

Back on serve! This is WAY more like it :clap:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo:

This game is fabulous - so exciting!!!

COME ON ANDY!!!!

[sid]

C'mon

[Manaus]

Break gotten back, now the VERY important hold. :sofa:

[Elenive]

GETIN!

Back on serve now!! Crowd going absolutely crazy as they should be, you lucky lucky people to be in centre!!!!