ANDY MURRAY - WIMBLEDON CHAMPION 2013. Makes history beating Djokovic

[Sallydaisy]

Another Nole-Andy Final ...

Nole leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=D643&oId=MC10)by 11-7 BUT Andy has won their only encounter on grass - at the Olympics 2012 Semi-Final in 2 sets at Wimbledon.

Last year Andy also beat Nole the to USO title in a 5 set thriller but Nole took the honours in January 2013 at the Australian Open. And it's Nole with 6 Slam titles to Andy's 1.

Despite the stats we'll all be wishing and hoping that this is Andy's time to win the Wimbledon title. It's been a wacky, weird Wimbledon this year so anything could happen!!!
:strawberry:

So, all we can do is cheer him on for the win on Sunday!
:GBflag:

And be here for one another if he's beaten by Novak.
:grouphug:

[tom]

Nole's 'only' got 6 slams (4 Australians, 1 US, 1 Wimbledon).

[RoastLamb]

Sooooooooooooooooooo excited!

[Helen40]

Sooooooooooooooooooo excited!
Me too, wild horses wouldn't stop we watching that match on Sunday!

[Sallydaisy]

Nole's 'only' got 6 slams (4 Australians, 1 US, 1 Wimbledon).
Ah, ooops. Read Wiki a bit too quickly; he only reached the Final at RollyG.
:thumbup:

[VamosVixs]

So excited for this!! Really feel Andy is going to do it!! The crowd should be right behind him!! Go Andy!!! :swingin:

[Alis]

The crowd really could be a factor - let's just hope they're in good voice on Sunday. GO ANDY!!!!!!!

[Reef]

The crowd really could be a factor - let's just hope they're in good voice on Sunday. GO ANDY!!!!!!!

Yes I was thinking the same but I'm sure he'll get a lot more support than he did last year.

[Genbrit]

Yeeessss, C'mon Andy!!!!! :yahoo::clap::jitterbug::cheer:

[Hawkeye]

Just like last year, I'll miss the final as I have 3 more important things to attend to.

However...

This is Andy's year, and it's been great being along for the ride.

[RoastLamb]

My daughter has a piano competition early afternoon so I hope my hubby can take her. Don't want to miss either the final or the mixed final

[Chris83]

I'm going for an Andy win in 4. I just feel it and have felt it from the start, that is provided Andy got past JJ. Nole was feeling his hip a bit during his match so that could be a factor but for me the key thing will be that Andy has far more variety than DP has. I think that variety is what will win it for Andy.

[Maza1987]

Feels a bit different going into this with Andy having won the US last year.

Can you imagine if he still hadn't won a major. The weight might have been too much.

But I'm liking Andy's chances.
I've grown to really like djok down the years. We know he will bring his A game. Gonna be good.

[VamosVixs]

Andy is a better grass court player than Djokovic. If Andy plays his best, he will win!!!

[rouges]

Andy will be ready, he isn't going to let this chance slip. He is in his best form and fresher and mentally stronger, he played one tough first set, 2 quick ones, a half hour shower and rest and a 4th set in about half hour compared to Novak. Many are going to think that Novak did it twice before but I really believe his body isn't going to stand up for more splits and slips.

[cazza99]

Alexandra Willis ‏@alex_willis 4m


RT @TwitterData: How @Andy_Murray beat @DjokerNole in Twitter conversation during their #Wimbledon semi-finals today http://s3.datawrapper.de/ne2lB/

[Helen40]

I wouldn't like to call it. I felt like Novak hung in there better today against a better opponent. I was so impressed with his defending. Delpo was playing big.

Andy wasn't as tested. But I do believe the crowd will be on Andy's side much more than last year when they were clearly supported SmugFed. I'm hoping for some amazing pepes in the Royal Box too to help inspire Muzza. I would be soooooo happy if he won it :-)

[xenon21]

Alex Arthur the boxer apparently tweeted he has tickets for sunday

[RoastLamb]

I think Andy was tested today. Very much so.

[wriggles]

Feels a bit different going into this with Andy having won the US last year.

Can you imagine if he still hadn't won a major. The weight might have been too much.

But I'm liking Andy's chances.
I've grown to really like djok down the years. We know he will bring his A game. Gonna be good.

Yeh I thought that the weight of expectation would have been just too much but even though novak has more slams it feels like an even playing field!

Where is everyone else watching it then? Doors locked curtains drawn don't disturb me type of afternoon? I know some cinemas played it last year!

[Reef]

I felt Novak was a bit shell-shocked by Delpo yesterday and needed all his competitive fighting spirit to come through....but we all know he has that in spades. So has Andy of course and this year - although most people like Novak, there won't be the Fed-mania we had last year and I believe (and hope) the crowd will be vocal in support of our boy. Wasn't James Cordon great yesterday btw??

Of course they know eachother's games so well, there will be few surprises. After all the shocks of the tournament it's a fitting final between the world's 1 & 2 players.

[daveollie]

This is your time Andy, we all know how good Novak is, but we all know how good you are too. A couple of years ago Novak stepped up a gear to become the worlds best player, and I believe that you've got that in you too Andy, at least to be able to match Novak if not become better than him. World No.1 and multiple slams has to be the aim with your ability and I reckon it starts tomorrow.........watch out Nole, Andy's comin' for ya :boogie:

[pabbers]

Andy said he'd have the memory of the Olympics match in his mind - 7-5, 7-5 to him. Just needs to play it on repeat and reconstruct the experience...........fingers crossed :cauldron:

[traveller7]

Im pleased its a Nole v Andy match its what was predicted and how it should be. I thought Andy had a good shot last year but fed was determined to equal sampras with 7 wins,
This year it is different he is going in with experience, wisdom, gs and a couple of wins against Nole last year. Equal footing, its going to be a clasic.

[AllyB]

Will be listening in my tractor. Everything crossed this is Andy's time!

[cazza99]

ITV (http://www.itv.com/news/london/2013-07-06/big-screens-in-london-showing-andy-murrays-wimbledon-final/)- Big screens in London showing Andy Murray's Wimbledon final

[Sallydaisy]

erm, it's forecast to be 30degrees out there tomorrow!
http://www.myemoticons.com/emoticons/images/msn/random/sun.gif

Need to zip to Tesco to buy suncream!

[david1610]

Yes, so pleased Andy made the final. I hope Andy wins. I have not had chance to watch a lot of Wimbledon this year due to lots of work.
Clearly they both have the talent to win if the other does not bring their A (+?) game to court. Reading between the lines it seems that this year Andy's greatest asset has been his mental toughness to get results - to get it done.
I hope something clicks tomorrow and the crowd are with him early on - like the Olympics too much to hope for, perhaps, but shall we say more than halfway there compared to last year's Wimbledon final.

Tomorrow might be a big day for tennis in Britain, if the crowd decide early on to celebrate the luck we have in having a player like Andy. Enjoy it and whoop and clap and scream.
C'mon Andy! C'mon Wimbledon!

[super8]

Here is a photo from my local deli (taken on my phone today - not great quality)

It's a cardboard image, in case anyone was wondering (not sure if the photo shows that clearly..)

I was in there for a while, and it basically ensured that Wimbledon/ Andy/ the final tomorrow came up in conversation most of the time there!

[Linda]

I am sure that the crowd will be with Andy from the beginning. Unlike last year, when the crowd was split probably 50/50 'cos Roger is so popular, Nole is not popular at all. I would expect that more than 90% of the crowd will be cheering for Andy.

[ljs]

I am sure that the crowd will be with Andy from the beginning. Unlike last year, when the crowd was split probably 50/50 'cos Roger is so popular, Nole is not popular at all. I would expect that more than 90% of the crowd will be cheering for Andy.

well thank goodness for that , as it should be ... hope your right

[super8]

well thank goodness for that , as it should be ... hope your right

I'd say that Linda is bang on the money here.

In spite of being numero uno, Nole just doesn't have that worldwide popularity that Rafa or Roger have. So the crowd tomorrow won't (shouldn't?) have divided loyalties.

[kenstew]

Good luck in the final Andy. This is your time so do it for you and GB.

[traveller7]

Here is a photo from my local deli (taken on my phone today - not great quality)

It's a cardboard image, in case anyone was wondering (not sure if the photo shows that clearly..)

I was in there for a while, and it basically ensured that Wimbledon/ Andy/ the final tomorrow came up in conversation most of the time there!
Can I keep the cutout?! :shamed:

[Chris83]

Agree with those who say the crowd will be VERY pro Andy from the start in this match. Delpo had more support than Nole and I don't think Nole ever gets a lot of support unless he plays at home.

I should be feeling really nervous for Andy but I really don't, I am so convinced he will win this. I firmly believe Andy would have beaten Roger last year had it not rained and with the sun due all day tomorrow there's no chance for a repeat of that.

[hfwardhouse]

Just read on Twitter that MoLay willibe in the chair

:cheer:

[Linda]

Have just read elsewhere that Nole yet again gave the crowd a load of foul mouthed abuse yesterday. But he never gets warned 'cos it's all in Serbian! So unfair.

[traveller7]

But then Andy didnt get warned for the foul language during his qf either so......

Lindsay davenport is convinced Andy will win and that the crowd will very much in favour of Andy as Nole isnt loved by the people yet as much as smugfed is

[Linda]

Andy just swears at himself, although I don't like that either. But Nole tells the crowd to do things that I could not repeat on here. Not nice at all.

Anyway, vamos Andy! :swingin:

[traveller7]

Andy just swears at himself, although I don't like that either. But Nole tells the crowd to do things that I could not repeat on here. Not nice at all.

Anyway, vamos Andy! :swingin:

True. Well he can swear all he likes at crowd tomorrow will just stir them up even more!

[ljs]

oh gosh im getting so nervous and its not even 2morrow yet

[Chris83]

Have just read elsewhere that Nole yet again gave the crowd a load of foul mouthed abuse yesterday. But he never gets warned 'cos it's all in Serbian! So unfair.

It's VERY unfair. No end of players are swearing and ranting on court yet no-one bats and eyelid because most people can't understand it whereas most of the world knows the English swear words so when Andy or any other English speaker is in a mood then everyone can pick up on it. I think Andy should learn a few words in other languages to say when he feels the need. At least we wouldn't have to endure Castle and his simpering apologies.

I know German fairly well and I can tell you Haas says far worse than Andy ever has.

[HoopGirl]

Good luck Andy

Soooo want you to get this one!

Hope the crowd really boost you up.

[lynne]

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

[Golden Lady]

Won't get on here again till after the match, which I will be watching in its entirety (I am determined not to run out of the room at scary moments). I like Andy's chances so much, there is an aura about him along with bucketloads of self belief. Bring the serve from yesterday Andy, remember those glorious Olympic matches & go get your dream!

[Elenive]

Good luck Andy! Will too refrain from using the forum during the match, must have full concentration!

Go get the win mate, you're destined to make more history!

[karanga]

Very best of luck, Andy. Hope your dream comes true tomorrow. Go for it!!! :yahoo: :swingin: :swingin:

[super8]

Can I keep the cutout?! :shamed:

I should ask!! It is a good one. Perhaps I should play to the general misperception that tennis only occurs for 2 weeks a year, and they won't need it on Monday ;)

[wriggles]

Have just read elsewhere that Nole yet again gave the crowd a load of foul mouthed abuse yesterday. But he never gets warned 'cos it's all in Serbian! So unfair.

Seriously?! Could you give me a clue as to what nole was saying? That is so bad! The crowd should know!!

[LC the fan]

So nervous ! Just woke wishing it was Monday morning, all over and I felt over the moon reading every paper in sight or wrapped in misery and ignoring headlines.
I will feel one way or the other anyway but dreading the agony at 2pm. I believe he will win, but just couldn't bear to see him lose again. Poor Kim, how does she feel ????
I did think of going out and recording it but, of course, I can't do that. I will volunteer to suffer with the rest of you....I felt like this at the Olympic final but look what happened there,,

LOVEYOU ANDY. THIS IS YOUR TIME. GO FOR IT, BIG TIME. xxxxxxx. :trophy:

[Niknak's Mum]

Good morning all! I haven't been on here sharing all the up and downs of Wimbledon with you this year but can assure you I have been with you in spirit and will be today. Pimms at the ready .............. C'MON ANDY! :wimbly:

[clancy]

So wound up! Just tried to log into Facebook using andy murray as my email; what I'm going to be like by match-time I don't know!

[rimarli]

Hoping a praying that my weird dream comes true. Andy, Nole Fed and Rafa were all in bike race. Nole, Rafa and Fed crashed to leave the first place to Andy whose ability to change his game plan meant he avoided the crash. At the end Fed came over a congratulated him. It was most odd.

[Lou]

Good Luck Muzza - you CAN do it! whatever the outcome we will be proud of you....

xxxx

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all the very best of luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::flowers::stra wberry::)

[Elenive]

Today's the day, history will be made!

[supergran]

Wishing Andy all the luck in the world. Go get him Champ!!

[traveller7]

Had fitful dreams ofAndy winning and losing bring made to switch to Queens centre court then losing the set 6-0 cos of it! Im tired already!

[supergran]

i won't be on here until after the match. I know how we all feel so I'm just saying to you all....Enjoy the match and let's hope our lovely boy fulfils his dream. If anyone deserves it, he does.:GBflag::GBsmile::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBs mile:

[patmoren]

Sally and I have some great seats on Court 2 one screen just behind us and the other in front, two seats on theit own. We are set for the day!!!!

[traveller7]

Sally and I have some great seats on Court 2 one screen just behind us and the other in front, two seats on theit own. We are set for the day!!!!
Have fun! Hope you got sunscreen on!

[LC the fan]

Today's the day, history will be made!

Just praying that you are right. He soooo deserves it

[LC the fan]

i won't be on here until after the match. I know how we all feel so I'm just saying to you all....Enjoy the match and let's hope our lovely boy fulfils his dream. If anyone deserves it, he does.:GBflag::GBsmile::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBs mile:
With you SG. Whatever happens we're all going to share it together. It's just so nice to know that other tummies are fluttering as much as mine is

[VamosVixs]

My stomach is in knots!!!! :nailbiter::nailbiter::nailbiter::nailbiter:

[traveller7]

Just want it to start now!

[Helen40]

Me too, getting nervous...

[daveollie]

Slam No. 2 is a matter of hours away, guaran-dam-teed...,.... COME ON ANDY!!!

[Elenive]

Anyone excited? :big grin:

[daveollie]

Is it bad that if I was given one Wimbledon wish for today, that it would be for the BBC not to use Castle as a commentator over a win for Andy haha that guy is so irritating :-/

[WimbledonAce]

So nervous! Been doing some cleaning to try and get through the time! Wishing Andy all the best, he has already done brilliantly in his career but this would be magic! Hope Centre Court makes some noise! Best of luck Andy :GBflag:

[supergran]

My son has just phoned me to ask how I am feeling. I told him I am very nervous. He told me that my nerves will not affect how Andy plays.....wise man.

[Linda]

I am going to a friend's house to watch the match so won't be on here. Vamos Andy! :swingin:

Was a bit shocked today when the Vicar said that he would be supporting Murray this year but last year he was supporting Fed! :shocked:

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis 12m

It's a bit busier on the hill now! Can you see any grass at all? #Murray #Wimbledon #ComeonAndy pic.twitter.com/YsUm8WUwiZ
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOkWCiSCYAA_0Gx.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Wimbledon ‏@Wimbledon 20m

One hour, 39 minutes to go... #wimbledon #Murray #Djokovic #final pic.twitter.com/uX3Vt2iHI4
https://twitter.com/Wimbledon/status/353836487860703232/photo/1


British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis 49m

RT @SteveTignor: Andy Murray No. 1 trending human on Twitter worldwide, at 11:00 A.M. This is kind of a big match, I think. #wimbledon

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser 51m

Lendl chatting to Murray as he serves. Makes some sort of reference to 1987 Wimbledon final in which he lost to Pat Cash.

[cazza99]

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis 1h

.@andy_murray practises Wimbledon on a very big day!! https://vine.co/v/hWLEnDu2X0E

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser 1h

And here is Andy Murray out on Aorangi hitting with Dani Vallverdu. Ivan Lendl watching on. pic.twitter.com/DcZ7VXnNia
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BOkLhJrCEAApMPv.jpg
picture from twitter

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation 1h


i think the warm weather could be high 80's and a bit of wind will help the Muzzard + if the crowds rocks from the 1st point .....

British Tennis ‏@BritishTennis 1h

Here's @andy_murray and the rest of #TeamMurray arriving at the Wimbledon practice courts https://vine.co/v/hWLUWxrX3ir

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 1h

Could not be happier for the great Mohamed Lahyani, in the umpire's chair for the men's final. Been a long wait. Thoroughly deserved
:cheer:

[KnightOwl]

Sally and I have some great seats on Court 2 one screen just behind us and the other in front, two seats on theit own. We are set for the day!!!!

Fantastic - hope you enjoy you day both of you - cheer our boy home for us :)

[davech]

Hmm - we're in that hour before the event when it's difficult to know what to do to fill the time. I know the BBC coverage has started, but an hour of build-up is too much IMO.

[RoastLamb]

Yay! Mo Lay as ump - about bleeding time!!!

Hope everyone at Wimbly today has a great time!

My tummy is churning. I can only manage a cuppa for now. But I did buy a bottle of Pimm's for laters if needed.

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 1h

Royal Box today: The Prime Minister, First Minister of Scotland, The Leader of the Opposition, President of Serbia, Wayne Rooney

[cazza99]

Sally and I have some great seats on Court 2 one screen just behind us and the other in front, two seats on theit own. We are set for the day!!!!

Great stuff. Hope you shout long and loud. :)

[Manaus]

Getting really nervous. Going to try and get something to eat before the match, can't wait for it to start!

[RoastLamb]

Is Sir Alex not back?

I'm wearing my Team Murray shirt like I did for the USO. Please bring Andy some luck!

[WimbledonAce]

Very emotional day. I am tearful just watching build up!

[cazza99]

judy murray ‏@judmoo 1h

"@niaga_hijau : @judmoo At the local coffee shop in Dunblane, 1st rate #Wimbledon cupcakes. http://twitpic.com/d1b2s1 " Dunblane just gets it xx
http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/788256721.jpg?1373188234
picture from twitter

[RoastLamb]

LOVE those!!!

[supergran]

Sent a tweet to @bbcsports saying I was disappointed Castle was calling the match as he spoils the match for many people. To my surprise he retweeted it saying "only many..result":grrr::grrr::grrr::grrr::grrr:

[traveller7]

I feel sick now.Might be too nervous to post here in match so enjoy everyone!

[cazza99]

Mike Dickson ‏@Mike_Dickson_DM 2h

V hot here today, should help Murray. Ball flying, dusty baseline area might further hamper Djoko movement, AM outlasted him in New York.

[sid]

Good luck Andy in the Final.

[Reef]

Have build-up on mute, don't want to hear endless predictions....

[hfwardhouse]

Glad to hear Sally and Pat have got a seat!!!

I used Pimms as an anaesthetic on Friday .... it's a bit early in the day to start that just now having just had lunch .... am amazed I'm managing to eat my lunch :lol:

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[Chris83]

I feel so sick right now with nerves. Not sure I will even make it past the first set, please Andy play your best and avoid :sofa: moments. The hour long build up does not help nor does knowing Castle is commentating AGAIN :facepalm:.

[Malaiseous]

Heart palpitations and a churning stomach. It must be that time of year again.

So very nervous.

[Mandiemoo]

heck, I'm tearing up already watching the footage from last year....

Please, let today be the day

Keep Calm & Murray on!

[wriggles]

I am crying my bloomin eyes out already omg tooo mucchhh cant take it!!

[Mandiemoo]

Geez, the beeb are ramping up the emotional feelings

77 years of pain, people, 77 years...

[pippadaisy]

boy o boy o boy beeb doin a nice build up
making me nervous now :excited:

[Chris83]

I'm signing out now when I return I hope it is to celebrate with you all.

Lets' go Andy :swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin:

[Mandiemoo]

Posh is there, she'd better get cheering

Oh no, Cameron is there. I want to see him start the 'C'mon Murray' chants

[hfwardhouse]

Here they come :excited: :excited: :excited:

[Manaus]

Somehow managed to have some lunch. GO ANDY! :cheer:

[daveollie]

This is it Andy, slam No.2 just a couple of hours away, it's yours, now go get it.

[pippadaisy]

:cauldron:

[pippadaisy]

can anyone tell me who is the guy in andys box who has longish blonde hair and glasses ?
seen him loads but dont know who he is

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes 2m

The Royal Box rises as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray walk out for the men's final. I don't think I have ever seen that

[Manaus]

Nole serving first.
Got my :sofa: ready.

[LC the fan]

GO ANDY....ALL THE LUCK IN THE WORLD.

Bye folks...see you all hopefully in triumph later today

[Mandiemoo]

court temp 40 degrees (that's about 100)

Yikes!

[Alis]

Here we go - fasten your seat belts!!

[davech]

I think Andy's winning the warm-up.

[Helen40]

Junk food and alcohol at the ready. Hope it's a great match, but don't think my nerves can take another Friday. So

CUMMON ANDY!!!

[JennieF]

I'm so excited. Got my Pimms ready and strawberries and scones for later. Won't be posting much as will be glued to screen! GOOD LUCK ANDY!! WE LOVE YOU!!!

[cazza99]

BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 1h

What should you eat the night before a #Wimbledon final? Judy Murray tells @bbc5live that Andy had ‘roast chicken, vegetables and potatoes’


BBC Sport ‏@BBCSport 1h

The last time the No. 1 seed faced the No. 2 seed in the men's final at Wimbledon was in 2011 when No. 2 Djokovic defeated No. 1 Nadal

Let the world no 2 win again. :)

[Manaus]

Here we go! :nailbiter:

[Helen40]

Wow crowd is starting cummon Andy's even before they'd left their seat, looks like they're going to be supporting our guy, not like last year..

[cazza99]

Commentators Castle, Boris and Tracey Austin. We don't even have Tim.

[Helen40]

20 shot rally for an opener. It's going to be a long one!

[Mandiemoo]

If its going to be rallies like that all afternoon, it's gonna be long & Andy will win lol!

[Manaus]

20 shot rally for 1st point. Going to be a long one I think.

[KnightOwl]

Flippin' eck! The first point went on for ever - at this rate we'll be here til midnight!

Andy won the point though :)

[hfwardhouse]

Fabulous first point! And Andy won the next 2 ..... could this be the perfect start coming right up? 3 BPs

[Helen40]

Commentators Castle, Boris and Tracey Austin. We don't even have Tim.

Hmm wonder whether Tim's on R5L. Can't believe we're going to have to put up with bouncy all afternoon.

[Mandiemoo]

3 bp's back to deuce. still a chance for a break

[pippadaisy]

Hmm wonder whether Tim's on R5L. Can't believe we're going to have to put up with bouncy all afternoon.
i thought i heard tim speak

[Manaus]

3BPs go begging. Hopefully an easy hold next.

[Mandiemoo]

Hmm, would have been nice to have taken advantage there.

nerves all round.

So now we hold, C'mon Muzz!

[KnightOwl]

i thought i heard tim speak

Yeah, they must have got the first graphic wrong - they've just shown the correct one - Castle, Boris & Tim.

[harriet]

well, that will calm djo's nerve, saved from 0-40

[Mandiemoo]

Tim is on BBC1 I heard him, I'm sure

[Mandiemoo]

ACE! I love it.

x 2

1-1

[hfwardhouse]

Oops that was out .. .oh well nole didn't challenge :big grin:

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!

[Manaus]

Nice hold, now back to breaking Nole.

[cazza99]

Yup. Tim is there. The BBC must have put the wrong text up on the screen.

[KnightOwl]

Yes! Shot!!! :clap:

[cazza99]

40C on the court :shocked:

[Mandiemoo]

Am I going to have to go to Grimsby, get the 5 day old left-out-in-the-sun haddock to smack Muzz across the chops to say 'TAKE THESE BP'S'

[KnightOwl]

Am I going to have to go to Grimsby, get the 5 day old left-out-in-the-sun haddock to smack Muzz across the chops to say 'TAKE THESE BP'S'

Let's call that Plan B :)

[hfwardhouse]

Another BP - take it this time Andy!

COME ON MUZZAH!

[Manaus]

Please take these BPs Andy! 5th one.

[Mandiemoo]

(gets car keys)

[Manaus]

This one Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

(teephones a man about a fish) 7 now gone

[Manaus]

This is already agony! All those BPs gone.

[pippadaisy]

this is brutal

[hfwardhouse]

Woohooooo kitkat!!!!

:boogie: :boogie: :boogie:

[KnightOwl]

Great stuff!! First break to Andy :dance:

[Manaus]

Finally gets it!!!!
Not celebrating until he holds though! :sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

YES YES YES, Keep your smelly fish for now

(apologies for all the incoherent rambling which has & probably will occur. Nerves do funny things to me)

[JAMES4578]

Andy finally breaks, come on! Some gripping rallies already!

[Manaus]

YES YES YES, Keep your smelly fish for now

(apologies for all the incoherent rambling which has & probably will occur. Nerves do funny things to me)

Totally understandable given what's happened so far!

[cazza99]

:clap: Only 3 games played and 20 minutes has gone.

[Mandiemoo]

need a decent hold here, Djokers put his hat on

[Mandiemoo]

0-30 if I could buy an ace or 2 here I would

[pippadaisy]

eek eek eek

[Manaus]

Hence why I didn't celebrate earlier. HOLD ANDY! :sofa:

[pippadaisy]

ach

[hfwardhouse]

Darnit ... it's gonna be a long day!!!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!

[Mandiemoo]

Gah! back on level terms. Well, broke him before, break him again!

[Manaus]

Crud, broken back. :sad:

[Mandiemoo]

Need to get Djoker moving about I think.

[JAMES4578]

Andy could've done with a few more first serves,needs to get back on track!

[cazza99]

The Slice ‏@TheSliceTweets 5m

Rolling Stones' @ronniewood loves him a little @judmoo #Murray #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/DrWMKWnnhG
https://twitter.com/TheSliceTweets/status/353870319305506816/photo/1

[Reef]

Needs to get Novak stretching that groin

[Manaus]

Collective sigh at that last shot. Easy hold please Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Well, given Djoker some food for thought but a Djoker hold.

get him moving, I feel Andy is better physically so need to get Djoker going from side to side.

[cazza99]

Barry Flatman ‏@Barry_FlatmanST 3m

Strange reaction from Murray after breaking. Seemed to relax & allowed Djoko to break straight back. Complaining about right shoe

[Mandiemoo]

It's 2.45 & we have only had 5 games!

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation 31s

Interesting that Muzzard is standing much further back to return Djokers 1st serv then he did for Jerzy Boy ?

[Mandiemoo]

Fab-u-lous darling! A nerveless love service game!

[Manaus]

Much better hold Andy! :thumbup:
Now break Djoko again.

[cazza99]

Darren Cahill ‏@darren_cahill 3m

Murray's 1st serve % @Wimbledon this year has been 65%. His average vs Djokovic in their 18 H2H matches is 55%. #ESPNWimbledon

[harriet]

great hold by andy, to love, really good to have a quick game, djo now at 3-3

[Mandiemoo]

Viva La Muzz!

[KnightOwl]

Wooohooo! :dance:

[JAMES4578]

Great service hold from Andy,let's pressurise Nole again.

[davech]

Little glimmer...

[Mandiemoo]

Muzz seems happy to do the running at the moment, maybe hoping Djoker will make errors trying to shorten the points?

[cazza99]

Come awn Andy

[cazza99]

Yaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :clap:

[Mandiemoo]

GET IN YOU BEAUTY!

But now we need a hold please

[KnightOwl]

Two fantastic games in a row from Andy :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Not cheering until Andy consolidates...:sofa:

[JAMES4578]

Andy breaks again, saying no more.

[davech]

That break was all due to sheer brilliance by Andy. Most impressive.

[harriet]

KITKAT! a gift from djo, so andy now at 4-3

[pippadaisy]

come on

[WimbledonAce]

Great stuff so far :boogie: much higher level of play than previous matches :GBsmile:

[RoastLamb]

No more Kitkats this set please!!!

[Mandiemoo]

I have to laugh when they show you shots of crowd celebrating & there is a couple who remain emotionless in their seats. Why go if you are not going to get involved?

[cazza99]

Get your 1st serves in Andy.

[Mandiemoo]

DF. Andy, please. That haddock is not that far away

[Mandiemoo]

Oh my days. 2 x DF

[WimbledonAce]

Yikes, 2 doubles!

[cazza99]

Sun is in his eyes probably

[KnightOwl]

Two of 'em :grrr:

Haddock time...?

[Manaus]

Oh dear, 2DFs. :sad: :sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

Two of 'em :grrr:

Haddock time...?

smoked or unsmoked?

[pippadaisy]

eeeeekkkkkk again

[cazza99]

smoked or unsmoked?

either

[WimbledonAce]

Bit dodgy there!

[pippadaisy]

glad that ball was out was a bit weird though

[WimbledonAce]

This is tense!

[Manaus]

Lahyani should have been more confident there. Hold Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Gonna get one of each I think. HOLD PLEASE!

[WimbledonAce]

Have to remember to breathe,lol!

[Mandiemoo]

How much of this are we expected to take? My nerves are shredded

[WimbledonAce]

Well saved, really wish he could hold here!

[Mandiemoo]

Get Djoker labouring on that groin!

(what a strange sentence!)

[WimbledonAce]

Few more first serves would be nice. This could be a long old match!

[cazza99]

:phew: :phew:

I am under the :sofa: now even with Andy in the lead.

[hfwardhouse]

Brilliant - what a hold from Andy - he's wringing wet bless him!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[KnightOwl]

:phew: I'm knackered just watching this!

[davech]

These two look exhausted already.

[WimbledonAce]

Nice hold there. A break here would be just the job.

[Manaus]

Finally I can celebrate a bit! :cheer:
Hope Andy is OK, he's soaked in sweat!

[JAMES4578]

So much tension there but Andy holds for 5-3!

[Mandiemoo]

There is justice! A hold. Bouncy going on about Murray sweating. Really?. Right little Sherlock isn't he?

[hfwardhouse]

How much of this are we expected to take? My nerves are shredded

At least another 2 sets :sofa:

[harriet]

immense game, andy held after 3 deuces, started with 2 dfs too. djo serving at 3-5

[WimbledonAce]

Hardly slept last night either so going to be exhausted after this!

[Mandiemoo]

The shoe getting some grief. hasn't he another pair?

[cazza99]

Hardly slept last night either so going to be exhausted after this!

I was exhausted at the start. Not recovered from the semis yet!!!!

[WimbledonAce]

This is epic already. Can they keep it up though?

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation 3m

Very surprised Djoker trying to sev and volley trying to shorten points not a good thing for him

[Manaus]

Huge service game for Andy coming up. :sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

Going to serve it out then. Nervous anyone?

[WimbledonAce]

This next game sorts the men from the boys. Focus Andy!

[cazza99]

DavidLaw ‏@DavidLawTennis 1m


The @bbc5live commentary now available on the red button on Freeview as well. So every TV in the country. Get it on! #Murray #Djokovic.

[harriet]

djo holds, after deuce. so andy to serve for the first set at 5-4

[WimbledonAce]

Going to serve it out then. Nervous anyone?

Lol,just a tiny bit!

[Mandiemoo]

I agree with the Bradster, think Djoker is trying to shorten points at times so Muzz needs to get him moving about more.

[JAMES4578]

Looked a shot at 0-30 and Deuce, hopefully Andy can serve it out.

[WimbledonAce]

Here we go!

[Jane]

First set to Andy:yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::cheer::cheer::boogi e::boogie:

[hfwardhouse]

Walking in a Murray wonderland!!!

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

COME ON ANDY!

[WimbledonAce]

Cracker! Well done Andy!:thumbup:

[KnightOwl]

That's how to serve out a set! Brilliant :yahoo:

[cazza99]

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

Andy has never beaten Nole when he has lost the first set. :phew:

[Manaus]

No drama, holds and gets the set! :cheer: :clap: Great stuff so far, but my nerves have already gone through the roof!

[harriet]

andy holds to love, inc an ace, first set andy, two to go

[JAMES4578]

Andy very strong there and has the first set,pleased and relieved but of course long way to go.

[Mandiemoo]

Trying to keep calm. muted celebration because we were here last year & ..... well.....

Muzz in the lead.

C'mon!

[WimbledonAce]

Looking good at the mo. But then again, this time last year.....

[RoastLamb]

Looking good at the mo. But then again, this time last year.....

But the roof is not going to be closed this time. Fingers crossed.

[harriet]

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

Andy has never beaten Nole when he has lost the first set. :phew:
when who lost the first set? my brain is too frazzled to understand this

[WimbledonAce]

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

[Mandiemoo]

when who lost the first set? my brain is too frazzled to understand this

Boris & Bouncy trading stats about who won what where when, I can't begin to contemplate any of it!

[Manaus]

when who lost the first set? my brain is too frazzled to understand this

When Andy lost the 1st set.

[cazza99]

when who lost the first set? my brain is too frazzled to understand this

Andy has never beaten Nole when Andy has lost the first set. So its good news that Andy has won the first.