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Andy could have served safely and achieved a higher percentage in, but he was really going for it, and got all those aces when he needed them - and the number of BPs has a lot to do with how his opponent was playing!
A break isn't a break . . . :rolleyes:
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 20:13
3-5 feel Kyle is out of this now, already 2 hrs 17 gone and starting to run out of steam, can't win 2 more sets
dewster99
16-09-2016, 20:13
Kyle has thrown this set away
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 20:14
Andy could have served safely and achieved a higher percentage in, but he was really going for it, and got all those aces when he needed them - and the number of BPs has a lot to do with how his opponent was playing!
Think it was more due to making more unforced errors than delpo and conceding so many second serves which offset a lot of the benefit of those aces
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 20:18
A lot of gaps appearing in crowd now, hospitality left ages ago, Kyle back from toilet break
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 20:26
Sadly, It's now looking a question of can Kyle win any more games, lost 5 in a row 0-2
0-40 to deuce - c'mon Kyle!
Well held, Kyle - an important game.
Maybe winning that game will help him rebuild...
I think Kyle could do with some irn-bru !!!
dewster99
16-09-2016, 20:54
Tie over. No way we'll win a 5th rubber
emjay1970
16-09-2016, 20:56
Funk....
emjay1970
16-09-2016, 20:57
Tie over. No way we'll win a 5th rubber
We can't know that. A little premature.....
Captain Orsanic played a blinder in his picks and his players delivered handsomely.
Tie over. No way we'll win a 5th rubber
Some of us were there in Coventry - 0-2 down against Russia....
Not our day today, folks. Tomorrow is another day.
Some of us were there in Coventry - 0-2 down against Russia....
Erm yes. Twas a certain Dan Evans who dug us out of that one IIRC.
hfwardhouse
16-09-2016, 21:03
Oh well. Bring on the dubs tomorrow!
goldfish
16-09-2016, 21:03
Disappointing but can't knock the effort from all 4 players today.
Erm yes. Twas a certain Dan Evans who dug us out of that one IIRC.
If he can do the same against del Potro on Sunday, he'll have booked his place in the team for ever!
Great minds...
British Tennis @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis/status/776888848089350144)
Who remembers what happened the last time we were 2-0 down in a @DavisCup (https://twitter.com/DavisCup) tie? #NeverGiveUp (https://twitter.com/hashtag/NeverGiveUp?src=hash) #BackTheBrits (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BackTheBrits?src=hash) #Russia (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash)
Audio (http://www.ubitennis.net/blog/2016/09/16/audio-a-frustrated-andy-murray-remains-resilient-following-davis-cup-loss/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter) of Andy's press conference.
I'm going to say it because hindsight is wonderful ;) but I would have picked Evo over Kyle. His previous experience would have been invaluable in such a match. Leon perhaps banking too much on Andy beating Del Potro.
Caley Shaun
16-09-2016, 21:15
Leon picked the wrong second player and now its going to backfire with Andy unlikely to play tomorrow so, rightly, last year Mr Smith got praised but this time, again rightly so, he will get criticised.
Can see this being another 4-1 loss to Argentina.
I called it France's year for trophy this year and I stick by that.
traveller7
16-09-2016, 21:28
Such a shame cant believe Andy lost didnt see any of it sadly but hopefully get a win tomorrow give them a boost.
LC the fan
16-09-2016, 21:32
Easy to say it was the wrong choice, but would Dan have done so much better? Sadly we have relied on Andy but Delpo was just too good today.
We had the strongest team for a long time, but just not strong enough consistently yet.
Wonder who will play tomorrow
lovetennis
16-09-2016, 22:05
Just sitting down to relax and recuperate after today's efforts. Firstly despite the loss Andy's effort today was beyond words, knowing his grandad's funeral was going on while he was playing. I can't even think how that must have felt. I was lucky enough to be on the front row and to see Delpo and Andy playing that match at such close quarters was an amazing experience. One moment will live with me forever, when Andy broke back to make it 5-5 in the 3rd set, he prowled along the sideline by the AMFF seats, looking at us all going completely crazy. It was like he was drawing the strength from us, whilst also wanting us to know he appreciated the massive support. Frankly it gave me goosebumps and I'll never forget it.
Had to leave in the 2nd set of Kyle's match but followed online. Who knows if Leon made the wrong choice? It's only wrong when it doesn't go the way we want. Won't be surprised if Dan replaces Andy tomorrow
Also would just like to say that AMFF were amazing today. If there was an Oscar for fan group support, we would have won it. Also think SG's flag gave us a real presence, and it was our way that Andy turned to for that moment when he connected with the crowd. Let's throw everything at it tomorrow and see what happens :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Just sitting down to relax and recuperate after today's efforts. Firstly despite the loss Andy's effort today was beyond words, knowing his grandad's funeral was going on while he was playing. I can't even think how that must have felt. I was lucky enough to be on the front row and to see Delpo and Andy playing that match at such close quarters was an amazing experience. One moment will live with me forever, when Andy broke back to make it 5-5 in the 3rd set, he prowled along the sideline by the AMFF seats, looking at us all going completely crazy. It was like he was drawing the strength from us, whilst also wanting us to know he appreciated the massive support. Frankly it gave me goosebumps and I'll never forget it.
Had to leave in the 2nd set of Kyle's match but followed online. Who knows if Leon made the wrong choice? It's only wrong when it doesn't go the way we want. Won't be surprised if Dan replaces Andy tomorrow
Also would just like to say that AMFF were amazing today. If there was an Oscar for fan group support, we would have won it. Also think SG's flag gave us a real presence, and it was our way that Andy turned to for that moment when he connected with the crowd. Let's throw everything at it tomorrow and see what happens :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
+1 Pete
+1 Lynne
+1 Pat
Couldn't have put it any finer.
sorry guys , what a heartbreaker for u all :(
Rosalind
16-09-2016, 22:33
I was also amazed by that moment. I was in the front row with my camera but too mesmerized to attempt a photo. Did anyone get one? I would love to see it.
A disappointing result but the standard was fantastic. I'm shattered now - goodness knows how the players feel!
lovetennis
16-09-2016, 22:51
https://twitter.com/betway/status/776783502511579136
angiebabez
16-09-2016, 23:22
Leon picked the wrong second player and now its going to backfire with Andy unlikely to play tomorrow so, rightly, last year Mr Smith got praised but this time, again rightly so, he will get criticised.
Can see this being another 4-1 loss to Argentina.
I called it France's year for trophy this year and I stick by that.
Leon did nothing wrong.
angiebabez
16-09-2016, 23:24
Tie over. No way we'll win a 5th rubber
Cool yer jets m8. Aint over till the fat lady sings
JAMES4578
16-09-2016, 23:25
I believe that we can win! Realistically a tough ask (but of course possible) and even if the matches went against us seen some fantastic tennis and still a great day! Maybe Kyle a bit disappointing,Andy pretty much gave it his all but just didn't quite have enough against an inspired Delpotro and obviously a challenging day.
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 23:47
Erm yes. Twas a certain Dan Evans who dug us out of that one IIRC.
Well if somebody knobles delpo, he might have a chance
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 23:51
I'm going to say it because hindsight is wonderful ;) but I would have picked Evo over Kyle. His previous experience would have been invaluable in such a match. Leon perhaps banking too much on Andy beating Del Potro.
I said that it should be Dan before but within kyles first 6 games I was certain Dan would have had the better chance
roytennisfan
16-09-2016, 23:53
Cool yer jets m8. Aint over till the fat lady sings
Still possible to win 3-2 we can still hope....but a big ask
+1 Pete
+1 Lynne
+1 Pat
Couldn't have put it any finer.
+ jerryD
+ yellowlivi
+KevD
I was also amazed by that moment. I was in the front row with my camera but too mesmerized to attempt a photo. Did anyone get one? I would love to see it.
A disappointing result but the standard was fantastic. I'm shattered now - goodness knows how the players feel!
From a couple of rows back I was too in the moment too, sadly. It was intense
lovetennis
17-09-2016, 00:19
Glad to know it wasn't just me having some weird fan-geek moment and that it definitely was "a thing". Still not sure what it was exactly, I just know it happened :grouphug:
I suspect that Leon picked the way he did because he thought the best chance against Delpo on Sunday would be with a fresh player, hoping to take advantage with of any tiredness. Someone who can grind him down over 5 sets, or who at leat has a chance of doing so. Dan has a better chance at this than Kyle. The. Only way to keep him fresh was not to play him today. I don't know. But it makes sense to me. Andy absolutely gave everything he had. There is sadness here because we wanted the win but NO disappointment in Andy. Just pride that he played the way he did and gave his all on a really tough day. As for Kyle, he just didn't have it today. It was horrible to see how sad he was, but he lifted when we cheered him off regardless.
As for the forum. A fantastic show of support again. I was up and down and screamed my lungs out, and I'm looking forward to doing it all again tomorrow. I BELIEVE...
Also saw the profile of KevD in the picture
Yikes ! I hope I am not on tele - I didn't have any legit holidays left so was "under the weather"" and supposed to be working for home (WFH)
Oh dear. Perhaps I'll say I perked up and popped into Scotland for some fresh air......
emjay1970
17-09-2016, 01:15
Can't wait to join you lot tomorrow and take the roof off the place. Let's have this!!!!
Hi Everyone, Sadly I was unable to be with you in Glasgow for this match but I was watching the match on TV at home whilst recuperating and the AMFFers were shown sooooooo many times. You are doing an amazing job up there...keep the boys' spirits up and today is another day. Let's see what they can do..! It was lovely to see you all on the screen so often yesterday: remember to smile for the camera! Enjoy.
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 08:28
Yikes ! I hope I am not on tele - I didn't have any legit holidays left so was "under the weather"" and supposed to be working for home (WFH)
Oh dear. Perhaps I'll say I perked up and popped into Scotland for some fresh air......
lol I got whatsapps during Andy's game saying friends had seen me a number of times so since you were pretty close guess you were on tv a fair bit
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 08:32
Glad to know it wasn't just me having some weird fan-geek moment and that it definitely was "a thing". Still not sure what it was exactly, I just know it happened :grouphug:
It was amazing how Andy focused on, and fed off the fans at that time and it was directed towards the forum fans
What was going on in the crowd to upset Andy?
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 08:50
Well on reflection what a wonderfully exciting day of tennis yesterday with a tremendous atmosphere, having ties at the Emirates never dissapoints. It was a pleasure to be there with the forum members. Whilst the results went against us, I must admit it was still very enjoyable, Andy fought and gave his all but it was not to be, Kyle couldn't repeat his heroics in Belgrade and left the arena distraught, I really felt for him as he left the arena, such a low after having such a high in Belgrade. Unlike Birmingham the forum members were rightfully down the front and had great seats with bats just behind us. I know Andy must have been tired after his longest ever tie and I was absolutely shattered, much more tiring watching matches like that than playing tennis! Before the start i felt it would have been much better if Kyle had been on first having the crowd more behind him and without the pressure he faced after Andy's loss. Anyway two more days, let's win the next two rubbers and take it to the decider. Let's celebrate the tremendous achievement of six consecutive davis cup wins and it is great to hae been a part of all of them. Win or lose the lads should hold their heads high for the tremendous tennis we have had the privilege to watch during the past two years.
Josephine
17-09-2016, 09:02
Well done to all of you who were there and cheering so madly. I would never have the stamina for that.
You have the fun of the experience and the camaraderie. So helps to bear the losses.
I think Leon's calculations were based on winning 3 -0 , or 3 -1. He surely did not think GB would be 2-0 down after first day.
lovetennis
17-09-2016, 09:04
What was going on in the crowd to upset Andy?
The Argies kept saying sush between his first and second serve, so Andy told them (very politely I thought) to shut up. Overall though I thought the Argie fans were very good and respectful, which hasn't always been their reputation.
Josephine
17-09-2016, 09:17
Coming round more to the idea of 3 sets in Davis Cup singles. can still have 5 in doubles to make Saturday worthwhile. Not just because Andy would have won, but because that match has now severally handicapped him for the rest of the tie. I was so against that journalist on twitter wanting to have all matches 3 sets, but a little bit of me is wondering whether amazing fitness should be the criteria for winning a tennis match (and being able to play the next one). Shouldn't it be the tennis?
Just that some athletes have a lot of endurance. And having a TUE for example could affect that.
Just throwing it out there.
Ready for day two folks! Having breakfast and looking on the bright side. 3 wins are possible. We've done it before. If we don't have the hope, it will be hard for the players to take energy from us. We did a great job yesterday, today I'm ready to try and be louder! Lol. We can win this one. Regardless of who plays. #IBELIEVE
LC the fan
17-09-2016, 10:17
Good luck to the players and loud voices to the supporters. You were great yesterday - you will have to be extra great today to get the players tails up.
Throat sweets all around
Go go go boys! With you all the way. :GBflag::thumbup:
Wishing the GB team all the very best of luck today :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :GBflag: :GBflag:
Andy is playing dubs:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 6s
CONFIRMED: Andy Murray will play the doubles with Jamie Murray. #DavisCup
Not sure how he can walk today, let alone play tennis!
:GBflag::GBflag:
And news of opponents (slightly surprising...)
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 3m3 minutes ago
And Juan Martin Del Potro returns to play with Leonardo Mayer!!
Josephine
17-09-2016, 12:16
They want it over in 3.
Hope I get to see Andy play tomorrow. He'll either be exhausted or may not play if rubbers are dead!!
Josephine
17-09-2016, 12:23
Sure he won't play if already dead rubbers. Dan & Kyle will play.
goldfish
17-09-2016, 12:24
Have fun everyone. Need you to cheer louder than ever to keep us in the tie. You all did a fantastic job yesterday in creating another amazing atmosphere. Whatever happens, enjoy the experience - none better.
And news of opponents (slightly surprising...)
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser 3m3 minutes ago
And Juan Martin Del Potro returns to play with Leonardo Mayer!!
Well if we do get it to 2-2 then I reckon that gives Dan a better chance of beating Del Potro in the decider!
Josephine
17-09-2016, 12:54
Best of luck Andy and Jamie!
I feel Andy needs this win after his last two matches. Go Andy! Go Jamie!
KnightOwl
17-09-2016, 13:31
Jamie's on fire so far today, and Andy ain't half bad either :clap:
5-0 in the first set, double break up, and only just over 17 minutes played!
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 13:32
Blistering start 5-0....there's only two Murray brothers
goldfish
17-09-2016, 13:33
So good to see the confidence in Jamie. Sometimes a bit nervy at the start of DC matches but wow, he's serving and volleying to perfection. Great start.
WOW - Dunblane 6 Argentina 1 :yahoo: :yahoo:
Blistering start 5-0....there's only two Murray brothers
Yes, what a pity Willie and Judy stopped at two!!
Break point - c'mon Jamie! C'mon Andy!!
Rats - that was a chance.
Mandiemoo
17-09-2016, 14:40
Back Andy goes to the well, to see what more he can bring for his country. And they say he's unpatriotic. I hope the boys can win this one.
Cmon Muzz!
Mandiemoo
17-09-2016, 14:49
Just can't capitalise on the chances at the moment. Keep fighting for it is a war out there.
Cmon Muzz!
They've had their chances on the last two Argentinian serves - the break will come if they just keep holding.
dewster99
17-09-2016, 15:03
Andy's serve is the weak link. He's too tired
dewster99
17-09-2016, 15:10
I know he's good at it but a lob return off second serve Jamie? Had so many chances
Woo-hoo third set to GB :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
dewster99
17-09-2016, 15:22
That is freaking clutch!!
:dance::dance::dance: Fantastic to turn that around - go Murrays!!! :dance::dance::dance:
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 15:23
Great finish to the set, consecutive breaks, crowd going wild
dewster99
17-09-2016, 15:32
Finish them here!
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 15:47
Cmon lads time to break and wrap up this rubber
Cmon lads time to break and wrap up this rubber
Most definitely - break, hold, break would be good!
Rosiebear........I think!! (apologies if not..eek! sure it is!):wave:
British Tennis @BritishTennis 43m43 minutes ago
Anyone else having a little pray right now? #ComeOnMurray's #BackTheBrits
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CskIQnaWEAITJ0T.jpg
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::G Bflag:
Fantastic win - well done Jamie and Andy :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag:
KnightOwl
17-09-2016, 16:11
Woo hoo! Just shows what guts and determination can do! And a lot of talent....
Fabulous match, way to go lads :clap:
:dance::dance::dance: Fantastic match, fantastic win - well done the boys!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
traveller7
17-09-2016, 16:21
Great match really hope we can do it tomorrow!
Well done boys! :GBflag: :GBflag:
Now just have to win a couple of singles matches tomorrow...
Woo hoo! Just shows what guts and determination can do! And a lot of talent....
Fabulous match, way to go lads :clap:
Exactly Jane, such fight, so pleased for Andy, just what he needed and Bless Jamie, emotional......just fantastic!!!:thumbup:
Caley Shaun
17-09-2016, 16:25
The decision to play Del Potro could back fire for Argentina but, I suppose, any on from Mayer/Delbonis can be a good sub.
According to Sue, its likely that Dan will be choice for that match, a bit harsh on Kyle but the correct one due to Dan been fresh and raring to go.
I cant see Del Potro getting nod so imho, it'll be Delbonis.
Wow what a match!
Well done lads! (And well done AMFFers!!)
:GBflag::GBflag:
LC the fan
17-09-2016, 16:46
Well done Andy and Jamie. What a match ! Cannot believe that Andy will have any legs to walk on court tomorrow..but he is Andy and, of course, he will. And he will win.
So reckon it all comes down to Evo - what an opportunity to shine. Believe, always believe
Well done Jamie and Andy. :bravo:
Best of luck Team GB tomorrow.
goldfish
17-09-2016, 17:18
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
So good from the brothers. Courageous, always fighting and rightly proud. Andy - please rest up.
We've been 2-1 up and lost and we've been 1-2 down and won - so all to play for! Go GB!!!! :GBflag::bravo::GBflag:
themass15
17-09-2016, 17:34
Well done Andy and Jamie!!!!!!:dance:
Great that the tie is still alive! I had to go round to my daughter's half way through, and I made them switch over from the wheelchair basketball to the tennis! Caz didn't know that Andy had a brother! :shocked:
Mandiemoo
17-09-2016, 17:40
BATennisworld have retweeted a tweet in what I assume is Argentinian say Del Po will not play a 5th rubber if it is required. No one else picked this up as yet, could just be rumour. I reckon Dan Evans is the man for the fifth rubber.
Cmon Muzz! Cmon TeamGB!
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 17:45
Don't believe it IMHO it will be Dan v DelPo
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 17:48
Tremendous day at the arena today, great entertainment roughly 3 hours, a British win and a super fantastic atmosphere. Well done Andy and Jamie, it was a tough match against two powerful players with big serves
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 17:49
RosieBear was jumping up and down and cheering even more than I was, great photo tweeted by British Tennis
Mandiemoo
17-09-2016, 17:53
"I wasn't expecting to play 8 hours in 2 days. For me, it's enough at this point in my career." - Delpo https://t.co/n9rQtoJv3F
That's his line & he's sticking to it.
Cmon Muzz!
Josephine
17-09-2016, 17:56
it is a bit ambiguous though. Might just mean enough for 2 days? Why would he say now he wasn't playing? Seems a bit odd.
Don't forget English is not his first language! Could just mean he's glad he didn't have to play any longer today?
roytennisfan
17-09-2016, 18:05
Saw Kyle before leaving today, he signed autographs for JerryD and friends , told him we were only here today due to his fantastic performance in Belgrade
Josephine
17-09-2016, 18:09
Bit late but well done Andy & Jamie!! They are just incredible. Andy so tired. Jamie so emotional. Brothers together.
:boogie::yahoo::yahoo::hug::tennis::tennis:
LC the fan
17-09-2016, 18:15
Don't believe it IMHO it will be Dan v DelPo
You could be right.....on the other hand you could be judging him against an Andy Murray who would play that match if he had to walk on court on crutches. Maybe Delpo has other successes on his mind ?
didnt get to watch it , but yayyy for them :clap: hope is still alive
Particularly if Delpo doesn't play.
wow , great play !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IH59YITc5E
Gina Anderson
17-09-2016, 19:21
OMG Andy and Jamie were amazing they done us proud Xx
HoopGirl
17-09-2016, 19:27
Yep great match - really inspiring to see the boys work together and battle it out to get the win.
Isn't Jamie incredible at the net?
So another tough day tomorrow for Andy - that boy deserves a medal for all he's doing!
Maybe Del Potro needs to rest his wrist and pace himself?
HoopGirl
17-09-2016, 19:29
I saw Sally and RB today.
traveller7
17-09-2016, 19:31
That photo of RB is on the British tennis instagram as fan of the day!
HoopGirl
17-09-2016, 19:49
Anna was on lots of photos at the Davis cup final!
patmoren
17-09-2016, 20:10
I might manage to watch live tomorrow have had tennis coaching, football matches and a swimming gala since Friday afternoon. Only tennis tomorrow morning and then I can watch livetime DC!!!
banskogirl
17-09-2016, 22:14
That photo of RB is on the British tennis instagram as fan of the day!
Go Rosie!! Yes she was all over the tv yesterday too :)
watched yesterday, slightly behind the live programme but was hours behind watching tonight because of pre wedding stuff!
What a match! Well done boys!! I hope everyone is having a great weekend in Glasgow and can't wait for tomorrow! Have faith in our team and our cheerleaders! :jitterbug:
lovetennis
17-09-2016, 22:59
Russell Fuller on Delpo https://twitter.com/russellcfuller/status/777214656930844674
Eether Either orther
K na cered delpo, fresh debonis Hmmm
What would you rather take on Dan?
I still believe it's down to us.
We need to get in their heads,(argentina) and support our lads.
There's sod all between us, and if genuine support makes no difference,
then what the hell we doing here?
Let's make this the biggest come back in Davis Cup history.
They maybe ahead in the battle but we're gonna win the WAR.
And if you don't believe that, well.
DON'T BOTHER TURNING UP TOMORROW.
C'MON GB
:GBflag::battle::GBflag::worship::battle::GBflag:
And if you need proof/inspiration just check out BBC catch up,
Saturday's doubles 1 all in sets 4 all in the 3rd set that's the D's B's right there.
Psychologically we can turn this on it's head, the pressure is on them.
I'm sorry but we all saw even Delpo start to loose it on several occasions.
I'm sure I don't have to get specific to make my point.
I've never condoned dirty tactics but Argentina's supporters behaviour
between Andy's 1st and 2nd serves was abysmal (both matches)
I'm not saying we should do the same, heaven forbid.:whistle::halo:
No we can do better than that, we always have so far even in the final
when there was some very dubious whistling and hooter blowing on
Andy's more important serves in Belgium.
WILL is a massive thing and by the will of the masses tomorrow,
WE WILL WIN.
#I BELIEVE.
roytennisfan
18-09-2016, 01:10
Today will.be awesome #backthebrits
So late night after the meal and final back at the hotel. The boys were fantastic today, helped on, I'm sure by immense support. The forum were awesome today, we were loud, we were jumping up and down, we managed to get on top of the the players and fans for the other side. Proud of us as well as the guys. Tomorrow we will do it all again. Louder and better. We will win this tie yet folks. 2 more wins... #IBELIEVE
Also we did see Kyle after the match. I told him that he was fantastic in Serbia, he made the trip worth while, and thanked his for his part in getting us here. (And got my flag signed of course :) )
lovetennis
18-09-2016, 06:26
All of the above , c'mon AMFF let's go cheer even louder today
:GBflag::jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::GBflag:: jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::GBflag::jitterbug ::jitterbug::jitterbug::GBflag:
WimbledonWestie
18-09-2016, 07:29
We can do this people! loud and proud! Here we go!
traveller7
18-09-2016, 08:32
Lets go gb let's go. We can win this!
Throat sweets and tea until it comes out of my ears! So let's go!!
dewster99
18-09-2016, 09:57
If del po doesn't play today we have a massive chance! We do anyway I'd back dan to beat anyone at the moment
If del po doesn't play today we have a massive chance! We do anyway I'd back dan to beat anyone at the moment
Some one impersonating you the other day was proclaiming tie was over no way del p would lose a fifth rubber ;)
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) 37m37 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/777463962493476864)
Andy Murray confirmed v Guido Pella in 4th DC rubber. Del Potro practice was fairly minimal by all accounts.
DavidLaw @DavidLawTennis (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis) 36m36 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/DavidLawTennis/status/777464445320781824)
The #DavisCup (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DavisCup?src=hash) semifinal 4th singles will be: Andy Murray vs. Guido Pella They decide the 5th one after that.
Russell Fuller @russellcfuller (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller)
Del Potro on the practice court - for a 10 minute hit. Leo Mayer was on earlier, alongside Guido Pella #plotthickens (https://twitter.com/hashtag/plotthickens?src=hash)
So much focus on the fifth rubber as if it's a given Andy will beat Pella. A dangerous assumption.
All the best of luck, Andy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :GBflag: :GBflag::GBflag:
Josephine
18-09-2016, 12:10
Good luck Andy!!
Sally on the front row of AMFF today! :GBflag:
Inverdale...... :doh::crying:
Inverdale...... :doh::crying:
But he's got Jamie Baker with him rather than Lloyd! :dance:
But he's got Jamie Baker with him rather than Lloyd! :dance:
#Pray4Jamie
I can't hear them anyway :dance: - crowd noise too loud
Woo-hoo - first set to Andy :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :GBflag: :GBflag:
Cilic also 6-3 and 4-1 with a double break against Gasquet.....of course Andy now 5-1.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 13:24
Amazing that Andy can play this well and Pella is still battling so hard. 6-3, 5-2.
Yessssss - second set to Andy :cheer::cheer: :cheer: :GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Cilic got to 6-2 first and it looks like Croatia await the winners, Gasquet not famed for his comebacks from 2 sets down. ;)
YESSSSS!!! One more set........or if you're Pella 3 more sets. A physical and mental advantage for Andy :cauldron:
Inverdale on the ball as ever, announcing Gael Monfils as Andy's opponent on Wednesday.
david1610
18-09-2016, 13:32
No let up. Going great but Andy will be running on limited reserves so no blips please. C'mon Andy and GB!
I wonder if Andy and Jamie will be going to Jamie Baker's wedding. Will have to leave for China sometime next week however.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 13:36
Andy 6-3 6-2 and giving his all for GB. What a hero
Inverdale on the ball as ever, announcing Gael Monfils as Andy's opponent on Wednesday.
And then Inverdale saying Leon had to announce who was playing the 5th rubber more than an hour in advance - was then corrected to 10 minutes.
dewster99
18-09-2016, 13:38
Some one impersonating you the other day was proclaiming tie was over no way del p would lose a fifth rubber ;)
Haha yes indeed. I'd probably still have that mind set if he hadn't played the doubles
Camera has focused on two women both today and yesterday. Today one has a GB wig on and the other has dark hair with blonde highlights. Are they amff?
Haha yes indeed. I'd probably still have that mind set if he hadn't played the doubles
Camera has focused on two women both today and yesterday. Today one has a GB wig on and the other has dark hair with blonde highlights. Are they amff?
Could well be Angie in the wig......they have shown her.
david1610
18-09-2016, 13:48
He might have to concentrate on serving and holding, tank the return games and break once at the end of the set. C'mon Andy!
Andy going off court for an MTO. Work your magic Shane.
Worrying that Jamie Baker said he heard Andy say he thinks he's pulled a muscle.
Hate to be selfish but hope Andy's ok for Wednesday night!
Was Andy complaining about Nicola Sturgeon waving the saltire? ;)
dewster99
18-09-2016, 14:03
Inverdale is a clown
Hate to be selfish but hope Andy's ok for Wednesday night!
I've heard Rusedski is on standby to play the singles against Dimitrov. :p ;)
Josephine
18-09-2016, 14:09
I wonder if Andy and Jamie will be going to Jamie Baker's wedding. Will have to leave for China sometime next week however.
I spoke to Jamie's future father in law at a pre-Christmas party last year. Old friend of an old friend. Andy invited but they didn't know if he could attend.
I've heard Rusedski is on standby to play the singles against Dimitrov. :p ;)
Thanks for that. I feel so much better now!
What a brilliant game from Andy, just one more needed. 5-3
Come on Andy! One more game!
I've heard Rusedski is on standby to play the singles against Dimitrov. :p ;)
Not Tim Henman ;) :p
A fantastic win for Andy - :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap::cla p::clap::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
Could Andy give any more for his team and country? He's a beast. :worship::clap::clap::clap:
goldfish
18-09-2016, 14:23
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::G Bflag::GBflag:
Outstanding. Thank you Andy - couldn't have given more.
C'mon Dan
Wow. Now my nerves are really on edge! Who will play Dan? Can Dan pull off a 5th rubber win again? No pressure.........:eek:
Sounds like Potty will play :crying:
Croatia await the winners. A home tie if it's GB, as if Dan needed extra motivation. ;)
Not Tim Henman ;) :p
Would prefer Kyle or Dan if their schedules allow. Still hoping for Andy although he just said he needs a break and he needs it now :crying:
All the very very best of luck to Dan :thumbup: :thumbup::thumbup:
Bravo Andy, plays with so much heart, Phenominal for British tennis!!!:GBflag:
Good Luck Dan against Mayer!!!!:GBflag:
Mayer it is for the fifth rubber.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 14:34
What? Mayer? Also said on Eurosport that if we get to the final, it will probably be in Glasgow. Great venue but not great capacity for a final.
You can do this Dan! :GBflag:
And go AMFF - help him with every cheer! :GBflag:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser) 56s56 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser/status/777516763928035328)
Leonardo Mayer is much better than his ranking of No 114 but still a boost for the GB team who did not see this coming last night. #DavisCup (https://twitter.com/hashtag/DavisCup?src=hash)
Barry Flatman @Barry_FlatmanST (https://twitter.com/Barry_FlatmanST) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Barry_FlatmanST/status/777516578569129984)
Mayer currently ranked world no.114 (compared to Evans no.53) but he was no.21 just two & a bit years ago.
Mayer will still be an incredibly tough opponent for Dan, I think he was in the top 20 last year and I remember he had 4MPs against Federer in Shanghai in 2014 and choked.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 14:39
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C'mon Dan - you're THE MAN!!! :GBflag::jitterbug::GBflag::jitterbug::GBflag:
david1610
18-09-2016, 14:48
In a strange way I wanted an ailing del Potro. Dan plays best against the biggest challenges and why I wanted him over Kyle was simply he was likely to have got a set out of del Potro and then, with del Potro running out of energy another and then... another.
Dan has to remember Mayer is a top player and this is another big scalp. C'mon Dan!
[QUOTE=Bardot;177943]Could Andy give any more for his team and country? He's a beast.
He's a beaut!!
Jeez, what have we done to deserve a double dose of Inverdale? :grrr: Make it quick Dan.
Lloydy with a not so subtle dig at Andy about the problems a "star player" can give a DC captain.
Lloydy with a not so subtle dig at Andy about the problems a "star player" can give a DC captain.
He will not give up, will he :banghead:
dewster99
18-09-2016, 15:12
Dan really pressing here
Dan's on the Irn Bru already and it's working. :big grin: 2-1
:big grin:
Stuart Fraser @stu_fraser
Andy Murray on his medical timeout off court: "The reason I had to go off there was because I can't get my nuts out on the court."
0 game for Dan. Anything Mayer can do......��
goldfish
18-09-2016, 15:34
Jeremy Bates saying that Dan spent 5 weeks in La Manga training very hard at the end of last year.
First set to Dan :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :GBflag: :GBflag: :GBflag:
"C'mmmmmmmmmmmmmoooooooooooooon!" Brilliant set from Evo! 6-4
Love that huge cheer after Mayer's Djokosmash. :big grin:
Andy's face is the colour of a leaden sky.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 15:54
Made me smile when the commentators said what a great cheerleader Andy is then showed him sitting there po-faced.
Rats - there's a break for Mayer. C'mon Dan - regroup!!!!
Made me smile when the commentators said what a great cheerleader Andy is then showed him sitting there po-faced.
To be fair, he usually is - he's just dead at the moment.
We could do with Mayer's serve going off - he's in a really good rhythm at the moment.
Nothing Dan could do with those serves - c'mon Dan, hold!
dewster99
18-09-2016, 15:58
Mayer is on fire here. Serve just not missing. Nothing dan can do at the moment
Good hold - now, Dan, take your chances.
Ouch!! :crying: One set all
Scarily good from Mayer, clearly one of those players who gets inspired playing Davis Cup.
Oh dear - not a good start to the third set for Dan but can Mayer keep this up? Keep holding, Dan, you'll get your chance.
goldfish
18-09-2016, 16:29
Surprised Dan smashed down the middle - remember Stan, Dan, remember Stan!
LC the fan
18-09-2016, 16:34
Mayer cannot keep this service level up. Hang on in there Dan
Mayer in full control of his service games and putting Dan under so much pressure on his. The only "tactic" seems to be the hope that Mayer's level drops.
Well it's to be hoped Mayer can't keep it up cos there's not much Dan can do :crying:
Andy looks as if he aches in every limb!
Andy looks as if he aches in every limb!
I'm sure he does!
Josephine
18-09-2016, 16:51
Oh dear.....
The ignorance of Lloydy should never be surprising but someone could tell him about the injuries Mayer has suffered which is the reason for his current ranking.
Don't think Dan is playing as well as he can though.
dewster99
18-09-2016, 17:02
Dan clinging on
Some hold from Evo. Mayer seemed to make more errors in that game than in the entire 3rd set. Is this the dip or just wishful thinking? ;)
Good hold. If Evo can somehow sneak this set - who knows?
Ferocious hitting from Mayer and then a slower ball draws the error from Dan.
Good hold. If Evo can somehow sneak this set - who knows?
That's what I was hoping for :sad:
dewster99
18-09-2016, 17:27
It's just too good from Mayer
Relentless from Mayer.
Repeat.
:crying::crying::crying: gutted for Dan, Andy and the team
Incredible performance from Mayer, the power of his serving and ball striking was virtually unplayable.
Give it a rest Inverdale, the BHDL on BP by Delpo was the difference. :facepalm:
goldfish
18-09-2016, 17:45
Dan played his heart out. Final would have been perfect (but secretly pleased that Andy will get a longer break at the end of the year). Well done Argentina.
Sorry guys , but your team put up an incredible fight right to the end :clap:
dewster99
18-09-2016, 17:45
Genuinely think even Andy would've found it tough against Mayer
Not to be...we tried our best....We'll be back!!! British tennis has never been better!!....good pic here...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Csp2A-GWIAIvTMN.jpg
:crying::crying::crying: gutted for Dan, Andy and the team
Mayer deserved to win that match - from the second set on he played brilliantly. It may be sacrilege to say it but I'm actually not devastated by this loss. They made it to the semis - made a good stab at defending their title and gave us all huge entertainment. What's more, they are still in the World Group. I think in an Olympic year it was just too much to expect Andy to carry the Davis Cup too. At least now he can recover and concentrate on his own career for the rest of the season. Well done to all the team!:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:
To be honest, that looks more like a one-sided hug. ;) I've always thought that if Andy had lost the Olympic gold medal match to Delpo we wouldn't have had the emotional embrace at the net which everyone talks about. Hates losing with a passion.
I dont think so Bardot , Andy is a gracious loser
goldfish
18-09-2016, 17:54
Real shame there is no final in the UK though. Would have been momentous
Real shame there is no final in the UK though. Would have been momentous
There is always next year.
kenny009uk
18-09-2016, 17:57
Have to be honest , I dont think Mayer will play another match like that in his life. He raised his level and Dan couldnt go with him. Also im kinda of glad we aint in the final. It means Andy can concentrate on the WTF and try put some effort into winning that as its something he hasnt won before. Fair play to Argentina , particularly Del Potro. Hes back , especially with that forehand of his.
Josephine
18-09-2016, 18:02
Disappointing but the Argentinian team were better and deserved the win. Sure Andy & co would have loved a UK final but maybe all too much in a year like this.
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