RIO OLYMPICS, R1: Andy trounces Troicki 6-3 6-2

[cazza99]

Andy vs Troicki

[Pam]

All the best Andy! Play your "A" game :GBflag:

It's too late for me to watch unfortunately.

[LC the fan]

Shouldn't be a problem...think Andy has a great record against him. And if ever Andy was mind focused
, this is the time

[angiebabez]

When will we know day & time?

[RosieBear]

C'mon Andy! :GBflag::olympics: Have a great feeling about Rio - Andy's gonna have more gold round his neck than B.A. Baracus :superman: Can't wait, GO ANDY! :OGwave:

[supergran]

Good luck champ. This is your time. Go get 'em Andy!:OGwave::olympics::GBflag::cheer::OGwave:

[roytennisfan]

On Sunday (bottom half) but don't know time or if Andy will play his singles or doubles first

[Murray rocks]

Good luck Andy. X

[pabbers]

BBC excelling itself again........loads on the red button and yes, there are red button channels which I've checked. You can record them......but unless they tell me in advance which channel Andy will be on...........:grrr: - going away for the weekend!!!

[Josephine]

Well they don't know the time yet so difficult I suppose.

[LC the fan]

The Daily mail is saying Troicki could be a danger because it's only 3 sets. Have the rules changed or is that the case in the early rounds ?

[Hawkeye]

5 sets in the final only, just like London.

[Helen40]

BBC excelling itself again........loads on the red button and yes, there are red button channels which I've checked. You can record them......but unless they tell me in advance which channel Andy will be on...........:grrr: - going away for the weekend!!!
I wouldn't guarantee them showing it. There's no mention of tennis on their coverage schedule.

[Josephine]

Yes there is and of course they will show Andy's matches ( on some obscure channel)

[exislander]

I wouldn't guarantee them showing it. There's no mention of tennis on their coverage schedule.

Tennis is listed on BBC 4/red button.

[JAMES4578]

Sure Andy and other big names will be given prominent coverage,even if that is on BBC4/interactive. However doubt BBC1/2 will be showing much other than latter stages,dislike it or not tennis is never going to be the main focus of the Olympics.

[lynne]

Great as always from Nial Smith Design.....



Bem-vindo ao Rio (Christ the Redeemer/Muzz the Returner)



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[Stell]

I can get Red Button 0 and Red Button 1 on my Freeview TV. But, when I had a look to see what they were showing, over the weekend, there was no sign of either of them showing the tennis. Instead, they're going to be showing boxing, volleyball and the Olympic highlights during the late evening and early hours of the morning.

[WimbledonWestie]

I'm with virgin. My red button deffo shows tennis. It shows everything! Sportfest!

[roytennisfan]

I've got both freeview and the bt youview box which has 601-8 showing as rb24/7 1-8 also shows 114 as bbc olympics hd and 800 as rb 0

[patmoren]

I wouldn't guarantee them showing it. There's no mention of tennis on their coverage schedule.

If you have freesat it is channel BBCOL HD channel 266 purely for the tennis. They have different numbered channels for all the various sports all under BBCOL HD

[Hawkeye]

I can get Red Button 0 and Red Button 1 on my Freeview TV. But, when I had a look to see what they were showing, over the weekend, there was no sign of either of them showing the tennis. Instead, they're going to be showing boxing, volleyball and the Olympic highlights during the late evening and early hours of the morning.
You need to retune your Freeview channels to get all of the extra red button Olympic channels.

[Stell]

The BBC website looks like they might be showing something on Centre Court later.

[jackie55]

You need to retune your Freeview channels to get all of the extra red button Olympic channels.

I have Sky TV, do l need to retune to get extra channels?

[Silverdee]

I have Sky TV, do l need to retune to get extra channels?

Sky 472 onwards are the BBC red buttons.

[jackie55]

Sky 472 onwards are the BBC red buttons.

That is great, :thanks: just checked and l see tennis is on 477 today at 3pm :thumbup:

[cazza99]

My freeview box has been retuned and they are not there.

[exislander]

No, I can't get anything other than BBC1 or 4 - but at least I have BBC website on laptop!

[Stell]

I retuned my TV, yesterday. All I got was more radio channels. I'm seriously hoping Andy's match gets shown on one of the BBC channels and not on their website.

[patlowe]

I retuned my tv and I have all the extra streams. I have 9 streams + BBC1 + BBC4. The tennis was mostly on stream 6 today (606).

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's 3rd on Centre tomorrow, approx 6pm UK time.
:olympics:
Doubles later, time unknown.

[themass15]

Andy v Troicki 3rd on main court tomorrow.

[themass15]

Andy's 3rd on Centre tomorrow, approx 6pm UK time.
:olympics:
Doubles later, time unknown.

5th on Court NO. 1

[JerryD]

Sure Andy will ace it :olympics:

[JerryD]

In the doubles too :)

[roytennisfan]

1st Brown v Bellucci 2.45
2nd Serena v Gavrilova
3rd Andy v Troicki

Note Bellucci gets a much longer rest between singles and doubles

[lynne]

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










:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::G Bflag:

[themass15]

Good luck Andy!!!!!!

[Stell]

I hope one of the BBC channels show the match. I doubt if they'll show the doubles one.

[angiebabez]

I hope one of the BBC channels show the match. I doubt if they'll show the doubles one.

Im sure andy/jamie are on crt 1. If so it will be on the red button

[Silverdee]

If you use Sky 477 onwards for red button you can record matches as I did yesterday for Heather.

[WimbledonWestie]

On virgin the Olympic channels start at 561, they aren't always showing the sport they say- gymnastics and judo were other way round yesterday - but lots of channels/sports and definitely tennis!

[Bardot]

Since reaching the fourth round of the French Open where he pushed Wawrinka to 4 sets, Troicki has won only 1 match (against a French qualifier at Wimbledon) out of 6 played.

I notice some are comparing the slow courts in Rio with the ones in Indian Wells. :nailbiter: ;)

[jackie55]

If you use Sky 477 onwards for red button you can record matches as I did yesterday for Heather.

I have Sky TV, but they are showing tennis starting at 8.15pm, l am going out this afternoon so would have liked to have recorded tennis in case l miss the start of Andy's match

[patlowe]

Im sure andy/jamie are on crt 1. If so it will be on the red button
Match sure to be on the red button and you can get all the tennis you want on the BBC sports app or BBC sports web page. I watched into the wee small hours this morning and could have watched more if my eyes would have stayed open!

[jackie55]

Match sure to be on the red button and you can get all the tennis you want on the BBC sports app or BBC sports web page. I watched into the wee small hours this morning and could have watched more if my eyes would have stayed open!

The thing about the red button is that l cannot set it up to record, the BBC sports app and Web page is this something l download onto my phone ?

[Stell]

I'm expecting Andy to win in straight sets.

[clancy]

I hope so. I'm feeling quite nervous, guess it's because he hasn't played for so long.

[Silverdee]

Hazel Irving just introduced what's on BBC today. NO MENTION of tennis! What is wrong with them?

[Silverdee]

Jackie55 - have you got Sky?

[WimbledonWestie]

I think tennis will get more of a profile as it nears the medals.

[patlowe]

The thing about the red button is that l cannot set it up to record, the BBC sports app and Web page is this something l download onto my phone ?
You can download the app onto your phone and watch from your phone, or go to the BBC sports website on your laptop/ipad (or smart tv if you have one) and watch there. And you can also catch up with missed matches on the BBC iplayer.

[JerryD]

I doesn't seem to list the tennis on the red button until after the Andy match is due to have started. Am I having a blond moment? Can someone else see it?

[patlowe]

According to BBC app tennis starts at 14.45. Andy scheduled at approx 17.45.

[JerryD]

I can't seem to find them showing it though. Maybe there aren't televising it?

[angiebabez]

I can't seem to find them showing it though. Maybe there aren't televising it?

They will deffo show Andy....(somewhere) lol

[JAMES4578]

The listings are not always accurate, sure Andy's match will be shown on BBC4/red button/website. With Heather being covered yesterday can't see they wouldn't televise, dare I say don't panic!

[JerryD]

I'm thinking maybe bbc 4 baize though it doesn't say on the info but about the tennis he is mentioned on the 1pm info bit. So I'm thinking maybe right channe wrong time. I'll be skipping through channel by channel from 5.40 lol

[Jane]

I wish Andy all the very best of luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::GBflag: - whatever channel he is on!!

[Stell]

The tennis has been delayed because of the weather. It isn't due to start until 11am their time.

[Stell]

It's Court One, which has been delayed and won't now start until 11.30am their time.

[exislander]

Centre court Belluci 3-5 vs Brown - it looks windy!

[JerryD]

Yeah I thought that, though as I'm only seeing it on my phone it could just be the small screen blurring lol

[angiebabez]

Andy could be on soon if serena wins this set

[Teresa]

Good to see Janowicz again, he has been clobbered by injury since that epic semi in 2013.

[Jan]

Andy could be on soon if serena wins this set
And I have to go out in 15mins :crying:
Good luck Andy!
:GBflag:

[lynne]

Live tennis finally on the red button!!!

[Elizabeth]

Serena on Sky Channel 486 - Andy to follow

[supergran]

Just got home in taxi. Left family to follow with wheelchair. Where is Andy's match please.

[Elizabeth]

Just got home in taxi. Left family to follow with wheelchair. Where is Andy's match please.
Tennis on Sky Channel 486 - not sure if on anywhere else.

Also BBC2 Red Button

[roytennisfan]

Serena has just won...Andy on soon
On bt youview 607

[Silverdee]

Anyone know whic sky/red button channel?

[Bardot]

I assume Andy's box will be comprised of Leon, Sean, Ian Bates and possibly Colin Fleming. All capable of handling a well aimed rant. ;)

[Stell]

Watching it on the BBC website. Waiting for Andy to walk out, but it sounds and looks like something out of the Anniversary Games.

[Pam]

No sign of Andy's match on BBC2 or BBC 4 Watching online waiting for Andy to come on court.

Players on court !

Come on Andy :GBflag:

he comes out to a great roar!

[Silverdee]

It's on Sky 486

[ljs]

on court , GO ANDY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Teresa]

He has just come on court. Aiming to be brave about this one. Any bets on how long before I am hiding?

[Jane]

Players on court

[ljs]

He has just come on court. Aiming to be brave about this one. Any bets on how long before I am hiding?

2 minutes ? :p

[RosieBear]

Let's go Andy, let's gooooooo!! C'mon! :superman::GBflag:

[Alis]

It's on BBC4 right now. Whoops they've now changed to an interview with the canoeist - not sure whether they'll go back to Andy but it is on the red button.

[supergran]

Got it. Alan just been brought back by Tim and Sarah. Will I be able to watch this match uninterrupted?

[Teresa]

Sad to see the stadium almost empty. Mr M likes an audience.

[RosieBear]

Andy looks great in his kit :thumbup:

[clancy]

Looking good in the GB kit and quite bronzed! (or is it my tv?)

[ljs]

struggling a bit with his serve in the 1st game ... broken :(

[Bardot]

Andy's bound to nervous as defending champ. 0-1

[JAMES4578]

Not the ideal start as Andy can't save 2nd bp, however sure he'll son be into his stride!

[RosieBear]

Been quite a while since Andy last played so understandable if a bit slow to start - I'm sure he'll break back soon enough - let's go!

[Linda]

Nervous start. And where are the crowd?

[Bardot]

A gift from Troicki. 1-1

[ljs]

we'll take it !!!!

[Pam]

Andy breaks straight back

Come onnnn! :GBflag:

1-1

[JAMES4578]

Certainly bad mistake from Troicki but Andy was putting him under pressure, keep it going!

[Teresa]

Wasn't too worried, but had to have a little live pause until he took the second break back point......

[Stell]

What a miss by Troicki!!

BBC 4 are now showing canoe slalom (yawn). Wouldn't want to show Andy, as they might get viewing figures.

[Bardot]

There are going to be many long rallies on this slow court. 2-1

[Linda]

What a miss by Troicki!!

BBC 4 are now showing canoe slalom (yawn). Wouldn't want to show Andy, as they might get viewing figures.

Strange, I normally find that all the best programmes are on BBC 4!

[HoopGirl]

Can't seem to get the red button going for this - it's all blank!

[Sallydaisy]

Can't seem to get the red button going for this - it's all blank!

I got canoeing on both BBC2 and BBC4!!!
:rolleyes:

Meanwhile it looks as though Andy is going to be on BBC4 ... even if they are late getting onto court. Richie Persaud has been talking for the last 10mins so they're deffo behind.

[Jane]

Match now on BBC4

[Bardot]

On the fourth BP. 4-2

[lovetennis]

Break :bravo:

[JennieF]

Go Andy! 4-2 first set.

[RosieBear]

Wow! Houdini would be proud :clap:

Some tremendous recovery shots in that game, well done Andy :clap:

[Stell]

Glad it's now on BBC 4, as my laptop kept buffering.

[Bardot]

Great defence, good hold from 0-30. 5-2

[Pam]

Andy's looking so smart in his GB gear hair cut and clean shaven

[JAMES4578]

Andy winning the important points thus far even if a bit patchy at times,after finally breaking again holds from 0-30-come on!

[Mandiemoo]

I like the tshirt design, nice to see Andy in something other than Black/Grey/White!

C'mon Muzz!

[roytennisfan]

Andy wins set playing in second gear

[Bardot]

Holds to love for the set. 6-3

[Teresa]

First set to the right man. A good performance given our man has to be a bit rusty. I like the shirt as well.

[Jane]

First set to Andy :yahoo:

[Stell]

Typical!! Andy wins the first set and then BBC 4 have to switch to eventing.

[ljs]

:cheer::clap::cheer:

[lovetennis]

Comfortable first set , go Andy :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Andy easily serves it out and will hopefully be strong in the 2nd-let's go!

[lovetennis]

Typical!! Andy wins the first set and then BBC 4 have to switch to eventing.
If you have Sky it's on 477

[jeannie13]

It's on bbc2 red button -uninterupted

[Bardot]

Love hold. 1-1

[Mandiemoo]

Are we concerned Andy is without Ivan or Jamie D? Novak has Boris with him who is watching.

C'mon Muzz!

[RosieBear]

Are we concerned Andy is without Ivan or Jamie D? Novak has Boris with him who is watching.

C'mon Muzz!


Not in the least. Andy won his first gold without them present, and he'll win the next one that way too :)

[Bardot]

Great play to get the break. 2-1

[JennieF]

Where has Andy gone?? Can't find him!

[Teresa]

Mr Lentils isn't meant to be here is he?

[Stell]

Back on BBC 4.

[lovetennis]

The fact that Boris is in Rio and watching Andy tells me Nole is a)desperate to get a medal and b) sees Andy as a huge threat

[Bardot]

Comfortable hold. 3-1

[Hawkeye]

Freeview channel 607.

[Stell]

Juan Monaco in the second round for Andy. I wonder if Monaco will turn up next month.

[JAMES4578]

Andy certainly finding some impressive form now though Troicki's resistance has weakened-still need to close him out though! Heard that neither Lendl or Delgado in Rio,though Ivan wasn't at the London Olympics either.

[Bardot]

Excellent Andy. 4-1

[RosieBear]

The fact that Boris is in Rio and watching Andy tells me Nole is a)desperate to get a medal and b) sees Andy as a huge threat


Completely agree. And speak of devil and BoBo appears on screen and seems to be wearing a Serbian kit :confused: What are the rules? Would Nole have had to have got Becker officially assigned to the Serbian team? If he has done this, he must be really (and rightfully) worried about Andy.

Sorry if off topic...back to the match come on Andy !!

[Bardot]

Boris is bedecked in Serbian gear so will be there to support Troicki plus it keeps him away from the beach volleyball. ;)

[roytennisfan]

Boris is bedecked in Serbian gear so will be there to support Troicki plus it keeps him away from the beach volleyball. ;)

And there were plenty of empty seats there, but the tv view of the Brazilian ladies, was probably better

[Bardot]

One more game. 5-1

[roytennisfan]

Andy cruising this set even though service went to deuce 5-1

[Teresa]

Well this is turning into a light starter before the main event - doubles with big brother.

[themass15]

Juan Monaco in the second round for Andy. I wonder if Monaco will turn up next month.

I like Pico but wouldn't want him to beat Andy or any other GB player.

[Stell]

I think Andy wanted to get it won as quickly as possible. Hoping he and Jamie win later.

[Teresa]

Ah they have just done a close up of his shoe with his wedding ring on it. The lad is so cute:-)

[jackie55]

Jackie55 - have you got Sky?

Yes

[Stell]

A comfortable win for Andy.

[Jane]

Andy gets the win - well done :olympics::dance::dance::yahoo::yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

:boogie::boogie::boogie:

[lovetennis]

:olympics::olympics::OGwave:

[Bardot]

A champion's performance from Andy!!! :cheer::cheer:

[roytennisfan]

Well done Andy, never in doubt

[ljs]

Yayyyy , thought after that 1st game , Andy looked solid !!!!! :clap::clap:

[roytennisfan]

Embarrassing commentary will play or , Monaco won yesterday fgs..... now for Rafa set up

[Pam]

Easy peasy Onwards and upwards Andy!! :GBflag:

[Teresa]

Well done. Doubles scheduled for 23:15, but that doesn't allow for delays. Top man. Troicki can go home now, unless he is playing doubles?

[lynne]

Enough done...bravo Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup::GBflag:

[pabbers]

Grrrreat! Was able to watch on the train online through my phone on way home from London. Just the silly Severn Tunnel interfered for a few mins. Should be able to set the doubles to record when I get home.

[JAMES4578]

A very comprehensive win in the end for Andy and whilst stiffer tests await looking pretty good, well done!:clap::clap::clap:

[patlowe]

Fist pump x 50! Great start. Well done Andy! :OGwave: It's SO good to have Andy back on court. AND there's more tonight...2 Murrays more! What a treat for a Sunday night.

[jackie55]

Well done Andy,:boogie::boogie:

[clancy]

A comfortable win for Andy, hope the doubles goes well for him too. BBC 4 is not ideal for me (no sub-titles) but hey ho enjoy seeing him look so good. Off track, Sophia is
six months old today - do you think we will get to see a picture of her sometime soon?

[Murray rocks]

Superb from Andy.

[Stell]

Who did the commentary for BBC 4? He had to remind everyone how many titles Andy had won in his career, compared to Troicki's. He then had to mention the titles, which Andy had won this year, but missed out the important one called Wimbledon.

[cazza99]

Who did the commentary for BBC 4? He had to remind everyone how many titles Andy had won in his career, compared to Troicki's. He then had to mention the titles, which Andy had won this year, but missed out the important one called Wimbledon.

Can you please try and post in the correct threads Stell. This is related to the Troicki match and not the Monaco one.

[Linda]

There seems to be no commentary at all on the BBC website.

[JerryD]

The fact that Boris is in Rio and watching Andy tells me Nole is a)desperate to get a medal and b) sees Andy as a huge threat
I'm certain he is desperate because he hasn't got one and he's right to see Murray as the biggest threat. Maybe also a bit of scouting for the open

[JerryD]

It was a great win for Andy and watching it was a night way to spend a Sunday evening. He looked great, I have to be honest I was a little worried he might be a tad rusty since Wimbledon but not at all. I was certain he would win but less convinced about the manner he would do it in. But he was fantastic. And no real rants from troicki either :) Murray was focused and confident

[patlowe]

A comfortable win for Andy, hope the doubles goes well for him too. BBC 4 is not ideal for me (no sub-titles) but hey ho enjoy seeing him look so good. Off track, Sophia is
six months old today - do you think we will get to see a picture of her sometime soon?
I hope so! I thought there might have been one after the Wimbledon win!

[supergran]

Well done Andy. Comfortable win in straight sets.:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Alis]

I hope so! I thought there might have been one after the Wimbledon win!

I wouldn't hold your breath - I think Andy and Kim will keep her out of the spotlight as long as they possibly can.

[patlowe]

I wouldn't hold your breath - I think Andy and Kim will keep her out of the spotlight as long as they possibly can.
And I fully understand and respect that. Sorry...off-topic!

[anor]

Thanks Andy for seeing off Troicki so efficiently. Loved the shirt as I'm getting a bit bored by the grey UA gear too. Hope he has plenty of energy left for the doubles as the crowd will be well up for their boys.

[Genbrit]

WooHoo!!!! Well Done Andy. Got to watch on TV until Rafa match started and then they switched. I love Rafa but not in preference to Andy, ugh!!

R2 here we come and doubles & Jo later. What a great Sunday so far. :GBflag: :OGwave::olympics::bravo:

[Bardot]

He's not wrong, forever a gold medal winner.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CpSEYgFXgAQAeBk.png

[angiebabez]

Loving the kit and seeing Andy in different coulors rather than boring UA grey/black!! His new look of short hair, clean shaven & a good bit leaner takes years off him. He looks like a wee boy again. Awww :olympics: :halo:

[Chelis]

Good effort Andy. Keep going.

[pabbers]

Loving the kit and seeing Andy in different coulors rather than boring UA grey/black!! His new look of short hair, clean shaven & a good bit leaner takes years off him. He looks like a wee boy again. Awww :olympics: :halo:

I agree with every word.

[Jan]

Well done Andy! :cheer::cheer:
I made it home to see the last 2 points. Not sure when I'll have time to watch my recording!

[WimbledonWestie]

Loving the kit and seeing Andy in different coulors rather than boring UA grey/black!! His new look of short hair, clean shaven & a good bit leaner takes years off him. He looks like a wee boy again. Awww :olympics: :halo:

Re kit- it's interesting that most of the tennis players seem to be wearing their own sponsors kit in team colours. But Andy and Jamie - and the rest of the GB tennis team- are in official team GB kit. Good on them!

[patmoren]

I noticed Jos' top didn't have any colour in the emblem just grey whereas Andy/Jamie had red and blue. Can't remember what Heathers was like. Well done Andy, clinical after the first couple of games.

[angiebabez]

I noticed Jos' top didn't have any colour in the emblem just grey whereas Andy/Jamie had red and blue. Can't remember what Heathers was like. Well done Andy, clinical after the first couple of games.

There must be 2 versions...Andy, Jamie & hev all wore the red/white/blue one