RIO OLYMPICS, R3: Andy v Fabio Fognini. Thur 11th Aug, apprx 4.45pm rain delay

[Sallydaisy]

Andy gets Foggy!!!
:GBflag:

[themass15]

Hopefully this will be a daytime match as I will not be able to stay up as off very early to Italy Thursday morning

[patlowe]

Hopefully this will be a daytime match as I will not be able to stay up as off very early to Italy Thursday morning
You can take Fognini back with you!

[JerryD]

Im hoping for an early match too, off to Malta for my birthday at stupid o clock on Thursday so bed at 10 Wednesday. Crossing my fingers

[Teresa]

Head 2 Head 2:2

A moment of panic when I saw their only meeting on hard courts went the way of Fognini, but that was way back in 2007. Fognini also beat Murray in DC, but I think that was when Mr M was ill.



Court Type Win Loss No Result / UE
Clay Court ( A. Murray ) 2 1 none
Clay Court ( F. Fognini ) 1 2 none
Hard Court ( A. Murray ) none 1 none
Hard Court ( F. Fognini ) 1 none none


by periodAll Tennis Games in period order
08/08/2007 17:05 F. Fognini - A. Murray 2 : 0 (6 : 2) (6 : 2)
04/17/2009 10:25 A. Murray - F. Fognini 2 : 0 (7 : 6) (6 : 4)
04/06/2014 11:30 F. Fognini - A. Murray 3 : 0 (6 : 3) (6 : 3) (6 : 4)
10/23/2014 14:40 A. Murray - F. Fognini 2 : 0 (6 : 2) (6 : 4)

[patlowe]

Andy 3rd on centre tomorrow. I reckon that will be approx 7pm here.

Sorry. I think it might actually be earlier...6.30pm ish.

[Bardot]

I assume Fognini is saving himself for Andy as he just tanked his doubles, losing in 57 minutes. Even Paire would've been embarrassed by his attitude. Shame for Seppi but well done to Nestor & Pospisil who now play for a medal.

[JerryD]

I thought that he was looking to conserve energy. Typical lol

[Sallydaisy]

Andy 3rd on centre tomorrow. I reckon that will be approx 7pm here.

Sorry. I think it might actually be earlier...6.30pm ish.
Since you wrote that just after midnight I'm presuming you mean TODAY Wed 10th August as it's Olympic Day 5 and Andy v Fogs is on the schedule approx. 17.45-19.15 (depends on other matches as he's 3rd on court).

[Bardot]

Fognini won Umag on clay at the end of July but he didn't have to beat anyone ranked higher than 72. He reached the second round of Toronto, beating Steve Johnson and losing to Jared Donaldson. Including doubles matches, he's been on court 8:43 compared to Andy's 4:34.

[Pam]

All the best Andy. SO glad this match is in the day time. :GBflag:

[Stell]

I'm still going for a victory for Andy.

Just seen him on the You Tube video doing the hula hoop challenge. He lasted about 23 seconds, which is probably longer than me, if I did it.

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all the very best of luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Pam]

The weather is awful in Rio today so the tennis might not happen :sad:

[JerryD]

Oh no!! I hope it clears up because I'll probably miss it tomorrow :( :(

[roytennisfan]

The weather is awful in Rio today so the tennis might not happen :sad:

It was worse than it is now in Serbia and they still played ...but that was on clay

Edit: Looking again at the coast, the wind may also be a problem for the outside courts, at least

[LC the fan]

Fognini can be such a difficult opponent. He can be absolutely brilliant but usually finishes up defeating himself with his moods and tantrums.
All in all I Think Andy will show him why the top players are the top players. Go Andy.. Nearly there
:GBflag:

[anor]

[QUOTE=LC the fan;164537]Fognini can be such a difficult opponent. He can be absolutely brilliant but usually finishes up defeating himself with his moods and tantrums.
All in all I Think Andy will show him why the top players are the top players. Go Andy.. Nearly there
:GBflag:
:cauldron: :cauldron:

[RosieBear]

Oh no!! I hope it clears up because I'll probably miss it tomorrow :( :(

Same here Jerry - I'm in meetings all day tomorrow so no chance of seeing it if on in the day. Should a juicy encounter, really want to watch this one. Rain, rain, go away......:peace:

[patlowe]

Since you wrote that just after midnight I'm presuming you mean TODAY Wed 10th August as it's Olympic Day 5 and Andy v Fogs is on the schedule approx. 17.45-19.15 (depends on other matches as he's 3rd on court).
Oops! Sorry. Lost all track of time! :dunce: Yes today, 10th, of course.

[roytennisfan]

Update from Rio on BBC
Rowing very unlikely, Tennis maybe later.
Don't forget that tomorrow everyone due to play again mens QF and ladies SF

[Rosalind]

Tennis is delayed as per message on bbc website. It says "The high wind has postponed the 14:45 BST start. We'll keep you updated.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36772392

[Sallydaisy]

Andy more likely to play around 8pm BST.
Russell Fuller ‏@russellcfuller (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller) 3m3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/russellcfuller/status/763376256113049604)
Johanna Konta v Angelique Kerber now unlikely to be before 1800 BST; with Andy Murray v Fabio Fognini nearer 2000

[patlowe]

According to ITF Rafa/Simon is starting at 12.30 (4.30pm here). Andy's is now the second match on centre. I suppose it all depends if they can actually start at those times.

[roytennisfan]

According to ITF Rafa/Simon is starting at 12.30 (4.30pm here). Andy's is now the second match on centre. I suppose it all depends if they can actually start at those times.

According to the cycling commentary, weather improved best it has been all day but it is still windy. That means at least centre should be ok, probably drying it causing the delay

[Stell]

According to the BBC website, they're going to be showing something at 4.30pm (16.30pm).

[WimbledonWestie]

Now delayed to at least 5 pm.

[cazza99]

Now delayed to at least 5 pm.

For first match.

edit. First match now delayed to 6.00 pm

[WimbledonWestie]

I suspect my remote going to be stressed again tonight and I'll need several sets of eyes.

[Pam]

Where is the OOP with the named courts for the Olympic tennis? I can't find it anywhere. :sad:

[pabbers]

Where is the OOP with the named courts for the Olympic tennis? I can't find it anywhere. :sad:
Here
http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule

[Pam]

Here
http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/schedule

Thank you :thumbup:

[Pam]

It's 17.30UK and there is no play anywhere yet :sad:

[Caro]

Great! Tennis will now clash with the gymnastics which I also want to watch ...

[lynne]

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







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

[cazza99]

oops are regularly posted on the men's singles thread. There is also the rio site oop too - https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results/day-6

[themass15]

Does anyone know when the tennis is starting ; it just says delayed now.

[roytennisfan]

It's 17.30UK and there is no play anywhere yet :sad:

It was raining a heavy shower when the cycling medal medals were presented around 15 mins ago

[WimbledonWestie]

Great! Tennis will now clash with the gymnastics which I also want to watch ...

And diving. Going to be some frantic channel hopping and use of tablet and phone. Fun times!

[angiebabez]

Another 90 mins now.

[pabbers]

It's weird - on the BBC Sports site they're showing Potty, Rafa and Donskoy's matches as "delayed" but Andy's and 2 others as 18.00-19.30???

Where did you get your info Angie please?

[Pam]

I cant understand all this delay I have a webcam on and it doesn't look that windy!

[roytennisfan]

7.15 start of centre, it had been very wet after that heavy shower, wind won't affect centre court

[themass15]

7.15 start of centre, it had been very wet after that heavy shower, wind won't affect centre court

Are you out there?

[ljs]

saying no play before 3 oclock my time on our network

[pabbers]

It's hissing down.......can see it clearly on the archery.

[roytennisfan]

yes more rain back to 8pm
http://www.rio.itftennis.com/olympics/news/liveblog/10-08-2016

[pabbers]

8pm or 9pm?

[traveller7]

Such a shame its been delayed hope they get some play tonight

[roytennisfan]

8pm or 9pm?

Says 4pm local time (+4) but another shower like this one and ....

[pabbers]

Says 4pm local time (+4) but another shower like this one and ....
Thanks. Yes the time is a shot in the dark really. Just want to keep an eye out whilst watching something else.

[Pam]

I've given up now.

[Linda]

They should have put the tournament on clay courts.

[WimbledonWestie]

And have players go from grass to clay to hard courts. Definitely not a good idea - and the US open series events would've been very badly affected.

[Pam]

I'm at the diving on TV it's pouring!!

[roytennisfan]

Ticket holders entitled to refund
We are just getting news that ticket holders for the day session are entitled to a full refund. No matches have been cancelled at this stage but the chances of play any time soon are looking increasingly unlikely

[Stell]

I've been watching Joseph Clarke win another gold medal for us. I put the laptop on, to find out what was happening with the tennis, the BBC website claimed it was in session but got that 'live streaming will follow shortly' (or something like that) message.

[Teresa]

Not looking likely my nerve will be getting a workout this evening.

[Bardot]

So if the day session is cancelled I assume Andy won't be playing today. They're still hopeful for the night session.

[Bardot]

It's official.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CphZH7_XYAA85vS.jpg

[Stell]

Oh dear! At least, we didn't have this problem four years ago.

[Bardot]

There are 10 floodlight courts and assuming the evening session does go ahead (it's still raining) it seems odd there will only be play on 5 of them.

[themass15]

Maybe they have re-arranged most matches for tomorrow.

[Jane]

The crowd is a bit sparse now - probably gone for lunch or something

[Pam]

Players on court

[Jane]

Players coming onto court

[Stell]

They've just walked out onto the court. Having to watch it on the BBC website, as usual.

[lovetennis]

Nice timing, I've just got home. Come on Andy :olympics: :GBflag:

[Stell]

They're warming up. Andy will serve first.

[roytennisfan]

Come on Andy, another solid performance please

Oh and stop going on about Naples, Andy had a virus there and was nowhere near 100%

[Bardot]

Comfortable hold. 1-0

[Stell]

Good start by Andy. Nice of the BBC to say which player is Andy Murray (as if I didn't know!!).

[lovetennis]

Didn't know Foggy had married Flavia Pennetta, bet she has to battle for a place in front of their bedroom mirror. Foggy is the most well groomed Italian I've ever seen, and that's saying something

[pabbers]

Have I missed something........Andy is wearing Adidas cap and shirt but Under Armour shoes.

[cazza99]

Have I missed something........Andy is wearing Adidas cap and shirt but Under Armour shoes.

Andy has to wear the Team GB clothing rather than his normal clothing and that is sponsored by Adidas. Maybe he is allowed to wear his own shoes.

[Bardot]

Pressure tells. 2-0

[roytennisfan]

Solid start 2-0

[Pam]

2-0 :boogie:

[lovetennis]

Nice early break, good one Andy

[LC the fan]

Yeah, first break to Andy. Just what he needs. (And doesn't he look smart in that outfit. Mmmm

[Stell]

Andy breaks. Nice of the commentator to say Andy plays Steve Johnson in the quarter finals during the first game.

[LC the fan]

C mon Andy. Tighten this up. A frustrated Foggy is easily beaten

[Bardot]

Andy 5/5 on 2nd serve points won, who needs first serves? ;) 3-0

[Teresa]

Another quick one please Mr M. No mucking about, we have all been nervous for an extra 24 hours:-)

[Bardot]

Breaks to love. 4-0

[lovetennis]

Foggy's having a bit of a nightmare here, Andy barely having to play

[hfwardhouse]

Come on Andy! Cheer him on for me... No telly on the motorway :crying:

[Stell]

I agree with the commentator. The real Fognini has been replaced by someone who looks like him, but can't play like him.

[Bardot]

Another hold. 5-0

[roytennisfan]

Anyone else feeling like a bagel?

[hfwardhouse]

Wooooooop!

[Teresa]

Anyone else feeling like a bagel?


Given I am on a diet, a calorie free bagel would do me nicely.

[Bardot]

Fognini swinging freely. 5-1

[Pam]

That will do 6-1

[Jane]

Andy gets the first set :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::olympics:

[Bardot]

Easy peasy! 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Same domination again please Andy

[hfwardhouse]

:cheer:

[Pam]

Stay focused Andy!

[Stell]

Andy wins the first set after 29 minutes. If the second set goes the same way, Andy will win it after about an hour walking out.

[Bardot]

Wind appears to have blown some of the signage which Andy thinks should have been a let. 0-1

[Bardot]

Love hold. 1-1

[pabbers]

Foggy has such a talent for looking as though he doesn't really want to be there.

[Bardot]

Amazing volley during that game. 2-1

[Stell]

Andy breaks again to make it 2 - 1.

[Bardot]

Scenes as Bellucci beats Goffin.

[JAMES4578]

Andy showing us some great touches but Fognini has been out of sorts-needs to keep the focus though as faces 2 bps, come on!

[Bardot]

Andy's been winded. 2-2

[Stell]

Fognini breaks back to make it 2 - 2.

[lovetennis]

Come on Andy, stay focused

[Bardot]

Fognini error free now, holds to love. 2-3

[Stell]

The real Fognini has turned up.

[Pam]

:GBflag: COME ON ANDY :GBflag:

[supergran]

First set easy peasy. Now Fabio has woken up and playing well. The wind playing a part also. COME ON ANDY!!!!!:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Pam]

Don't listen to the commentator!

[scrapaddict]

where are you all Watching?? Can't get it on the BBC website

[roytennisfan]

The real Fognini has turned up.

But Andy is now the one doing unforced errors

[Bardot]

Yikes, too many errors and Fognini not missing. 2-4

[JAMES4578]

Fognini definitely getting going down and a few too many errors from Andy, on no 4-2 down-let's step up! I'm watching on the red button,though have Sky-should be able to access with Freeview HD though.

[Teresa]

Rat faces.

[lovetennis]

Arghhh, come on Andy re-group and break back:GBflag:

[clancy]

Don't let this go to a 3rd Andy!

[pabbers]

:eek:

[Caro]

Focus Andy, come on, let's get this break back right now ...

[pabbers]

A Fabio in full flight is something to be feared!

[roytennisfan]

5 on the bounce, set is gone

[Alis]

Will the real Mr Murray please return to the court.

[Bardot]

Was 0-30 but Fognini on fire holds. 2-5

[Stell]

Hope Andy can do much better in the third set.

[lovetennis]

C'mon Andy :GBflag:

[Caro]

A Fabio in full flight is something to be feared!
Absolutely! DC in Naples anyone? :eek: Come on Andy, you can do this, don't let him boss you!

[Pam]

Come on Andy get your focus back!!

[Teresa]

What on earth has happened to Mr M?:-(

[Jane]

:crying:

[Bardot]

Dear me, broken to 15, loses 6 games on the trot. 2-6

[Teresa]

1:1 Not liking this at the moment.

[supergran]

COME ON ANDY!!!!! COME ONNNNN! Third set has to be won and you can do this. #alwaysbelieve

[Alis]

How long is it since Andy lost 6 games on the trot, I wonder? C'mmmmmon Andy!!!

[lovetennis]

it's like Foggy's lack of presence in the 1st set made Andy lose all concentration in the 2nd. Come Andy, get your mojo back

[JAMES4578]

Fognini inspired but Andy's form deserting him , needs to get back on track quickly-come on!

[clancy]

Foggy has certainly turned it around. Come on Andy you can do it!

[Alis]

0-30 - c'mon!

[Caro]

Andy, I blame you entirely for the fact that I am drinking gin on a work night!

[hfwardhouse]

Andy, I blame you entirely for the fact that I am drinking gin on a work night!

:rolling:

[LC the fan]

Doubles for me. Wish this was 5 sets

[traveller7]

He can do this

[Bardot]

Another 0-30 on Fognini's serve but he holds. 0-1

[roytennisfan]

Not a good start, 0-30 but couldn't get to bp, first time he made deuce in 6 losing games

[JAMES4578]

Looked like Andy had shot there but another game to Fognini, needs to hold now-come on!

[lynne]

If it was a five setter I wouldn't be worried..............but it's not...........Always the second set always!!..........Come on Andy!!!

[roytennisfan]

Andy struggling and can't figure out what to do, needs to find out soon

[Alis]

Fognini is getting everything back and Andy doesn't seem to have any answers. This is a must hold game I feel.

[roytennisfan]

Awful shot, another 2bp

[Alis]

Oh Andy - what was that?

[Hawkeye]

Deuce. Phew.

[Alis]

Two great serves - c'mon!

[LC the fan]

If Andy holds this game things may well change

[Alis]

Great dropper from Foggy.

[Bardot]

Would have had 4 great first serves but for a useless line judge. Deuce

[traveller7]

I cant watch too nail biting

[Alis]

Back to deuce - needs to find those serves again.

[Alis]

Rats - df!

[clancy]

Whatever's happened to Andy's game and in particular his serves?? I fear for this match now.

[Bardot]

Gulp. 0-2

[Hawkeye]

Broken. Andy of old rearing his ugly head here.

[lovetennis]

:sofa:

[Teresa]

I imagine there is nothing you can do when your opponent is playing like this. Very sad.

[roytennisfan]

Really didn't expect this

[JAMES4578]

Andy really should've won that marathon game but it's 7 on trot for Fabio , needs to produce now!

[dewster99]

What?!?! I'm at work, saw he was up 6-1 and a break and now he hasn't won another game since!

[Caro]

15-30, come on Andy!

[KnightOwl]

C'mon laddie - stop chuntering and fight for it!!

[Stell]

You don't tell your opponent that you can't see the ball. No wonder Fognini is winning so easily. Andy needs to get over it.

[KnightOwl]

Aargh! Now you're just riving at it. Focus!

[Alis]

A break here could turn this right round - c'mmmmmon!!!!!

[Alis]

Great shot - that's better!

[Bardot]

More of that please. Deuce

[Caro]

More like it Andy, come oooonnnnn

[KnightOwl]

That's more like it. A winner! C'monn!

[Bardot]

And less of that. ADV

[Alis]

You can still do this Andy - let's go!!

[Alis]

so much better - break point.

[Caro]

Come ooonnnn!! Take it Andy

[lovetennis]

Andy firing it up at last, come onnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Oh yes!! That'll do - more like that please! Brits in the crowd getting involved now :)

[Alis]

Keep your cool Andy.

[Bardot]

Fantastic pass. BP

[Alis]

Fantastic shot.

[jagmad]

that's the magic

[Bardot]

Aaargh! Deuce

[Sallydaisy]

DEUCE ...
:shades:

[LC the fan]

Great shot. That's my Andy

[Sallydaisy]

Ha! Take that Foggy!

[jagmad]

is that a genuine limp

[Bardot]

Many chances but too many errors Andy. 0-3

[Alis]

8 games in a row now - whenever did that happen to Andy?

[DaveArneRiise]

Couple of errors and foggy up 3-0

[lovetennis]

Arghhhhhh, couldn't get the break

[roytennisfan]

Never seen Andy collapse like this with so many errors

[Caro]

Nooooo ..... Oh well, just keep fighting Andy, you're better than him. You CAN do this!!

[KnightOwl]

So many chances! Come on sunshine, sort yourself out :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

A few greats shots but still not consistent enough to get break , Fognini up 3-0-let's find a way!

[Bardot]

I'd like to hear a "there's no way I'm losing this match" cry from Andy.

[roytennisfan]

Just turned sound off, can't take any more of that commentary

[Alis]

If he can just hold here and break the run .............

[supergran]

I'm so tense. COME ON ANDY, COME ONNNNNN!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Never give up on Andy Murray ...
:shades:

[KnightOwl]

C'mon Andy, we need that fighting spirit now!

[DaveArneRiise]

Great hold!

[LC the fan]

Just turned sound off, can't take any more of that commentary
Not sure I can take much more of this match..... But believe, always believe !!!

[Bardot]

Stops the rot. 1-3

[clancy]

He needs some aces.

[Alis]

Thank goodness for that. Now break Andy - let's go!

[lovetennis]

Phew Andy's won a game. Need to break back NOW

[Caro]

Mission accomplished with the hold .... Now break his **** Andy!! Keep fighting, I believe ...

[Caro]

Commies just said "as you join us" so must be on main channels now ... about time too!

[Pam]

Praying my heart out for Andy under all this pressure!

COME ON!!!

[cazza99]

:sofa:

[Caro]

Break point ... here we go!

[Bardot]

Finally! 2-3

[Caro]

Yeessss!!!!!

[cazza99]

:phew:

[Sallydaisy]

glimmer ...

[lovetennis]

Woooooohoooo Andy's back in it

[KnightOwl]

Right, back in the mix now - c'mon keep it going!

[pabbers]

:phew: My dinner refuses to go down to my tummy!

[JAMES4578]

Andy finally finding the form and perhaps bit of self doubt from Fabio, back on serve at 2-3!

[jagmad]

It's back:
:coaster::coaster::coaster::coaster:

[Stell]

Much better from Andy. But, please, keep quiet about not being able to see the ball because of the sun.

[KnightOwl]

I wish the commentators would shut up about Naples! You've mentioned it a dozen times already, let it go.....

[Alis]

Yay!!! C'mon now Mr Murray.

[KnightOwl]

:phew: My dinner refuses to go down to my tummy!

I haven't even made ours yet - might end up being bread and cheese at this rate :)

[LC the fan]

Is foggy getting rattled ??? Hopecso

[lovetennis]

Who IS it that's commentating? He's a nightmare.
Simon Reed. Don't mind him normally but if mentions Naples again I'll throw something

[Bardot]

Good hold. 3-3

[Alis]

Is foggy getting rattled ??? Hopecso

I hope so too. Break, hold, break, Andy - that's all it needs!

[Bardot]

The DC match in Naples has grown arms, legs, hair and teeth in Simon Reeds mind. ;) 0-15

[Caro]

That's it Fabio-o-o, you just go ahead and have a meltdown

[DaveArneRiise]

Triple break point cmon!

[Caro]

LETS GOOOOO!! Yes Andy

[KnightOwl]

Playing so much better now! C'mon Andy, keep it going....

[Bardot]

Breaks to love, c'mon! 4-3

[jagmad]

This match has been full of rattles and dummies,;)

[lovetennis]

Yeeeesssss Andy :GBflag:

[Stell]

"Come on" shouts Andy. This is the Andy that we know and love.

[jagmad]

I believe.

[JAMES4578]

Fabio feeling it and Andy looks to be on his way, come on!

[Caro]

Now that is a determined look on Andy's face .... no way is he losing this match! Absolutely no way

[pabbers]

This match has been full of rattles and dummies,;)
Had to think about that one :lol:

[Bardot]

I don't think the quality of Hev's clapping would meet Andy's high standard. ;)