RIO OLYMPICS - Semis - Andy vs Nishikori Saturday 4.00 pm

[cazza99]

Andy vs Kei Nishikori

[JerryD]

Oh lord that's a tough match. I hope Andy gets a better grip of his nerves and tensions. Doesn't over think it. Though kei is a great player on any other day Murray is a better one. But then there is the stress of the Olympics and the gold looking in the background casting a shadow. Crossing my fingers and toes and preparing for high bp lol

[Pam]

All the best Andy Play well and get the win!

[Teresa]

6:1 H2H to Mr M.

The one he lost was the WTF in 2014, when he was completely knackered having almost killed himself to get there.

[Alis]

Does anyone have any idea what time it's likely to be?

[lynne]

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






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[Bardot]

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[traveller7]

4pm weather permitting?

[LC the fan]

Oh lord that's a tough match. I hope Andy gets a better grip of his nerves and tensions. Doesn't over think it. Though kei is a great player on any other day Murray is a better one. But then there is the stress of the Olympics and the gold looking in the background casting a shadow. Crossing my fingers and toes and preparing for high bp lol
The pressure of the gold is on Kei too. Andy dislikes that court and hasn't been at his best but he dislikes losing more ! I believe a better opponent will focus him.. He will find a way

[Jane]

I'm glad Andy is on court first as he should not have the hassle of low sun and shadows on the court.

I wish him all the very best of luck :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

[Helen40]

My only concern is that the Beeb seem to have only been showing tennis later on in their schedule, so won't show it. I hope they show Delop/Rafa too as that has the potential to be a great match.

[pabbers]

The pressure of the gold is on Kei too. Andy dislikes that court and hasn't been at his best but he dislikes losing more ! I believe a better opponent will focus him.. He will find a way
Actually thought court 1 was worse because of all the movement/distraction. Hadn't seen Andy chunter on centre like he did on court 1 yesterday.

[RosieBear]

I agree with the comments saying that Andy hasn't been at his best in Rio, but personally I don't think it's nerves. Everything, not just the court, is unfamiliar to him - apparently, although the court is very slow the balls are fast, in quite an unusual combination, plus the swirling wind has been devilish. I just think it's taking Andy a little time to fully settle in to a tournament that's completely new. He's found a way each time so far, and I'm confident that he will only get more comfortable and better.:thumbup: Good luck Andy, I know you can do it - looking forward to watching you guarantee yourself a medal later this afternoon (:peace:) - :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:

[Stell]

Not only am I hoping the BBC will show it, but also hoping for a straight sets win for Andy.

[Pam]

So it's 16.00 hrs UK

All the best Andy! Play well and win! :boogie: :GBflag:

[HoopGirl]

The disrespect from the spectators and the attendants who let people in at completely inappropriate times is shocking! I'm not surprised he's chuntering!

[Helen40]

Not only am I hoping the BBC will show it, but also hoping for a straight sets win for Andy.

I just watched the Olympic breakfast, and not a mention of Andy in their preview of the day. You'd think they'd add the RBs for us normal folk at the weekend.

[Alis]

I've watched the Olympic roundup every day when they set out the timetable of things to watch that day and I don't think they've mentioned the tennis once!

[angiebabez]

I just watched the Olympic breakfast, and not a mention of Andy in their preview of the day. You'd think they'd add the RBs for us normal folk at the weekend.

Its super saturday all they will be caring about is the athletics :rolleyes: as long as they show andy somewhere let them all get on with it.

[banskogirl]

I don't expect the BEEB to show Andy or tennis anymore.

I agree Rosie, I don't think it's nerves with Andy but I don't know how much it could be conditions as the minute he seems to concentrate to get himself out of a hole he breaks surprisingly well.

Maybe he will show us today by coming out at his best for Kei. I think he will.
I hope e does! :)

I will be catching up after shopping :)

Go Andy!!! I'm sure you're almost smelling that trophy by now!

[patmoren]

I have watched every one of Andys' matches on the BBC I think their Olympic coverage has been amazing if you use the internet well as TV you can see every sport that is on and every tennis match as well. Get creative!!

[Alis]

I agree, the red button and internet coverage over all sports has been excellent. I expect Andy will get more of a build up if he gets through to the final.

[WimbledonWestie]

I agree- we are far better served than America who are getting tape delay highlights, their coverage is woeful.

[lovetennis]

Good luck Andy. Will need to raise his game ägainst Kei but I believe he ẃill. One more win to guarantee the :silver: ät least, but definitely going for :gold:

[traveller7]

I've had to resort to watching tennis on tablet via BBC app. I do think its bad not showing any at all on BBC1 or 2 seeing as he is defending champion but there is so much going on its hard to keep up!

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy!!!

:OGwave: :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[cazza99]

They are much more likely to show Andy when it is a medal match, or at least the last half.

There is also a red button option for tennis scheduled from 4.00 pm for Saturday and Sunday.

[Stell]

Ore Oduba has claimed BBC 4 will be showing Andy's match from 4pm (16.00pm). He claimed it was going to be shown on BBC 4, yesterday, but they showed the golf instead. I wouldn't be surprised if I have to watch it yet again on the BBC website as they would rather show something else instead.

The best commentator, so far, is the Australian or New Zealander who did the athletics on the Red Button 1 during the early hours of this morning. He seriously knew what he was talking about and didn't go off and start talking a lot of rubbish (like some other BBC tennis commentators we know).

[patlowe]

Maybe I'm very lucky but I have been able to watch every tennis match I have wanted too....either red button or online. And I don't think there is any need to record...it's too complicated not knowing which channel etc...but the iplayer is great! Every match played is on there. I have just re-watched Andy's match against Johnston! Enjoyed it better this time(!) and it's confirmed my belief Andy will come up trumps when he has to today against Kei. I believe....let's go Andy! :GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

I have watched every one of Andys' matches on the BBC I think their Olympic coverage has been amazing if you use the internet well as TV you can see every sport that is on and every tennis match as well. Get creative!!

With 455 staff out there I would expect perfection! BTW that's 100 more people than in the GB team

[roytennisfan]

I've had to resort to watching tennis on tablet via BBC app. I do think its bad not showing any at all on BBC1 or 2 seeing as he is defending champion but there is so much going on its hard to keep up!

I thought they made a real mess (**** up) last night having the first set of Andy's quarter only available on the net even though it was showing as tennis on my rb guide

[exislander]

Maybe I'm very lucky but I have been able to watch every tennis match I have wanted too....either red button or online. And I don't think there is any need to record...it's too complicated not knowing which channel etc...but the iplayer is great! Every match played is on there. I have just re-watched Andy's match against Johnston! Enjoyed it better this time(!) and it's confirmed my belief Andy will come up trumps when he has to today against Kei. I believe....let's go Andy! :GBflag:

I agree with you Pat, I have watched online mostly as I only have the very basic red button 1 (and that only occasionally) so gave up with BBC1 and 4 and once I had sussed how the BBC Sport website worked I have happily watched lots of tennis matches untroubled by channel changes or interruptions for "updates" on other sports. (Sorry, off topic, but I also caught the whole of GB's fantastic team table tennis win over France in the early hours of this morning on ipad) I think the BBC do an excellent job of trying to cater for all fans of a multi sports event like Olympics - and if a commentator annoys me I simply turn the sound down so I don't hear them!

Although Andy has struggled in his last 2 matches he continues to find a way to win as he so often does and I am sure today will be no different - hopefully without the struggle!

[exislander]

I thought they made a real mess (**** up) last night having the first set of Andy's quarter only available on the net even though it was showing as tennis on my rb guide

I suspect it was the rain delay that played havoc with the scheduling?

[cazza99]

I suspect it was the rain delay that played havoc with the scheduling?

Yup, the tennis was rained off at 4.00 pm so they had to show something else instead.

[ljs]

GOOD LUCK to Andy :cheer::cheer:

(Our Olympic coverage here in Canada has been amazing !!! 6 channels of coverage everyday , and 1 devoted to the tennis )

[cazza99]

At least the weather forecast is much better for this weekend so hopefully the courts will play quicker and the tennis will be on time.

[WimbledonWestie]

Maybe the fault isn't with Beeb but to providers- if I could get it on virgin but sky / free view viewers couldn't then BBC were clearly showing but- question is who is at fault if it's not available to all. BBC or tv companies? Genuinely curious.

[Teresa]

I am feeling sick already. If he gets into the final I promise not to be greedy. I just want him to have a guaranteed medal in his kitbag. It does seem as though these courts don't really suit him. I do wonder as well how much he is missing Kim and Sophia - is this the longest he has been away from them?

[Pam]

So where are we going to find this match today then :rolleyes:

[Jane]

BBC website

[Silverdee]

I'm wondering that. Can't find it yet!

[Silverdee]

It says tennis on sky red button but they're showing boxing!

[Stell]

Kei and Andy have just walked out.

[Silverdee]

Where are you watching Stell?

[Bardot]

The BBC have treated the tennis as a minor Olympic sport so far. No preamble and only one commentator who's based in London and no post match interviews. My fear is that now the rowing is over they send Inverdale to cover the tennis tomorrow. :facepalm: ;)

[Silverdee]

Got Andy now!

[cazza99]

Its up on Sky 477 now.

[Teresa]

477 on Sky BBC Olympic Chanel

[lovetennis]

Just come on Sky477

[Silverdee]

Panic over!

[Pam]

Andy on BBC 4 at the moment.

[Jane]

Sky 477

[roytennisfan]

on freeview 606

[patlowe]

Freeview 606 and online.

[cazza99]

Currently interviewing Andy on BBC4

[lovetennis]

The BBC have treated the tennis as a minor Olympic sport so far. No preamble and only one commentator who's based in London and no post match interviews. My fear is that now the rowing is over they send Inverdale to cover the tennis tomorrow. :facepalm: ;)

Oh no, don't even think it :fingersear::fingersear:

[harriet]

KEI WON the toss, chose to receive, it's on the BBC feed on my laptop

[Pam]

Live on BBC 4

[Alis]

Currently interviewing Andy on BBC4

How did Andy sound in his interview?

[Stell]

Andy will serve first.

[Bardot]

How did Andy sound in his interview?
It was the interview from before the tennis started. Love hold. 1-0

[roytennisfan]

Way to serve Andy

[clancy]

Drinking Irn Bru!

[Bardot]

Good serving from 0-30. 2-1

[supergran]

Good start. Come on Andy!

[Stell]

Good comeback for Andy.

[Alis]

Solid start - keep it going Andy!

[WimbledonWestie]

You or Andy?

[Linda]

Those who are praising the red button obviously have Sky. My one red button channel was not showing anything yesterday, just a black screen. And the BBC website has been so confusing that I have struggled to find the matches I want to watch. Generally I have missed the first set of matches until some kind person has sent me a link. I think it is disgraceful that I, a licence payer, cannot view all the BBC output.

[Bardot]

Pressure on Kei's serve pays off. 3-1

[lovetennis]

Break :GBflag:

[Alis]

Early break - now hold please.

[Stell]

Andy breaks Kei's serve. "Andy's started impressively" claims the commentator. He always does, but somehow keeps losing focus in the second set.

[Bardot]

Djokosmash! 30-15

[WimbledonWestie]

Those who are praising the red button obviously have Sky. My one red button channel was not showing anything yesterday, just a black screen. And the BBC website has been so confusing that I have struggled to find the matches I want to watch. Generally I have missed the first set of matches until some kind person has sent me a link. I think it is disgraceful that I, a licence payer, cannot view all the BBC output.

I'm assuming that if BBC are providing the output then it's up to the provider to show it. But I could be wrong. Would like to know though.

[lovetennis]

Those who are praising the red button obviously have Sky. My one red button channel was not showing anything yesterday, just a black screen. And the BBC website has been so confusing that I have struggled to find the matches I want to watch. Generally I have missed the first set of matches until some kind person has sent me a link. I think it is disgraceful that I, a licence payer, cannot view all the BBC output.

Agree with you Lynne about the signposting on the BBC website, very difficult to find matches. Luckily I have Sky ẃhich has been good

[Linda]

Djokosmash! 30-15

Wash your mouth out :wink:

[Bardot]

Good hold. 4-1

[roytennisfan]

Serving well and got away with unforced errors

[Bardot]

Really, a time violation in the 5th game and without a soft warning first. Ridiculous Ramos.

[RosieBear]

Andy's pumped :thumbup: He wants that historic gold and no mistake. Keep going Andy :GBflag:

[lovetennis]

Time violation a bit ridiculous, no wonder Andy's annoyed

[exislander]

Agree with you Lynne about the signposting on the BBC website, very difficult to find matches. Luckily I have Sky ẃhich has been good

Website - click on bit where it says 64 more events available - scroll down list of all sports where it shows which are live - so click on tennis and may have to click more than once depending on how many matches are on at the time.

[Stell]

I can't believe Andy got a time violation. I bet Nadal wouldn't got one and he always takes his time.

[supergran]

Good old Leon....always supporting. In charge of mens' tennis, D.C. captain and victim of the stalker we all know as Angie.

[mickeypops]

Andy looking good, but I'm hesitant to write this because of our roller coaster ride over the last two days!

[Bardot]

Zipped return. 30-30

[WimbledonWestie]

Shot!

[Bardot]

Djokosmash! 5-1

[Linda]

Website - click on bit where it says 64 more events available - scroll down list of all sports where it shows which are live - so click on tennis and may have to click more than once depending on how many matches are on at the time.

I've been doing that - but it hasn't listed what I wanted to see and I wrongly assumed they weren't showing it. It was only yesterday that someone told me that if I clicked on a particular match then I would get the option of two others!

[Alis]

Wahey - double break!!:GBflag:

[Teresa]

5:1 - if you could finish the first set before the dog and I go to the park I would appreciate it.

[dewster99]

dear andy,

please keep this level up today after first set.

Thanks

[mickeypops]

Great play Andy! Does he want this or what!

[lovetennis]

Website - click on bit where it says 64 more events available - scroll down list of all sports where it shows which are live - so click on tennis and may have to click more than once depending on how many matches are on at the time.

I'm a typical "if it takes more than 3 clicks" the website is rubbish person. Think the problém is there's so much sport to choose from. Andy looking good at 5-1:GBflag:

[Jane]

First set to Andy :clap::cheer:

[Teresa]

Thank you:-)

[Stell]

Andy's one game away.

"Usain Bolt is in the house" claimed Gaby Roslin. So American, Gaby.

[Alis]

Impressive first set - let's hope he can keep it going today.

[Bardot]

ACE, love hold. Buckle up for a third set. :p ;) 6-1

[roytennisfan]

Standard first set 33 mins, let's hope Andy can repeat it in the second

77% serves

[mickeypops]

That's Andy's outstanding set of the tournament. Kei is a top, top class player and he's been made to look ordinary. Now then, let's not have the second set dip of the last two days please!

[WimbledonWestie]

Dear Andy, more of same please. My hair doesn't need any more grey.

[lovetennis]

Nice and easy first set. No 2nd set walkabout please Andy :GBflag:

[WimbledonWestie]

Much improved first serve % on all other matches

[JAMES4578]

Andy imperious and playing quality tennis that Kei can't match, however far from over-hopefully this time keeps the focus!

[emjay1970]

If this tournament were one set matches.... ;)

[exislander]

Think the problém is there's so much sport to choose from.:GBflag:

Yes, that is why they can't show all sports including tennis on the only 3 channels I have!

[Alis]

Much improved first serve % on all other matches

I thought his first serve percentage was 81% in the first set yesterday.

[angiebabez]

Andeeeeeee :dance:

[clancy]

Excellent 1st set - stay focused! I have acquired sub-titles so great, seeing the comments, is it Simon Reed again?

[Linda]

Is it my TV or has Nishikori put on a load of weight? His face looks positively fat :confused:

[angiebabez]

Good old Leon....always supporting. In charge of mens' tennis, D.C. captain and victim of the stalker we all know as Angie.

Haha. I swear leon is growing that beard to put me off him as i hate beards :grrr: its not working yet tho ;)

Im not liking it tho :sad:

[Bardot]

Aggressive play. 1-1

[angiebabez]

Is it my TV or has Nishikori put on a load of weight? His face looks positively fat :confused:

Its your tv

[Bardot]

What the heck! Ramos really going after Andy.

[mickeypops]

Andy getting another warning for something? What's going on?

[WimbledonWestie]

Haha. I swear leon is growing that beard to put me off him as i hate beards :grrr: its not working yet tho ;)

Im not liking it tho :sad:

Maybe he's trying out a disguise to stop you finding him.

[lovetennis]

What's the violation for now?

[Bardot]

Well said Simon Reed.

[Alis]

What did Andy get the lastest warning for?

[angiebabez]

What was that warning for?? I couldn't hear

[WimbledonWestie]

Still no idea what the warning was for. Keep the heid as Anita would say!

[Bardot]

Ace & hold. 2-2

[Linda]

What Andy said to Ramos - applies even more so about Bernades. Umps are getting ideas above their station these days.

[mickeypops]

Nice hold for 2-2. Looking very focused I'm pleased to say.

[lovetennis]

Well done Andy for keeping it together after the code violation, whatever it was for

[RosieBear]

What did Andy get the lastest warning for?


What was that warning for?? I couldn't hear



Unsportsmanlike conduct because Andy dared say "stupid umpiring". Ramos is a joke, just likes to act the big man. Andy will just ignore.

[Stell]

The commentator claimed Andy took too long to serve.

[Bardot]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery 4m4 minutes ago
Murray up 6-1 1-2, code violation - debate with Carlos Ramos whether he said "Stupid umpire" or Stupid umpiring".
Both are correct.

[Stell]

Break point for Andy.

[lovetennis]

Come onnnnnnn :GBflag:

[Bardot]

Kei has a shocker of a game. 3-2

[lynne]

From Piers Newbery.........




Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery 3m3 minutes ago
Murray up 6-1 1-2, code violation - debate with Carlos Ramos whether he said "Stupid umpire" or Stupid umpiring". http://bbc.in/2bq1K3R

[roytennisfan]

Oh my ....such gifts

[Stell]

Andy breaks Kei's serve.

[mickeypops]

Awful game from Nishi. Hands an easy break to Andy, now leading 3-2 in the second.

[Alis]

That was a poor game from Nishikori - gifted Andy the break.

[mickeypops]

Hope they find a different umpire for the final.....

[LC the fan]

I will take any gifts

[Mandiemoo]

1 less Christmas card to write for Andy, no more 'To Carlos, best wishes, Andy'

Cmon Muzz!

[Alis]

Safe hold Andy please.

[mickeypops]

1 less Christmas card to write for Andy, no more 'To Carlos, best wishes, Andy'

Cmon Muzz!

Ha ha!

[Bardot]

Love hold, brilliant serving. 4-2

[roytennisfan]

Great serving, different to past two days

[Stell]

Andy now leads 4 - 2.

[mickeypops]

Nice hold for 4-2. This is going really well.....

[lovetennis]

Awesome serving from our man :GBflag:

[supergran]

Good old Leon....always supporting. In charge of mens' tennis, D.C. captain and victim of the stalker we all know as Angie.

[Alis]

Poor shot from Andy let's Kei off the hook.

[roytennisfan]

Would have broken again but for 4 loose shots into net

[supergran]

Get in!!! COME ON ANDY!

[mickeypops]

The crowd seem to be all behind Nishikori.....

[Alis]

What is it that the crowd is shouting? It sounds like, 'Go Andy! but it seems to be coming from Kei's supporters.

[Bardot]

From the opening ceremony we learned that there are more Japanese living in Brazil than in any country other than Japan. 15-0

[mickeypops]

The chanting I heard was "Nishikori Nishikori" - at least that's what I heard...

[Stell]

It does sound like it.

[mickeypops]

From the opening ceremony we learned that there are more Japanese living in Brazil than in any country other than Japan. 15-0

Interesting... thanks for the info.

[Stell]

One game away from the final for Andy.

[mickeypops]

Nice easy hold to love. 5-3!!!!

[Linda]

The crowd seem to be all behind Nishikori.....

As you said that I saw someone jumping up and down waving a banner saying 'go Murray'.

The chanting sounds like Mur-Ray to me.

[Bardot]

Love hold. One game away. 5-3

[mickeypops]

OK, let's close this out please Andy!

[Alis]

5-4 Andy to serve it out. C'mon, lad, nice easy hold.

[RosieBear]

C'mon Andy - serve your way on to that podium!! You can do it! Let's gooo! :GBflag:

[JAMES4578]

Andy's certainly maintained form and sure was wary of the threat,however still to serve it out - come on!

[Alis]

Andy's first serve percentage now up to 83%.

[RosieBear]

Deep breath - you can do this Andy!! :cheer:

[Bardot]

What a point!!!!! MP

[RosieBear]

That.is.why.the.man.is.a.champion. Now Andy, now!

[Stell]

YES!! Another final for Andy.

[Alis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::clap ::clap::clap::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::yahoo::yahoo ::yahoo: Well done our boy!

[lovetennis]

:olympics::OGwave::olympics::GBflag::boogie::yahoo :

[Hawkeye]

That's more like it Andy my boy!

Game set & match!

[Jane]

Well done, Andy :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap::GBflag::GB flag::GBflag::olympics:

[mickeypops]

What a winner for advantage and match point no. 3! And Kei nets a second serve and it's all over!

Great, great match. Andy outplayed the world number 7 from start to finish. Highly impressive.

I reckon that's 17 straight victories since losing the FO final in May. A real purple patch. Let's make it 18 tomorrow.

[Bardot]

You absolute star Andy Murray!!!! :boogie::boogie::boogie::boogie:

[Jennan]

Andy played so well. Really high standard.:olympics:

[angiebabez]

Yassssssssss

[rouges]

:GBflag::GBflag::bravo::olympics::boogie::boogie:: cheer::cheer::clap::clap::clap:

[RosieBear]

Andy's getting a medal tomorrow - I believe he'll also be making history. 5 down 1 to go for a unique victory - go get it lovely boy! :superman::OGwave:

[rouges]

Good Luck for Gold:thumbup:

[Teresa]

Just got back from the park in time for the final point. Here's hoping for a brutal 3 setter between Del Po and Nadal tonight. Really hope he gets Gold tomorrow, but either way he will make a contribution to the team GB medal haul.

Will be rooting for Nishikori in the Bronze medal match.

[Bardot]

How about an interview with Andy BBC? Not a chance but we'll speak to some random in the Olympic Park. :rolleyes:

[JAMES4578]

Nisikori maybe didn't hit the heights consistently but a great performance from Andy overall, amazing how Andy came out on top in that rally to earn 3rd match point, awesome! Can hopefully go final step and claim gold again-stepping up for the big moments!:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::clap:

[Stell]

Andy's match gets shown on BBC 4, Rafa and Juan Martin's match about to be shown on BBC 1.

[cazza99]

They are currently showing part of Andy's match on BBC1 (currently second set).

[ljs]

Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer::clap::cheer::clap:

[lynne]

What can you say to that, What a rally, What a match...Awesome Mr. Murray.............PROUD!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup::GB flag:

[patlowe]

Amazing Awesome Andy! No problem today. First serve stats brilliant! And the penultimate rally.... best I've seen!! It wasn't the wind or the rain today causing problems, just Ramos. What on earth was the second warning for? I will check on iplayer later to see if I can pick anything up. But, bottom line, he is going to win another medal...how amazing is that! So so happy for him. :olympics::OGwave::yahoo::dance::GBflag:

[roytennisfan]

Well done Andy, served really well 76% always in charge

[Bardot]

Was everyone else waiting for Ramos to give Andy another time violation after that incredible penultimate point? :grrr:;)

[cazza99]

How very odd!

It is Andys match beig repeated on BBC1.

[Alis]

Was everyone else waiting for Ramos to give Andy another time violation after that incredible penultimate point? :grrr:;)

It did cross my mind but, surely, not even Ramos would be that stupid.

[Pam]

:GBflag: :GBflag: Just awesome Andy You can go the whole way now!!! :GBflag: :GBflag:

[Pam]

Final not before 7.30 UK time,following Women's and Mixed Doubles Finals. https://www.rio2016.com/en/tennis-schedule-and-results/day-14

2nd semi any time now

Sky channel 477

[Silverdee]

Amazing Awesome Andy! No problem today. First serve stats brilliant! And the penultimate rally.... best I've seen!! It wasn't the wind or the rain today causing problems, just Ramos. What on earth was the second warning for? I will check on iplayer later to see if I can pick anything up. But, bottom line, he is going to win another medal...how amazing is that! So so happy for him. :olympics::OGwave::yahoo::dance::GBflag:

It was for unsporting behaviour - as he said it was stupid umpiring! I liked the retort by Andy re Ramos wanting to be "the star" and when the commentator said of Ramos "he's been itching to get involved." Also said that a lot of the players think this of Ramos.

[Bardot]

Ramos gave Venus Williams a warning for "coaching" at the French Open, arguably the most ridiculous warning ever given her wealth of experience and she is one of the fairest players on tour. She was rightly furious.

[Rosalind]

Stupid umpire but .... not to worry... we're in the final!!!:OGwave:

May Dep P and Rafa still being going at it at 10pm! :dance:

[pabbers]

Great imperious win. Just what was needed at this stage. Got back from golf just in time and now had shower in time for the next match while Mr P cooks dinner....spag bol.....one of 2 dishes in his repertoire :big grin:

[david1610]

Andy's match gets shown on BBC 4, Rafa and Juan Martin's match about to be shown on BBC 1.

Well, Usain Bolt was running at the same time! ;)

[WimbledonWestie]

Had to go out at 4-3, came on radio at 5-4 40-15, at deuce I had to get out car and then endured an hour wondering what happened! Woohoo!

[supergran]

Fantastic win for Andy. I do think he thrives on being the one not cheered loudly and loved his retort to Carlos who was a bit of a numpty. Guaranteed an Olympic medal now but we hope for and he wants the GOLD. Good luck Andy, we're all rooting for you. You are our CHAMPION!:OGwave::gold::GBflag:

[LC the fan]

After the tensions of the last two this was a stroll in the park
Its gonna be a great final

[HoopGirl]

Great news - absolutely fabulous!

[themass15]

Actually saw a few games of this on Italian TV
Brill by aAndy!

[banskogirl]

I thought they made a real mess (**** up) last night having the first set of Andy's quarter only available on the net even though it was showing as tennis on my rb guide

I think the BEEB have been great at showing all of the tennis but it's how they are changing channels again that is annoying. I went out shopping this morning and set sky to record channel 472 which had said tennis, then rang home to check and it was showing on 477 :grrr: and it like why?? Now tomorrow night I'm out from 6:30 and will have to hope the channel they state is where the final will stay........but who knows!?

[cazza99]

It said 477 on my sky guide well before the tennis started today banskogirl.

[traveller7]

Finally some tennis on my freeview yay and worth the wait great matches well done Andy. If you win tomorrow I will cry you are amazing

[Genbrit]

Great match. Looking forward to tomorrow. C'mon Andy :olympics::OGwave:

[suttontennis]

I watch BBC on Virgin so get the 7 extra BBC channels. It's quite a game to guess what the BBC will actually be showing when it comes up on screen (for example) Channel 561 - live Basketball, and they are showing Badminton, or 562 = Weightlifting, and you see some-one on a trampoline. I guess that's live sport for you. You never know whether a match will be Murray v Troicki length, or Rafa v Del Potro length

[patmoren]

Much better match from Andy. Needs to focus on Delpos' backhand today.

[JerryD]

This match wasn't the match I thought it would, it was easier for Andy than I expected. It's still a great win though and a fabulous achievement. So glad gold is Murrays. Kei did well to earn the bronze