SHANGHAI 2016, FINAL: Andy's the winner 7'6, 6'1

[Sallydaisy]

Andy v Bautista-Agut.

Sunday morning UK time 9.30am.

H2H 2-0

[Jan]

I will be out at church in the morning so sadly will miss this. I was rather hoping it would be later!

[mickeypops]

Good luck Andy!

[Teresa]

RB's record against top 10 players

Berdych

Player Rank Event Surface Rd Score
2013
1. Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych 6 Chennai Open, Chennai, India Hard QF 7–5, 2–6, 6–3
2014
2. Argentina Juan MartÃ*n del Potro 5 Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia Hard 2R 4–6, 6–3, 5–7, 6–4, 7–5
3. Czech Republic Tomáš Berdych 5 Indian Wells Masters, United States Hard 2R 4–6, 6–2, 6–4
2016
4. France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 10 ASB Classic, Auckland, New Zealand Hard SF 3–6, 7–6(7–3), 6–4
5. France Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 9 Miami Masters, United States Hard 3R 2–6, 6–3, 7–6(7–3)
6. Serbia Novak Djokovic 1 Shanghai Masters, China

Up to today he had never beaten Djokovic, Murray, Federer, Nadal, Ferrer, Nishikori, Raonic. He has won 4 250 titles in his career, defeating Rosol, Benjamin Becker, Troiki, and Sock in the final.

I am as confident as I can be about tomorrow. I think Mr M's desire for those points is going to be greater than Aguts desire for his first Masters 1000.

[rouges]

Good Luck Andy :thumbup::thumbup: One more push for that:trophy tomorrow.:thanks:

[Bardot]

Kyle beat RBA in the second round of Beijing last week 6-4 4-6 6-4. Maybe Andy will ask him for some advice ;) although RBA seems to have moved up the gears since then.

[lynne]

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

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[Jane]

All the very best of luck, Andy :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[roytennisfan]

Andy to win in straight sets....again

[Jan]

Off out shortly.
Good luck Andy!
:GBflag:

[LC the fan]

So looking forward to this GO ANDY. GO GO
(but just a bit worried that my tummy isn't churning as much as it should be)

[RosieBear]

Unfortunately, I didn't see the semi yesterday, but Andy's form must have been pretty good to get past that tough little cookie Gilllou in straights. More of the same today, Andy. The trophy and points are yours. Keep the unstoppable Murray juggernaut a rollin'! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[RosieBear]

Urgh Dumousois :hmm:

[Bardot]

RBA won the toss and elected to serve.

[Bardot]

Dumusois was also the umpire yesterday and gave Andy a time violation warning.

[Teresa]

Well the dogs looking worried - she couldn't work out why she got her walk much earlier than usual today. The TV is on, we have chocolate. We are ready in Norfolk.

[pabbers]

Eugh.....BA spitting. BA in more ways than one!

[Bardot]

Big serving. 1-1

[Mandiemoo]

Morning all! Another Sunday, another final! Hopefully another Murray victory!

Cmon Muzz!

[Teresa]

Bautista Agut is looking good:-(

[Bardot]

RBA holds to love. 1-2

[pabbers]

Andy will need time to work things out.

[Bardot]

Both Andy & RBA 100% on first serve points won. 2-2

[mickeypops]

Morning all. Another final - great stuff! (I have to go out though at 10:45 Grrrr.....)

[-J-]

litte glimmer
C'mon

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!

[RosieBear]

All you can say is too good RBA :clap: but mon Andy for the break!

[Bardot]

RBA holds from 0-30. 2-3

[Jane]

RBA is on fire

[mickeypops]

RBA is definitely up for this isn't he?

[Bardot]

I'm calling it a lucky half-volley, could have gone anywhere. ;)

[Mandiemoo]

Very competitive thus far. On serve up to now. A good hold would be good here.

Cmon Muzz!

[-J-]

I'm calling it a lucky half-volley, could have gone anywhere. ;)ye would want to see him do it at least another couple times before he gets any credit

[Bardot]

Big points require big hitting. 3-3

[-J-]

strong hold in the end
C'mon

[mickeypops]

It's another high quality match already isn't it? It's been a high quality tournament I think (a certain Serbian excepted....)

[Mandiemoo]

A fantastic battle so far. RBA has some good shots.

Cmon Muzz!

[-J-]

gorgeous dropper
little glimmer
C'mon

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
C'mon

[Bardot]

Pressure tells. 4-3

[-J-]

good lad
C'mon

[mickeypops]

And there's the first break, Andy to serve now at 4-3.

[supergran]

First break Andy!! Come onnn!

[JennieF]

Nice one Andy! :thumbup:

[RosieBear]

Here comes Andy! Hold for the advantage Andy - let's goooo! :GBflag:

[Bardot]

What a point! 30-15

[-J-]

amazing point
C'mon

[Bardot]

Huge hold. 5-3

[mickeypops]

Tough hold, but we got there in the end. 5-3.

[-J-]

good hold in the end
C'mon

[WimbledonWestie]

Some amazing rallies. Cmon Andy.

[-J-]

little glimmer
C'mon

[Bardot]

Lucky net cord dropper from RBA. 5-4

[mickeypops]

Good hold from RBA, Andy to serve for the set at 5-4 after the changeover.

[-J-]

ok andy routine hold now please
C'mon

[RosieBear]

Why has that banner got 'Andy's hairline' written on it? :confused: A mistranslation?

C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

two set points
C'mon

[-J-]

set point
C'mon

[-J-]

C'mon andy close it oot

[-J-]

third set point
C'mon

[-J-]

string two together
C'mon

[mickeypops]

Come on Andy, get this over the line!

[Bardot]

Even the best get nervous, RBA saves 3SPs. 5-5

[JennieF]

Ouch!

[Teresa]

Triple rats:-(

[RosieBear]

Oops, but he'll re-find the first serve and all will be well :thumbup:

[Mandiemoo]

oh no, that will hurt!

regroup.

Cmon Muzz!

[mickeypops]

Drat and double drat. RBA gets the break against a nervous Andy. 5-5.

[Bardot]

6 consecutive points from RBA. 5-6

[mickeypops]

Easy hold for the Spaniard. Come on Andy, re-focus and take this to the TB.

[Teresa]

B.A. Has got the wind behind him now.

[-J-]

only one job now secure the TB
C'mon

[JennieF]

Lordy. Get your rhythm back now Andy! Please!!!!

[RosieBear]

No problem. First serves then step up for the breaker. Let's go! :jitterbug:

[Reef]

:sofa:

[kenny009uk]

Andy looks very nervous. Think he knows whats on the line here.

[JennieF]

only one job now secure the TB
C'mon
Fingers and toes crossed that he does!

[Jane]

:phew::phew: tb time

[Bardot]

3 ACES for a love hold. 6-6

[-J-]

OH THE IRONY
C'mon

[RosieBear]

Best serving and play when back's against the wall. That's Andy. Now storm the tb Andy!

[Helen40]

Andy looks very nervous. Think he knows whats on the line here.Arguably that happened to him at the USO too. He needs Jo's mental coach ;-) or some other means of getting over this hurdle, otherwise it'll be a whole mental battle like before he won his first GS, then before he won Wimby. That was painful enough. I hope it doesn't become an issue her every time he get's no 1 opportunities.

[-J-]

ok andy 50%
1 from 2 will do
C'mon

[-J-]

ok now get greedy
C'mon

[-J-]

good lad
now solid two points
C'mon

[-J-]

great point n hold
C'mon

[supergran]

Come onnnnnnn

[-J-]

five set points
C'mon

[Jane]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Andy gets the first set 7-6 :phew:

[RosieBear]

Arguably that happened to him at the USO too. He needs Jo's mental coach ;-) or some other means of getting over this hurdle, otherwise it'll be a whole mental battle like before he won his first GS, then before he won Wimby. That was painful enough. I hope it doesn't become an issue her every time he get's no 1 opportunities.

Didn't look too nervous in last service game or the breaker ;). sometimes Andy just likes a hole to dig himself out of in order to find his best :laugh:

[Bardot]

Whopping return! Andy beasting yet another TB. 7-6

[-J-]

gettttttttiiiiiiinnnnnn

[dewster99]

Rba choked

[JennieF]

Phew! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[supergran]

":cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[LC the fan]

Phew ! Let's hope that's got the nerves over with and normal service can be resumed...as soon as possible

[Helen40]

Didn't look too nervous in last service game or the breaker ;). sometimes Andy just likes a hole to dig himself out of in order to find his best :laugh:I'm just relieved that he made it over the line for this set :)I wish he could save his energy ( and our stress) though. He'll need all the reserves he can muster that if he's to make WR1.Here's to him making it over the finishing line today without too many more dramas.

[Teresa]

Brilliant. Well done. Now don't lose focus in set 2.

[JAMES4578]

First Could've been a bit more decisive but awesome breaker for Andy and surely in ascendancy, come on! Still can't relax too much and Bautista Agut overall performing well and not too overawed in a whole new experience for him but Murray should be class above. A few errors crept into Roberto game though and could well feel pressure now if Andy finds another level. Easily breaks for 2-0!

[Caro]

Pressure showed serving for the set but a class tie break from our man :clap:

[Bardot]

ACE to hold. 1-0

[JennieF]

Andy is undoubtedly the strongest and best player in the world right now. Just as we all predicted he'd be, all those years ago!

[Caro]

And there's the break!

[Bardot]

Breaks RBA to love. 2-0

[dewster99]

Rba choked

He's done

[dewster99]

Errors flowing

[LC the fan]

Finally the class is showing, first set over confidence returns

[Bardot]

Yikes. 2-1

[Caro]

Finally the class is showing, first set over confidence returns Finally?! It's showed all the way through, just a couple of blips that IMO won't make a difference to the outcome ...

[Bardot]

"We don't stick to the rules out here, I hate it". Andy might be referring to RBA's late challenge on his serve on the first point.

[JAMES4578]

A few spoke too soon, might have known still wouldn't be completely straightforward though sure Andy's superiority will shine through-Andy broken back- come on!

[JennieF]

Come on now Andy. Re-focus!

[Bardot]

DF from RBA and another break. 3-1

[Caro]

Yep and there we go, just a blip

[JennieF]

A very nice little break back there Andy! Thanks.

[RosieBear]

Ok Andy - front running please, you CAN play great when in the lead!! Let's do it!

[JennieF]

My goodness - They're both having to work so hard for these points.

[WimbledonWestie]

Keep calm and Murray on -- us and Andy!

[Bardot]

Tough hold. 4-1

[JAMES4578]

Andy consolidates for 4-1 and whilst a few blips firmly in control, close it out!

[Bardot]

Andy asking how much time he was over on serve. UMP said he was 4 seconds over after the long point but rest were ok. I don't think I've seen one uninterrupted service motion from Andy. ;)

[JennieF]

Is it too early to say it's in the bag?? :big grin:

[Bardot]

Brilliant! 15-30

[RosieBear]

Wow! Best in the world :worship:

[Bardot]

Failed RBA dropper. 5-1

[RosieBear]

Ok Andy - serve it out!!

[supergran]

Just wonderful. Come on!

[JennieF]

Nearly there folks! :cheer:

[Jane]

Congratulations Andy - what a fantastic result 7-6, 6-1 :yahoo::yahoo::cheer::cheer:

[Bardot]

Magnificent Andy Murray!!! :yahoo::dance::dance::yahoo:

[JennieF]

Andy! Brilliant, simply brilliant!!! . :trophy::boogie::cheer::clap::dance::yahoo: :worship:

[Teresa]

Fast forwarded in time to see the final point. Will watch it in a more relaxed way later. Well done. I imagine Mr Lentils will be very pleased with his charge:-)

[lynne]

Wow! Best in the world :worship:


+1.....just Awesome!!:thumbup:

[david1610]

Well done Andy! :)

[supergran]

Champion!!!! :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[JennieF]

Only 915 points between Andy and Nole now!
(I think he said 915!)

[murrayfan89]

Congrats Andy, great win :)

[Bardot]

The final game was flawless and love that it finished with an overhead smash. :clap:

[RosieBear]

Wow! Fantastic. Andy's unstoppable! Since reuniting with Lendl Andy has won Queens, Wimbledon, Olympics, Beijing and Shanghai. Only losses at Cincy, USO and DC all of which were primarily due to tiredness. Just awesome, it's game on for the no 1 ranking by next spring at the latest.:thumbup:

[Bardot]

Played 20 sets & won 20 sets in China.

[JAMES4578]

Bit of a challenge initially but Andy stepped up and Bautista Agut couldn't stay with him in the 2nd, so commanding in the end,well done! 13th Masters title and 3rd in Shanghai,awesome!:cheer::cheer::cheer::clap::clap: :clap:

[Bardot]

Also the winner of $1,706,950 in China.

[lynne]

Also the winner of $1,706,950 in China.


He can't wear the watch though.....shame!;)

[Teresa]

Also the winner of $1,706,950 in China.

Not to mention another Rolex. I imagine all the blokes in his family have got one by now....!!!!

[jackie55]

Great, well done Andy another win:boogie::boogie:, more points, getting near to the well deserved No.1:gold:

[Alis]

I had to put the match on pause as I had some very inconsiderate Spanish visitors just as the match started. I did wonder if I should ask them if they wanted to watch with me but, given my usual demeanour when watching Andy, I thought it might be the fast track to ending a beautiful friendship! When they went I just had to fast forward to see the result. :dance::dance::dance: Very well done, Andy - another fantastic performance!!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: What a man, what a player, what a champion!!!!:mexican::gold::bravo::GBflag::worship :

[JennieF]

Bet he can't wait to get back to Kim and Sophia!

[Teresa]

It's quite sad in a way (not that I wanted him to win), - RB must have known that he only had an outside chance, but he is obviously looking very disappointed. I think he is a year older than Mr M, and this is his first Masters 1000 final. It shows even more just how amazing our man is.

[Linda]

Well done, Andy! :clap: :clap: :trophy: :cheer:

[JennieF]

It's quite sad in a way (not that I wanted him to win), - RB must have known that he only had an outside chance, but he is obviously looking very disappointed. I think he is a year older than Mr M, and this is his first Masters 1000 final. It shows even more just how amazing our man is.
He's a year younger than Andy, Teresa.

[Reef]

Great stuff Andy.
(What is AC wearing....?)

[jayel]

First post for some time due to house move.Haven't been able to watch Andy playing for a while. From the results and comments I have missed Andy at his best. Well done Andy should be back to armchair supporter soon.

[Bardot]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu4jhXZWYAAWq-T.jpg
Shanghai win the award for having a sensible trophy. ;)

[Teresa]

He's a year younger than Andy, Teresa.

Oh dear, managed to read the ages the wrong way round on the ATP app. I blame stress myself......

[Bardot]

jamie delgado ‏@DelgadoJamie
Champion of @SHRolexMasters in Shanghai!!!! Great week from Andres :)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu4qUsGXYAAqstl.jpg

[Jennan]

Away for the weekend, so pleased I recorded the match. Looking forward to watching it tomorrow. Well done Andy:dance:

[Caro]

Well done Andy! Just finished watching recording .... which I had to start at 5-1 in the 2nd set just as Andy was about to serve for the match!

So the story goes like this .... Hubby was in the office when he saw a neighbour's dog running down the road unattended. Cue tearing off up the road after said dog before he gets run over. Easily captured but not so easily reunited with owner .... who we can't get hold of! She's not at home and not answering her mobile. Have left messages and the wait goes on .... Meanwhile Harvey the dog is lying in the sun in our kitchen.

[Jan]

Fab news to come home to!
Well done Andy!!!!
Hope it wasn't too stressful to watch - I'm off to read the thread.

[angiebabez]

1169

[roytennisfan]

Well done Andy, won in straight sets again. A weeks rest, then wins in Vienna and Paris and #1 spot please (Nole must not reach final in Paris 4 that)

[Alis]

Well done Andy! Just finished watching recording .... which I had to start at 5-1 in the 2nd set just as Andy was about to serve for the match!

So the story goes like this .... Hubby was in the office when he saw a neighbour's dog running down the road unattended. Cue tearing off up the road after said dog before he gets run over. Easily captured but not so easily reunited with owner .... who we can't get hold of! She's not at home and not answering her mobile. Have left messages and the wait goes on .... Meanwhile Harvey the dog is lying in the sun in our kitchen.

Well done the dog rescuers - I hope your neighbour recognises your sacrifice!

[LC the fan]

My sympathies caro...we had reached 4-1 in the second and I was just starting to relax and sit back when the phone rang.it was Himself...his car suddenly wouldn't start and would I go and collect him please. Curses !
Ah well, came back to the great news
Well done Andy, welcome back to Europe. A certain Serb must be very fearful

[anor]

Congrats Champion, so proud of you again! Must be very tired now but his will to win shines through it all. Weren't his groupies in China so cute? I loved the Andy t-shirts they had on today.

[Bardot]

Includes a brief interview at the end.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVTJ8GKh4eg

[Teresa]

Congrats Champion, so proud of you again! Must be very tired now but his will to win shines through it all. Weren't his groupies in China so cute? I loved the Andy t-shirts they had on today.

I thought that as well. It seemed slightly surreal (in a good way), a group of Chinese supporters with their Union Jacks, Saltires, and Andy posters.

I was also quite envious of the padded, comfy seats.

[super8]

I think that's Andy's 6th tour title this season, yes? I don't think he's won 6 titles in a season since about 2009, so has already been a stellar year for him.

With 41 ATP tour titles, he's now 15th on the list of most titles won in open era, level with Stefan Edberg. 5 more titles, and he passes Muster - and then 5 more titles after that and he passes Becker and Laver.

With 617 tour wins, he now passes Hewitt to be 20th on that list. Even a conservative estimate of wins for the rest of his career should put him in the top 10 with tour wins with Connors, McEnroe, etc.

His tour wins ratio to titles possibly a little low, but that's partly because of the standard of the era he is in. If he's cleaning up a few tournaments whilst Novak is off-track, then it's no less than he deserves. Don't mind at all if that continues for a while - but of course better if he beats Novak a fair few times in the process.

[RoastLamb]

Great match for Andy. Great tournament. Great fortnight. so proud to be an Andy fan!

[glenys]

Missed both the SF and F as I was in Leeds for my mums birthday (that was in fact last weekend,but she wanted to have a big gathering and take us all out for a meal) Livescore fortunately as mum doesn't have Sky either

[HoopGirl]

Great match - again felt chilled that he was going to do it.
Loved the way he regrouped after the wobble at the end of set 1! Very impressive.
And that serve - both of them in Fact! Whoa!

[Rosalind]

I also felt chilled that he was going to do it. Andy is winning everything!!:superman:

[lovetennis]

A little late to add my congratulations due to technical problems but yippppeeeeeeeeeeeee Andy. What a champ, what a win. Chuffed to bits for him. Loved the lob to win the TB first set. :party::party::party:

[patlowe]

I am late too in adding my congratulations as I couldn't access the forum all day until now, but happy happy days! Another title for our hero and in what a spectacular manner too. I thoroughly enjoyed the match this morning and it never ceases to amaze me how Andy can turn it on when he really has to. His brilliance far outweighs any little wobbles he may have. He has treated us to one heck of a year and there's still some more to come. It's simply amazing. :trophy: :cheer::bravo:

[rouges]

:bravo::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::party::lol: Thank goodness end of season in Europe now where I will be able to enjoy more sociable hours.:thumbup:

[themass15]

Great, great win. Very disappointed not to be able to post directly after the match.

[themass15]

:bravo::cheer::cheer::clap::clap::party::lol: Thank goodness end of season in Europe now where I will be able to enjoy more sociable hours.:thumbup:

Yesterday morning wasn't too unsociable. Wait till Australia starts!!!!

[Josephine]

Well done to Andy!! Great stuff.

[tennis890]

Fantastic match and another fantastic win :dance: Congratulations Andy :GBflag:

(Also loving the fact that Sky Sports Mix are showing plenty of tennis matches! Don't have Sky Sports so can't usually watch much tennis)

[Caro]

Missed both the SF and F Opposite for me ... I missed all the matches in the week but managed to watch the weekend ones although not always live thanks to the neighbour's dog incident (reunited eventually after 3 hours!)


Yesterday morning wasn't too unsociable. Wait till Australia starts!!!!
Weekend mornings are fine but in the week mornings are hopeless with work! Same with AO although if it's in the middle of the night I can get up to watch.

[patmoren]

I was following from Swimming galas all weekend. Great win by Andy and my GD won 7 more medals at her swimming Galas. I know it is off topic but too much sadness on the appropriate thread.

[pabbers]

I was following from Swimming galas all weekend. Great win by Andy and my GD won 7 more medals at her swimming Galas. I know it is off topic but too much sadness on the appropriate thread.

Great stuff Pat. Future Olympian perhaps?
Don't be afraid to post a happy post after sad ones. It's uplifting and cheers us up.

[Teresa]

Is Mr M back in the UK? I wonder if he will join the Olympic Parade in London tomorrow - I hope so?

[pabbers]

Is Mr M back in the UK? I wonder if he will join the Olympic Parade in London tomorrow - I hope so?

In his speech he said he'd see his family in a couple of days so doubt it.

[lovetennis]

Is Mr M back in the UK? I wonder if he will join the Olympic Parade in London tomorrow - I hope so?

Just saw a photo someone tweeted of Andy at the airport in China. Posted at about 2pm UK time and not sure how long the flight is but if he does make the Olympic Parade he'll be pretty jet lagged

[Sallydaisy]

Shame though if the Flag bearer can't make it ...
:sad:

[lovetennis]

Shame though if the Flag bearer can't make it ...
:sad:

Aw yes, bet Andy would love to be there. He's truly braced the Olympics so would be the icing on the cake if he can get back in time.

[angiebabez]

Theres pics of him on Facebook in the airport early this morning ...so he may be back later tonight. Probably be too tired & jetlagged to make it though

[Monica]

Andy arrived at Heathrow at 16:30 on direct flight from shanghai.

[Teresa]

I do hope he goes. He missed out on the London 2012 one.

[Alis]

Somehow, I just can't see Andy putting in an appearance - I just don't think it's his thing

[Bardot]

If the Manchester parade is any indication it will be a long day plus there's a "Meet the Queen" at Buckingham Palace in the evening.

[patmoren]

He did carry the torch through Wimbledon!

[harriet]

I hope he will be at the parade - for the fans, and it seems a good end to the event, after carrying the flag at the start of the games.

[Bardot]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJxLNJDcJk4

[Bardot]

Nobody would blame Andy if after playing 10 matches in 13 days and just flown 6000 miles he decided to spend the day in bed. :sleepy::shades:

[Teresa]

Nobody would blame Andy if after playing 10 matches in 13 days and just flown 6000 miles he decided to spend the day in bed. :sleepy::shades:

I wouldn't blame him at all. However he missed out last time round because of having to go to Cinicinatti. Just as after Wimbledon this year, he went out on the razzle. Basking in his achievements is sometimes sacrificed, which I think is sad. If he does go, he needs to go for himself - not for the fans.

[angiebabez]

He done his own parade in dunblane in 2012 with his medals.

[Teresa]

He done his own parade in dunblane in 2012 with his medals.


True, but it would be nice for him to be with his fellow Olympians. Mind you I am not wholly convinced I am not imagining one today - there is no mention of it on the TV channels?

[Bardot]

According to the Daily Mail (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/tennis/article-3845382/Andy-Murray-distances-world-No-1-talk-despite-closing-Novak-Djokovic.html), Andy will not be attending today's Olympic parade.

[pabbers]

Should think time with his wife and daughter would be much more precious.

[Alis]

Should think time with his wife and daughter would be much more precious.

Absolutely!

[Stell]

I heard he'd won on the radio on Sunday.

I think Andy was probably glad that he didn't turn up, yesterday, for the London parade as it was boring. Only the schoolchildren and family and friends of the athletes were allowed to stand in the centre in Trafalgar Square. Everyone else had to stand around them. For the first twenty or so minutes, we had to listen to the Grenadier Guards and the Coldstream Guards playing music. Then, Ore Oduba claimed we had to watch the big screens and watch the Olympic and Para Olympic highlights. When they showed Andy, I was the only one who cheered. Then, the athletes walked onto the stage. Ore interviewed a few of them. Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson was also there and she also interviewed a few of them. Chris Holmes, Baron Holmes of Richmond, also got to do a bit of interviewing. Then, The Vamps came on and did three songs (my cue to leave).

[Josephine]

Did look slightly forced jollity from the little bit I saw on telly.

Glad Andy was holding Sophia with Maggie and Rusty on his knee ( his description of first thing he does when he gets home). I presume he gives Kim a nice kiss too ;)