View Full Version : PARIS MASTERS 2016, SEMI-FINAL: Andy into the Final via a Walkover, Raonic out with quad tear.
Sallydaisy
04-11-2016, 22:50
Andy will need to be on the ball tomorrow!!!
Raonic will be a stern test, and he's improving all the time.
Andy leads the H2H 8'3 including wins in Finals this year at Queens and Wimbledon and 3 other wins at the AO Open and Masters in Monte Carlo and Cincinnati.
http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/milos-raonic-vs-andy-murray/R975/MC10
RosieBear
04-11-2016, 23:01
Well, this year Andy beat Raonic to win his record 5th Queens title, beat Raonic to win his second Wimbledon, so it seems fitting that Andy complete the hat trick tomorrow(:peace:)Andy gets the number one spot and Raonic gets nominated for patsy of the year award. Sounds ok to me. Go Andy, I know you can do it - on your day, you've been the best player in the world for years, time to make it official mate :jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:
Raonic has had a couple of surprising defeats recently like to Berankis in the first round of Basel but he was rock solid against Tsonga tonight. He said at the beginning of the week he's playing with a ligament tear in his ankle which can cause problems but he's waiting until the end of the season to sort it out.
banskogirl
04-11-2016, 23:36
Cannot wait for this! Seriously feels like Christmas eve!
The Very, Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
david1610
05-11-2016, 04:15
Saying not before 16:30 Paris, 15:30 London.http://www.atpworldtour.com/en/scores/current/paris/352/daily-schedule
LC the fan
05-11-2016, 06:36
In all this exhilarating and shattering excitement we are overlooking the fact that Andy has never done well in Paris ? Has he reached the semi final before ?
What an achievement , what a year this has been :clap:
I think Milos is intimidated by Andy so let's all send vibes for a good strong start and get the champagne on ice ! Just dreaming of the moment at the O2 when he is announced as WORLD NO ONE
In all this exhilarating and shattering excitement we are overlooking the fact that Andy has never done well in Paris ? Has he reached the semi final before ?
What an achievement , what a year this has been :clap:
I think Milos is intimidated by Andy so let's all send vibes for a good strong start and get the champagne on ice ! Just dreaming of the moment at the O2 when he is announced as WORLD NO ONEyes and the final which he lost to nole last year
goldfish
05-11-2016, 07:34
Last night I had a couple of glasses of wine before the match - it helped to keep me calm from the off. Thinking it might be a bit early for more of the same this afternoon but ....
What a chance for Andy. Cilic was our hero yesterday, today it will be Andy. Can't wait.
First thought when I woke up this morning - Andy! Not sure how I'm going to get through til match time, my stomach's already churning! x
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 08:45
It's going to be fine everyone, just breathe, and relax... breathe,, and relax........
Suddenly nothing seems important this Saturday.....except 3.30 in front of the TV!
Go Andy - you can do it!! :thumbup:
sloveniadave
05-11-2016, 09:36
This is just potentially such a massive moment for Andy. Winning a grand slam... winning Wimbledon... winning Olympic gold... winning the Davis Cup... getting to Number One in the rankings. Andy has fought so hard for every one of those triumphs but this one is the hardest of all.
Even with the fact that Djokovic has been out or out of form in recent months does not detract for a moment - Andy's form since May has been just incredible. Apart from the US Open and the titanic match with del Potro in the Davis Cup, has he lost another match since the Roland Garros final?
And, whatever happens today, Andy's got so many potential opportunities to pick up points in the next 5 months as well. If he can more or less match Djokovic over that period he will have quite a cushion by next spring.
Will be keeping everything crossed!
sir coolerking
05-11-2016, 10:31
Apart from the US Open and the titanic match with del Potro in the Davis Cup, has he lost another match since the Roland Garros final?
He did lose to Cilic in the Final of Cincinatti, but he was exhausted post Olympics.......which was largely the reason for all 3 defeats since June.
Very best of luck Andy. You can do it. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
angiebabez
05-11-2016, 12:09
Both excited & nervous for later :yahoo: :hide:
I think Raonic will also give Andy a match and, hopefully, Andy will win it. It was nice to find Andy all over the news today.
All the very best of luck, Andy - light the bonfires and set off the fireworks here in Dunblane :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
My guts are already starting to churn..... (I know I am a wuss). Holding onto the fact that the last time Raonic beat Murray was Indian Wells 2014, when he was in the early months of his return.
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 14:27
Raonic has withdrawn, Andy is no.1
Hmm 1 hr 5 mins to fill,
Isner played like a man possessed.
Raonic has withdrawn, Andy is no.1
Yeah right.
;):rolling:;):rolling:
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 14:29
Hmm 1 hr 5 mins to fill,
Isner played like a man possessed.
No time to fill. Raonic has withdrawn. Andy is no.1
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 14:29
Crikey!!!
I'm sorry for Raonic - especially since it means he may miss London!
BNP PARIBAS MASTERS Verified account @bnppmasters (https://twitter.com/bnppmasters) .@milosraonic (https://twitter.com/milosraonic) déclare forfait / Raonic withdraws from the semifinals #BNPPM (https://twitter.com/hashtag/BNPPM?src=hash)
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) 4m4 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/794908281194037249) City of London, London (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A3eb2c704fe8a50cb) Raonic has a tear in his right quad muscle, believes he is 'borderline' to play in London at the 02 Arena.
WOW was watching Sky and they got it late just announced it.
Raonic has pulled out!!!!!!!:dance:
What......What.....WHAT??????
Speechless but these things happen. Congratulations Andy.
Nolefam in meltdown. :big grin:
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 14:33
So so chuffed for Andy, though a bit of an anti-climax after we've all been getting excited all day. Really think Andy will go on to win the tournament tomorrow and then it will feel real. Hope Raonic will be ok but in the meantime
:dance::dance::dance::gold:
JAMES4578
05-11-2016, 14:34
Sky were late on the news, pity for Raonic and maybe not way he would've wanted it but Andy certainly deserving world no1, well done! Bit of an anti climax but will take it! Should take title against Isner though the American played well today-however matches up well against him,even if a few tough ones!
MurrayAOne
05-11-2016, 14:35
Murray a one. ☺☺☺
Just saw that on BBC Sports update. Very surprised as Raonic seemed to be coping fine last night with ankle injury. Can't believe it, our Andy is No 1!@:thanks::dance:
Fantastic. :bravo:
Not sure I thought I would see this day but it has been building to this point since the French Open Not the way we would have chosen for it to happen but it's the consistency across a year it rewards so how it happens is not that relevant. Let's hope he can build a further 400 point buffer tomorrow.
It was written in the stars.......without any doubt now! Was meant to be! Hugest of huge congratulations to our one-and-only ANDY!! So well deserved X :swingin:
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!.............A walkover...........not how Andy would like it but still........GETiNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!!!!!.....CONGRA TS ANDY!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:...OVER THE MOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..........YIPEEE!!!.....So Well Deserved!!! Shame for Milos, but that is tennis!
FOR THE DUNBLANE BONFIRES JANE!!!!!!
1172
So sorry for Raonic it must be bad to be not playing O2.
Hope he recovers soon and fully.
Meanwhile back at the ranch.
Andy Murray World No.1 GET IN.
:yahoo::dance::GBflag::superman:
Can not say how delighted I am. I think he would have won, but stress and the pressure might have been a factor. He has had so many duff cards in his life, (mainly called Federer and Djokovic), that he so deserves a bit of luck. Don't care he didn't play. Nobody can ever take this away from him. When he retires he will always be a former No 1 player.
I think he will win the tournament now. A rested Murray v John Isner no contest.
Raonic has a tear in his right quad muscle to accompany the tear in his ankle ligament and is doubtful for London which would mean he's replaced by Berdych.
Andy will be on a roll tomorrow! Can't wait for the match now, knowing he's No 1 and I'm sure he'll be on fire against Isner.
Big hugs for Andy and all his loyal fans. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
no doubt andy deserves to be number one, shame we didn't get to see the precise moment would have been a moment to cherish
HoopGirl
05-11-2016, 14:41
Wow - congratulations to Andy - a great achievement- shame he didn't get to play today but tomorrow will see him in action and we can all recall all the ups and downs we have shared together on this forum over the years!
Never thought we'd get to see this day!
Proud proud proud!
Hopefully this will be shown.
Adeline Auger @adel1609 3m3 minutes ago
#Murray is going to practise in 5min on centre court so the fans can still catch a glimpse of the new world Number 1.
Hopefully this will be shown.
sky saying hes coming on for a hit and will speek to crowd, surely not even sky will drop that
murrayfan89
05-11-2016, 14:45
Hopefully this will be shown.
Yeah hopefully there will be some kind of ceremony or something today. Great news for us Murray fans with him getting to no 1.
Raonic has a tear in his right quad muscle to accompany the tear in his ankle ligament and is doubtful for London which would mean he's replaced by Berdych.
I am actually pleased for Berdych. He looked devastated yesterday. With our man being No 1, I can afford to be magnanimous. It's the fact he has achieved it, and like his Olympic Medals and Grand Slams, these achievements can never, ever be taken away from him.
I have not followed him as long as you folks, but I remember Mr M's comments after the US Open 2012 Final, that had injury struck him down after that final he could have retired happy. Little did he know then that that win was just the soup course....!!!
Just before it became official, BBC News interviewed David Lloyd "live from his home in Surrey". He was very positive and complimentary but did say "He lives just a mile from me and Judy used to work for me and he did some of his training at one of my clubs in Edinburgh, we're close". :big grin:
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 14:48
Absolutely fantastic news! Andy Murray, number one!
"Remember, remember the fifth of November!"
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 14:49
From Twitter - as it happened:
Carole Bouchard @carole_bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard) 26m26 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard/status/794907683589595136) Raonic coming to press.... / Raonic arrive en conf de presse
Carole Bouchard @carole_bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard) 25m25 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard/status/794907969813151744) Raonic forfait. Murray numéro 1 mondial
Carole Bouchard @carole_bouchard (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard) 22m22 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/carole_bouchard/status/794908495955034114) Raonic been told it's 5-10 days out. London possible but in jeopardy.
exislander
05-11-2016, 14:49
Wow! Wow! Wow! Surely not the way he would have wanted to get there and an anticlimax for us but it was time Andy had some luck with a walkover win! (the harder he works the luckier he gets - to quote someone!) Really sounds great to say Andy Murray is the number one player in the world! Hope he feels less pressure now and can win tomorrow and keep ahead of Djokovic for as long as possible.
Just before it became official, BBC News interviewed David Lloyd "live from his home in Surrey". He was very positive and complimentary but did say "He lives just a mile from me and Judy used to work for me and he did some of his training at one of my clubs in Edinburgh, we're close". :big grin:
hope you washed your hands after typing that tripe
Mandiemoo
05-11-2016, 14:51
I'm just in shock in the bar in the Holiday Inn Newcastle. I was just getting my drink & it appeared on the TV screen. I nearly dropped my peroni (didn't as it is eye wateringly expensive!). Well deserved, not really capable of stringing any words together!
From the Niall smith Design..........
Nial Smith @NialSmith 3m3 minutes ago
The King is dead… long live the King. #AndyMurray #NovakDjokovic #BNPPM #ParisMasters pic.twitter.com/K5SftuB5uV
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwgZrfjXcAA93u4.jpg:large
:maggie:
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 14:52
"I nearly dropped my peroni"
I'm assuming that's a beer.....
http://i64.tinypic.com/34e2836.png
I didn't hear Nole complaining about all the walkovers at the US Open on his way to the final. Nor had he won do I imagine I'd ave heard anyone say "not the way he would have wanted to win it".
Bravo Andy!
We are very proud of you!
Shame it was this way, but that's tennis sometimes.
Hopefully Andy will feel less pressure tomorrow.
:dance::dance::dance::superman:
Mandiemoo
05-11-2016, 14:55
It is. Raising a toast with it now!
Just heard the news! Woo hoo! :cheer: :cheer: :yahoo:
Think I'll wait for the outcome of the final before I celebrate. I was all ready for a tense afternoon and whilst this news is immensely exciting, it does feel slightly anticlimactic.
Think I'll wait for the outcome of the final before I celebrate. I was all ready for a tense afternoon and whilst this news is immensely exciting, it does feel slightly anticlimactic.
Tomorrow's match will be EXTRA special though Pat (sorry I called you Pam yesterday!).
Tomorrow's match will be EXTRA special though Pat (sorry I called you Pam yesterday!).
No worries :big grin:. Indeed it WILL be special. Let's hope Andy can relax and enjoy his latest achievement and show the world what the new #1 can do!
Wow! Wow! Wow! Surely not the way he would have wanted to get there and an anticlimax for us but it was time Andy had some luck with a walkover win! (the harder he works the luckier he gets - to quote someone!) Really sounds great to say Andy Murray is the number one player in the world! Hope he feels less pressure now and can win tomorrow and keep ahead of Djokovic for as long as possible.
I doubt he cares, if anything there might be a bit of relief. He has nothing to prove. He doesn't need to demonstrate any mental strength. He did that after the Wimbledon Final in 2012, and during that nerve shredding game in the Wimbledon Final 2013. He has been there and got the T Shirts. I don't feel any anticlimax at all. There was so much resting on that match, I wasn't looking forward to it. I am just relieved he has got it. Anything could have happened, to prevent it ever happening. If he hadn't beaten Raonic, he might have tripped over one of the dogs, or tweeked his back getting out of the bath like Fed. :-), :-), :-), :-).
Josephine
05-11-2016, 15:04
Bit of an anti-climax but well done Andy!!!
:swingin::swingin::jitterbug::jitterbug:
God - hope he wins tomorrow or he won't get the real joy of it. WTF will be tough to hold on to No 1.
I kept the stream open from the Isner match and Andy is now on court and the "We are tennis" band are playing Flower of Scotland as he practises.
http://i66.tinypic.com/33vmcko.pnghttp://i64.tinypic.com/21obu40.png
Sallydaisy
05-11-2016, 15:08
:lol:
Mike Dickson @Mike_Dickson_DM (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM) 2m2 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/Mike_Dickson_DM/status/794918482320224256) City of London, London (https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A3eb2c704fe8a50cb) Andy Murray currently having hit with coach in front of largely full arena. Biggest crowd Jamie Delgado may have faced for a while.
It's the main news on the BBC News Channel! Of course!!
From @nicklester..
He's out for another practise with confirmation hanging over him with Jamie Delgado!
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cwgdk1qXAAANVhC.jpg
sloveniadave
05-11-2016, 15:10
if you want it in writing, check
http://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-live-ranking
HoopGirl
05-11-2016, 15:12
if you want it in writing, check
http://live-tennis.eu/en/atp-live-ranking
Omg that looks good!
Officially Andy isn't #1 until Monday. ;)
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwgWlF5XgAApq2l.jpg
patmoren
05-11-2016, 15:21
That was painless. Hope he wins tomorrow to add to the difference.
WimbledonWestie
05-11-2016, 15:21
Still in shock- nipped out after Isner match and was driving along when they interrupted the football to go to breaking news from Patis. Was thinking it was a bit of a dramatic intro to give the news that Isner was through when Russell Fuller announced that Andy was now no 1. I'd like to reassure you all that I did manage to keep the car safely on the road! Have been inundated with texts ever since. Pretty sure I forgot half of what I went out for, was walking about in a daze.
Delighted for Andy- and us. Let's finish the week in style tomorrow.
scrapaddict
05-11-2016, 15:22
OMG _ awesome but not how Andy would have wanted it - day's rest before tomorrow should help see him Paris Champion
Judy is in the house.
http://i68.tinypic.com/fn6yp5.png
Andy now practising with the ball kids. The crowd are getting in to it.
http://i65.tinypic.com/nlbou0.png
Judy is in the house.
http://i68.tinypic.com/fn6yp5.png
Andy now practising with the ball kids. The crowd are getting in to it.
http://i65.tinypic.com/nlbou0.png
have you got a link please?
have you got a link please?
It's a "dead" link, it's only working because I didn't close it after the first semi-final. If I post it in a new tab, it doesn't work.
It's a "dead" link, it's only working because I didn't close it after the first semi-final. If I post it in a new tab, it doesn't work.
Ah ok thanks.
Just before it became official, BBC News interviewed David Lloyd "live from his home in Surrey". He was very positive and complimentary but did say "He lives just a mile from me and Judy used to work for me and he did some of his training at one of my clubs in Edinburgh, we're close". :big grin::rolling::rolling::rolling:
have you got a link please?
I can't find this on Sky. Is it on the red button anywhere or aren't they showing it?
They're showing Andy a video of players saying how he deserves to be #1 and now he's being interviewed. "I've always enjoyed coming to this event. It's a great atmosphere. Milos retired and everyone stayed around. It means a lot to me."
Rushed back in at 3.30 to see the match and put TV on - got totally confused when I couldn't find the tennis listed anywhere on Sky :rolling:
Nothing on the red button.
Do you think we should organise a congratulations card from AMFF?
supergran
05-11-2016, 15:39
Fantastic news. Was in kitchen when heard Raonic on tv and couldn't believe it. Who cares that Andy didn't play.....he's deserved this and worked for it for so long. I am a very happy Andy fan today. WELL DONE OUR NO 1.
david1610
05-11-2016, 15:41
any stream please?
I read through all the posts first to help me absorb this wonderful news. It's all been said....simply a wonderful, marvellous achievement and SO well deserved and hard earned. And I don't go with the 'not the way he would have wanted' theme....surely he has done all the hard work which has laid the foundation to get to this point? All that hard work WAS the way he wanted. His goal this year was to finish well....oh boy hasn't he ever! I feel like laughing and crying both at the same time. So emotional. Like last Sat feeling a bit cheated out of a match, but hey ho I'll take it!! I can wait another day.
Twitter and social media gone mad! Particularly loved the 2 below. Hope they work!! Especially the one from Judy..:crying:
11741175
Just found out about Raonic pulling out. Title number eight tomorrow?
Fantastic news. Was in kitchen when heard Raonic on tv and couldn't believe it. Who cares that Andy didn't play.....he's deserved this and worked for it for so long. I am a very happy Andy fan today. WELL DONE OUR NO 1.
Me too!!!! And a very proud one.
david1610
05-11-2016, 15:54
Bravo Andy!
We are very proud of you!
Shame it was this way, but that's tennis sometimes.
Hopefully Andy will feel less pressure tomorrow.
:dance::dance::dance::superman:
Yes, in some ways it is better because I could not see even Andy getting to number 1and then being unaffected by that in the final. This gives him the chance to win in Paris as well.
Even if he does not, it does not matter.
It all means that he will be that bit less tired for the WTFs and ideally can recover to do well in those.
And in an interview after his defeat, Nole said that he finds it hard to get the focus to win a number of matches in a row at the moment and is still resetting his sights after achieving the career slam.
Which to my mind suggests even more positive things next year.
So proud of you Andy. Thank you for the privilege of being your fan! :)
Am a bit overwhelmed with the feels at the moment. I was expecting an evening of nerves and murraycoaster only to find out Milos saved us from this by pulling out. Once that sunk in I realised Andy is world number 1️⃣!!! Just wow! I could not be prouder of him. He has always been my number one. I always knew he was one of the best players ever and now he has proved it by sitting on top of the world!
I knew he was something special when I first watched him play. He had a style of play and heart about him that I hadn't seen before. Have followed him through the many years of jumping scoreboard to live streams, through the highs and lows, the tears of heartbreak and then finally happiness! Andy has shown that if you keep plugging away, keep fighting, keep improving, good things will come! No one deserves it more than Andy! His team around him is special, those from past and present! Long may his reign last!
I still cannot believe I faced a shot off the current world number one! https://youtu.be/y0653LDk8pI
If you could describe your feelings just now in one hashtag what would it be? #dreamcometrue
From the ATP site:
'Murray will receive the No. 1 trophy during the Official Launch of the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the Cutty Sark, the 19th century tea clipper ship, in London on 10 November.'
Looking forward to that! :dance:
What a wonderful day! WELL DONE ANDY!!! :bravo:
Take care... :)
Still smiling.......can't stop smiling!!
david1610
05-11-2016, 16:26
Just checked.... if Andy were to win tomorrow that would be his seventh different Masters title (his 14th in total) with only Indian Wells and Monte Carlo left to complete the Career Master Slam, achieved by only one person so far: Ivan Lendl! (Nole is one short).
In the last six years (except for tomorrow of course) the big 4 have won 50 of the 53 Masters titles. Worth repeating. 50 out of 53. The only others being Stan, Tsonga and Cilic with one each. Unbelievable really!
So some incentive there as well.
AND if he wins tomorrow he can no longer say that Paris Bercy is a tournament he has never done so well at! Another record and achievement!
On court interview with Andy includes video....... http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10645792/andy-murray-becomes-world-no-1-after-milos-raonic-withdraws-in-paris
Still in shock at receiving the Christmas present I really really wanted earlier than expected!! So happy for Andy, all his family, his team and everyone who love and admire him as we do! x
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 16:37
On court interview with Andy includes video....... http://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/10645792/andy-murray-becomes-world-no-1-after-milos-raonic-withdraws-in-paris
Thanks Lynne, I've been trying to find it. Sky Sports News is preoccupied with football, and the BBC news coverage was, well, a little underwhelming.
Thanks Lynne, I've been trying to find it. Sky Sports News is preoccupied with football, and the BBC news coverage was, well, a little underwhelming.
It's better now. Took them a while to get something together. Try again. I have videoed the TV. If anyone not in UK wants it. I could try to send it, although it's a bit shaky. There is also a compilation on u tube.
Absolutely ecstatic for Andy, his team and for us! We've always believed he could do it one day, and the wait makes it all the sweeter. No one deserves this more, he has worked so so hard for this. Enjoy the celebrations everyone 😁💪👊🍷
This doesn't seem to give me the interview, just a clip of him hitting the ball. Is there a video clip of the interview anywhere?
Video of the doubles Andy played with the ball kids today. Click on the "d" at the bottom right hand corner if it doesn't play.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50u3hg_atp-bnppm-2016-andy-murray-le-26eme-numero-un-mondial-de-l-histoire-du-tennis_sport
david1610
05-11-2016, 17:20
It is wonderful in a way that Andy has achieved this today and in the interview posted below points out that it is the result of twelve months and Jamie has been with him every step of the way.
No mention of Ivan as coach yet!
Will be happy to see Ivan at the WTF and I still think he helps Andy, but I am glad Andy (and Jamie) get to do this without it having the "see the difference Lendl makes" comments!
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 17:30
Video of the doubles Andy played with the ball kids today. Click on the "d" at the bottom right hand corner if it doesn't play.
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x50u3hg_atp-bnppm-2016-andy-murray-le-26eme-numero-un-mondial-de-l-histoire-du-tennis_sport
Thanks Bardot, that's really quite brilliant. He didn;t have to do that, what a man!
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 17:31
I've just had a quick check at the online bookmakers and he is odds on to win the Sports Personality of the Year award again.
Silverdee
05-11-2016, 17:42
Hi everyone. I don't know what was shown on TV but this is how events unfolded in the Arena:
We heard about Raonic after Isner won his match and were told that the doubles semi final would be brought forward by 45 minutes. About 40 minutes later Andy was announced with a fanfare as he entered the Arena unexpectedly - a lot of the crowd had left for refreshments. What was happening? Was it some sort of cobbled together exhibition match? No umpire in evidence, only ball boys Or was it to get congratulations on becoming Number One? Bizarrely, Andy then stood alone on court with his racquet. Who was his opponent we all wondered? Up stepped a bald guy not recognised by Parisians alongside me until I told them it was Jamie D! They had a good knockabout - good court time for tomorrow. Then Andy, bless him, played doubles with 3 of the ball boys and even gave them 3 of his racquets to play with. He won a lot of French hearts and minds then! He was such a good sport with the youngsters, the crowd loved it.
Judy was sitting there taking pictures of the overhead TV screen proclaiming Andy as Number One!
He has always been Number One to us all on here but now he is NUMBER ONE TO THE WHOLE WORLD!
Having won for the second time last year, I didn't really think Andy had a chance of winning SPOTY again this year but now I'm not so sure. There really can't be anyone more deserving, particularly if he finishes the year as world number 1.
LC the fan
05-11-2016, 17:51
It's all been said..no more to say except 'well done Andy...so very very proud of you and to have been a fan of yours for 10 happy, nail biting , frustrating, exhilarating years'. Thank you for the pleasure you have given.
I do think tomorrow is going to be special, there is no way he will let this go by without a trophy to flourish at the end of it all. :clap:
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 17:55
Having won for the second time last year, I didn't really think Andy had a chance of winning SPOTY again this year but now I'm not so sure. There really can't be anyone more deserving, particularly if he finishes the year as world number 1.
I think Mo Farah is deserving as well - interestingly enough he is only third favourite, behind our boy and Alistair Brownlee, the triathlete.
Mo has been nominated several times but, for some unknown reason, he doesn't seem to harness the public vote - well not in sufficient quantity anyway.
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 18:51
Well what an afternoon, I've just about come down to terra firma again. I was slightly in shock when I saw on Twitter that Raonic had pulled out. After all the build up to this afternoon's match it was strange to suddenly realise Andy had become no.1. But actually it it isn't sudden at all, this is what he has been working for and building up to for years. No-one deserves it more, what a man and what a champion he is. And better yet, he is OUR champion. Tomorrow I feel sure he will cement that no.1 spot by winning the tournament. Overcome by excitement I've just booked a ticket for the WTF Final on the 20th. No pressure Andy but I want to see you in that final.:excited: When I tentatively mentioned to hubby should I go he said "you love Andy don't you, well what you waiting for, book it". Anyway let's just savour this weekend and our amazing Andy getting to the top of the world
I can't get enough of this...I have read and reread all the posts and watched and rewatched all the videos! I'm really enjoying the moment...I hope Andy is too. Makes up for having no tennis to watch this evening.
Well what an afternoon, I've just about come down to terra firma again. I was slightly in shock when I saw on Twitter that Raonic had pulled out. After all the build up to this afternoon's match it was strange to suddenly realise Andy had become no.1. But actually it it isn't sudden at all, this is what he has been working for and building up to for years. No-one deserves it more, what a man and what a champion he is. And better yet, he is OUR champion. Tomorrow I feel sure he will cement that no.1 spot by winning the tournament. Overcome by excitement I've just booked a ticket for the WTF Final on the 20th. No pressure Andy but I want to see you in that final.:excited: When I tentatively mentioned to hubby should I go he said "you love Andy don't you, well what you waiting for, book it". Anyway let's just savour this weekend and our amazing Andy getting to the top of the world
Well done you! Enjoy! I wish I could join you! No chance! I am having eye surgery on the Monday so will be spending the rest of the week watching...a great excuse to spend every available minute watching the WTF! Guilt free viewing (Probably with one eye!).
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 19:41
Well done you! Enjoy! I wish I could join you! No chance! I am having eye surgery on the Monday so will be spending the rest of the week watching...a great excuse to spend every available minute watching the WTF! Guilt free viewing (Probably with one eye!).
Would have loved to have your company Pat, maybe next year ;) . Hope the surgery goes well
Hope the op goes well for you, Pat. Like you I've been reading all the posts and retweets on all the threads and just lapping it all up. I hope Andy is getting the message that so many people, including his peers, are so pleased for him and appreciate all the effort, pain and disappointment that he has gone through to achieve today's fantastic place in history. Can't wait for the final tomorrow. Having spent this morning feverishly gardening and cleaning the house to keep myself occupied until 3.30 kick off, I don't fancy repeating that so will just have to troll all the papers to reread how wonderful our boy is. Hint hint Bardot.;)
One poignant moment - I happened to land on an earlier page of Andy's Ranking thread and saw a post of Madeline's. How proud she would have been of Andy's triumph today.
http://www.daisytrail.com/scrapbook.html?uid=247539
http://www.daisytrail.com/scrapbook.html?uid=247539
Love it!
Hope the op goes well for you, Pat. Like you I've been reading all the posts and retweets on all the threads and just lapping it all up. I hope Andy is getting the message that so many people, including his peers, are so pleased for him and appreciate all the effort, pain and disappointment that he has gone through to achieve today's fantastic place in history. Can't wait for the final tomorrow. Having spent this morning feverishly gardening and cleaning the house to keep myself occupied until 3.30 kick off, I don't fancy repeating that so will just have to troll all the papers to reread how wonderful our boy is. Hint hint Bardot.;)
One poignant moment - I happened to land on an earlier page of Andy's Ranking thread and saw a post of Madeline's. How proud she would have been of Andy's triumph today.
So true
RosieBear
05-11-2016, 20:19
Wow - congratulations to Andy - a great achievement- shame he didn't get to play today but tomorrow will see him in action and we can all recall all the ups and downs we have shared together on this forum over the years!
Never thought we'd get to see this day!
Proud proud proud!
Speak for yourself, HG!! :) Always thought this day would come, even back in the dark days of 2014 and even worse through the well-meaning but thoroughly depressing posts about how he's apparently going to lose his drive after fatherhood.:rolleyes:. The fire that burns deep inside Andy, that drives him on relentlessly, never goes out and the number one ranking was never in doubt for me - always just a matter of when, not if.
Well done you! Enjoy! I wish I could join you! No chance! I am having eye surgery on the Monday so will be spending the rest of the week watching...a great excuse to spend every available minute watching the WTF! Guilt free viewing (Probably with one eye!).
Good luck with the surgery, pat - one eye on Andy should be enough!
lovetennis
05-11-2016, 21:01
Speak for yourself, HG!! :) Always thought this day would come, even back in the dark days of 2014 and even worse through the well-meaning but thoroughly depressing posts about how he's apparently going to lose his drive after fatherhood.:rolleyes:. The fire that burns deep inside Andy, that drives him on relentlessly, never goes out and the number one ranking was never in doubt for me - always just a matter of when, not if.
Gosh yes remember earlier this year when people (not on here of course) were writing Andy off. They're very quiet today and rightly so. He's well and truly silenced them
mickeypops
05-11-2016, 22:13
Well done you! Enjoy! I wish I could join you! No chance! I am having eye surgery on the Monday so will be spending the rest of the week watching...a great excuse to spend every available minute watching the WTF! Guilt free viewing (Probably with one eye!).
Good luck with the surgery Pat.
WimbledonWestie
06-11-2016, 00:03
Gosh yes remember earlier this year when people (not on here of course) were writing Andy off. They're very quiet today and rightly so. He's well and truly silenced them
I remember it well- 2 poor tournaments on his return after Sophia was born and he was being written off. Then he made the Monte Carlo semis- and since then has made the final of every event bar US open ! Nothing like a key proving the doubters wrong. I never expected much from Indian wells or Miami so wasn't surprised or concerned- but in my wildest dreams I could never have hoped for the run that followed. This year has truly been a privilege as a fan.
It is wonderful in a way that Andy has achieved this today and in the interview posted below points out that it is the result of twelve months and Jamie has been with him every step of the way.
No mention of Ivan as coach yet!
Will be happy to see Ivan at the WTF and I still think he helps Andy, but I am glad Andy (and Jamie) get to do this without it having the "see the difference Lendl makes" comments!nice to see Jamie get the credit he deserves rarther than the interloper ;)
jackie55
06-11-2016, 09:01
Well done you! Enjoy! I wish I could join you! No chance! I am having eye surgery on the Monday so will be spending the rest of the week watching...a great excuse to spend every available minute watching the WTF! Guilt free viewing (Probably with one eye!).
Good luck Pat for the surgery :flowers::hug:
Yeah hopefully there will be some kind of ceremony or something today. Great news for us Murray fans with him getting to no 1.
I was in the arena yesterday and as you will have seen in the news (don't know if sky covered it or not) Andy came out for a practice with Jamie D and then had a 10pt tiebreak with 3 of the ballkids - who were v good and were delighted! Then they showed him a 'congratulations' video and he spoke to the crowd and did some interviews courtside - I saw Annabel floating around. Hopefully the French crowd will support him today as they weren't v supportive on Friday evening!
So excited. Can't wait for this afternoon's match! Go Sir Andy!!
I had a busy weekend - was away with friends (not tennis fans). I warned them that I would be frantically checking my phone all afternoon. Conveniently we were sat in a pub, me with a G&T which I first checked the phone .... I screamed "Oh My God! Yeeessss" ... quite loud, a few people looked round. I would have liked to have been on here over the weekend but to finally see our number 1 at number 1 more than makes up for it.
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