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Wawrinka holds to 15. 0-1
themass15
09-06-2017, 14:10
Andy has really surprised me today by just how well he has played. As they have just said though how much will this take out of the winner with the match lasting a possible 5 hours.
Great hold from 0-30. Now put the foot down, Andy.
Andy has really surprised me today by just how well he has played. As they have just said though how much will this take out of the winner with the match lasting a possible 5 hours.
maybe Rafa / Dom will be 5 hrs too ;)
Just keep holding, Andy, and you'll get your chances.
banskogirl
09-06-2017, 14:24
Hi all, what a match so far! :) Missed the first set (sky had been down for some reason) but the rest has been wonderful!
Ups and downs enough for everyone and those lobs..........................
Come on Andy :clap:
Wawrinka with his "C'mon" :rolleyes: , where's Nick Kyrgios when you need him? ;) 2-3
Easy hold Andy and try again.
................ and a great dropper in return from Andy!
Tremendous FHs in that hold. 3-3
Good hold - now break, Andy!
In Wicklow now still driving up to Dublin. What's the score please? *all fingers and toes crossed*
themass15
09-06-2017, 14:32
2 sets to 1 Andy on serve in 4th 15-30
themass15
09-06-2017, 14:34
Has anyone seen Roy?
C'mon Andy!! Don't let this slip by! Andy v Rafa final pleeeeze!
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 14:34
Been a great match for the neutrals. As always my stomach is far from neutral and is decidedly twisted up....although somehow I think Andy is going to do this
themass15
09-06-2017, 14:35
What an amazing match. Just what is it taking out of them though
themass15
09-06-2017, 14:36
Been a great match for the neutrals. As always my stomach is far from neutral and is decidedly twisted up....although somehow I think Andy is going to do this
I do hope you're right. Feeling very nervous right now.
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 14:36
Hopefully, more out of Stan !
banskogirl
09-06-2017, 14:37
Has anyone seen Roy?
So exciting I forgot to look! :doh:
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 14:37
Ugh. Stan doesn't know when he's beaten in some of these points. So rude.
C'mon Andy!
That was some game from both of them. Okay, Andy, just hold, break, hold - simple!
Radio five live will also be doing live commentary on Sunday's final from 2pm (14.00pm).
Good hold - now for the break!
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 14:41
Would be superb if he gets this done in 4. I don't fancy a 5th!
Would be superb if he gets this done in 4. I don't fancy a 5th!
Me neither!
Wawrinka holds to love. 4-5
Great hold from Stan - no way through there.
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 14:43
Would be superb if he gets this done in 4. I don't fancy a 5th!
I'll second that !!!
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 14:45
Usually we would say Andy has the physical edge when it goes the distance, not sure can say that with Stan. He is a 5 set expert and one of the fittest players on tour, if he is tired he is also capable of shortening the points and blasting his way to a set. Andy would have to be really focused if it does go to a decider....
They've only had one five set match, which Andy won (but it was at Wimbledon).
Good hold after the 15-15 point. 5-5
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 14:49
Come on now Andy, turn the screw to make it a 4 set win.
roytennisfan
09-06-2017, 14:50
Cmon Andy, this is tight
Another love hold from Wawrinka. 5-6
roytennisfan
09-06-2017, 14:51
Wouldn't let me post earlier some technical error. Next two games Andy or it's all square
Okay - just an easy hold, Andy and then take the tie break.
supergran
09-06-2017, 14:53
Wouldn't let me post earlier some technical error. Next two games Andy or it's all square
I had same problem Roy and I'm here. I'm a nervous wreck and you know why.
Please win this one Andy.
dewster99
09-06-2017, 14:59
Crowd want a fifth by the sounds of it
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 14:59
I cannot watch this tie-break. Watching you guys put the score up
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:01
Good serve but squandered it
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 15:01
Oh heck - back to the TV
banskogirl
09-06-2017, 15:04
Come on Andy!
:crying: :crying: :crying: - 2 sets all!!!
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:05
Anybody's
At least Andy serving first in the 5th. No lull.
Josephine
09-06-2017, 15:08
Aargh. That was a real shame. Felt Andy had to win that tie break. Stan looking stronger at the moment. Can Andy get strength from somewhere??
A 5 setter before playing Rafa not ideal.....
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 15:09
Andy's so up for this match, he's going to go into refuse to lose mode. C'mon :swingin:
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 15:12
Already in trouble at the beginning of 5th
Two break points for Stan.
Unfortunate, early days. 0-1
On way to Dublin now. Will expect you all to be cheering that Andy has won. Go Andy you CAN do this!
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:13
Needed to hold there
oh dear , broken 1st game :(
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 15:15
Plenty of time to recover break. Ebbs and flows...Andy will find another passage of attack.
supergran
09-06-2017, 15:15
Stan got the shots. Come on Andy!!!
Wawrinka holds to love. 0-2
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 15:18
Well this isn't looking good now. Wawrinka hitting a purple patch at just the wrong time as far as Andy is concerned
Stan is totally on fire. Can't miss. Where's Andy's power?
A step too far I fear - it's going to be Rafa's this year anyway...
Now it gets tough, Wawrinka cannot miss. 0-3
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:21
Curtains. Stan just more aggressive on short balls
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 15:21
Argh. Big trouble. Stan's really landed the body blows. Just too good.
supergran
09-06-2017, 15:21
Blinking eck....Come on Andy!!
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 15:21
That could be that then.
exislander
09-06-2017, 15:21
Oh dear, Stan just not missing now!
shame , Andy looks spent :sad:
( and the crowd is horrible )
Josephine
09-06-2017, 15:23
That game in the 4th set where Stan scrambled all those gets. That was it. I thought Andy was going to break there, but no.
Hope Andy can regroup a bit but looks like too much running and defending has caught up with him.
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 15:24
Well done Andy, never say never, keep fighting!
It was out, no breaks for Andy in more ways than one. 0-4
The crowd are revolting.:grrr: 30-30
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:30
Poor dropper
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 15:30
disappointing way to lose :(
Oh dear - I took the dogs out at the end of the tie break and come back to this. What's happened to him?
Still saying "C'mon". :thumbup: 30-40
exislander
09-06-2017, 15:34
Couple of weeks ago most of us didn't even think he could be up for a 5 set semi anyway!
C'mon, Andy - save the bagel!
Well done, Andy - now hold.
DaveArneRiise
09-06-2017, 15:37
Couple of weeks ago most of us didn't even think he could be up for a 5 set semi anyway!
True I'd have been more than happy with reaching the semis prior to the tournament
I hope the crowd choke on a stale baguette, cheering a DF. :grrr:
:crying: :crying: :crying:
RosieBear
09-06-2017, 15:39
Fantastic effort from Andy at this tournament :clap: Given his recent form, if someone had told us that Andy would reach the semi and only lose after a huge tussle with the clay court beast Stanimal, we would have taken that all day long. On to the grass Andy, that's your natural habitat.
Andy, thanks for more unrivalled entertainment.:thanks:
Stan, good luck for the final.:peace:
I think if you had offered Andy a semi-final loss at the start of the tournament, he would have grabbed it with both hands.
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:40
Much better than pre RG if take that, however when he got the third I thought he'd win
Great effort from Andy. Anyone but Wawrinka for the title. Totally irrational but never liked him, never will. :p
Think Andy will be pleased to have got to the semis when he looks back. Hoping to see the points go elsewhere than Rafa.
disappointed , but like Rosie said , if you had told me 2 weeks ago he would make the semi finals I wouldnt have believed you
On to the grass, where Andy will be at home (in more ways than one). Looking forward to it...
Sallydaisy
09-06-2017, 15:43
Great effort from Andy. Anyone but Wawrinka for the title. Totally irrational but never liked him, never will. :p
Think Andy will be pleased to have got to the semis when he looks back. Hoping to see the points go elsewhere than Rafa.
That only leaves Dom Thiem ...
;)
dewster99
09-06-2017, 15:44
I love Stan but like him less when he's challenging andy for slams won. On form he's terrific but doesn't seem fair cos he's so inconsistent
I've never taken to Wawrinka either. I'd love to see Thiem win it - however unlikely that is - and if not Thiem, Rafa.
Thiem all the way for me , love him , unlikely , but you never know
Remembering earlier in the tournament, Inverdale saying he'd never heard 6-1 called a breadstick yet he's given the job of commentating on the Wimbledon Women's final. :facepalm: He really is the worst, even worse than Wawrinka. :p
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 15:46
Such a shame - such a great match. I cant be too sad because - after where he was a few weeks back - he put up a great semi. He will not be unsatisfied with his overall
efforts this year so we musnt be either. He ran out of steam which is something we just aren't used to.
As for the final - well, I'm not keen on Stan getting another slam - but then he has never been number one in the world has he ???
Well done Andy on reaching the semifinals. Andy will be disappointed but he fought hard today and can leave Roland Garros proud of what he has achieved. :clap: :clap: :clap:
Now rest well, Andy, and return to the green, green grass of home. :strawberry: :grass:
Anyone but Wawrinka for the title - I've never liked him so come on Rafa or Dominic.
Kept this until the match was over hoping it would be different.
Steph Trudel @TrudelSteph
Roland Garros record when matches go over 3h42
Wawrinka: 7-1
Murray: 3-3
Great run Andy! You gave it your all Go get some rest xx
That was a really fabulous tennis match. We couldn't have asked any more of Andy...he was in top defensive mode and those lobs and droppers!! And that 1st set TB...awesome! And it has to be said, Stan was amazing. This has probably already been said, and will be said many times I am sure, but 10 days ago if we had been told Andy would make it to the SF, we would have taken that and ran!! Instead today we were treated to a wonderful display of tennis and it was just so good to see the level of tennis Andy played. There are many positives to be taken from this, not least that Andy goes into the grass court season in really good form. Things are truly looking up and I'm not sad at all! Bravo Andy! You are so good and we couldn't be more proud! :bravo:
One for Djoker fans. ;)
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Wawrinka's win means Djokovic will fall to No. 4 in the rankings on Monday. Wawrinka will be No. 2 if he wins the title or Nadal loses today
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"I'm proud of the tournament I had...one tiebreak from getting into final when I came into the tournament really struggling." -Andy Murray
Say's it all really! #Proud:thumbup:
Josephine
09-06-2017, 15:59
That was a great match. Well done Andy - he absolutely did his best. :bravo: Might have sneaked it in the fourth, but at the tiebreak was clear to see he was exhausted.
Would certainly have taken this result at the start of RG. But I think it shows that being the best defender in the world is not enough on clay against a brilliant player like Stan. Andy had to run far too much and by 5th set was gone. Don't know if lack of aggression is due to the issues he has had or is just too inbuilt - I suppose it is his style and too late to change now but I do wish he had learned to be more aggressive in his younger days to allow him to continue at the top for longer.
What a stunning match.
Agreed that we would have taken this at the start of the tournament.
Stan super-aggressive today and Andy gave it everything.
Hold your head high, Andy, we are proud of you.
On to the :grass:
Not sure who I want to win the title now...
Feeling sad, not the birthday present I wanted. x
awww Happy B-Day clancy !!!
Feeling sad, not the birthday present I wanted. x
Was it not a good present to watch Andy play such great tennis in a SF? Anyway, happy, happy birthday and go out to celebrate tonight, still plenty to celebrate!! :):wino:
banskogirl
09-06-2017, 16:26
Gutted as usual after Andy loses :sad:
I know all the positives and agree with them, he did much better than a lot expected and will be happier going in to the grass season now :) but I always expect him to win and I still hadn't ruled him out til the last point..........I'm sure everyone else feels the same, exhausted!
Want Rafa to win although would also be pleased for Dom. The more the points are shared the better :)
themass15
09-06-2017, 16:53
Very sad about the result but pleased Andy being so positive. I didn't see the last set as I had to go out (now glad I didn't see it).
Guerkins2
09-06-2017, 17:09
Just finished work & reading your comments. Obviously disappointed but looks like it's certainly worth me watching my recording!
Josephine
09-06-2017, 17:35
If we're honest - maybe better not to see Andy being beaten up by Rafa in the final....... :smashed:;)
So sad for Andy, I wanted him to win so badly, he worked hardly on this surface and he deserved it after losing in many finals :crying:
I saw the live scoring at work (7-6 / 3-0), when arriving home, Andy just broke and won the 2nd set! Amazing points! Then, when he lost the tie break on the 4th set, so frustrating :sad: And at the beginning of the 5th set, break! I wasn't able to watch, and thanksfully I didn't watch :facepalm: (People are probably happy to see Stan's victory)
Congrats Stan, but I couldn't handle the fact of him winning more GS than Andy... i Vamos para la Decima Rafa ! I like Rafa as well!
The good news is Andy's still number 1 :peace:
supergran
09-06-2017, 17:47
So proud of Andy today. Didn't see much of latter stages of fifth as was interrupted by two phone calls, both supergramps related so couldn't cut them short but it was a fantastic contest to watch.
LC the fan
09-06-2017, 18:29
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Congrats Stan, but I couldn't handle the fact of him winning more GS the Andy... i Vamos para la Decima Rafa ! I like Rafa as well!
The good news is Andy's still number 1 :peace:[/QUOTE]
As I said before, he may get a fourth slam (which I very much doubt) but he has never been WORLD NUMBER ONE
lovetennis
09-06-2017, 18:32
Sorry that it wasn't to be. Saw from mid-1st set to mid-2nd set but then had to follow on livescores. Can't decide whether to watch the recording. Did Andy just run out of steam in the 5th?
Even so as I said yesterday I'm pretty happy with where Andy is at now, he's come so far in this tournament. If someone had said SF a few weeks ago we would all have snapped it up.... and the grass beckons ...
Sorry that it wasn't to be. Saw from mid-1st set to mid-2nd set but then had to follow on livescores. Can't decide whether to watch the recording. Did Andy just run out of steam in the 5th?
Even so as I said yesterday I'm pretty happy with where Andy is at now, he's come so far in this tournament. If someone had said SF a few weeks ago we would all have snapped it up.... and the grass beckons ...
Definitely worth watching the first set TB Kath!!
lovetennis
09-06-2017, 18:49
Definitely worth watching the first set TB Kath!!
I was lucky enough to catch that bit in my lunch hour Pat..trying not to fist pump and cheer in the staff room, while watching on my phone :barmy: Brilliant points from both players
Wow!! What a match. Disappointed Andy couldn't finish it in 4 but sooo happy that he made the semi final and played like our Andy.
I think that his fitness is still not quite 100% and so had my doubts he could win if it went to a fifth, but was hopeful.
Hope Rafa wins tomorrow, would like to see him get his 10th.
Looking forward to the :grass:
Oh, and I think I saw Roy (although I've never met him). They showed someone standing waving a small flag and holding up an Andy #1 T shirt. Was that you Roy???
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 08:36
Sorry that it wasn't to be. Saw from mid-1st set to mid-2nd set but then had to follow on livescores. Can't decide whether to watch the recording. Did Andy just run out of steam in the 5th?
Even so as I said yesterday I'm pretty happy with where Andy is at now, he's come so far in this tournament. If someone had said SF a few weeks ago we would all have snapped it up.... and the grass beckons ...
Watch it, the third set was amazing, Andy really had chances to win the 4th, another great set, Andy was tired towards the end but still almost won it, the fifth, if you wan't to see a drained Andy fighting to avoid the bagel, you will see how amazing he was to almost win the 4th. He came into this having only played 3 short 2 setters in over a month, losing 2 badly. I think if he had been offered the semi he would have said great, thanks! The fact it included good victories over Delpo and Kei show he is getting into good shape to defend Queens and Wimbledon
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 08:44
Wow!! What a match. Disappointed Andy couldn't finish it in 4 but sooo happy that he made the semi final and played like our Andy.
I think that his fitness is still not quite 100% and so had my doubts he could win if it went to a fifth, but was hopeful.
Hope Rafa wins tomorrow, would like to see him get his 10th.
Looking forward to the :grass:
Oh, and I think I saw Roy (although I've never met him). They showed someone standing waving a small flag and holding up an Andy #1 T shirt. Was that you Roy???
Yes that was me, that was the forum tshirt we had for Rouen. Andy definitely appeared to slow a little towards the end of the 4th but he still almost...and possibly should have, won it! He hasn't played any long matches this year, the last time he had a long match was at the ATP finals (last longer match was Glasgow) but how many problems has Andy since then. What it showed is Andy is really coming back, the speed and accuracy of some of Stan shots and the fact Andy got so many back, shows how he is getting very close to his real capabilities which he should be for the green green grass of home!
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 08:58
Really wish more Brits had gone, we were massively outnumbered by the Swiss and it was so easy to buy a ticket on the official resale site, I watched and waited the evening before, turning down cat1/2/3 tickets until i saw a great cat1 ticket behind the Umpire. The Loges and five rows in front of me were all hospitality, my sixth row was directly behind Andy's bench and it felt just like an away DC view....really could have done with a few DC fans around me! A nice French couple behind me asked could they wave my big flag towards the middle of the 4th, they were cheering Andy (him especially)and convinced he was going to win. Unfortunately French neutrals cheering for Andy were in the minority but i did hear one of the Spanish in front shouting Vamos Andy, a couple of times. A few around me joined in on my ole ole ole when Andy did amazing but otherwise the crowd picked up after Stan begged for support, after a spectacular point and became pretty noisy. Could you near any of the individual shouts on tv? Mine were Andy...Cmon Andy, ole ole ole......it's Groundhog day Stan ....and a few others
I didn't spot you Roy, but well done for cheering!!
The crowd seemed overwhelmingly pro-Stan. I had half an eye on doing other things but could tell immediately who had won each point from the crowd's reaction.
I must say that although I didn't want Andy to loose, but was quite happy once it went to the fifth set that Andy lost as he was exhausted and would have found it very difficult for him to come out and face Rafa on Sunday, and play the standard of tennis he would have wanted. This way he can have a little rest over the weekend then get ready for the grass.
JAMES4578
10-06-2017, 13:32
Wasn't on here yesterday and must say that although disappointed Andy not in final certainly satisfied with his performances at the French-really did come into form! So close to the win but perhaps not quite at full fitness yet, very encouraging for the grass . In all likelihood would've very tough v Nadal in final,Wawrinka will also have his work cut out though on big occasion can't count him out.
Was Lendl not at this match?
exislander
10-06-2017, 14:40
Was Lendl not at this match?
Yes, of course he was there. Why would you think he was not?
I have seen a couple of moans on a website where it was said he was not. I have not seen the match as was looking after our two grandson
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 15:46
Yes, of course he was there. Why would you think he was not?
It could have been a dummy, he hardly moved! Seriously, yes normal crowd in Andy's support tram area
supergran
10-06-2017, 15:49
Was Lendl not at this match?
Saw him on TV a number of times. Think I saw him smiling.
Saw him on TV a number of times. Think I saw him smiling.
Me too.
exislander
10-06-2017, 16:01
My post 189? on this thread commented I saw him applauding.
exislander
10-06-2017, 16:02
I have seen a couple of moans on a website where it was said he was not. I have not seen the match as was looking after our two grandson
Perhaps those people were not watching the match either - too busy making sarky comments on websites!
I can't help but think what 6 great matches Andy treated us to at RG. All 6 opponents offered very different challenges and we ended up with quite an Andy match fest. The general consensus of opinion on here is that Andy far exceeded expectations and everyone is satisfied and happy with his form and for his prospects going into the grass court season. Everything is positive and looking good!
WimbledonWestie
10-06-2017, 18:12
Been away with my class this week in a little 'children and the outdoors' bubble. Been great fun (if a little sleep deprived) but missed the tennis other than the results being texted to me. No one gave Andy much chance of making semi s at start of tournament so hopefully this is the launch pad for his year. Bring on the grass.
Andy did good and best of all, although disappointed, he thinks so too.
I was watching on a commentatorless stream so I heard you, Roy!
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 19:05
Andy did good and best of all, although disappointed, he thinks so too.
I was watching on a commentatorless stream so I heard you, Roy!
Thanks for letting me know Pabbers, i'm pretty sure Andy heard me (and Stan), that was my main purpose. Andy did look up my way a couple of times on his way to the bench. I also heard from a number of people my flag was spotted as well my Rouen AMFF t-shirt which I held up a few times showing Murray #1
Thanks for letting me know Pabbers, i'm pretty sure Andy heard me (and Stan), that was my main purpose. Andy did look up my way a couple of times on his way to the bench. I also heard from a number of people my flag was spotted as well my Rouen AMFF t-shirt which I held up a few times showing Murray #1
your a #1 fan Roy :thumbup:
roytennisfan
10-06-2017, 21:42
your a #1 fan Roy :thumbup:
There's quite a few on here more worthy of #1 fan than me but I try my best
Guerkins2
12-06-2017, 21:24
There's quite a few on here more worthy of #1 fan than me but I try my best
I saw you & I think it might have been you I heard!
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