Eastbourne 2018 R1: Andy vs Wawrinka - Monday 5.20pm approx

[cazza99]

Andy vs Stan

[karanga]

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

[lovetennis]

Glad it's on Monday - isn't RosieBear going to be there on Monday? Can guarantee Andy will get a big AMFF welcome from her :jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

[piscesperson]

I saw Stan practice with Steve Johnson and then Novak yesterday at Queens :sad:

[Alis]

Is it only being shown on Amazon Prime?

[JAMES4578]

Is it only being shown on Amazon Prime?

Only Amazon Prime and Tennis TV (however as far as aware only Amazon have free trials for new subscribers)

[banskogirl]

Only Amazon Prime and Tennis TV (however as far as aware only Amazon have free trials for new subscribers)

I joined, again for free, yesterday to get hubby's new phone cover faster! Happy bunny (me, not him)

[cazza99]

According to the BBC website the match will be covered on Radio 5 live sports extra.

[lovetennis]

I joined, again for free, yesterday to get hubby's new phone cover faster! Happy bunny (me, not him)

Hehe we have done a bit of Amazon shopping too. Can't go wrong with the free next delivery that comes with Prime

[WimbledonWestie]

I saw Stan practice with Steve Johnson and then Novak yesterday at Queens :sad:

I saw his practice with Johnson too- my bro says I should live given him a Glasgow kiss lol

[Pam]

All the best Andy!

I can't believe that I cancelled my Amazon Prime subscription a couple of weeks ago. I'll be out anyway.

[Stell]

I should think BBC 2 will also be showing it.

Andy did a practise session with Kyle Edmund, yesterday, according to the BBC website.

[mickeypops]

I'm just checking out the live stream on Amazon Prime - the picture quality isn't quite up to normal TV standard, maybe less frames per second or something. Perfectly watchable though.

Seppi has just leveled his match with Istoman, 1 set each.

[Helen40]

I should think BBC 2 will also be showing it.

Andy did a practise session with Kyle Edmund, yesterday, according to the BBC website.

No chance, they've only got the rights for the women's comp.

[lynne]

I'm just checking out the live stream on Amazon Prime - the picture quality isn't quite up to normal TV standard, maybe less frames per second or something. Perfectly watchable though.

Seppi has just leveled his match with Istoman, 1 set each.


Agree, but it's a lot better than I thought it would be, mind I am watching on a laptop not got the firestick yet but will be soon,:thumbup:...... a lot better than Bet365 ..... it's full screen! :big grin:

[JAMES4578]

Apparently it's 25 fps, noticed there were some complaints of the quality at Queen's but possibly some folk didn't have great broadband. When checking it out yesterday seems fine on my smart Tv even if not as good as the BBC quality.

[Rosalind]

Working ok for me - I've just signed up for my free month. will have to watch AM and SW on catchup though.

[Alis]

Okay - I have Amazon Prime and I have a Firestick but I can't find the tennis. Can anyone tell me - in words of one syllable - where I'm going wrong, please? It's driving me nuts!

[JAMES4578]

Okay - I have Amazon Prime and I have a Firestick but I can't find the tennis. Can anyone tell me - in words of one syllable - where I'm going wrong, please? It's driving me nuts!

It should be first item on 2nd row of Home screen underneath Prime Exclusive,Prime on my TV directly but principle should be the same. Or if you go to search bar and type atp Eastbourne is 3rd in the row after Queen's and Next Gen.

[lynne]

I just logged in & clicked Prime Video & Eastbourne is first on the list!

[karanga]

Just checked Tennis TV who are at the moment are showing Ferrer v Berrettini so presumably they will be showing the Andy v Stan match.

Come on Daveed and

Come on Andy!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[mickeypops]

Pliskova has just won the second match on the centre court. Next up is Wozniacki, after whom it's our boy! Maybe 5 or 5.30 then...

[exislander]

Just checked Tennis TV who are at the moment are showing Ferrer v Berrettini so presumably they will be showing the Andy v Stan match.

Come on Daveed and

Come on Andy!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Yes, Tennis TV has that on the list.

[Alis]

Thanks, Folks!

[Jane]

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

[lovetennis]

On my way home. Thanks to the players of the earlier matches for going the distance looks like I'll make home in time for the start of Andy. Woohoo

[mickeypops]

Wozniacki just gone one set up. Andy up next on centre......

[lynne]

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

[JAMES4578]

Wozniacki up 6-2, 3-1 so Andy may be on soon.

[ljs]

Good Luck to Andy :cheer::cheer:

[mickeypops]

It's andy time!!!!!!

[Stell]

Strange!! I put it on the Red Button and Balding comes on saying goodbye from Eastbourne. Now, they're going back to Eastbourne.

[mickeypops]

I'm afraid it's not available on the BBC - Amazon Prime has the rights to the men's matches......

[Reef]

Or Atp site if you're signed up....

[Nessie]

Not even on bet365- maddening!!

[lynne]

Heck! it's such a joy just to watch Andy walk on to court!!..... goosebumps!!

[lovetennis]

C'mon Andy. Seems so long since we've been able to say that:jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

[traveller7]

Anyone got a livestream?

[karanga]

Come on Andy!!! :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[patlowe]

We'll done guys! A great welcome for Andy!!

[Stell]

I love it when the BBC chalk up a match and then don't show it, because they ran out of time. I can't wait for the yo-yo at Wimbledon between One and Two.

[mickeypops]

And we're off. Andy to serve....

[lovetennis]

I love it when the BBC chalk up a match and then don't show it, because they ran out of time. I can't wait for the yo-yo at Wimbledon between One and Two.

They weren't out of time. They don't have the contract for the men's matches - only the women's. The contracts are entirely separate

[Teresa]

Back to the familiar dodgy bowels......!!!

1:1

[banskogirl]

:grouphug: how good is it just seeing Andy play!?

:cheer:

Come on Andy!

[traveller7]

I found a LS if anyone wants the link no commentating which is kind of refreshing!

[lovetennis]

Andy serving well :bravo:

[JAMES4578]

Early days but Andy started pretty well, come on!

[cloudy]

I found a LS if anyone wants the link no commentating which is kind of refreshing!

I would love one. I've been trying to find one for the last 20 mins.

[banskogirl]

Anyone else's prime just go off?

[traveller7]

I would love one. I've been trying to find one for the last 20 mins.

http://www.yopika.info/20180624/v-haha_sport_4_name-1989906-5b2f368c6b27e5.01016210.html

[ljs]

http://live.drakulawidget.com/streamvideo10/andy-murray-live-streaming-4678188.html

Andy looking pretty good so far

[lovetennis]

Yessssss, Andy gets the break :dance:

[patlowe]

Time for big loud cheers! Sorry neighbours!

[Teresa]

And hold. 4:1. Keep going.

[JAMES4578]

Tremendous game to break and easy hold for 4-1, keep it going!

[lovetennis]

Time for big loud cheers! Sorry neighbours!

We've got the windows open as it's so hot. Neighbours getting the full force of my shouting and cheering

[mickeypops]

Andy takes a 5-1 lead! Excellent play.

[banskogirl]

Anyone's prime still working?

[patlowe]

Further loud cheers!

[JAMES4578]

Fabulous from Andy though Stan faltering somewhat, yeah Prime fine here.

[Stell]

I tried both links and neither of them work for me. So, having to listen to Russell Fuller's commentary.

[lovetennis]

Anyone's prime still working?

Mine's ok

[mickeypops]

First set, brilliant tennis!

[exislander]

Does Stan believe he could win this?

[banskogirl]

It's working again..........wow!!

[traveller7]

I tried both links and neither of them work for me. So, having to listen to Russell Fuller's commentary.

Try clicking through to match from the main website here http://www.hahabar.com/c-4.html

Well done Andy its like he has never been away!

[lovetennis]

First set in the bag :knight:

[mickeypops]

Mine too!

[Teresa]

Mines fine. 6:1. Not too much exertion needed. Hopefully he has got enough to finish it in two.

[patlowe]

I'm liking this! I think Andy is really sharp today. Serving and returning excellent.

[cloudy]

http://www.yopika.info/20180624/v-haha_sport_4_name-1989906-5b2f368c6b27e5.01016210.html

Thank you. I wish I knew how to work computers.

[JAMES4578]

Some gems from Andy, of course Stan may offer more resistance in 2nd -still work to do.

[banskogirl]

Mine froze at 1-1 and just kept playing the same over and over..would rather miss it and Andy play that well though!

[mickeypops]

Stan holds at the start if the second. 0-1.

[mickeypops]

Andy holds to 30. 1-1

[mickeypops]

Hard to believe that Stan is a triple GS champion. Doesn’t have the tennis charisma of the “ big four” IMO.

[jagmad]

OMG Muzza is proper back.

[banskogirl]

Seriously Andy!? Amazing shot!

[mickeypops]

Stan holds again. 1-2

[traveller7]

Its such a joy to see him play again didnt realise how much i had missed watching him

[jagmad]

I honestly don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Much much much more than I could'ave hoped for.

:dance::dance::yahoo::GBflag:

[mickeypops]

Easy hold. 2-2

[lovetennis]

Pretty sure I just heard a RosieBear "Come on Andy"

[mickeypops]

A couple of loose shots from Stan, some fine shots from Andy, and it’s s break for 3-2. Yay!

[Teresa]

And we have a break. Hold lad and you are almost home.

[traveller7]

97% first serve win for AndY!

[banskogirl]

Yeah I didn't even like talking about it when he was out :shamed:

this is just so good to see, for Andy as well as us :cheer:

[lovetennis]

Andy is doing so well. I know Stan's throwing in errors but I never expected Andy to be so sharp so soon

[jagmad]

Pretty sure I just heard a RosieBear "Come on Andy"

RB?
Not jealous honest.
Are we?

[JAMES4578]

Andy now up break in 2nd at 3-2 and really impressive, though Stan tending to misfire-got to consolidate though.

[patlowe]

Pretty sure I just heard a RosieBear "Come on Andy"

I was thinking exactly the same thing Kath! I'm sure it was RB urging Andy on as only she can.

[Stell]

If Kyle Edmund had been asked who he wanted to play, in the second round, he probably would have picked Andy.

[jagmad]

Noooooo!

No no no.
You little beauty

[jagmad]

Not now he won't

[banskogirl]

This is getting pretty emotional!!

[mickeypops]

Phew, tough hold but we got there. 4-2

[jagmad]

This is getting pretty emotional!!

So do you want to laugh or cry?

[Stell]

Brilliant to have the old Andy back. I think we've all missed him very badly.

[mickeypops]

Stan holds to 30. 4-3

[banskogirl]

Both! Just feel the way I did in the days before the rest of the world knew what was coming and we did!

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy!

[Alis]

15 - 40. - c'mon Andy!!!!

[banskogirl]

Ok keep calm..........it all comes back quickly doesn't it!

[mickeypops]

Andy fights back from 15-40, and seals the hold after saving several BPs! 5-3.

[Alis]

Well held!

[roytennisfan]

Cmon Andy big hold saved BPs, both had chances that game

[jagmad]

And it begins:coaster:

[banskogirl]

Yes! Breathe!

Now why not just break him Andy?

[mickeypops]

Ok keep calm..........it all comes back quickly doesn't it!

God yes!

[JAMES4578]

Good well have been crunch game and Andy steps up to keep Stan at bay, come on!

[mickeypops]

A weak bh sets up MP!

[mickeypops]

... which STAN saves.... but here’s another MP

[Teresa]

Ice cream for Millie........!!!

[mickeypops]

And a DF hands Andy the set and the match. Magnificent, truly brilliant performance.

[Jane]

Well done Andy :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: - (glad there wasn't a third set)

[cazza99]

:clap: :clap: Well done Andy

[lovetennis]

:party::party::party::party::party::party::party:: party:

Brilliant - how good does it feel to see an Andy win AMFFers?

[traveller7]

Aww Andy I feel so emotional for you
Record still stands then Stan still not beaten him on grass!

[Alis]

Yay - Andy's back!!! :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::danc e::dance::dance:

[mickeypops]

He’s quite emotional, really happy!

[jagmad]

Unusually for me speechless.

[scrapaddict]

Fantastic but can't believe that BBC showed the heather Watson match in preference to Andy's- is that called sexual equality??

[roytennisfan]

Well 6-1 6-3, not in my wildest dreams tho Stan wasn't great, it's great that Andy has improved a lot in 6 days

[roytennisfan]

Fantastic but can't believe that BBC showed the heather Watson match in preference to Andy's- is that called sexual equality??

BBC only had rights to WTA at Eastbourne

[cloudy]

Great win. Do I try for Saturday tickets?

[JAMES4578]

An emphatic win for Andy and tremendous performance, well done!:clap::clap::clap::cheer::cheer: Would not have predicted that sort of scoreline though was cautiously optimistic , maybe Stan did not have finest day but Andy put him under a lot of pressure. Now for Kyle, hopefully good match!

[patlowe]

He's got THE WIN! Our man has got the win! We've waited so long for that. Amazing! He was so good today. I suppose anything less from him and Stan would have pounced. Great match up for him. Match had a bit if a roller coaster in there too. So so happy for him.:cheer::cheer:

[Pam]

http://www.yopika.info/20180624/v-haha_sport_4_name-1989906-5b2f368c6b27e5.01016210.html


Thank you SO much for the link Just amazing to see Andy win again.

[LC the fan]

Yay yay yay. How great for Andy to a) beat Stan and b) have another match to play. Just wish it wasn't Kyle but I am willing to bet that Kyle doesn't like that either.
Whatever, how nice to feel again that 'Andys on court, flutter flutter tension'. Love it

[lynne]

Very, very happy for Andy getting that win as you could see it meant an awful lot to him, Bravo Andy!! Impressed!!!:thumbup:

[Stell]

Kyle will give him a match, but I hope for another Andy win.

[lovetennis]

Andy saying in the Amazon Prime interview that he'll not decide about Wimbledon yet. Will wait to see how his body feels later in the week

[traveller7]

Thank you SO much for the link Just amazing to see Andy win again.

Very welcome just glad I found one to see it and share the joy!

[exislander]

That was so good to watch! I may not be able to do more than follow scores for the next few days as where I will be it is unlikely the WiFi will be good enough for streaming so will need all your reports on here!

[banskogirl]

:party:

What a way to win a match :bravo: Andy! Glad wasn't just us who were emotional :dance: so happy!

I think he looked a bit tired around the legs at the end but so he should really, I forgot how tiring Andy matches are! Now when is the next match!?

[patlowe]

:party:

What a way to win a match :bravo: Andy! Glad wasn't just us who were emotional :dance: so happy!

I think he looked a bit tired around the legs at the end but so he should really, I forgot how tiring Andy matches are! Now when is the next match!?

Not before Wednesday apparently. Gives him time to recover.

[anor]

http://www.yopika.info/20180624/v-haha_sport_4_name-1989906-5b2f368c6b27e5.01016210.html

Thanks so much for the heads up to the live stream. I was listening to 5 Live but commies were doing my head in. Wow, wasn't that so good from Andy? That running FH and those BH passes were sublime. I got a bit twitchy when Stan had break back points but I should have known that Andy wasn't going to give that game away. So proud of that performance today. I'm not sure about him playing Wimbie but that's for another day.

[ljs]

awesome Andy !!!:cheer::cheer: I too thought he looked like he was getting a bit tired near the end of that 2nd set ( understandable ) so glad he managed to get it done it straights !

Think Kyle will be a tough one for him

[lovetennis]

:party:

What a way to win a match :bravo: Andy! Glad wasn't just us who were emotional :dance: so happy!

I think he looked a bit tired around the legs at the end but so he should really, I forgot how tiring Andy matches are! Now when is the next match!?

Not before Wednesday apparently. Gives him time to recover.

I read at lunchtime that Andy asked for a Monday 1st round match - presumably to give himself a day off if he got through. Guess 2nd round will be Weds

[banskogirl]

Oh Good :thanks: we might all need time to recover!

Also I'm out tomorrow evening having Chinese at church for our last badminton night of the season!

Just switched on the football, it's not very exciting after Andy!

Hoping Andy recovers quickly after this and continues to keep in control of matches, taking no nonsense!

[banskogirl]

Andy saying in the Amazon Prime interview that he'll not decide about Wimbledon yet. Will wait to see how his body feels later in the week

How did I miss this? I heard the court side interview. Was it different?

[pabbers]

YES,YES,YES!!! Thank you to Mr P for letting me watch it live on Amazon Prime, using up our Portugal pay as you go WiFi :love: :love: :love:

[themass15]

Wonderful by Andy. Couldn't believe how well he played!

[lovetennis]

How did I miss this? I heard the court side interview. Was it different?

There was a 2nd interview after the first one, just for Amazon Prime

[Mandiemoo]

Fantastic result! Well done Andy. Watched on Prime, a few sound issues but good apart from that.

[banskogirl]

There was a 2nd interview after the first one, just for Amazon Prime

Ok thanks :)

[Teresa]

Any comment from Wawrinka?

[lovetennis]

Any comment from Wawrinka?

Guess we'll have to wait for his press conference. He left the court very quickly

[RosieBear]

Glad it's on Monday - isn't RosieBear going to be there on Monday? Can guarantee Andy will get a big AMFF welcome from her :jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug:

Sadly, I couldn't go, lt. My little dog the true Rosiebear has been unwell for the last couple of weeks and I just couldn't leave her :sad::sad: but these things happen and obviously she comes before a day at the tennis. My mum, aunty and friend went though and thought Andy was great, even if Stan a little rusty. My aunty is the one who is pa to the hip surgeon, (who'll be going himself tomorrow) and all talk from them is about how good Andy looks. And doesn't it mean the world to Andy to be back, bless him having a little cry into his towel after getting his first win after coming back - didn't keep us waiting too long for it, did he? Legend :worship:

[patlowe]

Aw Anna. :crying: That is so sad for you on two counts. Firstly poor wee Rosiebear. I really hope she recovers soon. Hard to watch them when they suffer. And secondly, having to miss the tennis. And I was sure I could hear you urging Andy on too! But he was great, wasn't he? It's so uplifting to see how much it means to him, as you say, legend.

[pabbers]

Oh no Anna on both counts!

[JAMES4578]

Sorry you couldn't go RB but understandable, however can take delight in the way Andy played.

[lynne]

Oh what a shame Anna, understandable though I would of done the same, bless you!!!:thumbup:

[lovetennis]

Sadly, I couldn't go, lt. My little dog the true Rosiebear has been unwell for the last couple of weeks and I just couldn't leave her :sad::sad: but these things happen and obviously she comes before a day at the tennis. My mum, aunty and friend went though and thought Andy was great, even if Stan a little rusty. My aunty is the one who is pa to the hip surgeon, (who'll be going himself tomorrow) and all talk from them is about how good Andy looks. And doesn't it mean the world to Andy to be back, bless him having a little cry into his towel after getting his first win after coming back - didn't keep us waiting too long for it, did he? Legend :worship:

Aww so sorry you didn't make it RB. Could have sworn I heard you but obviously you have a voice double ;) Good to hear the feedback about the hip. Hope the furry RosieBear is doing ok

[banskogirl]

Aw Rosie, I thought you were there yelling! Did you get to shout from home?

[anor]

Oh what bad luck, Anna but you were there in spirit like so many of us and personal feedback from your family must have been doubly reassuring. I hope little RB is back on her 3 legs soon.

[HoopGirl]

Wow what a great display from Andy - he looked amazing - grass really is his best surface isn't it!
Sooo happy to see such an emphatic display!
And so emotional about the win too! Andy and me too!
I think he will play in Wimbledon.
When does he start to gain points?

[WimbledonWestie]

Just the best news! Had to go back to work for a parish function so only heard first set on radio. Lovely news to come home to. Having a wee celebration! Been a long time!
Had a fabulous weekend at Queens, great matches, great weather- and had a lovely chat with Leon on the tube! Wimbledon next!

[Rosalind]

What a fabulous match - beyond what I had hoped even after seeing the Queens match. Andy even got it done so quickly that I managed to see it before running to work with 10 minutes to spare. Just watched the end again on catchup to see the interviews (and tears) as I had no time before. The Amazon Prime has worked well for me and the catchup is available if you have not got it yet and had to make do with radio etc. It was very easy to sign up to and set up.

What a shame the next match has to be against Kyle.
I think it's good Andy's return has coincided with the football as the press are so wound up with that, they don't mention Andy and the pressure is much less. What a dream of a return and let's hope it continues. :strawberry::dance::knight:

[Genbrit]

Wowee!!! What a great birthday present. Have been out all day at Niagara Falls and hadn't seen the result, so came on here to read about it. Thanks everyone for the commentary. I have Amazon Prime but it wont let me watch over here. I wouldn't have been able to watch it live anyway as we had plans. Had a fabulous day at Niagara Falls and now this. Thank you Andy. I will have to go and see I can find a replay somewhere!!! :)

[Elizabeth]

Genbrit I lived in Niagara Falls for just over 2 years - many years ago. Glad you enjoyed your day there but it has changed a lot since we were there.

[goldfish]

Sorry to hear about little Rosiebear and that you had to miss the tennis. Hope she recovers quickly

[Josephine]

Great to see Andy win! And lovely to see his emotion afterwards. He played really well - needs to get that first serve firing a bit better.

Sorry you could not be there RB as you deserved to be after all your optimism. Hope doggy Rosiebear is improving.

Watched it on Amazon Prime replay but didn't much like the camera angle, clarity of picture or the fact you could hardly hear the crowd - so no atmosphere. How sad that most ATP tennis will be on there next year. Just a marketing exercise for Amazon and fewer people will watch.

Also found it very annoying that I couldn't pause or fast forward - anyone find a way to do so?

[Teresa]

@ Josephine - I can pause and fast forward, but it’s a bit flakey. Try with a non important bit of video. What I haven’t cracked is copying from Fire TV on to DVD.

[Josephine]

Thanks - can you tell me how - no buttons I pressed seem to do anything !

[Teresa]

Thanks - can you tell me how - no buttons I pressed seem to do anything !


The buttons on the bottom of the remote seem to work. The middle button is the pause, the left rewind, and the right fast forward.

My controller was playing up yesterday. I think the system is quite overloaded. You can download the match on to your IPad or computer. Might work better there. The match is available for download now. It’s about 1.5 gb. I am going to try to copy it onto an SD card now.

[Josephine]

Thanks - will have to investigate.

[clancy]

Like Anna, yesterday didn't turn out how I expected! One of my dogs wasn't very well and after coping with workmen who are replacing gas pipes which has resulted in digging up most of the footpath outside my house and also my drive/garden most of the day (my neighbours likewise) I decided after 6 o'clock to take him to the vets (one I hadn't been to before, no appointment necessary) and was split between my concern for Matte and Andy! Got back to Andy's win - great news - and then began the struggle of giving Matte the tablets and some sort of paste in a syringe which he objects to having shoved in his mouth and is quite difficult for one person. Anyway, today is quieter outside, but still a mess, and Matte seems happier; hopefully tomorrow I will get to watch Andy's match (just following scores on Flashscores) and another win (sorry Kyle). x