Andy v Roberto Bautista-Agut, Monday 14th January approx 7am UK time.

[Sallydaisy]

Not before 6pm in Australia, 7am UK time, Andy will take on RBA who has promised to give no quarter despite knowing our man not feeling quite so 'hip' ...

... but here he is - raring to go. Taz Murray. He leads their H2H 3-0. (https://www.atptour.com/en/players/fedex-head-2-head/roberto-bautista-agut-vs-andy-murray/BD06/MC10)
:taz::GBflag::sirandy:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Dwz7-qWWsAAVMvm.jpg

[patlowe]

I will of course watch this match, but what crazy, mixed-up turmoil my head is in. I can't quite find the words to express how I feel about this one. I will be wondering all the while how much Andy may be hurting (both mentally and physically). He himself does not expect to win, but I expect, as ever, he will give it everything. It's not often I approach an Andy match with feelings of fear and dread, but I confess they are amongst my conflicting emotions. Main thing is, Andy, go and enjoy it as best as you can, and you just never know....we will always be there for you no matter what.

[ljs]

gonna watch it , and try and enjoy every minute !!!! :crying:

[lovetennis]

I'll have to watch the replay. If I'd known it may be his last match (hope not) I'd have booked the day off. Will be hell just having to check the score. :crying:

Hope Andy can play well despite the pain.

[banskogirl]

I feel sick! Usually I can't sleep with excitement the night before a match, don't know how I feel right now!

Will try to watch some before work as I don't think I can miss the result. Praying Andy feels amazing, miracles DO happen! Remember I was on here doing my pickems the day after a brain haemorrhage!

Saying it again.........Go Andy! :knight:

[lynne]

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

[karanga]

Best of luck Andy.

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: :knight:

[Genbrit]

Will be watching. We're with you Andy. :sirandy::knight:

[Mandiemoo]

Enjoy it Andy, we are all behind you as we always are.

[Hawkeye]

Likely to be delayed as Kyle v. Berdych is only in the second set, although Kyle is getting a bit of a pasting.

[Jane]

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

[JennieF]

Just logged on and will be searching for a livestream. If anyone out there can help I'd be really grateful! Good luck Andy!

[Mandiemoo]

Ready or not, here it comes.... All in for Murray!

[Mandiemoo]

Flipping neck, cried at the showreel, cried at the roar as he came on court...

Cmon Muzz!

[RosieBear]

It's too hard for me to be on the match thread - not just because it's potentially Andy's last ever match, but also because I miss Bardot dearly. Just wanted to wish Andy all the very, very best. With you every single step of the way :peace::grouphug::love:

[JennieF]

Can't find a livestream - it's been so long since I've done this! Is anyone else searching? Desperate to see Andy!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Just logged on and will be searching for a livestream. If anyone out there can help I'd be really grateful! Good luck Andy!
I just signed up for the 1p trial of Eurosport on Amazon Prime ...
Andy loud and clear - I had to try several of the channel options to find him, I think it's on 5 or 6.
NO COMMENTATORS!!!

[Mandiemoo]

It's never felt like this when I've watched him..

Service point cheered like set point lol

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

I just signed up for the 1p trial of Eurosport on Amazon Prime ...
Andy loud and clear - I had to try several of the channel options to find him, I think it's on 5 or 6.
NO COMMENTATORS!!!

I have it, on the first screen & commentators

[Jan]

Can't find a livestream - it's been so long since I've done this! Is anyone else searching? Desperate to see Andy!!!!

I'm watching on here:
http://www.yopika.info/20190113/v-haha_sport_4_name-2130856-5c3b05c5534401.13423340.html

[Mandiemoo]

HE WINS the first game on serve!

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy takes the first game to 30.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA love hold for 1-1

[Mandiemoo]

If you could win on goodwill & support & love, he'd win all the slams this year!

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

Stuart Frase (https://twitter.com/stu_fraser)As Andy Murray holds his opening service game, the capacity crowd let out a roar as if he had just scored a goal at Hampden. Terrific atmosphere in the Melbourne Arena, which is open to ground pass holders. #AusOpen (https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash)
So they ARE letting ground pass holders in ...

Andy serving well. 40-0

[Sallydaisy]

AM with a love hold, 2-1.

[Mandiemoo]

No bread products in this set! The ball striking is as good as it ever was... makes you want to rage at the situation a bit..

2-1 to Andy on serve

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

Batty's gonna go down the 'move him side to side' route it would seem..

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

2-2, Andy serving.
Not striking ball quite so well ... 0-30

[Sallydaisy]

30-30

[Mandiemoo]

Tears at the fist pump & 'Cmon'

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds to 30, now 3-2 first set.

[Mandiemoo]

Tears at the fist pump & 'Cmon'

Cmon Muzz!

Now he's doing the 'Let's go ... it's killing me, sniff

Cmon Muzz!

[JAMES4578]

Andy seemed to be struggling a bit early in game but good hold in the end, hopefully can keep pressure on.

[clancy]

Head banging, stomach churning, not quite like old times but I'm not going anywhere! x

[JennieF]

Wow! Just Wow!

[JennieF]

Head banging, stomach churning, not quite like old times but I'm not going anywhere! x
Me too.

[Jan]

Superb BHDTL. How I've missed that!

[Sallydaisy]

3-3, but Andy got to 30

[JennieF]

So good to see glimpses of what made Andy great.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds for 4-3.

[goldfish]

Andy seems to be enjoying this. Happy to be playing at a good competitive level. Great to see but makes the retirement decision even sadder.

[lynne]

Stuart Fraser
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A rare sight in the Andy Murray player box as brother Jamie takes a seat during the change of ends.

[Sallydaisy]

Jamie Murray joins Judy in the players box to support Andy!
:thumbup:

[Mandiemoo]

Jamie is there too

Cmon Muzz!

[JennieF]

Let’s go!!! How good is it to hear that again!

[Sallydaisy]

4-4, but Muzz got a break point in that game.

[Mandiemoo]

Serve going a little wayward for Andy.... still critiquing him!

Cmon Muzz!

[Teresa]

Rats. He has been broken.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA breaks ... will serve for the first set at 5-4

[Mandiemoo]

Am sat on a wooden stool to get closer to tv & it's not very comfortable but I'm thinking if Andy can play thru the pain, I can sit thru it!
Andy broken, Batty will serve for it

Cmon Muzz!

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunate Andy could not take his chance, Bautista Agut now breaks for 5-4-come on!

[JennieF]

I still think Andy will make an appearance at Wimbledon.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA takes the first set 6'4.

[JAMES4578]

Reasonable form from Andy in circumstances but set down and with it all to do, come on!

[JennieF]

Andy giving 100% and fighting hard. Just wonder how long the pain-killers can last?

[Mandiemoo]

Right, time to bring out the big guns... (fetches Wimbledon 2013 & drapes over knees)

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving first again. An ACE for 15-15, good serve for 30-15.

[Mandiemoo]

Andy giving 100% and fighting hard. Just wonder how long the pain-killers can last?

Voltarol are sponsoring .....

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds for 1-0, 2nd set.

[Mandiemoo]

Take bagels off the menu for this set...

Cmon Muzz!

[david1610]

C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

1-1

[JAMES4578]

Oh no Andy can't capitalise on 15-40 and 1 all, come on!

[Mandiemoo]

Take bagels off the menu for this set...

Cmon Muzz!

Make that all bread products, we are sold out on this second set!

[JennieF]

Lots of cheers for our Andy! C’mon Andy, you’re doing great!

[Sallydaisy]

RBA has 2 break points.
1 break point saved.
But takes the game and goes 3-2 up with his serve to come.
:sad:

[Teresa]

So sad:-(

[Mandiemoo]

Fantastic rally there, even though Batty won the point & the break. Still going, all in for Murray!

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

RBA holds for 4-2.

[JAMES4578]

Dropper did not have desired effect and RBA easily holds for 4-2, challenging phase for Andy here.

[clancy]

Becoming painful now, just want to hug away his frustration and pain. x

[Sallydaisy]

Andy 40-15, 40-30.
He's struggling a bit more now on the points and with his first serve.
Still coming up with some great shots though.

Andy holds for 4-3 ...

[JennieF]

Still touches of Murray magic - but he’s looking tired now. Still the absolute professional though. Total respect.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA holds to love for 5-3, 2nd set.

[Stell]

Typical!! The match was about to start and I had to go out unexpectedly.

[RosieBear]

Not trying to give false hope, but commie (Chris Bradnam?) saying new hip tech improved so much in recent years, that Bob Bryan coming back with a resurfaced hip, then Willander replied that rumours swirling that things may be available to Andy and may go into doubles. As I say, not trying to sugar today's pill. Just thought they were interesting comments.

[Sallydaisy]

AM holds 4-5

[Mandiemoo]

Not trying to give false hope, but commie (Chris Bradnam?) saying new hip tech improved so much in recent years, that Bob Bryan coming back with a resurfaced hip, then Willander replied that rumours swirling that things may be available to Andy and may go into doubles. As I say, not trying to sugar today's pill. Just thought they were interesting comments.

Andy gave a pretty serious 'no when asked about doubles & was clear he saw hip resurfacing as to improve his quality of life only. But who knows I guess.

Cmon Muzz!

[JennieF]

Even Roberto is looking hot and tired.

[piscesperson]

My class and I are watching the match on the big screen. They are making posters about ww2 at the same time.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA takes the 2nd set 6'4 and with an ACE.

Andy now 0-2 ..... this might be one 5setter he can't win.
:sad:

[jagmad]

My class and I are watching the match on the big screen. They are making posters about ww2 at the same time.

How apt.

[JennieF]

My class and I are watching the match on the big screen. They are making posters about ww2 at the same time.
:thumbup: You’re the sort of teacher I used to be!

[Mandiemoo]

My class and I are watching the match on the big screen. They are making posters about ww2 at the same time.

You are a fantastic teacher! Andy can teach us all about dedication, hard work & being an all round good person.

Cmon Muzz!

[clancy]

I just wanted him to take a set for his own satisfaction. He has been close but as usual the gods are not playing ball. Feeling pretty bad. x

[Mandiemoo]

Again, bagels off the menu...

Cmon Muzz!

[Mandiemoo]

Dani V is sitting in Andy's box.... it's all just getting a bit much, my heart just aches..

Cmon Muzz!

[JennieF]

Such a privilege being able to watch this. Painful though it is. Andy fighting every inch of the way. :love:

[Sallydaisy]

RBA breaks for a 2-1 lead in set 3.

[david1610]

Oh his terms.... Andy breaks. C'mon Andy!

[jagmad]

WOW We are not worthy.

[JAMES4578]

Some magic from Andy as he breaks back, not over yet!

[clancy]

Still amazing, so proud to support him.x

[Sallydaisy]

Vintage.

2-2

[JennieF]

Why is everyone asking if this is his last match? I can’t imagine for one moment Andy never playing tennis again - there’ll be exhibition matches, charity matches, fun matches, perhaps competitive doubles, or even singles.

[JennieF]

Wow!!!! :worship:

[lynne]

Phew! this is gut wrenching ... total admiration!

[Sallydaisy]

love game ... Andy 3-2 in the 3rd set.

[Mandiemoo]

The way he is looking round the crowd when they cheer!

That break back!

Let's go!

Oh Andy, you are a ledge..


Cmon Muzz!

[scrapaddict]

This man is amazing - (as if we didn't already know that!)

[jagmad]

Well if Andy didn't know how loved he is. He must now.

[JAMES4578]

Why is everyone asking if this is his last match? I can’t imagine for one moment Andy never playing tennis again - there’ll be exhibition matches, charity matches, fun matches, perhaps competitive doubles, or even singles.

Think they mean could be last match at this level, though Andy's desire is to bow out at Wimbledon not guaranteed. Likely there will be exhibitions but Andy did rule out playing ATP/ Grand slam Doubles (though could reconsider)

[kenny009uk]

Andy must be hurting so badly but his grit and determination is something you cant teach. He really is an absolute warrior. We are all so lucky to have been around to witness and appreciate him.

[Sallydaisy]

4-4

[scrapaddict]

Judy looked awful at the beginning of the match - nice to see Jamie supporting her

[Linda]

Andy still fighting.

[Sallydaisy]

Oh, this is such good tennis from Muzzah!

[Sallydaisy]

And he roars to the hold! 5-4 in the 3rd set.
RBA looks a bit shocked!

[Jan]

Some fabulous vintage Murray!

[JennieF]

Oh my oh my!

[JennieF]

If Andy has to go out of the AO, this is the way he would prefer. Fighting, classic Murray. :cheer:

[jagmad]

As per the usual there's only one gif:
:coaster:

[Mandiemoo]

As per the usual there's only one gif:
:coaster:

How we've missed you

Cmon Muzz!

[jagmad]

c'mon Andy take the set

[jagmad]

:coaster::coaster::coaster::coaster::coaster::coas ter::coaster:

[clancy]

Even now the gods aren't kind to him! x

[Sallydaisy]

RBA levels at 5-5.
Helped by Hawkeye and then a couple of errors from Muzzah.
I wish he wouldn't play the dropshoooots ...
:facepalm:

[JennieF]

Great serving Andy!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds (with an ACE) for 6-5. RBA to serve again to stay in the 3rd set.

[david1610]

Andy holds for 6-5 worst case scenario tiebreak. C'mon Andy!

[JennieF]

As per the usual there's only one gif:
:coaster:
Somehow the :sofa: doesn’t seem at all appropriate. . . . . yet.

[Mandiemoo]

This is peak Murray, how it's always been, not gonna change just cos it might be last time here in Australia...

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

6-6, 3rd set tie-break.

:sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

Wouldn't be Andy without a TB... be honest people, this is what we kept coming back for!

Cmon Muzz!

[jagmad]

1 more point says Judy

[Jan]

That's our man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Teresa]

Duely delivered. Unbelievable.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy to serve first:
*1-0
2-0* first break to Taz Murray
2-1* Ace from RBA
*3-1 Ace from Muzz
*4-1 fighter
4-2* don't let him back in Andy
4-3* oooo that looked sore for Andy as he slipped a bit
*5-3 ACE from Muzz, challenge from RBA (fail)
*5-4 RBA breaks back. Now on serve.
6-4* Huge MISS from RBA with that overhead ...
6-5* Andy to serve for the set ...
*7-5 Andy wins the 3rd set ...

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[JennieF]

:sofa: !

[scrapaddict]

OMG - if Roberto thought he was in for an easy time he certainly knows different now! Astonishing form Andy

[jagmad]

How in the name of all that's holy can anyone not LOVE that man.

:love::love::love::love:

[Stell]

Delighted about Andy winning the third set. I bet we all wished we could be there.

[lynne]

What a blessing this guy is ...sheer grit & determination, UNBELIEVABLE!!!

[murrayfan89]

Come on!!

[JennieF]

:worship: :worship: :worship:
My stream is a bit behind your posts!

[david1610]

Wow! Btw anybody studying Jamie's face?
C'mon Andy!

[JennieF]

It’s 10.30 and I’m still in dressing gown and jimjams. Daren’t move from tv. And have so much to do today. But this is paramount.

[Jan]

Oh well that's my plans for the morning out of the window! So worth it :)

[clancy]

I wanted a set for him and he truly deserves it and I don't want him to play 5 sets! x

[Mandiemoo]

Stay on that court forever, don't leave us Andy, we're not ready.

Cmon Muzz!

[greatunclebulgaria]

It’s 10.30 and I’m still in dressing gown and jimjams. Daren’t move from tv. And have so much to do today. But this is paramount.

me too Jennie

[Mandiemoo]

Pjs & 'Team Murray t-shirt here

Cmon Muzz!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds to 15 to level at 1-1 in the 4th set.

[themass15]

On my way to see Ronnie O'sullivan at Ally Pally. Can't believe Andy won 3rd set. Will keep an eye on forum for updates

[Sallydaisy]

Good hold from RBA. He must be wondering what the heck is going on out there.
Andy is now limping a lot more between points.

[jagmad]

I wanted a set for him and he truly deserves it and I don't want him to play 5 sets! x

Don't think Andy will listen or agree.

[Mandiemoo]

Good hold from RBA. He must be wondering what the heck is going on out there.
Andy is now limping a lot more between points.

He's wondering, we are all wondering what's going on! It's surreal!

[jagmad]

Perhaps Cam had a word in Andy's shell like?

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds for 2-2.
His heart and head just won't co-operate with the pain in his hip!

[Teresa]

He is doing this on sheer bloody (can the word stand Mods - it’s the only one that serves), mindedness and will power.

He must come back to play Doubles surely?

[Sallydaisy]

Rba 3-2

[Mandiemoo]

Just for info, I'm still on the hard wooden stool, now with a num bum. It's a sympathy thing.

Cmon Muzz!

[jagmad]

When things go wrong as they sometimes will,
When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is strange with its twists and turns
As every one of us sometimes learns
And many a failure comes about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow—
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out—
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell just how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit—
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.

Etched in Andy's psyche!

[Sallydaisy]

3-3
:shades:

[JennieF]

Just for info, I'm still on the hard wooden stool, now with a num bum. It's a sympathy thing.

Cmon Muzz!
I was going to ask about that! Brave Mandiemoo. Worth the pain though.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA holds for 4-3

[exislander]

Very grateful for posts here. Saw 3 sets at brother’s in Glasgow but now on a bus so unable to watch. He is doing so well on sheer guts!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds, 4-4

[Sallydaisy]

RBA holds for 5-4, Andy to serve to stay in the match.
:nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

5-5

[themass15]

Fingers crossed Andy makes tb

[JennieF]

I bet RBA never dreamt this would be such a fight.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving to stay in the match OR take us to another tie-break.

Meanwhile FIREWORKS!!!!!
:lol:

As if there weren't enough already on court ...

[jagmad]

Altogether..............

"We love you Andy, we dooooo.
We love you Andy, we dooooo,
We love you Andy, we dooooo,
Oh Andy we love you."

One Andy Murray,
There's only one Andy Murray.
One Andy Murray,
There's only one Andy Murray....

[Jan]

TB.

[jagmad]

Anyone else daring to think it?

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds to love and it's another TIE-BREAK.
The crowd (and we) are really getting their moneys' worth tonight (it's 10.20pm in OZ).

[jagmad]

"i believe"

[piscesperson]

I'm watching the match (on my tablet) the S1 class are watching an edited version of Braveheart on the big screen!

[Jan]

I believe.
I also HAVE to go out at 12.15.

[jagmad]

I'm watching the match (on my tablet) the S1 class are watching an edited version of Braveheart on the big screen!

Better get the un-edited version out. "I BELIEVE"

[jagmad]

I believe.
I also HAVE to go out at 12.15.

"I BELIEVE" Andy will have won by then.

[JennieF]

The Force is with him.

[jagmad]

"One more point"

[jagmad]

"let the lion roar"

[Jan]

I might have just punched the air....

[Sallydaisy]

RBA serving first:-
*0-1
1-1* (Andy knew it was out as soon as he hit it)
1-2* good serving and defence
*1-3
*1-4
1-5*
1-6*
*2-6
*3-6
4-6*
4-7*

MUZZAH TAKES IT TO A 5TH SET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jane]

W O W, Andy

[murrayfan89]

Amazing... Just lost for words at how good Andy is playing despite everything. Onto a 5th we go.

[Stell]

Wow!! What a match.

[Teresa]

2:2 - RBA must be thinking he is having a nightmare. I hope it stuffs his confidence. I would love Murray to win, regardless of whether he pulls out of the next match.

[david1610]

Not sure how he is doing this - the fighter is ignoring the pain I suppose. C'mon Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

I hate livescoring but am soooo excited for Andy - hope he's not overdoing it though!

[themass15]

Cannot believe Andy has taken it to a 5th set. I hope it is still recording at home!!!!

[lynne]

Out of this world ... astonishing!

[Mandiemoo]

Now I am speechless.

Cmon Muzz!

[JennieF]

OMG. (Am I allowed to say that?) :big grin:

[greatunclebulgaria]

I'm sure I'm still asleep, put the match on with tears in my eyes kinda expecting a tough watch with him hobbling obviously in pain, now I have tears in my eyes for an entirely different reason

[jagmad]

C'mon be honest. If you have shed a tear in the last 3 houre +
Thank this post.

[Hawkeye]

I'm trying to keep it together as I'm at work... But if Andy wins the decider I'm making no promises!

[Sallydaisy]

5th set, Andy serving first.
Holds for 1-0

[Jan]

A-maz-ing!!!!!!

[murrayfan89]

Career over? Not from what i'm seeing... Let's get the win Andy!!

[JennieF]

Stay with it Andy.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA breaks in the 3rd game to go 2-1 up and serving next ...

[piscesperson]

France.

[Sallydaisy]

RBA 3-1, time for a Murray resurgnce ... ??? no?

[piscesperson]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2019/jan/14/andy-murray-v-roberto-bautista-agut-australian-open-2019-live

Fifth set: Murray* 4-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 1-2 Bautista Agut (*denotes server): It’s worth remembering that this will go to a champion’s tie-break if it goes to 6-6; it would be first to 10 points in that scenario. But it might not get that far. At 15-30, Murray makes a couple of questionable choices. A drop shot isn’t good enough and a hopeful lob’s gobbled up by Bautista Agut, who finds himself with two break points. Murray saves the first with a polished smash, but he cracks on the second, a driven forehand down the line from Bautista Agut enough to break through. Murray needs more heroics now. But has he got anything left in the tank?

[exislander]

Did manage to see part of set 4 but missed the tiebreak when Stagecoach WiFi stopped. Now on Citylink bus, maybe it will work? I cannot believe what he is doing here!

[Teresa]

Double break- probably for the best long term, but sad.

[david1610]

Andy finding it hard to even serve at times now... the body just fought back against the fighter... two breaks down now. C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

RBA breaks again for a 4-1 lead in the final set.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy to serve at 1-5 to stay in the match ...
:shades:

[hfwardhouse]

Poor Andy - am glad I'm not watching .... :sad:

[Mandiemoo]

Being an Andy Murray fan was always about feeling all the different emotions, thus knowing you were alive

[JennieF]

Tears.

[cazza99]

I was so busy watching the 4th set tiebreak I put my very large glass of water on the table by my sofa while I was glued to the screen. Missed the table and got water and smashed glass everywhere.

[Teresa]

He holds RBA to serve it out.

[Sallydaisy]

An ACE to hold for 2-5 and force RBA to serve for the match ...

[david1610]

Andy holds. I am in tears. Now into the fifth hour. C'mon Andy!

[jagmad]

As I said earlier it's in his psyche, in his brain and written in his heart.

[JennieF]

I can’t see the screen properly through eyes full of tears.

[Rosalind]

Will write more later. But what a wonderful man!

[Linda]

Never expected that to go to five :shocked: :clap: :clap: :bravo:

[murrayfan89]

Andy just caused chaos to a man who not too long ago beat Wawrinka, Djokovic and Berdych back to back. I hope his body allows him to at least continue until Wimbledon. There were times where he was playing great out there.

[Sallydaisy]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Jan]

:bravo: Our champ.

[Jan]

Oh Mark Petchey now I'm in tears.

[hfwardhouse]

Never expected that to go to five :shocked: :clap: :clap: :bravo:

Nor did I - Andy is just so determined - so glad he managed to pull it back to level but not surprised he didn't win - it was always a huge ask :crying: - well done Andy.

[Jan]

Perfect timing.
I'm rushing out.

[Teresa]

He is talking about having the operation, and possibly coming back. He will be back playing Doubles..........

[murrayfan89]

Fantastic tribute from the players, especially Djokovic.

[JennieF]

Gutted. The sound went on my livestream for most of that. It’s back for the last part.

[Stell]

I had to put up with two Spanish commentators. Talk about ruining the interview with their translations!!

[lynne]

Oh! the tears, but my brain refuses to believe that's Andy's last match, never with that sheer determination & grit & fighting spirit will I believe that. Lets hope rehab goes well, fingers crossed. Andy sure made RBA work for that win & he gave it his heart!! What do we say #ALWAYSAMURRAYFAN!! :thumbup::thumbup::knight:

[piscesperson]

Just cried my eyes out in front of a very understanding S3 class.

So proud :crying:

[david1610]

Whatever happens from now on, Andy won the bigger battle today because he showed why he is a tennis great. Fighting until the end and leaving everything on the court. The body gave up in the end but Andy the fighter played until the last point.
So many of his coaches on screen... Mark, Alex, Dani, Jonas, Thomas.
Hold your head up high. And, once and once again, thank you! :)

[JennieF]

I agree Lynne. Can’t imagine for one moment he’s hanging up his tennis shoes. Let’s pray the op goes well and he comes back in some way or other. Tennis courts ARE his domain, hitting tennis balls IS his reason for being Andy Murray. The world is his oyster, and his next steps in it will be made plain enough in time. I look forward to continue being a great great fan of both the player and the man, and following him in whatever he does. Will keep all fingers and toes crossed that we see him at Wimbledon. Andy you are the greatest. Thank you for all these glorious years - and for those yet to come. :love:

[themass15]

Unbelievable by Andy, unfortunately not to be today but this is why we all love him

[Rosalind]

I've not felt able to write much about all this.
I watched today up until the first tie break and then had to teach for one hour (I teach at home). I was well annoyed! I assumed he had lost that tie break and after 1 hour was trying to see a video of the end of the match fuming as Eurosport didn't appear to have put it on.
Then I discovered the match was still going on and he's won two sets!! What a warrior. I have a feeling that this isnt' the last we will see of our star on the court. I don't know why … perhaps I'm just in denial and I'm sure it will never be at what we've known.

I thought that RBA was a wonderful choice to be the player on the other side of the net. He played very well, never let the match situation get to him, didn't celebrate his points. He was just quiet and a gentleman (what I saw anyway and I did miss two sets). It was a great atmosphere in the stadium too - thanks to all those Australians who were so great at cheering for us when we couldn't be there. There were quite a few British too though I expect. What an emotional roller coaster - as it always has been. :grouphug:

[patlowe]

Trying to write this through my tears. The tribute did it! Good that it was Petch conducting it.
There are no words, simply no words left to describe this amazing guy who is Andy Murray. Have you ever in your life seen such a sportsman. He certainly lived up to all that has been said about him these last few days. As everyone has been saying, regardless of the outcome, Andy is a winner today. It was a great match and despite the trepidation I was feeling as the match started, I thoroughly enjoyed it: like old times on the coaster. And as for the crowd...take a bow. They were amazing. Such support and love with which they cheered him on. That was very emotional too. It's such a shame that all that talent, shot-making, guile and fighting spirit is going to be overcome by injury. What an amazing 4+ hours we have had.

[Teresa]

I am upset, but much less than I was expecting. No I don’t think he will return to the singles circuit, but a new hip makes a Doubles career, charity matches, Senior Tour perfectly attainable. I think that match, will have shown him there is still a future for him as a player in a slightly different way.

[Pam]

What an absolutely stunning performance from our wonderful hero! I'm so proud of him leaving it all on the tennis court.

Go for the surgery Andy and see what happens ! :knight: :boogie:

[Rosalind]

Trying to write this through my tears. The tribute did it! Good that it was Petch conducting it.
There are no words, simply no words left to describe this amazing guy who is Andy Murray. Have you ever in your life seen such a sportsman. He certainly lived up to all that has been said about him these last few days. As everyone has been saying, regardless of the outcome, Andy is a winner today. It was a great match and despite the trepidation I was feeling as the match started, I thoroughly enjoyed it: like old times on the coaster. And as for the crowd...take a bow. They were amazing. Such support and love with which they cheered him on. That was very emotional too. It's such a shame that all that talent, shot-making, guile and fighting spirit is going to be overcome by injury. What an amazing 4+ hours we have had.

The fans do it for me - all cheering on and waving their flags and wearing their wigs and outfits..... I don't know why. They were representing all of us there today and I was so grateful they were :crying:

[patlowe]

I've not felt able to write much about all this.
I watched today up until the first tie break and then had to teach for one hour (I teach at home). I was well annoyed! I assumed he had lost that tie break and after 1 hour was trying to see a video of the end of the match fuming as Eurosport didn't appear to have put it on.
Then I discovered the match was still going on and he's won two sets!! What a warrior. I have a feeling that this isnt' the last we will see of our star on the court. I don't know why … perhaps I'm just in denial and I'm sure it will never be at what we've known.

I thought that RBA was a wonderful choice to be the player on the other side of the net. He played very well, never let the match situation get to him, didn't celebrate his points. He was just quiet and a gentleman (what I saw anyway and I did miss two sets). It was a great atmosphere in the stadium too - thanks to all those Australians who were so great at cheering for us when we couldn't be there. There were quite a few British too though I expect. What an emotional roller coaster - as it always has been. :grouphug:

I agree with your comments about RBA, Rosalind. It also reminded me that I meant to say earlier that in his post-match interview he said lovely things about Andy, he waited throughout the tribute and then walked off the court with Andy.

[suttontennis]

I am upset, but much less than I was expecting. No I don’t think he will return to the singles circuit, but a new hip makes a Doubles career, charity matches, Senior Tour perfectly attainable. I think that match, will have shown him there is still a future for him as a player in a slightly different way.

Sorry but I really cant see Andy settling for a 'ceremonial' role, or playing only doubles. He has nothing to gain by doing that, and it would only diminish his reputation. Just my opinion. I can see him playing selected tournaments with the aim of finishing at SW19, as long as he's not getting beaten easily.

[Teresa]

Sorry but I really cant see Andy settling for a 'ceremonial' role, or playing only doubles. He has nothing to gain by doing that, and it would only diminish his reputation. Just my opinion. I can see him playing selected tournaments with the aim of finishing at SW19, as long as he's not getting beaten easily.

I can. It’s the competing and winning that matters to him. There are still valid ways he can do that, or why does Jamie bother? It’s just a change of mindset. Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are going to have to retire at some point. Didn’t they have to remove prize money from the Champions Tour because the older players were still so competitive?

[jagmad]

Whatever Andy decides he'll give it 100% he doesn't know any other way.
And we'll be right behind him 100%
Well I will anyway.

[LC the fan]

I can honestly say I don’t think I have ever felt more proud of him. To fight back when obviously uncomfortable, to acknowledge the encouragement of the crowd, and to hold back tears at the end. His last match ? Well, it would be a good one to end on, .....but somehow I don’t think it will be.
Thanks Andy, for some wonderful years

[Caro]

I wasn't able to watch any of the match due to work and I am absolutely gutted for that. I did follow a bit on livescore but only in the first 3 sets before Andy won the 3rd. Do you know what? I am not in the least bit surprised he took it to 5. I actually thought beforehand that he might win ... I know that may sound fanciful, but his will and determination to win are second to none and I knew he would fight for his life out there. I will watch on catch up this evening, it's never the same but I do want to see it. I'll prbably skip the final set and just watch the very end of the match.

I agree with Teresa, I can't see him stepping away completely and I do think he'll be at Wimbledon even if he doesn't play between now and then ... I think they'll give him a wild card don't you? ;)

[Teresa]

“I agree with Teresa, I can't see him stepping away completely and I do think he'll be at Wimbledon even if he doesn't play between now and then ... I think they'll give him a wild card don't you?”

I think they would, be it this year or next, but I think he will have the operation as soon as possible. I think he will see it as a last throw of the dice. If he can play like that with the two parts of his hip rubbing against each other, bone on bone, then with a new hip he will probably be fine for other tournaments providing he balances his schedule. I genuinely don’t think a new hip will be up to five set Grand Slam matches. They are not designed for it.

I really do think the key for him is deciding whether he would rather play at a lower level, than not play at all. He needs a semi retirement. Tsonga, Berdych, Ferrer, Giles Simon etc have played their whole careers with no expectation of winning Grand Slams. They have still had excellent careers.

I still think Doubles will give him some of what he loves.

Compromise- but non of us are good at that...........

[patlowe]

Caro, if you can, I would recommend you watch sets 3 & 4 rather than final set. Then whizz on to end of final set for interviews etc. That will kill you but worth it.

[JAMES4578]

Only seen first half of match as had appoinment but will certainly catch up later, by all accounts a phenominal effort from Andy and so proud of him, just a pity he could not win one of the first two sets as the 5th proved a step too far. However his performance certainly gives hope it is not the final chapter,though can't see him playing too many events if to bow out at Wimbledon. After that though surely end of top level tennis and hip resurfacing only really about improving quality of life.

[patmoren]

Fantastic effort from Andy. He appeared to be in a lot of pain during the final set but still gave it his all. Very emotional at the end, poor Jamie looked devastated the whole way through. Great response from Melbourne, I hope we can do the same at Wimbledon.

[Jan]

I still can't get over how well he played. After last Friday my expectations were probably rather low. Yes some movement issues obviously but also some pure vintage Murray shots. Not his style to go out with a whimper but the fight was amazing. So glad I could watch it. What a guy!!

[clancy]

I agree with your comments about RBA, Rosalind. It also reminded me that I meant to say earlier that in his post-match interview he said lovely things about Andy, he waited throughout the tribute and then walked off the court with Andy.

RBA acted a true gent today, unlike Sam Querry when he beat an injured Andy. x

[pabbers]

No words. So proud of him.

[HoopGirl]

So incredibly proud of Andy today - he did himself so proud!!
What a terrific atmosphere for him to play his last match at the AO.
I was watching it with all the fist pumping and murraycoasters from days of old. Almost forgot how injured he is!
I always thought I would get to watch him live at the AO - unlikely to happen now. Although he was sounding less definite of the end than he was. I think he will have the hip resurfaced and then might give it another crack.

I didnt see Kim - could it be he told her not to come over? Or was she too emotional and hiding somewhere where the press couldnt see her?
I spent a lot of the weekend crying - today I was okay until the player tributes came on. The main thing I wanted was that he wouldnt be humiliated. It turned out to be a true competitive battle - worthy of all of those years he's battled 5 sets at the AO. So I got an extra treat - to see a pretty much Murray of the past. Just a joyous experience! Thanks Andy!

[lynne]

“I agree with Teresa, I can't see him stepping away completely and I do think he'll be at Wimbledon even if he doesn't play between now and then ... I think they'll give him a wild card don't you?”

If he can play like that with the two parts of his hip rubbing against each other, bone on bone, then with a new hip he will probably be fine for other tournaments providing he balances his schedule. I genuinely don’t think a new hip will be up to five set Grand Slam matches. They are not designed for it.


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Ouch! Ouch! you have just reminded me of the excruciating pain! I sure winced a few times watching Andy today knowing what pain he is in!