WIMBLEDON Doubles R1: Andy/Herbert vs Copil/Humbert - Thursday not before 5.30 pm

[cazza99]

Match thread.

Match not before 5.30 pm court not assigned.

[Stell]

I was looking forward to see which court they would get and I then found they would have to wait until a court became free!!

[themass15]

Court 3 only has 3 matches which is unusual; also very near to Centre, so could the match be put there?

[roytennisfan]

I reckon court1 looks more likely, 2 ladies matches including Serena and Roger v Jay, so could finish pretty early, probably by 5.30

[themass15]

That's what I am hoping for. Lucky to be taken by Mickey today

[exislander]

Court 1

[patlowe]

Now BBC, on what channel are you putting Andy's match??

[lovetennis]

Sorry Nick & Rafa, I've had to abandon you. There's only one show in town...it's Andy-time

[Guerkins2]

Andy on Court 1

[david1610]

Sorry Nick & Rafa, I've had to abandon you. There's only one show in town...it's Andy-time
Me too. Pity because Andy loves boxing and it has the atmosphere of a fight!

[JAMES4578]

Now BBC, on what channel are you putting Andy's match??


It's red Button , saying will be on BBC4 from 7.

[JAMES4578]

Andy was broken but they get right back on track for 2 all- come on!

[patlowe]

It's red Button , saying will be on BBC4 from 7.

I was trying to be facetious James! Having a dig at the BBC for not swapping Andy's match to a main channel!

[Mandiemoo]

Quite the match early on, not going to be an easy first round match.

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

Herbert also broken and unfortunately this time break consolidated, come on guys!

[Mandiemoo]

Look at all the empty seats though.....

Some fine tennis gets Murbert to deuce twice but no break, Copbert lead 3 -5

Cmon Murbert!

[Mandiemoo]

Thank goodness they held!

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

They lost the first set 6-4 and need to step up, only 47% first serves in that set, though some good shotmaking. Tough game for Pierre but he holds and some inspiration with a break for 2-0!

[Rosalind]

The Murray Roar!!

[patlowe]

And we have a match! Our boy in the groove now. :knight:

[lovetennis]

:thumbup::thumbup: Murbert getting into the groove now. 1 set all

[lovetennis]

And we have a match! Our boy in the groove now. :knight:

LOL we're clearly also in the same groove Pat

[Mandiemoo]

It's very entertaining, some great tennis. Just loving it.

Cmon Murbert!

[JAMES4578]

Murbert really turning it on now, just a break ahead though in 3rd at 3-2.

[patlowe]

Sensational!

[lovetennis]

Some fabulous points, up a break in in the 4th now. I think I spy a bump on Kim

[Sallydaisy]

Herray hold and lead 2-0 in the 4th set ...
:shades:

[JAMES4578]

Some cracking shots and now a double break for 3-0, Andy/Herbert surely on their way!

[lovetennis]

On the brink, 5-0. C'mon Murbert

[patlowe]

They just got better and better! First set was a warm up, then ever upwards after that. Very entertaining and a joy to watch. Still pinching myself that it's happening. :bravo:

[lovetennis]

Woohoo loved it :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

A bagel in 4th with some awesome shots,was pretty devestating-well done Murbert! A bit of a slow start but once they got into the match loopoked an impressive team and got stronger throughout.:cheer::cheer::clap::clap: Will now face the 6th seeds Mektic/Skugor.

[Naomi]

Well done guys! They were great to watch! :D

[Sallydaisy]

Herray! Hurray! Hooooooooooooooooooooooooraaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
:jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::jitte rbug:

After the first set when they seemed a bit tentative their sheer talent and professionalism kicked in and they took the match 4'6, 6'1, 6'4, 6'0.

Stand by for R2 on Saturday against Mektic/Skugor[6]

And tomorrow it's Sir-ena ...
:shades:

[Jan]

Fabulous!!!

[lynne]

A joy to watch!!! Cheers Murbert!!!....Well Done!!!:thumbup:

[goldfish]

Actually had time to watch the whole match tonight. What a great evening. Can't wait for the next instalment.

[roytennisfan]

Really enjoyed it, also watched the whole match but had one eye on Rafa and Nick as well

[RoastLamb]

Great match and happy my tv showed most of it too. Was watching Jamie's match on the ipad at the same time.

[Rosalind]

Whoopee! Had my doubts in set 1 - oh me of little faith! But like they said, they got used to each other and grew as the match went on. Have high hopes now. #fingerscrossed. Roll on Serena and Andy now! All of a sudden, I have warmed to her haha!

[themass15]

Lucky enough to have been there with Mickey; what a wonderful ending to the day