WASHINGTON R1: Andy/Jamie vs Mahut/Roger-Vasselin - Wed not before 9.30 pm

[cazza99]

Match thread - Washington 2019 - Andy/Jamie vs Mahut/Roger-Vasselin - not before 9.30 pm UK time (4.30 pm local time).

Expect it to be on Amazon Prime and Tennis TV.

[Mandiemoo]

I'm watching a fairly empty Stadium court on Amazon video. Soon a certain 2 people will appear... at least no debate over the name of the pairing, simply 'Murray'

Cmon Murray!

[david1610]

Any streams? ;)

[Jane]

All the very best of luck to Jamie and Andy, :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

[Jane]

The stadium is practically empty!!!

[lovetennis]

A few spectators drifting in now. I even spy a Saltire. Hope they get a decent crowd, it's Andy fgs

[Mandiemoo]

Talk about 1 man & his dog... where is everyone??

Cmon Murray!

[Teresa]

Just found it on Amazon.

[Jane]

White caps and shirts, and black shorts - looking smart

[Jane]

Already a mistake from the commies - saying that Jamie has been plying with KEN Skupski!! So unprofessional !!!

[Hawkeye]

First game safely negotiated.

[lovetennis]

Nice serving from Andy :thumbup:

[Mandiemoo]

Bps for Murray in game 4 but saved.

Good play from all 4 players, nice net exchanges too.

Jamie holds to love in game 7 so it's 4-3 with R-V serving next

Cmon Murray!

[Mandiemoo]

Ooh... ahhh... some fabulous tennis! The French pair try to wear Andy down but he keeps returning & Jamie pops up to put it away!

Under pressure, Andy holds to 30. 5-4, Mahut serve next.

Cmon Murray!

[david1610]

First set 6-4 but very tight! C'mon Murrays!

[Hawkeye]

First set in the bag! 6-4. Some great doubles play!

[Jane]

First set to Jamie and Andy - 6-4:dance::dance:

[Mandiemoo]

En fuego Murrays!

Andy was immense in that break & Murray won the set!

Cmon Murray!

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

Keep it going Andy and Jamie!

[Teresa]

Brilliant. Well done lads.

[david1610]

Incredible to look at the size of the crowd and realise there are four GS winners on that court!

[Rosalind]

:bravo:Nice! Such fun too.

[lovetennis]

Andy looks so much sharper than during the grass court season. Love it. First set to the Murrays

[RosieBear]

First match together in 3yrs and the bros have picked up where they left off. Terrific. :thumbup:

[david1610]

Andy looks so much sharper than during the grass court season. Love it. First set to the Murrays

Yes you can see the effect of the training and the matchplay. Possibly the worry of slipping on grass also removed!

[lovetennis]

Yes you can see the effect of the training and the matchplay. Possibly the worry of slipping on grass also removed!

Amazing how far he has come in such a short time

[Mandiemoo]

Andy seems to be more relaxed, the bonus of playing with someone you have known for years & won matches with before.

Cmon Murray!

[Mandiemoo]

Second set going with serve so far. Andy & Jamie looking assured, still a way to go, the French pair also playing well.

3-2 to Murray, Mahut to serve

[lovetennis]

Some fabulous points and net play. Can't beat doubles for entertainment

[Mandiemoo]

So enjoyable to watch, especially if you are neutral, a little more tense when you are supporting your favourites!

Mahut taken to deuce, saved by excellent R-V volley.

3-3 Andy serves next

Cmon Murray!

[david1610]

Is it my imagination or is Andy hitting some serves much faster than he did when he first came back? C'mon Murrays!
Kitkat would be lovely! :)

[Jane]

tb time :sofa:

[clancy]

Tie break! Just watching on flashscores and feeling tired!

[lovetennis]

Is it my imagination or is Andy hitting some serves much faster than he did when he first came back? C'mon Murrays!
Kitkat would be lovely! :)

No you're not imagining it. Serve is miles better/faster than earlier in the summer

[Hawkeye]

2 match points gone, and now it's a MTB...

[clancy]

Couldn't quite catch the tie break; into set 3 we go!

[lovetennis]

MTB :sofa:

[murrayfan89]

Champions tie break. Come on Andy and Jamie!!

[Teresa]

Rats and double rats. Come on lads.

[Sallydaisy]

The French serving first:
*1-0
1-1*
1-2*
*2-2 we need a Tunnocks break here please lads
*3-2 erm ... anyway, still on serve
4-2* Humph!

[Sallydaisy]

First blow to the French, c'mon the Murrays!!!!!!
:GBflag:

[david1610]

C'mon Murrays! Find a bit more, please!

[murrayfan89]

Finally some luck. 4-5!!

[lovetennis]

Andy definitely getting back to normal - berating himself and livid when he lost a point :laugh:

[Sallydaisy]

5-2* against Mahut and ERV that's bad ...
:sad:

*5-3 OOOOHHHH they got a mini-break back!
*5-4 AND ANOTHER!!! Back on serve! c'mon c'mon c'mon

5-5*
5-6* Much better!
*5-7 AND THE MURRAYS GET A VITAL MINI-BREAK

[david1610]

Wish they could stay at that end! C'mon Murrays! :)

[Teresa]

6:5 to the Murray Brothers Andy has steadied the ship.
7:5 - they have just got 5 straight points.

[Sallydaisy]

At the change of ends the French have just dropped a serve ...

*5-7
*5-8 and there's the double mini-break, just need to hold 2 serves ...

5-9* 4 match points ...

[Jane]

Jamie and Andy win the mtb and the match - very well done :yahoo::yahoo::yahoo: Really enjoyed that.

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

6'4, 6'7(7), 10'5

And smiles all round. YES!!!

[murrayfan89]

Great comeback in the tie break. One way traffic once they gained momentum.

[lovetennis]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:: yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[david1610]

Yes! What a comeback - last 8 points of MTB
And what a good quality match!

[RosieBear]

Sacre bleu! Those cheeky Rosbif, what a comeback from 2-5 in the mtb. Great match, loved it, credit to all 4 brilliant players to showcase dubs at it's best :thumbup:

[lovetennis]

What a comeback in the MTB. So great to see the brothers playing together again, and oh my is Andy looking good

[jagmad]

Memories of 2015 in Glasgow Vs the Aussies came flooding back.
:dance::dance::cheer::cheer::bravo::swingin::boogi e::yahoo::yahoo:

[Teresa]

Yay, they have done it. I think Andy got a bit annoyed in the Champions Tie break when they were down, and took his wrath out on the poor French.

[goldfish]

Superb entertainment. Both Andy & Jamie played brilliantly. Still can't believe how well Andy is playing already

[david1610]

I know he is an acquired taste, but Nick somebody starting on another court right now! ;)

[lynne]

Brilliant comeback & fabulous match from all players, just breath taking from every angle...Bravo Mr Murrays :thumbup::thumbup:



Great to see Andy play so well!!!:thumbup:

[Hawkeye]

Likely to be Klaasen/Venus next, their match is just starting now.

[JAMES4578]

Great doubles in really competitive contest, was looking like it may be tough at 2-5 in mtb but great play to completely turn it around. Well done Andy and Jamie! :cheer::cheer: Mahut/Roger Vasselin played their part too!

[david1610]

What a comeback in the MTB. So great to see the brothers playing together again, and oh my is Andy looking good

He must be thinking about singles if he is playing doubles like that. Not without some worries, I am sure, but he will know the progress more than anyone.
And... given the way the brothers played today, so pleased they get the chance to play again together! :)

[patlowe]

Normal service has resumed! That was fun. A proper doubles match with loads of rat-a-tat volleying. Loved it! And that MTB! Outstanding. So many superlatives tumbling round my head, but I'll just say very well done Andy and Jamie. That was a real treat.:clap::clap::clap:

[Mandiemoo]

Ah yes, late night match when at work the next day, nerves, goes the distance, Murraycoaster in CTB, Andy chuntering ... just wouldn't be Andy any other way! Feel the Murrayitis coursing through your veins - the comeback is ON!

[Teresa]

https://twitter.com/tennistv/status/1156697351597285376?s=21

Post match interview

[Sallydaisy]

Post Match Photo
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EA13AI8XsAI-s4j?format=jpg&name=small

[RoastLamb]

Such a great match!!! Top quality from both teams. Well done Team Murray!

[HoopGirl]

What a great match - the boys were really pumped and really wanted the win.
A great show of the skill and fast moving pace of doubles - all the swings and changes in momentum.
Lovely to see the brothers together again - reminded me a lot of the last time I saw them play together live - that stadium in Ghent at that momentous win for GB! I have my one photo with Andy from then!
What a lot has happened since then.
Great to see them. Great to see Andy out there enjoying it. And great to feel that thrill again when watching him.

[themass15]

Great match, although I feel a tad tired today

[Jan]

I couldn't watch. Thanks for the comments. Sounds like a great match. Glad to hear that Andy was playing well!!

[harriet]

same here, thanks for all the reports, keep it up please!

[JennieF]

What a fabulous contest - from both teams. Doubles playing at its very best! Why aren’t doubles matches given the kudos they deserve? Watching the Aussies playing doubles way back in the 60s was what made me a tennis fan. Great to see the Murrays doing similar hand signals! So so happy the Murrays pumped it up at the end! Well done Jamie and Andy :cheer:

[david1610]

I couldn't watch. Thanks for the comments. Sounds like a great match. Glad to hear that Andy was playing well!!

If you take out a (temporary) subscription with Prime, they do have the previous games available for watching, as far as I can see.

[RoastLamb]

Anyone wants to watch the replay PM me and I'll happily lend you my tennistv.

[lovetennis]

Yay, they have done it. I think Andy got a bit annoyed in the Champions Tie break when they were down, and took his wrath out on the poor French.

Hehe that's when I knew they would win. Andy was livid with himself, we heard that familiar bark at himself and then they went on a tear to win the match. How I have missed moments like that. So great to see it again

[Teresa]

Anyone wants to watch the replay PM me and I'll happily lend you my tennistv.

Ditto with my Amazon Prime subscription. I can have two live streaming, but several catch up ones.