View Full Version : LONDON 2011, World Tour Finals: RR1 - Dynamo David beats battling Muzzah:6-4, 7-5
Sallydaisy
17-11-2011, 20:18
[/URL]Andy kicks off his campaign to win the ATP World Tour Final against David Ferrer.
The indomitable Spaniard has kept a hold on the #5 Ranking throughout this year and is known for not giving up running, chasing, fighting or hitting balls back into court when least expected and he has great stamina - hence his occasional nickname of Duracell Dave!
Andy leads their [U]H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F401) 5-3 with a run of 4 wins from 2010 here in the RR stage at the WTF's last year and including the AO Semi, Tokyo Semi and Shanghai Final 7-5, 6-4.
Hopefully Andy will be rested and raring to go.
The match is on Monday 21st November not before 2.00pm UK time and will be shown live on BBC2 as well as being available on Radio 5 Live the BBC interactive website.
Good Luck Muzzah!!!
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Hope this is the right place to post this - I've created this A4 poster, which I'm planning to wave during change of ends during Andy's match tomorrow! If any other members of this forum want to print it out and do the same then please feel absolutely free! :)
http://i1188.photobucket.com/albums/z401/gingerbluegrass/Adventures%20in%20Photoshop/40f23eb9.jpg
Take care... :)
VamosVixs
20-11-2011, 20:42
Wow that is amazing!!! :thumbup:
JAMES4578
20-11-2011, 20:43
Fab poster!
Wow that is amazing!!! :thumbup:
Thanks - I love messing about in Photoshop, even though I'm still learning! :)
EDIT: Thanks so much, James! :)
Take care... :)
nice :clap::clap:
tho you missed my favorite stat 8 times semi finalist at slam level ;)
VamosVixs
20-11-2011, 20:45
Thanks - I love messing about in Photoshop, even though I'm still learning! :)
Take care... :)
I've set it as my desktop background on my pc, it looks fab!! Hope you don't mind. :)
nice :clap::clap:
tho you missed my favorite stat 8 times semi finalist at slam level ;)
LOL, I actually was planning to include that but ran out of space!! :D I wanted to make the text fairly large so that it might show up on TV! ;)
@ VamosVixs - wow, I feel very honoured!! Please do feel free to use it as a desktop wallpaper - I know it's a bit of a funny request, but would you have been able to do a "print screen" of your desktop so I can see the image in use? No worries whatsoever if not, but I'd have loved to see it! :D
I'm feeling very honoured and flattered by these kind comments - thanks so much everyone! :)
Take care... :)
i was actually just teasing, you did a great job nd like you say it should show up better with larger font
and btw technically nice work:thumbup:
VamosVixs
20-11-2011, 20:58
@ VamosVixs - wow, I feel very honoured!! Please do feel free to use it as a desktop wallpaper - I know it's a bit of a funny request, but would you have been able to do a "print screen" of your desktop so I can see the image in use? No worries whatsoever if not, but I'd have loved to see it! :D
Here you go! :thumbup:
Here you go! :thumbup:`cleaned that up before you took the pic :rolling:
Here you go! :thumbup:
Looks Good,.......Well Don HenFan & Vixs for using it!!!!:thumbup:
VamosVixs
20-11-2011, 21:02
`cleaned that up before you took the pic :rolling:
Actually, I cleaned it up months ago! Most of my stuff is in bookmarks instead of the desktop. ;)
Here you go! :thumbup:
WOW, that's surreal seeing something I designed as your desktop wallpaper - thanks so much for using it!! :thumbup:
Take care... :)
VamosVixs
20-11-2011, 21:07
WOW, that's surreal seeing something I designed as your desktop wallpaper - thanks so much for using it!! :thumbup:
Take care... :)
No worries, wish I artistic enough to be able to do what you did! :thumbup:
Can't find a separate thread for Andy's match but I wish him all the best of luck today.
sophie900607
21-11-2011, 08:57
There's no thread yet for Andy-Ferrer but I want to wish Andy good luck! Keep that great habit that you defeat Ferrer on the hard courts! :) I won't be able to watch it, I'll be in school but it might be good for Andy...:)
I'm out this afternoon, but hope to be back by about 3.30 so might catch some of Andy's match. I'll record it anyway!
Come on ANDY!!!
jeannie13
21-11-2011, 11:23
Good luck,Andy. I'm at a friends funeral this afternoon, so will have to video the match:sad:
Aussie Andy
21-11-2011, 11:51
I don't know if I dare stay up for Andy's entire match (it starts at 8:15pm my time) with an early shift tomorrow, so please Andy, win quickly!
Why is there no separate thread for Andy v's Ferrer:confused::confused:
The Very Best of Luck Andy:thumbup::thumbup:
Aussie Andy
21-11-2011, 12:34
What's keeping him? It's 20 minutes after he was supposed to start!
greatunclebulgaria
21-11-2011, 13:17
Aussie Andy Andy's match doesn't start for nearly another hour the doubles are on first :hug:
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 13:39
Why is there no separate thread for Andy v's Ferrer
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There you go Lynne!!!
:thumbup:
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 14:04
Off to sort out BBC2 but might also watch on laptop steam if Bouncy Castle gets too much ...
:thanks:Sally, was'nt sure if you were here or at work can see you have been working hard transferring it all over here's a pressy....:flowers::wino:
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 14:15
All the very best Andy, I'm sure you'll be fine!! :cheer:
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:20
C'mon Andy!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:22
Afternoon all - hope Andy relaxes - he seems a bit tense out there .... almost as tense as I am here ;)
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:24
Phew! Hope Andy is just starting a bit slow and feeling his way into the game.
Time to put some pressure on Daveed. C'mon Andy!
Just got some time to catch this match :). Go Andy!
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:26
"..... steam if Bouncy Castle gets too much ...
Wonder if you meant to miss the "r" :)
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:29
Ooooh another BP - COME ON ANDY!!!
that was an incredible get from Andy
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:31
and another BP - COME ON ANDY!!!
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:32
This time please Andy!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:32
KITKAT :yahoo: :yahoo:
Break in the bag! Well done Andy! :yahoo:
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:32
Safe hold and that should calm the nerves! C'mon Andy!
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 14:32
Woo Hoo go Andy!!!
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Nice to see Kim!!!:thumbup:
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:34
Uh oh - Andy's putting pressure on himself now :rolleyes:
LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:35
Seen this before.... 0-30 Snap out of it and get a couple of good first serves please. C'mon Andy!
Andy Andy Andy! 1st serves and hold!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:36
Yikes - but that was an awesome second serve Ace!!!
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 14:37
2nd serve Ace gets and to *15-40,
Come on Andy!!!
Daveeeeed breaks back and it's 2-2,
Looks as though there might have been some seats for sale ...
BBC Sport's David Ornstein on Twitter at the O2 Arena: (http://twitter.com/bbcsport_david) "A few chuckles from the crowd as Murray emerges in bright red shorts. Noisy welcome for AM but lots of empty seats #bbctennis #FinalShowdown."
Damn, back on serve. :( Wake up Andy, break back!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:37
That's the last present you give him Andy .... please.
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:37
He seemed on a different planet then. Is he alright or did he just go to planet zog for two minutes!
Hello Andy.. wizard of O2 not Oz please! C'mon Andy!
david1610
21-11-2011, 14:40
Ok. Please try and find the first serves and get it back on level terms.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
LC the fan
21-11-2011, 14:42
First serve gone missing. Hope he finds it soon
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:47
wow wow wow first the awesome backhand, and now the awesome forehand!!!!
Lol, Andy getting quite angry and seems to be taking it out on the ball. :) Good hold.
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:51
Aaaaargh Andy's brought the wrong dropshot today :rolleyes:
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 14:56
Much better service game from Andy - COME ON ANDY!!!
Big chance for Andy, take the break!
Uh-oh, Andy having a problem with his hip. :(
did he call for the trainer ??
hmm wonder whether that made him do that last unforced error..
Gulp - called for trainer. Have felt all along that this tournie really would be last man standing!
Sadly a great return of serve by Ferrer.
Murray is really struggling with his movement.
david1610
21-11-2011, 15:11
40-40 again. Two aces please! C'mon Andy!
SP to Ferrer. :( Keep fighting Andy!
Murray;s being very passive.
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:15
Aaaargh :crying:
Oh Andy. :( Medical timeout for Andy - not looking good at all. Hope he'll be alright.
He was lucky Ferrer made the error there. Hmm, and with inhibited movement Murray's down set point - again.
Oh no - first set Ferrer.
Trainer is on for Murray.
Oh dear -wish he wouldn't play. Worried he'll be no good for Oz Open at this rate!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:17
Poor Andy - he looks in so much pain :sad:
Poor Andy - Ferrer is definitely not the best player to play when you're struggling physically.
Early break! :cheer: Great stuff Andy, now 1st serves and hold!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:26
:yahoo: David gives Andy a pressie back :yahoo:
Kitkat with my coffee - thanks Andy :big grin:
david1610
21-11-2011, 15:26
If he can hold now it will make a BIG difference. Frankly this reminds me of when Andy beat Rafa in Rotterdam when Rafa was injured, but still had to work so hard. He can push the ball around at two thirds his normal speed and still beat Daveed.
C'mon Andy!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:29
:yahoo: consolidates the break!
Well held Andy! :thumbup: Doing better now.
Better - gotta go out now am recording rest.
david1610
21-11-2011, 15:31
Well the bad news is Andy is carrying an injury. The good news is he has accepted it and is playing around it as well he can rather than "fighting" it. Win or lose now depends on the injury. I wonder if he will tank all Ferrer's service games from now on and just go for holding serve?
Anyway, no point in beating him up if he is lacklustre. At least we know why now. Let's hope he just hits the ball in and in and in .... and it does the trick.
C'mon Andy!
Just given the break away. focus Andy
Back on serve then :(. Tough match this is.
david1610
21-11-2011, 15:40
Proud of you as always for not just chucking the match as many would. And giving the crowd a match. Ferrer has adjusted now and is hitting the ball further away from Andy's "comfort" zone... oh well. So be it. Let's hope he can serve well and .... well every game still counts remember if he recovers for the other two matches so still worth fighting for games. C'mon Andy!
:sofa: I'm nervous for Andy in this match. Daveed is playing very well.
Have to say that I was wondering about how his body would hold otu when he was playing the extra tourneies and dubs a month ago. I guess now we know....
Mandiemoo
21-11-2011, 15:42
Just wrestled the laptop off my OH for 2 minutes.
Not really enjoying this match, feeling unsettled knowing Andy is carrying the injury. Hope Andy is going to be ok.
Proud of you as always for not just chucking the match as many would. And giving the crowd a match. Ferrer has adjusted now and is hitting the ball further away from Andy's "comfort" zone... oh well. So be it. Let's hope he can serve well and .... well every game still counts remember if he recovers for the other two matches so still worth fighting for games. C'mon Andy!
Good sensible post as always David!!!:thumbup:
Sheeesh - just got of a conference call of EXTREME tedium where I had to
a) watch the tennis with the sound down
b) make sure I was on mute so I couldn't be heard screaming at the TV.
COME ON ANDY!!!
grrr bbc 2 stream ans stopped, anyone got another one?
grrr bbc 2 stream ans stopped, anyone got another one?
BBC website has a link, quality a bit poor though.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8370472.stm[
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:49
Wow Ferrer is a lovely guy - that was real sportsmanship. And then he loses the next two points to let Andy hold!
Nice of Ferrer to admit that there's a broken ball. Andy manages to hold.
BBC website has a link, quality a bit poor though.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tennis/8370472.stm[
Thanks, it's fine, and alot better than nothing!
http://www.livescorehunter.ro/streams/1/lshro2.html this ones not too bad
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 15:52
Come on now Andy!!!!
Yay, back on track with another kit kat.
Manages to break again! :cheer: Ok, Andy really need to hold, no slipping up.
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:52
:yahoo: another kitkat - Andy playing better at the moment! Ever since the great display of sportsmanship at deuce in Andy's last service game!
Oh please finish this in the next hour/hour and a half - I have to go to journo school
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 15:59
Aaaaaarghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
COME ON ANDY!
Oh heck, broken back. :( This is not looking good.
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 16:00
Oh no!
Must hold game for Andy now. Ferrer looking comfortable. Come on Andy!
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 16:03
Absolute must hold coming up!
Think it's going to be hard for Andy to hold here.
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 16:03
Come on Muzzah!!!
COME ON ANDY :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Phew, now can he keep it up?
Phew, still hangs on. A break here would be brilliant Andy!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 16:08
Woohoooo he holds :yahoo:
Another kitkat please!
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 16:09
Well held, please break here Andy, please, please, please.
come on andy :cheer::cheer:
at least hes still smiling ;)
why oh why did he just try that drop shot???
Must hold for Andy again. If this goes to a TB I'm going to get really nervous.
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 16:13
I have to go and pick my daughter up now. Praying that we're into a final set hen I get back.
david1610
21-11-2011, 16:14
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!
david1610
21-11-2011, 16:15
I have to go and pick my daughter up now. Praying that we're into a final set hen I get back.
So do I! But she is old enough to wait until the end of this set!
oh no two points from losing - again.
Oh dear, not a very focussed Andy. Hope he does better in his next two matches.
david1610
21-11-2011, 16:18
No recriminations whatsoever but praise for playing when others would not. I am upset for Andy but not upset at the result. Just proud!
Now let's hope Andy can get fit and give himself a chance in the other two matches.
It is not a question of focus. It was a question of being well below par and still giving it a go.
Nuts, bad way to start the tourney. :crying: Got a lot of work to do. Really hoping that Andy has no serious injuries though.
Ok - when I said finish this soon - I didn't quite mean like that!
but taking nothing away from Ferrer -he was playing really well
well will be interesting to hear Andy's take on that performance.
Andy is going to be a lot more disappointed than we are.....my heart goes out to him!!!:thumbup:
Another Spanish sportsman Ferrer!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:
Hopefully it was the injury that was hindering him because that is the worst match he has played for ages. Its such a shame coming at a moment like this
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 16:20
I have to go and pick my daughter up now. Praying that we're into a final set hen I get back.
I had to do the same and came back to find it was all over :crying:
he did look a bit peaky ... hopefully he gets some time to recover and at least come back a bit stronger for the next RR.
I get Noodle/Floppy-Fed tomorrow... good job those tix were complementary ...
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 16:23
Hopefully it was the injury that was hindering him because that is the worst match he has played for ages. Its such a shame coming at a moment like this
He seemed to be struggling from the off and I'm sure it was affecting his serve as well.
If he was in pain I'm surprised he did as well as that.
All credit to David Ferrer - he played well, hung in when he was down a break or more and realised Andy was in difficulties and might not be playing his best.
Ah well, onwards ... the tourney isn't over yet so the Semi's placings are still wide open.
Lets not forget all the good stuff that Andy has given us building up to this because of one match because I expect there will be plenty who will be "having a go"
Great Feddy coming on now to get 2 awards, I'm off.
VamosVixs
21-11-2011, 16:26
Just in from work. My goodness, what happened??? :shocked:
Do you hear the commies - doom and gloom - on this showing he'll never win a major! I hope if Andy is really injured he will withdraw from the rest of the tournament and not make his injury worse and give more fuel to the fire of his denegrators.
It'll be interesting to hear Andy's press conference to see how much the injury was hindering him. Such a flat performance from him, I wonder if nerves were a factor too today?
Oh for goodness sake, Marcus Buckland. YES he lost in straight sets, with a single break score line.
It's not like he got double bagelled.
I could throw my slippers at the TV, except my feet are cold!
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 16:30
Just in from work. My goodness, what happened??? :shocked:
Andy lost :crying:
He wasn't serving well, he has a sore hip and had treatment at the end of the first set .... not a good day at the office :sad:
Oh for goodness sake, Marcus Buckland. YES he lost in straight sets, with a single break score line.
It's not like he got double bagelled.
I could throw my slippers at the TV, except my feet are cold!
And you might break the telly .... I'd stop listening - I tuned out when Boris started speaking :yawn:
Commiserations to Andy but Ferrer looked like a man on a mission from the off.
Hope Andy is all right and will win his other 2 matches but it will be tough.
oh dear. Missed all the first set and the last 3 games of the second. Hope Andy's injury problems can be dealt with in time for the next match.
sophie900607
21-11-2011, 16:41
Oh, I didn't expect it... I'll will read through the thread to see how the match has been.
Is Andy injured?
hfwardhouse
21-11-2011, 16:48
Oh, I didn't expect it... I'll will read through the thread to see how the match has been.
Is Andy injured?
He had treatment at the end of the first set for a hip injury.
Golden Lady
21-11-2011, 16:50
:crying: well I didn't get my prayers answered for a final set. Poor Andy, hope he can recover enough for Wednesday. At least he stayed out there and kept fighting. He must be gutted, poor lad.
he will have to work harder now to qualify
sophie900607
21-11-2011, 16:50
He had treatment at the end of the first set for a hip injury.
Oh, poor boy...
Hope he'll feel better at the next match, I'm sure it means an awfully lot to him play in GB.
Wednesday is another match Andy :grouphug:
LC the fan
21-11-2011, 17:06
Let's face it - our boy just didn't turn up today. No first serve, very few decent shots.
The hip must be giving him some trouble - he had very little mobility in getting everything in place for his shots and his serve just wan't there.
Reckon that could be the end for him this year unless he can put the problem right - Djoko and Berdie must be rubbing their hands
Just got home, really disappointed, reading through some of your comments I take he just didn't play well.
patmoren
21-11-2011, 17:17
Very disappointed
Sallydaisy
21-11-2011, 17:19
Just got home, really disappointed, reading through some of your comments I take he just didn't play well.
He couldn't play well - he had a hip injury and had a medical timeout at the end of the first set.
We hoped Andy could get better - and he broke Ferrer's serve right at the start of the opening set - but it seemed as though the injury was affecting his service action and ability to run down shots. Ferrer has said in his interview that he realised something was wrong with Andy during the first set.
Such a shame this happened when he was so optimistic of doing well at the O2.
KnightOwl
21-11-2011, 17:33
Just finished watching this - had to record it due to hospital appointment - very disappointing!
You could see Andy was trying his best, but he looked very flat to me in the first set, and I wasn't too surprised that he had to have an injury timeout - his movement really didn't seem to be quite right throughout that set. He then got a break, and did look like he was moving a bit better, but he allowed Ferrer back in, and couldn't quite get himself back in the match - some great shots from time to time, but not enough for Ferrer playing at that level.
Tricky now - this was the opponent I felt he had the best chance against - it all hinges on how the injury goes, I guess....
Madeline
21-11-2011, 17:34
You could tell he had a problem just from the unforced injury count. Normally, even when Andy loses, he is noted for having very few unforced errors - today the count was astronomical.
I hope it is something that can improve quickly because I fear he cannot beat Djokovic or Berdych playing like that.
You could tell he had a problem just from the unforced injury count. Normally, even when Andy loses, he is noted for having very few unforced errors - today the count was astronomical.
I hope it is something that can improve quickly because I fear he cannot beat Djokovic or Berdych playing like that.
So do I hope Andy will improve as he definitely won't beat Djokovic and Berdych playing as he did today. I'm sure Andy will be very disappointed that he played so poorly today in front of his home crowd.
Worse than going home early from the tournament will be the loss of his #3 ranking to the Fed.:grrr:
Not the first time Andy has failed to consolidate breaks. Very, very disappointing. May regret not at least taking it to a third set.
Speedy Hawk
21-11-2011, 17:43
What happened here?? Found out Andy lost when I was in office on my mobile.
EDIT: Was he injured before match or injured himself in match?
@bbcsport_david:
Breaking: Murray confirms "problem with groin" and says he will decide on Tuesday whether he pulls out of #FinalShowdown or not #bbctennis
Doesn't sound good. :sad:
VamosVixs
21-11-2011, 18:02
Aww not so good. :sad:
Andy on BBC 5live at 6-15pm!
pippadaisy
21-11-2011, 18:07
Aww poor Andy, he just doesn't get the luck to go with his talent
hoping he's ok:flowers:
VamosVixs
21-11-2011, 18:08
Sounds like even if he makes his next match, he won't be 100% fit. :sad:
poor andy , I knew it was something significant :sad:
im off to the craft shop , that should cheer me up.
That something was wrong was clear by the way he moved and served, but it must be even worse than I feared with him talking about postponing his decision to keep playing in the tournament till tomorrow/Wednesday :(
Apparently it was an injury Andy picked up a couple of days ago in practice so whatever Andy decides that's ok with me, I would rather Andy fit & well for the AO...............Best of Luck Andy!!!!:thumbup:
RoastLamb
21-11-2011, 18:31
Oh dear! :crying:
I hope Andy does what's right for his body. In his present condition he's not going to win the event anyway, and there's little point forcing his body through two more matches. It's so important that he's in good shape for the off-season leading up to the AO. Such a shame this has happened now.
Speedy Hawk
21-11-2011, 18:35
Bad timing! :( I have to hope Roger reaches Semis even more than usual now that Andy may not be there.
banskogirl
21-11-2011, 18:36
Hi guys :( really sorry for our andy! I really thought he would go all the way and win this and all this time I'm sure he has known the outcome was unsure! lets hope he will be great for Wednesday! Stranger things have happened ;)
Murray's_Backhand
21-11-2011, 18:42
Poor Andy im so sorry for you :(. Huge hug and much love to you!
Think Andy will pull out tomorrow. Such a shame, just don't go your way buddy.
Heads up though, Australia is just around the corner!
Can't see Andy ending his season with a withdrawal, whether that would be the best thing for him or not.
I only saw the first four games of the match, at lunchtime at work, and it looked like it would be a good battle. Kept checking livescore for the rest of the match. Sorry that Andy lost and more sorry to hear that he's injured - I didn't realise that until I came to this thread. Hope it's nothing serious and that he's soon fighting fit.
Sincerely hope he pulls out - this is an injury he's been carrying for a number of days since Paris and he hasn't been able to practice properly seemingly. I'd rather see him out of this and able to rest and prepare fully for Oz than for him to battle on just for his fans and risk another year without an Oz slam. If he doesn't win Oz, I'd rather it wasn't because he wasn't fit. Anyway he knows best and we'll find out tomorrow but if he's considering pulling out, it can't be trivial. This is definitely going to be the year of the last man standing. Rafa looked dreadful yesterday bless him - I don't know how he played on.
JAMES4578
21-11-2011, 19:47
Gutting Andy couldn't produce consistently enough to withstand a battling Ferrer but he was clearly hampered and either way he has an uphill battle. He's said he'll decide if he'll continue tomorrow. Though I have tickets for his next scheduled matches obviously he must consider his best interests and he wouldn't be letting anyone down if he has to pull out.
Hopefully Andy will not be too badly injured. It was still a very close match - and Ferrer has reached the final of the WTF before, so it's not as though he was playing against a complete numpty, Andy would only have to be slightly off his game for Ferru to take advantage.
He was more than slightly off Linda - he really couldn't push up on his serve or hit his backhand consistently. He's clearly injured - I really hpe he pulls out.
Really? Oh dear, I was hoping that it was just a niggle. If it's that bad, then he shouldn't play :crying:
:sad: So sorry for Andy. It's tough for so many top athletes towards the end of the season after all the
punishing the body has to take. Rafa, Nole and others have also been nursing injuries and I feel for them too.
Let's hope Andy makes a quick recovery whatever he decides to do. He'll undoubtedly make the right decision
in the end.
sophie900607
21-11-2011, 20:41
Gutted for Andy. Absolutely gutted.
i hope andy will pull out, let tipsy have his place. almost glad to learn andy is injured, makes his match more understandable - it was an unchacteristically tame, inept affair.
Feeling gutted for Andy. Would love to see him play here but at the same time he shouldn't risk his body further if he has an injury. Not a great way to end the year but if it means he'll be fit and ready for Australia then it's the best thing to do in the long run.
Feel really gutted for Andy! The injury must have been pretty bad if he said that had it not been the world tour finals he would have pulled out! :(
Gut feeling is that Andy will pull out to make sure he is ok for AO barring sme amazing work from AI. Of course if he does continue I will be happy and cheering him on!
Was a very hard match to watch! Andy had his chances yes but with that injury it seemed to make him a bit unsure and tentative and his serve just was very poor probably because of the movement. Pity as if he had been able to serve well and been able to hit that backhand better he could have won. I have no doubt that a fit Andy would have won out there today. I had a pretty bad feeling about this when I asked Petch about this and he looked a bit solemn and said something along the lines of not great or something
Get better soon Andy!
supergran
22-11-2011, 12:10
I was there and it was obvious that Andy was under par physically from the beginning. The medical time-out only confirmed my worst fears. Andy is not the sort of guy to call out the trainer for something trivial. Could see that he wasn't serving like he can though there were some good ones and one brilliant second. His backhand was misfiring and he looked a bit miserable though he did try to smile occasionally. David played well and took advantage of Andy's lack of mobility around the court. I was bitterly disappointed for Andy and I hope he's sensible and withdraws if he is not completely recovered. I felt for him as he walked off.:crying::sad:
Thanks for that Maureen. Even watching on TV it was obvious he couldnt push up for the serve and wasnt getting into position quickly enough. Seeing him close up must have made it more obvious. Hope you werent too disappointed.
Didn't see the match live and managed to avoid the result so i could watch on sky+ after work ... looking forward to it all day. And what a dissapointment :sad: Agree with what most have said - it was obvious something was not right - poor Andy.
Feel sorry for those who have tickets for the rest of the week if Andy doesn't play but glad to hear that his fans on here want what's best for him even if that means they don't see him play. Kudos to you all.
I heard your famous "lets go Andy" right at the beginning Maureen - that's my girl!! Was listening out for it knowing you were there.
Saw Xe, Kels and James on TV getting Andy's autograph as he came off the boat. This forum is everywhere!! :cheer::cheer:
supergran
22-11-2011, 14:22
Thanks Caro...shouted myself hoarse as usual. I heard myself too and saw James, Kels and Xe as well. I'm going with them next year!!!:) No-one was really shouting where I was seated. The woman next to me asked if I was related to Andy.:rolling::rolling:
supergran
22-11-2011, 14:32
Thanks for that Maureen. Even watching on TV it was obvious he couldnt push up for the serve and wasnt getting into position quickly enough. Seeing him close up must have made it more obvious. Hope you werent too disappointed. I was very disappointed for Andy but I was fine realising that he was carrying an injury. It was just special to be there and support him loudly throughout the match. He's may favourite, you know.:big grin::worship:
supergran
22-11-2011, 15:21
Where are we discussing Tsonga and Fish match. Am I looking and can't see???
I heard your famous "lets go Andy" right at the beginning Maureen - that's my girl!! Was listening out for it knowing you were there.
I tried to start up a Let's Go Andy chant in the first set but only a couple of people joined in
supergran
22-11-2011, 23:25
I tried to start up a Let's Go Andy chant in the first set but only a couple of people joined in Heard that and did join in but it petered out. Shame...everyone around me didn't open their mouths. I was a lone voice in the wilderness in my area. Correction, one man behind and to the left kept calling "Come on Andrew" not loudly but audible. Commented to lady next to me and she said that he was being ironic!!!!!
During Rafa's match on Sunday night there was some idiot calling out "Come on Tim" :rolleyes: Was he there on Monday as well?
The woman next to me asked if I was related to Andy.:rolling::rolling:
:rolling::rolling: ...... You are aren't you?!! Well, as good as!
WimbledonAce
23-11-2011, 21:44
During Rafa's match on Sunday night there was some idiot calling out "Come on Tim" :rolleyes: Was he there on Monday as well?
Yeah I heard that, thankfully not many laughed. I get so sick of it at Wimbledon too, people thinking they are comedians. Where were you Sunday? I was at the top level, front row. Screaming for Rafa on the first match points, lol!
I was on level 1, row U, thought it would be far back but actually had an excellent view.
This is a short video of I took of the entrance of Andy into the arena
Andy enters (http://youtu.be/f-Dmc2au0BE)
Feel free to comment on the video on the youtube page ;) I like comments lol!
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