AO 2012, SEMI-FINAL: Nole outguns Andy: 6'3, 3'6, 6'7, 6'1, 7'5

[Sallydaisy]

Yesssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Maza1987]

gotchyaaa

[Manaus]

There's the break! Atta boy! 2-1. :cheer: :yahoo: :cheer:

[sophie900607]

KITKAT! :) Consolidate now!

[supergran]

:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[sid]

cmon Andy breaks

[-J-]

cmomnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
KITKAT :boogie:

[KnightOwl]

Wonderful! Really enjoying this now!

Andy in front now :dance:

[david1610]

Now break and hold - yes, not being greedy - we want to make sure. C'mon Andy!!!!!

[Golden Lady]

Fantastic Andy!!!!

[traveller7]

kitkat just a hold now same as usual

[40-15]

brilliant!!

[Manaus]

Bananas are a pathetic fruit. ;)
Ok, Andy need to hold, don't let Djoko in.

[ljs]

:swingin: Hold Andy

[-J-]

Focus, safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[Speedy Hawk]

Hold now please Andy!

[JAMES4578]

Brilliant Andy , keep Nole down!

[Maza1987]

need to consolidate

[traveller7]

nows not the time for your serve to go walkabout

[Manaus]

Andy, cut out the DFs. Hold please.

[-J-]

on to the next point
cmonnnnnnnn

[supergran]

Come onnnn Andy!!!

[ljs]

arrrggg Andy cmon

[Manaus]

2BPs, Andy Andy, focus! :sofa:

[-J-]

point at a time
cmonnn

[KnightOwl]

Oh dear, not good enough - need to concentrate here!

[RFS]

These lapses have to stop. Not good enough... nowhere NEAR good enough

[traveller7]

Muppet noooo break again

[Speedy Hawk]

2-2 all.

[Maza1987]

dont worry
you can get back into his serve

[Manaus]

Dangit Andy! Back level now. :sad:

[KnightOwl]

Oh for goodness sake!

Back on serve already...

[supergran]

Focus Andy!

[-J-]

usual response andy straight back at him
cmonnnnnnn

[Speedy Hawk]

0-15. Focus, get break.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Lost focus somewhat but now 0-30, you can break again!

[-J-]

next point andy pile it on
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Speedy Hawk]

30-30.

[Manaus]

30-30. Keep at it Andy, you can break him.

[traveller7]

30-30

[KnightOwl]

No no no! That wasn't it!

[-J-]

umpire must have had words with nole, he isnt taking as long between points

[-J-]

get it out andy and move on still in this

[RFS]

you know what - just GIVE him the third set if you want to, that badly... :rolleyes:

[Speedy Hawk]

Deuce now!

[Manaus]

Good point to make it deuce.

[KnightOwl]

Much better - deuce!

[traveller7]

deuce

[Sallydaisy]

fab point from Andy for deuce

[ljs]

drink time lol good for him

[-J-]

well constructed point
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Ooh, BP, get it Andy!

[david1610]

Don't think about it, or the next game. Think about winning the next point. That is all. Next point Andy!

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Weary looking shot from Nole - adv Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Unlucky Andy.

[Manaus]

Andy!:doh:

[-J-]

argggggg
still in this
cmonnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Why didn't he come in there - volley would have been a doddle!

[Speedy Hawk]

Awww. Deuce again.

[Speedy Hawk]

Now Ad to Nole.

[Sallydaisy]

blast the net; now Ad to Nole

[DaveArneRiise]

Somethings has to be done about the length of time Nole is taking in-between points surly? Just not on!

[supergran]

Damn...Keep going Andy!

[Speedy Hawk]

Scream from Nole to hold his game. Now Andy serve next.

[Manaus]

Djoko holds. 3-2, still very much in it. Andy has to focus and not get frustrated.

[traveller7]

stupid amount of time - umpire should have a word

shame he didnt take that, must hold here

[-J-]

ok andy period of consolidation will do , wear him down
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Maza1987]

sheessshh
dont get frustrated andy
you can have him

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy's had so many chances in this set. Shouldn't be behind.

[Sallydaisy]

Freddyfudpuckers.
Andy is making lots of chances but Nole toughed out a hold and it's still on serve at *2-3 Andy.

[traveller7]

strong hold first serves in

[DaveArneRiise]

Good first point Allez!

[Speedy Hawk]

Man wearing same shirt as Nole with cap on got weird sort of paper stuck on top of cap. Wonder what it is?

[-J-]

phew
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Loving the net play, more of that please!

[Speedy Hawk]

Nice point.

[traveller7]

2 more points

[DaveArneRiise]

2nd serve getting picked off.

[-J-]

lolvy little stop volley
2 more points
cmonnnnnnn

[traveller7]

do NOT lose this game

[JAMES4578]

Andy musn't think about the missed opportunities, just needs to keep fighting and he can wear Nole down.

[DaveArneRiise]

Great shot cmon CMON!

[sophie900607]

No surprise that Nole hits a great return of a serve like this... But then a good forehand and 40-30!

[DaveArneRiise]

Superb hold!

[Sallydaisy]

*30-15
30-30 very good return from Nole on that 2nd serve
40-30 nole into the net
GAME ANDY

3-3

[Manaus]

Manages to hold, 3-3. Now need a break Andy.

[traveller7]

woop game now a break
dont ask for much do we?!

[sophie900607]

And Andy holds! Now break please!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Kit Kat would be ideal here.

[-J-]

cmon andy

[DaveArneRiise]

That is stunning simply stunning 15-30 CMAAWNNNNNNNNNNNNN

[-J-]

blistering!!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Nole Ace
*15-0, 15-15, *15-30

What a shot from Andy!!!!!

[Manaus]

Boom! shot. Keep it up Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Man wearing same shirt as Nole with cap on got weird sort of paper stuck on top of cap. Wonder what it is?

That's Nole's coach - no idea what the paper is, tho!

[sophie900607]

great shots, come on!

[-J-]

still glimmering
cmonnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

At least Nole is having to serve exceptionally well to keep Andy at bay? Can he maintain it?

[sophie900607]

I really really don't want Djokovic to find his serve...

[Sallydaisy]

30 all, keep pushing him Andy! The break will come.
Ace Nole *40-30
Return out ..... game Djokovic for 4-3.

[Manaus]

Djoko holds. Andy needs to keep it up and keep fighting.

[-J-]

hang tough Andy
keep it tight
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

nope good hold, stronger hold for murray next

[KnightOwl]

Humph. I liked it better when Nole was serving poorly, he's looking better again now...!

[Maza1987]

shouldve broke him when you had the millions chances, andy
dont let it haunt you

[david1610]

Just keep focusing Andy. You can do this. So do it!
Oh, and did I say concentrate!!!!
C'mon Andy!

[Maza1987]

dont even think about being broke here

[Sallydaisy]

Could do with some Aces/quick hold from Andy to stop Nole gaining momentum.

Come on Taz!
:taz:

[-J-]

cmon andy
focussssssssss

[KnightOwl]

Sloppy! Andy seems to have gone walkabout - come on, concentrate!!

[sophie900607]

Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[traveller7]

concentrate get those 1st serves in

[-J-]

3 more points cmonnn

[-J-]

close it out
cmonnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Blistering back hand winner. CMON!

[traveller7]

great shot come on one more point

[-J-]

one little point
cmonnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Better! C'mon Andy!!

[Speedy Hawk]

Come on Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Top class. Phenomenal hold!

[Sallydaisy]

Good serve *15-30. See it's much easier that way Andy!
Miss from Nole on 2nd serve 30-30
Too good from Andy!
*40-30
Game Andy

Wonderful play from AM!

[traveller7]

yes
break here please

[Manaus]

Phew holds. Please break Andy, not sure I want a TB.

[Katie]

Excellent hold! So tough for both players to hold.

[-J-]

classy andy
now back to piling the pressure on
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Bardot]

This wounded dog act of Djokovic is pathetic.

Go Andy!!!

[sophie900607]

Good hold from 0-30! Come on Andy!

[Maza1987]

andy doesnt seem to be bending his legs on the shot like normal. he looks casual. and its working!

[Sallydaisy]

Now break him Andy .....

[KnightOwl]

Safe hold in the end, but frustrating, cos he should have had the set in the bag by now.

C'mon - break then hold!

[DaveArneRiise]

Got lucky there Andy, but I'll take it 0-15 mon!

[-J-]

tagged him

[JAMES4578]

Andy wavering there but holds firm, come on and keep taking it to Nole!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy hit Nole at the net ... but he'd already blown the point.
Teensy smile from Muzzah

*0-15, 15-15. Come on Andy

[-J-]

every point andy
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

You can't miss those Andy

[-J-]

stay patient
cmonnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

You can't miss those Andy

Apparently, he can :sad:

[traveller7]

so close

[-J-]

next point
cmon

[DaveArneRiise]

I wouldn't mind a cheeky kit kat here. Pretty please?

[traveller7]

deuce

[ljs]

Andy hit Nole at the net ... but he'd already blown the point.
Teensy smile from Muzzah

*0-15, 15-15. Come on Andy

loved that didnt u :)

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[Maza1987]

back to deuce
sneak a break, andy

[Sallydaisy]

Just long from Andy; ND *30-15
40-15 and that looked just a tiny bit close
40-30 nole into the net

DEUCE
the patience is paying off .....

[Manaus]

Still a chance at deuce. Come on Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[-J-]

just the one point here andy
cmonnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Blast, Andy hit it into the net instead of FDTL.
Ad Nole. Keep at him!
ACE from Nole and he holds 5-4.

Next game is clutch.

[-J-]

crucial tenth game here
gotta hold Andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Must hold game for Andy now. He definitely doesn't want to be 2 sets down.

[DaveArneRiise]

Focus on your serve now Andy. Free flowing ground strokes a couple of cheeky aces and then go for the juggler on his serve!

[traveller7]

pooooo
andy must hold here or 3rd set is gone

[40-15]

must hold game - no pressure!!

[-J-]

Focus on your serve now Andy. Free flowing ground strokes a couple of cheeky aces and then go for the juggler on his serve!sounds like a plan

[david1610]

He is tiring. Just keep focusing Andy. Concentrate, concentrate, concentrate.
You can do this. Yes you can. Bob the Builder. Andy the tennis player.
Focus. Next point.
C'mon Andy!

[sophie900607]

we're like in the eurosport commercial... everyone's holding their breath...

[JAMES4578]

Looed like Andy had a shot there but Nole firm, Keep the pressure on Andy!

[-J-]

few more of those please
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

2 more points
cmonnnnnnnn

[Ace!]

This is a battle of MINDS


COME ON ANDY, NOLE IS THERE FOR TAKING!

[-J-]

next point
cmonnnnnnn

[sophie900607]

we really need those serves!

[DaveArneRiise]

Is it just me or does Andy serve action look different? Seems to have taken a lot of pace of his first serve?

[Sallydaisy]

Nole's suddenly full of energy; keep going Andy!
*0-15, 15-15,
30-15
30-30

Steady the ship Andy;first serves and Aces needed.

[DaveArneRiise]

****

[Speedy Hawk]

BP to Nole. Come on Andy!!

[Manaus]

Oh no SP...please hold Andy! :sofa:

[-J-]

just one point andy
cmonnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

yikes

[Maza1987]

sp down
horrible

[KnightOwl]

:grrr: set point Nole...!

[RFS]

I fear if this goes Nole's way - then it's his match

[Maza1987]

big time ace

[Manaus]

More of those would be nice Andy! Deuce.

[KnightOwl]

Way to go!!

[-J-]

that a boy
now kill it off
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

arg
nother ace please
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

SP #2. :sofa: Please hold...

[DaveArneRiise]

Ace please

[Maza1987]

facing another one

[Maza1987]

yesss
amazing forehand

[DaveArneRiise]

Oh **** me this is unbearable to watch, nerves killing me and Andy comes up with that stunner!

[KnightOwl]

Phew!! Good grief, that was close!

[Manaus]

Gutsy from Andy! You can do it Andy hold!

[Sallydaisy]

Oh, heck. Long from Andy after a great return from Nole.
Setpoint to Nole.

Ace. Hahahahahaha!
Deuce

Rats - poor volley from Nole but Andy hits it out.
Ad Nole and another set point.

Blistering forehand and he got it.
Deuce

[-J-]

great shot !
now finish it off please
cmonnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

SP numero 3

[-J-]

argggggggggg

[Manaus]

NOOOO! SP again. :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

Flipping heck; Ad to Nole again.

[DaveArneRiise]

what a time for the dropper lol

[Maza1987]

yess
another saved

[Manaus]

Back to deuce again. My heart! :sofa:

[Sallydaisy]

net, first service .....
play from Andy Murray - very cheeky drop shot.

[-J-]

gutsy andy
now tstring a couple points together
cmonnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Wow, back to deuce, 3rd set point saved.

[DaveArneRiise]

AD MURRAY YES YES YES :cheer:

[-J-]

take it please
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Adv Andy - one more please!

[Sallydaisy]

deuce
3 SPs saved - keep going Andy!

Ad Andy - Nole hit poor return on 2nd serve

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[DaveArneRiise]

Monstrous hold absolutely amazing! :cheer: :cheer:

[KnightOwl]

Weird point, but it'll do :big grin:

[sid]

5-5 phew

[Katie]

Omg what a hold!!

[-J-]

lucky coudnt care less great resolve andy

[40-15]

yes - great hold Andy!!

[RFS]

Now... MORE of that ...

[Bardot]

Phew & Wow!!!

[sophie900607]

omg was that a drop shot at a set point?

now adv Andy. and game Andy!

omg that wasn't easy but Andy really has a big heart!

[Maza1987]

big time, andy. thats how you win these big matches. pressure tennis

[Manaus]

HE HOLDS! :cheer: Phew. Mental strength like a solid rock. Ok Andy, a break would be fantastic now.

[ljs]

yayyyyyyyyyyyy he really hung in there in that game

[Sallydaisy]

Andy battled that out brilliantly; 3 set points down and he saved them with some quality tennis.

[KnightOwl]

Right, now like I said at 4-4...break then hold!

[-J-]

next point
cmonnnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Andy living dangerously but what gutsy play to hold for 5 all, come on Muzzah!

[david1610]

No, no you don't have a choice. Win the next point, and ... this game. C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

15-30...just 2 points Andy.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

15-40! 2BPs, take it Andy, please, you can do it!

[-J-]

shot!!!!!!!!!
chance
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

2 BPs, well earned - now break him!!

[sophie900607]

2 bps come on!!

[ljs]

damn straight , stand tall Andy and give it all u got

[Manaus]

1 gone still one left, come on Andy!

[-J-]

argggg
one left
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[KnightOwl]

Nooooo! Net again!

One more to go...

[sophie900607]

1st gone with a backhand to the net but we still have 1 more, just need to take your chances Andy!

[40-15]

yes yes yes!!

[sid]

yes break

[-J-]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
kitkat:boogie:

[traveller7]

Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

[Sallydaisy]

Nole serving 5-5.
*0-15, 15-15 return long from Andy
*15-30 great return from Andy on 2nd serve
*15-40 quality play from Andy and drills that forehand
*30-40

BREAK

ANDY TO SERVE FOR THE 3RD SET

[Bardot]

Magnificent point!!!!!:cheer::cheer:

[DaveArneRiise]

release the Kracken!

[Manaus]

Break get!!!! OMG so awesome. Now need a hold and that's 2 sets. Concentrate and take it Andy! :cheer:

[sophie900607]

omg what a way to break!!!!!!!!! serve it out man!

[Katie]

Please hold here Andy!!

[KnightOwl]

Righ, that's the first job done, now hold hold hold!!

[RFS]

Please just keep frustrating him like that

[-J-]

dying for a p
routine hold
so please focus safe hold and consolidate

[Maza1987]

big time pressure tennis from andy
saves sps
then breaks
now please hold

[traveller7]

Hold pleeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaassssssssssssseeeeee

[david1610]

Good. You carried out the first part of the plan, Murray.
Now get the next point, and the next ..... hold serve!
Yes you can. Bob the builder. Andy the tennis player.
C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

now please hold