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Mecha_Infantry · (08-03-2008, 09:39 AM)

Originally Posted by iapetus:

Seriously. I mean, when was the last time he beat Djokovic? Must be years ago.

Yeah, all the way back in that weird competition called the Toronto Masters :lol

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 10:42 AM)

Originally Posted by iapetus:

Seriously. I mean, when was the last time he beat Djokovic? Must be years ago.

:lol

What time is the match today?

Peru · (08-03-2008, 11:01 AM)

Still, if Murray beats Djokovic today I will eat my socks and film it.

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 05:47 PM)

Originally Posted by Peru:

Still, if Murray beats Djokovic today I will eat my socks and film it.

For the record, will you be posting the video tonight or will we have to wait a little longer?

Not saying he will win, but Murray's also on good form right now.

Wes · (08-03-2008, 05:48 PM)

Murray is guaranteed 6th in the world rankings now. Awesome for him.

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 07:54 PM)

4-3 Djokovic

Although Novak is leading right now, he's playing at about 50%; whereas yesterday, he was maybe 98% He's playing very passively right now.

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 07:57 PM)

Originally Posted by Wes:

Murray is guaranteed 6th in the world rankings now. Awesome for him.

Would he go higher with a win tonight? Top five would be kind of nice. :D

Originally Posted by MIMIC:

4-3 Djokovic

All with service, though, and while Murray's threatened to break a couple of times, Djokovic really hasn't.

Wes · (08-03-2008, 08:04 PM)

Originally Posted by iapetus:

Would he go higher with a win tonight? Top five would be kind of nice. :D

Hmm I haven't tried to work that out. Didn't want to jinx anything. It's going ok so far though.

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 08:14 PM)

This is ridiculous :lol Murray is clearly the better player right now (although Djokovic ups his game on the big points) and Djokovic is just on auto-pilot. This reminds me of the Gulbis-Djokovic match earlier at the French Open.

Start playing, Novak!

Battersea Power Station · (08-03-2008, 08:16 PM)

Someone needs to smash Chris Fowler in the face.

No, you don't need to talk and spew pseudo-stats and analysis every second. It's tennis -- just let the dudes play and we'll appreciate it for ourselves.

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 08:19 PM)

I have a feeling Murray's gonna take this match.

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 08:27 PM)

Originally Posted by MIMIC:

I have a feeling Murray's gonna take this match.

Damn, you almost managed to jinx him there. :\

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 08:28 PM)

Originally Posted by iapetus:

Damn, you almost managed to jinx him there. :\

Brad Gilbert is the jinx :)

And 31 unforced errors from Djokovic so far. :lol Wow

Wes · (08-03-2008, 08:29 PM)

Having to watch a really crappy stream through betfair for this. This stuff should be on the BBC damn it.

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 08:37 PM)

Originally Posted by Wes:

This stuff should be on the BBC damn it.

Agreed.

Good stuff from Murray, Novak is really rattled by Murray's style these days. Come on Andy, time to do this.

Peru · (08-03-2008, 08:44 PM)

How to best prepare socks?

fake edit: Ohh, Djoko broke Murray, there's still hope.

MIMIC · 08:48 PM

There was a SUBSTANTIAL difference between how Novak played the first set and how he played the 2nd game in the 2nd set. He hit the ball harder, he forced Murray up his own game and he had a lot better footwork and anticipation.

First break of the match goes to Djokovic.

EDIT: and gets broken right back :lol

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 08:48 PM)

Originally Posted by Peru:

How to best prepare socks?

fake edit: Ohh, Djoko broke Murray, there's still hope.

Murray's just messing with you. Breaks straight back.

And in honour of Murray's Scottish heritage, might I suggest deep-fried?

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 08:52 PM)

41 UEs from Novak. Cahill says he's never seen this many from him EVER

Ash_69 · (08-03-2008, 08:55 PM)

Murray has this shit won. I can feel the Djokovic implosion coming.

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 08:56 PM)

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 08:56 PM)

Damn, that was a scary moment. Didn't think Djokovic was getting up after that one...

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 09:00 PM)

Is Djokovic a gymnast of any sort? I remember when he played Nadal at Queens, he slid into a split, Jankovic style :lol

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 09:03 PM)

There's a distinct whiff of victory here, and I like how it smells.

Wes · (08-03-2008, 09:04 PM)

Hahaha what was he doing with that overhead

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 09:08 PM)

Oh Andy :lol

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 09:14 PM)

EPIC CHOKE. Djokovic breaks Murray after fighting off 4 championship points

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 09:16 PM)

Argh, not good.

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 09:19 PM)

Djokovic got one extremely lucky point that kept him in the game, and since then he's been on fire. If he carries on at this rate, Peru's socks might even be safe.

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 09:23 PM)

Damn. Murray really IS a pusher. His main objective seems to just get the ball back to the other side of the court.

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 09:30 PM)

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Wes · (08-03-2008, 09:36 PM)

HOLY CRAP. What a point at 4-4

Wes · (08-03-2008, 09:38 PM)

Djokovic = boy ||| Murray = dog

[IMG]http://i38.************/rlwe2r.jpg[/IMG]

Peru · (08-03-2008, 09:38 PM)

Some great tennis here, whatever the result will be.

Roxas · (08-03-2008, 09:38 PM)

Originally Posted by Peru:

Still, if Murray beats Djokovic today I will eat my socks and film it.

I await this video with much glee. :D

iapetus · (08-03-2008, 09:40 PM)

Originally Posted by MIMIC:

Damn. Murray really IS a pusher. His main objective seems to just get the ball back to the other side of the court.

Technically, this is the aim of the game. If you can do it 100% of the time, you'll generally win. :D

Koshiro · (08-03-2008, 09:41 PM)

COME ON MURRAY! Awesome stuff. First masters title!!!

And with that I'm off to bed. Goodnight gentlemen.

Sharp · (08-03-2008, 09:43 PM)

So ridiculous! Well, congratulations to Murray, and poor, poor Djokovic.

MIMIC · (08-03-2008, 09:44 PM)

Good job, Andy.

Novak. Seriously? :lol Maybe he needs a stunt double when he isn't playing Federer or Nadal.

pewye · (08-03-2008, 09:47 PM)

I am surprised Murray won. I thought Djokovic would be pumped after beating Nadal.

Congrats to Murray. I think he is leading the U.S Open Series.

Peru · (08-03-2008, 09:47 PM)

Roxas · (08-03-2008, 09:50 PM)

Wow the crowd have disappeared before the trophy has even been handed out. They really dont like Murray...

Flakster99 · (08-03-2008, 09:59 PM)

Originally Posted by Peru:

Excellent. :lol

I was living vicariously through this thread as the match wasn't broadcasted in my area.

Wes · (08-03-2008, 10:00 PM)

:lol :lol

pewye · (08-04-2008, 02:17 AM)

Federer Nike Commercial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mulAi7cno2Y

:lol :lol

Battersea Power Station · (08-04-2008, 02:30 AM)

Didn't see this before, but Johnny Mac "interviewing" Roger right after the Wimbledon final:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Q_z0iLIc8

): ): ):

Battersea Power Station · (08-10-2008, 05:28 AM)

http://www.nbcolympics.com has a webcast of the tennis going on now (US only - sorry).

Davydenko and Gulbis are warming up.

Blake and Guccione are on serve at 4-3 in the first set.

I like watching Gulbis and so should you.

You need MS Silverlight to watch it ):

castle007 · (08-10-2008, 08:48 PM)

I can't believe that federer will lose his #1 ranking after the olympics. :(

But if anyone can get it back, it is him. It has been an incredible 4 1/2 years of tennis from him. :D

Flakster99 · 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by Battersea Power Station:

Didn't see this before, but Johnny Mac "interviewing" Roger right after the Wimbledon final:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Q_z0iLIc8

): ): ):

No doubt I had a few tears after watching that interview.

Here is the same interview /w Nadal directly afterwards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39S-6...eature=related

God I love Wimbledon.

Drewsy · (08-10-2008, 09:49 PM)

Originally Posted by Battersea Power Station:

Didn't see this before, but Johnny Mac "interviewing" Roger right after the Wimbledon final:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Q_z0iLIc8

): ): ):

:lol

Oh man, I've been looking for this video everywhere. The part where he gives Federer a hug was easily the most awkward thing I've ever seen on TV. pure gold.