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[giant_frying_pan]

That was like one of my smashes.

(Who am I kidding, I'm happy if I just hit the ball)

 

[killer_clank]

feels like murray is just spamming slices looking to exploit that hideous UE count from Berdych.

 

[yyzjohn]

He's had Fed's number this year. Bit crushed right now, to be honest, especially when this was by far his best chance to snag another one. 18 never it seems.

I think it's pretty safe to say that Federer will never win another major at this point. This might have been his best shot with Djokovic out already.

 

[mclem]

Murray seems to have taken to yelling 'Let's go!'. Makes him sound a bit like a midnineties Sega game.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Long game, but a crucial hold for Murray. Berdych really needed to break there and made Murray work extremely hard.

3-3 in the 2nd.

[EDIT - A weak dropshot into the net by Berdych on break point gives the Scot the advantage. 3-4 and a break up in the 2nd.]

 

[killer_clank]

Murray seems to have taken to yelling 'Let's go!'. Makes him sound a bit like a midnineties Sega game.

I think the "Let's Go" is actually Murray's most effective on court muttering. Tends to use it after he wins an important point whereas he goes to the "YES" when he gets out of a spot of bother.

 

[sam777]

I think the "Let's Go" is actually Murray's most effective on court muttering. Tends to use it after he wins an important point whereas he goes to the "YES" when he gets out of a spot of bother.

It is basically the English equivalent of Vamos, which is used a lot by Spanish players in all forms of sport. But saying it in English doesn't sound as good lol.

 

[Kotetsu534]

Is Federer the highest ranked 34 year old in history or did someone else do it first?

I think Agassi might have got higher. I know he's the oldest ever No. 1 and he hung around the top 5 for a bit after that. Also need to check Connors. Rosewall was #2 when he was 40 (born Nov 1934, #2 in April 1975).

 

[giant_frying_pan]

And Andy gets the break in the third set. Looking like a formality now...

Murray 2 sets to 0 and 3 games to 1 in the third.

 

[killer_clank]

that was the worst "come on tim" of all time.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

that was the worst "come on tim" of all time.

I was saying, "Come on, Pimms!"

[EDIT - Great lob to secure the service game. Berdych was there in time, but it was too close to the corner to do anything with.]

 

[mclem]

Am I imagining it, or does Murray go for the lob a lot more these days?

 

[Helensmith]

Really wish I could watch the final on Sunday instead of working 😢

 

[pestul]

Really wish I could watch the final on Sunday instead of working 😢

Best of both worlds.. watch while you're at work. If you have the ability to do so that is lol (like me).

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Am I imagining it, or does Murray go for the lob a lot more these days?

Absolutely, it's taken the place of his dropshot tendencies of the past. It helps that his lobs are mostly outstanding.

[EDIT - I'm missing the final too. Doubt I'll be able to avoid the result ]

 

[RedAssedApe]

fed had it

 

[Deku Tree]

fed had it

If he was really playing hurt then he had no chance against Murray anyway.

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Is Federer the highest ranked 34 year old in history or did someone else do it first?

Oldest world number one in the men's game was Agassi at 33 and a half, until the 2003 US Open. There have been several 34+ second ranked players.

 

[Helensmith]

Best of both worlds.. watch while you're at work. If you have the ability to do so that is lol (like me).

I'll be working in a hospital with patients but it's okay, I'll dry my tears with wads of cash 😭

 

[RedAssedApe]

If he was really playing hurt then he had no chance against Murray anyway.

still...rather watch that then raonic

 

[giant_frying_pan]

...and Match! Andy Murray through to the final, taking just under two hours to do so.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Bird Dick will never win a slam

 

[sam777]

Andy Murray is never going to have a better chance at winning his 3rd slam but I wouldn't rule Raonic out as he is playing some good stuff this grass season.

 

[Niraj]

Andy Murray is never going to have a better chance at winning his 3rd slam but I wouldn't rule Raonic out as he is playing some good stuff this grass season.

Played a good match against Murray at the AO too. Think he hurt his foot or something late in the match if I remember correctly.

 

[John Dunbar]

raonic has a pathetic record in finals above 250. never won against a quality opponent in a big final (counting 500s as big for raonic). the only one he won was against pospisil, losing the other nine.

 

[TheAutomator]

raonic has a pathetic record in finals above 250. never won against a quality opponent in a big final (counting 500s as big for raonic). the only one he won was against pospisil, losing the other nine.

In the grand slam, form or records go out the window.

 

[John Dunbar]

In the grand slam, form or records go out the window.

form is always king.

 

[lazybones18]

time for Canada to win in something major other than hockey

Spoiler

Murray in straights

 

[perfectchaos007]

Here's my predictions for the finals

Serena def. Kerber 6-4, 7-6

Murray def. Raonic 6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 6-3

 

[Milchmann]

Sky will stream the Ladies' final for free in Germany and Austria on their website and Facebook:
https://www.sky.de/wimbledon
https://www.facebook.com/DeinSkySport

 

[Ricker]

I doubt Kerber can beat Serena 2 Slams in a row...Serena in 3,where she dominates the 3rd set.

 

[weekev]

Raonic is my tip for the final now, he's looking on form.

Meant to say yesterday......called it

Wish I had put money on it now, would have gotten decent odds. Ah well

 

[zero_suit]

Serena...do it.

 

[Milchmann]

Serena should win in 2 sets. If the match goes to a third set, either Serena doesn't play well or Angie plays extremely well and I would believe in Angie to win.

 

[miserable]

as with all Serena matches, Angie must win the 1st set to stand a chance of winning

 

[Milchmann]

Angie barely hanging in there.

 

[tycoonheart]

jayz sighting

 

[leng jai]

Serena has the crosscourt passing shot covered this time around.

 

[Ricker]

Serena has got to stop that awkward backing up shot she does once in a while or she could be in trouble.

 

[Milchmann]

Serena has the crosscourt passing shot covered this time around.

Net game too.

 

[Ricker]

Look out line judge

 

[zero_suit]

Nice point.

 

[leng jai]

Serena with the atrocious grunt after the easiest put away.

 

[sam777]

Serena with the atrocious grunt after the easiest put away.

Annoying as fuck, she does is quite a lot as well.

 

[zero_suit]

Nice shot, Serena.

 

[leng jai]

Kerber is handling the wind much better at the moment.

 

[LuuKyK]

Serena servebotting her way out of trouble. NID

 

[Milchmann]

No chance against Serena's serve so far.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Big time hold from Serena there.

 

[sam777]

Serena is just a servebot, her forehand and backhand have both been terrible.