The US Open

[Chris]

Cant see Federer winning, think he will end up making to many errors. If theres loads of rain breaks though I think that favours Federer quite a lot so a lot depends on the weather really.

Nadal is there for the taking, he's still vulnerable on a hardcourt against anyone who can hit the lines with decent power. The trouble is he wears people down mentally so the most you can usually do it for against him is a set. It'll take the best performance of Murray's career but this is the type of occasion where you need to bring your best so who knows? If it was best of 3 sets I might just back Murray to pull off the upset even given past meetings, but sustaining a level to win best of 5 against Nadal is an incredible ask at the moment

[Darth Marty]

I agree with everything you say there chris but I have seen signs that if murray plays well and Nadal doesnt raise his game he will lose. Murray is mentally tough and he can play on the surface, I reckon he will be well up for this and it should be a cracker.

The other semi id say Fed will win, theres something about Djokovic that seems off in this slam, just doesnt seem himself somehow...tiredness i guess.

Still, roll on oops...now! Its started!!

[Darth Marty]

Why the **** is the stadium half empty?!

Jesus christ its their semi final with the legendary Roger Fegerer and no ****er has turned up?!

Whats that about?

[Chris]

Why the **** is the stadium half empty?!

Jesus christ its their semi final with the legendary Roger Fegerer and no ****er has turned up?!

Whats that about?

Mental isnt it?

Murray v Nadal moved to the other court, starting at 5.30. **** sake, wanted to see both.

[Darth Marty]

me too, the fed vs djokovic was shaping up well too....still murray a break up early doors, good stuff.

[Pablo]

Murray a set up, buts lets a few break points slip.

[red g]

looking good so far, i backed him at 5/1 to win this one.

[Pablo]

He's on top but desperately needs a break to back it up. If Nadal sneaks this second set, youd have to fancy him to win. I might think about laying that bet off around now if I were you.

Murray has developed into a class player though, great to watch.

[Chris]

Fed has done it! GET THE **** IN THERE!!

Well he's two breaks up in the 4th, he wont choke that. I bet Djoko's mum regrets "the king is dead" comments a bit!

Not sure who I want him to play, I like Murray a lot but Nadal - Federer is the duel!

[Pablo]

****ing hell Murray is playing well. His serving has improved out of sight. Nadal is dogged though. This second set is crucial for Murray.

[Darth Marty]

Yeah i was thinking that, if Nadal somehow manages to win this he has to be favourite. Murray has battered him all over the place this set, he deserves to win it but will he?!

Fed played well, i switched to watch the last few games, fair play, did you see that ****ing smash lob?! ha ha do you reckon he meant it? I do!

[Darth Marty]

Get in there!!!

[Pablo]

Brilliant stuff, that will have really hurt Rafa. He's got to keep not giving Rafa a sniff of a break and he might just be able to pull this one off!

[Bender]

R NADAL (Spa) * v A MURRAY (GB)

2-6 6-6 (5-7)

[Darth Marty]

typical...nadal breaks murray 1st game 3rd set.