Andy Murray/Tennis thread 2014

[Shaggy]

I have it on pretty good authority that Murray really doesn't like Federer - and he hates losing to him more than any other player.

Should be interesting, but they way they're both playing you've got to say that it favours Federer - he annihilated Tsonga

However... 'tis tennis after all and anything could happen.

I think kick off is around 8am on Wed.

Always thought Federer got up Murray's nose more than any other. He's good mates with Novak and Nadal as well. Hope Andy wins obviously but I fancy Fed on current form.

[RichC]

Fed does look strong at the moment, that change of racquet seems to have worked wonders for him.

Murray needs to put that backhand of his under some serious pressure as that's his main weakness

[Buzzo]

I have it on pretty good authority that Murray really doesn't like Federer - and he hates losing to him more than any other player.

Should be interesting, but they way they're both playing you've got to say that it favours Federer - he annihilated Tsonga

However... 'tis tennis after all and anything could happen.

I think kick off is around 8am on Wed.

Federer is smugness personified, so that is not all that surprising I suppose.

Hope Andy takes the game to him, but looks a tricky match the way both are playing. Murray relishes these type of challenges though, and is never better than when his back is to the wall.

[Shaggy]

Wawrinka levels it 1-1 v Djokovic.

[RichC]

I see Ferrer went out earlier today as well.

Really would like to see Stan get past Novak but I can't see it happening.

[Shaggy]

4-1 Wawrinka in the third

[RichC]

This is great to watch Stan 2 -1 up in sets now.

I really hope he takes Djok out

[Shaggy]

Wawrinka played like this v Murray in the US Open last year. Looks almost unbeatable when he hits this level.

[mick the click]

Wawrinka played like this v Murray in the US Open last year. Looks almost unbeatable when he hits this level.

He does, then his head goes. I'd like to see Stan win but my money's still on Mr bendy.

[RichC]

He did this vs Djok in the semi's at the US Open as well, should have beaten him

[Shaggy]

Haha Novak is doing that thing again when he's right up against it so just starts teeing off like crazy. Working for him again, breaks Wawrinka.

[RichC]

His mental strength these days is utterly amazing, the bloke is never beaten until the last point has been won against him. Fair play

[RichC]

Into a 5th set it goes.

Stan has really upped his game this past season or so, money has got to be on Djok winning in 5 against him though.

[mick the click]

This is where Stan usually gets his nosebleed. Hope he doesn't, but if it does happen the fifth could be over speedily.

Excellent match!

I hate tennis - I've got stuff to get done how can I possibly not watch this????

It'll be the same tomorrow with Murray.

[Shaggy]

I've got to go out FFS.