Andy Murray/Tennis thread 2014

[RichC]

Murray wins!

10-8 in the 3rd set tie-breaker.

[Buzzo]

Murray wins!

10-8 in the 3rd set tie-breaker.

Saved 5 match points.

3 titles in 5 weeks. Impressive run of form, still someway off the 'big 3' but getting back to his previous levels. Winning matches like that fighting his way out of a corner will do him good in the long run.

[RichC]

He looked utterly shattered in the last set but managed to come through somehow.

Impressive form but looks like he could do with a bit of a rest.

[Buzzo]

I don't think he is going to get one - Paris Masters starts in 2 days!

It is an incredibly punishing schedule.

[RichC]

Yeah he's not but this should stand him in good stead for the start of next season; 3 titles in 5 weeks is excellent form but he's a way to go to get back to the Djokovic, Nadal and even Federer levels at the moment.

[RichC]

Small mercies he has a bye in the first round I fancy he'll need it.

Hopefully he makes it to London as I've got tickets!

[mick the click]

What a match! I watched it all and got into trouble from the missus - feck off! It was superb. Loved the way Robredo gave Murray the fingers at the net at the end. Whoever had lost that would feel bloody awful.

[Red_Polo]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbKXDGjHL5o"]Tommy Robredo shows his middle fingers to Andy Murray - YouTube[/ame]

[Buzzo]

Tommy Robredo shows his middle fingers to Andy Murray - YouTube

Thats class. I love the level of respect and sportsmanship in Tennis.

[mick the click]

Footballers are pussies. Tennis players are lions.

"'Tis true!"

[mick the click]

Thats class. I love the level of respect and sportsmanship in Tennis.

It's taught from day one. You're going to win and you're going to lose: be good mannered at both.

Again - this was a special match.

[captainfog]

It was only special because they were so tired. Last man standing won.

Murray was really poor in the first set and a half. So timid , he could have steam rollered Robero if he had played with more aggression. He's reverted to his pre Olympics defensive style.

[Buzzo]

Andy Murray beats Julien Benneteau 6-3 6-4 in Paris Masters second round

[captainfog]

Andy Murray beats Julien Benneteau 6-3 6-4 in Paris Masters second round

If he wins his third round match tomorrow against Dimitrov then he's guaranteed a spot in London.

Going to very tough, he must be feeling a bit leggy after all this tennis, it feels like he's been playing non stop for about a month now, and Dimitrov is a quality player. It's unfortunate he's been dealt such a tough draw.

Gowan Muzza

He's 3rd on court tomorrow

[Buzzo]

Yeah, massive ask for him to win again, though he does have some great momentum.

I think, even if he loses today, for Murray to miss London it would mean Milos Raonic has to win in Paris a tournament that has Novak and Roger in the draw.