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[Pepiope]

Break him!

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Yeah Djokovic has gone up a gear now.

EDIT - And Murray's gone into reverse

 

[Diamond]

Can someone explain to me why is he so hated?

I don't think he is hated by everybody, the boos were coming from a few dozens guys at max. But it's true Stan had a few harsh words for the french press and players after the Davis Cup final last year (it wasn't completely underserved), and he even had a heated conversation with the members of the french team after the final match. Plus, as the press reminded people of before the semi, Tsonga apparently said some things after Stan's win at the Australian Open last year, along the line of "if he can win a slam, I can because I was better than him these last years". Stan didn't like it.

In any case it's not really a reason to boo someone. Stan is usually quite likeable, IMO.

 

[killer_clank]

this storm can't come soon enough for murray, it's his only hope.

sure as clockwork, joker holds his hip and then suddenly break point.

 

[miserable]

"Fading Away" is Murray's super move, and he has a full super bar to use it!

 

[Deadman]

Wag that finger on Sunday Stan.

 

[jelly]

this storm can't come soon enough for murray, it's his only hope.

sure as clockwork, joker holds his hip and then suddenly break point.

Are his mind games a thing, can't say I've noticed.

 

[killer_clank]

Are his mind games a thing, can't say I've noticed.

well he did exactly the same thing to great effect in the australian open final. match was square, novak went funny for a bit then turned on god mode.

 

[sam777]

Are his mind games a thing, can't say I've noticed.

Defo, although he only ever seems to do it against Murray, maybe because he knows it works against him.

 

[JadedWriter]

Murray please.

 

[Kensuke]

Wow, this is looking like a routine victory for Djokovic. I expected more resistance from Murray.

 

[MIMIC]

Are his mind games a thing, can't say I've noticed.

Nothing is going on. Just like how Murray wanted to blame the umpire for his horrific drive volley, people wanna find any excuse to blame Djokovic for Murray losing.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

That 'smash' sums it up.

 

[zroid]

what a choke, god damn

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

The mental block is real.

 

[killer_clank]

christ that was utterly terrible. utter capitulation, and for no real reason.

 

[MIMIC]

....and that shot xD

 

[Deleted member 231381]

Clayray waiting til next year, clearly; giving Mugray some brief exposure in the time being.

 

[sam777]

All those people saying Murray will be a tougher test than Rafa lol.

 

[tycoonheart]

lawl, way to end the set Andy.

 

[Atrophis]

Murray looks like he doesn't give a fuck anymore. Just going through the motions until the inevitable Djokovic victory.

 

[perfectchaos007]

All those people saying Murray will be a tougher test than Rafa lol.

That match was for the title and everyone knows it. No disrespect to Wawrinka, but he won't be a problem for Djokovic if he plays like this

 

[Kensuke]

That match was for the title and everyone knows it. No disrespect to Wawrinka, but he won't be a problem for Djokovic if he plays like this

If Wawrinka shows up in peak form he can definitely trouble Djokovic. That's a big if though.

 

[sam777]

That match was for the title and everyone knows it. No disrespect to Wawrinka, but he won't be a problem for Djokovic if he plays like this

If Wawrinka can apply his backhand to the best of his ability he can cause Novak quite a bit of trouble.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

All those people saying Murray will be a tougher test than Rafa lol.

In fairness, he has been albeit not by much. It's hard to put any sort of challenge against one of the two best players of all time!

 

[MIMIC]

In all honesty, Murray is probably the tougher test (because of how well he pushes). It's just that Novak has become an outstanding problem solver in the last few years and has adapted his game to overcome match-up issues. Plus, he's like a jillion percent mentally tougher than Murray.

 

[Pacbois]

Come on Andy, please lose before the storm because I don't want this match to end tomorrow.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Nole is a total boss.

 

[m_shortpants]

"Djokovic beats Murray" isn't a headline, it's not even a punchline, it's just a fact of life.

Wawrinka has got this.

I hope so, would be really cool!

 

[killer_clank]

murray's second serves are so bad sometimes they win him the point out of sheer bewilderment.

 

[killer_clank]

and to be fair to him, he's not giving up here like he has in the past.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

murray's second serves are so bad sometimes they win him the point out of sheer bewilderment.

Like the Stupify spell from Harry Potter!

EDIT - Wee outburst there from Novak after not returning one of said stupifying second serves.

 

[Coldnoodle]

Murray cursing like a sailor.

 

[Sax Russel]

murray's second serves are so bad sometimes they win him the point out of sheer bewilderment.

Hahaha

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Again Murray gives up on the point early.

EDIT - Got away with murder there.

 

[Niraj]

Only Murray could make that point more difficult than it needed to be

 

[killer_clank]

djokovic should have punished that awful winner.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

C'mon Andy, at least get to a tiebreak!

 

[Vomiaouaf]

With Nadal and Fed on the decline and no one to challenge Djokovic, men's tennis is going to be incredibly boring for the foreseeable future...

 

[Pepiope]

With Nadal and Fed on the decline and no one to challenge Djokovic, men's tennis is going to be incredibly boring for the foreseeable future...

Joker is going to win a lot. That's fun.

 

[killer_clank]

watch djokovic break here

also they do have hawk eye????? ITV and Jim Courier keeps mentioning it.

 

[Niraj]

Djokovic starting to flop around like a Power Rangers putty when he hits the ball.

The TV people are able to use Hawkeye to confirm calls. Which makes the tournament's refusal to use it that much more baffling.

Good point by Murray there

 

[killer_clank]

wow

 

[BlindCommunication]

A wild Clayray appears! Getting the crowd into it, what a showman!

 

[Coldnoodle]

HOLY MOLEY MURRAY DA GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

 

[Space Avocat]

CLAYRAYYYYYYY

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Two great points in a row from Murray. He has to capitalise.

 

[Niraj]

Two in a row.

 

[Atrophis]

Goddamn, where was this in the second set??

 

[Kensuke]

Murray transforming into Clayray. Like a beautiful butterfly.