Orraloon Posted November 6, 2016 Share Posted November 6, 2016 Probably the best sporting achievement by any Scottish sportsperson ever. I just hope he hasn't done it by stealing Novak's drugs stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Tough draw for Andy at the O2 - Wawrinka, Nishikori & Cilic. A lot rides on this tournament. If he manages to win - at a place where he's performed really poorly in the past - coupled with Djokovic defending a huge number of points during the first half of 2017, Andy is likely to be Nr.1 for many months at least. If Novak wins, he regains the top spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, min said: Tough draw for Andy at the O2 - Wawrinka, Nishikori & Cilic. A lot rides on this tournament. If he manages to win - at a place where he's performed really poorly in the past - coupled with Djokovic defending a huge number of points during the first half of 2017, Andy is likely to be Nr.1 for many months at least. If Novak wins, he regains the top spot. Ridiculously lopsided draw. Djokovic has got two injured guys and the tanking Thiem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 6 minutes ago, Parklife said: Ridiculously lopsided draw. Djokovic has got two injured guys and the tanking Thiem. Djokovic record against his group is 23-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 1 minute ago, vanderark14 said: Djokovic record against his group is 23-0 Oh well, being the best player in the world isn't meant to be easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 5 minutes ago, Parklife said: Ridiculously lopsided draw. Djokovic has got two injured guys and the tanking Thiem. Totally. Even if they were all fit, Djokovic has an incredible combined 23-0 record against them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 17 hours ago, min said: Djokovic has an incredible combined 23-0 record against them. That is true but that record was amassed when he was in a much better place mentally as in more motivated and more confident. No doubting he does have the easier draw but for now there are no easy matches for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 8 minutes ago, Caledonian Craig said: That is true but that record was amassed when he was in a much better place mentally as in more motivated and more confident. No doubting he does have the easier draw but for now there are no easy matches for him. guys will all be up for it, seeing many other players beating him recently - same as some football teams lose their invincibility and all the smaller clubs start having a pop at them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just now, euan2020 said: guys will all be up for it, seeing many other players beating him recently - same as some football teams lose their invincibility and all the smaller clubs start having a pop at them Yes precisely. The one hope (if you are a fan of his) is that he gains motivation to regain his No 1 spot which he'd do if he were to win the WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just now, Caledonian Craig said: Yes precisely. The one hope (if you are a fan of his) is that he gains motivation to regain his No 1 spot which he'd do if he were to win the WTF. I think he is screwed on that front - as the next 6 month progresses Murray can only increase points, and Djokovic drop, due to him having a stonger Half Year 1 with exception of this tournament Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 No he can (momentarily anyway) regain the No 1 spot if he wins the WTF. That is what he needs to tell himself to get motivated. He needs to set a goal - say passing Federer's total of slam wins. But at the moment he says he is more interested in getting back into enjoying his tennis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 Murray beats Cilic 6-3 6-2 it was a tough first set but I guess when it only the top 8 playing in this one, all sets will be tough. In the other group match Nishikori beta Wawrinka. Murray plays Nishikori tomorrow evening. jamie Murray and Soares on court today after opening with a win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 6 hours ago, vanderark14 said: Murray beats Cilic 6-3 6-2 it was a tough first set but I guess when it only the top 8 playing in this one, all sets will be tough. In the other group match Nishikori beta Wawrinka. Murray plays Nishikori tomorrow evening. jamie Murray and Soares on court today after opening with a win. Wawrinka according to reports looking very tired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, biffer said: Wawrinka according to reports looking very tired. Hopefully Cilic can beat him tomorrow and he's already eliminated before facing Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Very good match on court now, Murray v Nishikori both players playing great tennis. first set going with serve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanderark14 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) That match against Nishikori was epic, some amazing tennis from both players. Longest three set match in the history of the tournament. cant wait for tomorrow, my tickets are for the afternoon session, it was confirmed that Murray plays in the afternoon on Friday Edited November 17, 2016 by vanderark14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, vanderark14 said: That match against Nishikori was epic, some amazing tennis from both players. Longest three set match in the history of the tournament. cant wait for tomorrow, my tickets are for the afternoon session, it was confirmed that Murray plays in the afternoon on Friday It was bad news for Murray with Wawrinkwa winning last night. An already eliminated Stan would've been much less dangerous than one playing for progression. Also bad news for Murray was being the first match on Friday. A Nishikori win in the afternoon would also have Stan already eliminated. Edited November 17, 2016 by Parklife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 To be honest I think Murray has struggled in both matches so far. He isn't timing the ball that well or striking the ball as cleanly as he has of late. He has won both matches through grit, determination and sheer bloody-mindedness. That will to win is carrying him through at the moment but he must look to up his game against Wawrinka or a disaster could be around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Everything in this tournament has gone in Djokovic's favour - from the initial draw... to having a last minute stand-in opponent today... to a days rest before the semi... to having had less time on court. He certainly appears to have his confidence back. If Murray is successful, it will be without any favours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Another win for Murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Murray struggling today , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 This is excruciatingly painful. Murray not at his best at all. His will to win has hauled him back to 1 set all. COME ON!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Looking tired indeed. Still he's played a load of tennis recently. Needs to draw on his deepest competitive reserves... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 What. A. Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 What a fighter, ah need ah drink, nishikori needs to win the night for Murray to remain number 1 as I don't think he will have the energy to beat Djokovic tomorrow, hope I am wrong, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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