posted Jan 22, 2007

I am Impressed with Murray's attitude, ie his aim is imply to see how well he can do, no expectations, no fear. Should be our attitude too.

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posted Jan 22, 2007

Brad Gilbert is right to say that Murray will need to serve as well as against Chela to have a good chance (70% first serves, many over 210km/h). He'll need as many cheap points on serve as possible. It's probabaly the biggest area of advantage for AM over Nadal.

Also, Murray is going to have to pull Nadal up the court rather than letting him hit from the baseline. Lots of short sliced backhands and drop shots . Problem is that this is quite a high risk strategy, as anything loose will set up easy winners for Nadal.

If each is at there best, then Nadal would win more often than not, but how often do both players play at there best for entire matches?

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posted Jan 22, 2007

I'm English but for the first time ever, I'm experiencing what it is like to be a Scotsman watching England play football. After what Murray said about the England football team I now want him to lose - WHOEVER HE PLAYS. Doesn't matter if he is playing a German, an Argentine or a Martian, I want him to lose.

I know this hate-filled approach, makes me as bad as a Scot watching England play footy, but hey....

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posted Jan 22, 2007

Unfortunatley for you Murray will win major tournaments, something the england football team will never do.

Enjoy the misery!

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posted Jan 22, 2007

Tallhawk

No need to apologise for being a small-minded loser.

Thanks for sharing, though

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posted Jan 22, 2007

Well you are going to get your wish - the chippy scot is losing the fifth set convincingly!!

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posted Jan 22, 2007

Nadal beats Murray 6-7 6-4 4-6 6-3 6-1

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posted Jan 22, 2007

For Andy Murray to take the match to five sets is a feat in itself. He's playing better than ever, he's justified his seeding and let's remember he's never made it past the first round last year. His stamina is better, his outlook is better and he's starting to look world class.

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posted Jan 22, 2007

He deserves a big round of applause for his gutsy display against the no.2 in the world, they both played so well today, and I don't think anyone deserved to lose the match. Unfortunately it was Andy who lost

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posted Jan 23, 2007

Davser & Peepshow - My attitude is EXACTLY the same as most Scots take when England play football. I take it from your responses that you are Scots which would make you hypocrites. If not, what do you think about Scots supporting ANY team that England play? It's EXACTLY THE SAME!

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