min Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Raonic knocked out in Basel, so Murray will finish this week a minimum of 135 points ahead of him. Ferrer cruised the first set of his QF. Hopefully Federer will take care of Dimitrov tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Nadal has now pulled out of the Tour finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Nadal has now pulled out of the Tour finals. Good news for Murrays qualification chances. Before I read your post, I was checking out the Paris Masters draw and it couldn't be tougher - Murray sneaks into the top 8 seeds, but if all goes to plan is scheduled to face Dimitrov in the last 16 and Djokovic in the QF - again?!? Edited October 24, 2014 by min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffer Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Murray beats Ferrer 6-4 7-5, into the fnaal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share Posted October 25, 2014 If Murray wins tomorrow, he'll go above both Berdych and Nishikori into 5th spot in the race. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Murray looked much more like his old self today which was great to see. Tenacity, hitting the ball sweetly, more focus and more consistency. He showed great mental strength to overcome a collapse in the second set to pull through in straight sets. As for Andy's draw in Paris - yes it is tough but it will give us a better idea to what sort of form Andy is in. Just now you'd fancy him to beat Dimitrov who can be flaky a lot of the time and Djokovic has been patchy of late. Anyways that is the future - tomorrow if Andy can win it will mean a hat-trick of back-to-back titles which is unbelievable considering his form a month or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantyboy1983 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Murray looked much more like his old self today which was great to see. Tenacity, hitting the ball sweetly, more focus and more consistency. He showed great mental strength to overcome a collapse in the second set to pull through in straight sets. As for Andy's draw in Paris - yes it is tough but it will give us a better idea to what sort of form Andy is in. Just now you'd fancy him to beat Dimitrov who can be flaky a lot of the time and Djokovic has been patchy of late. Anyways that is the future - tomorrow if Andy can win it will mean a hat-trick of back-to-back titles which is unbelievable considering his form a month or so ago. The last part is not true as he won in Shenzen then lost to Ferrer in Beijing, however to win 3 out of your last 4 tournaments is a good return by anyone's standards. On serve in the final against Robredo, i'm tipping Murray to win in straight sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 The last part is not true as he won in Shenzen then lost to Ferrer in Beijing, however to win 3 out of your last 4 tournaments is a good return by anyone's standards. On serve in the final against Robredo, i'm tipping Murray to win in straight sets. Am not so sure. Robredo breaks to lead 4-3 and Murray is running on fumes it is plain to see. If Robredo takes this set I see no way back for Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 The last part is not true as he won in Shenzen then lost to Ferrer in Beijing, however to win 3 out of your last 4 tournaments is a good return by anyone's standards. On serve in the final against Robredo, i'm tipping Murray to win in straight sets. After Shenzen, Murray last to Djokovic in Beijing and the n Ferrer in Shanghai, so it would be 3 from 5. However, it's now back on serve in the second set in Valencia... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) Murray is like a sausage left too long on a barbecue - he's done. Physically running on empty. The heart is willing but the body isn't. Edited October 26, 2014 by Caledonian Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Yes!!! Perfect Time for an ace there, while match point down. Deciding set it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Andy has many faults us fans know that but so many times his matches are like an episode of Tales of the Unexpected. He looks beat yet turns it around or has a match in the bag and throws it away. It is like that Jewish saying Yerneverno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caledonian1 Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 what a fantastic match this is...great quality. currently 5-4 Murray in final set....advantage Murray....so championship point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Murray certainly has all the old hunger and spirit back that was lacking at RG and Wimbledon. This looks set for a deciding tie-breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) If Robredo holds his two serve points here, he wins. EDIT: Murray breaks back immediately. Edited October 26, 2014 by Cove_Sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Murray saves a championship point on first serve and then loses his next. Another championship point for Robredo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86glebestreet Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Murray wins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Tremendous tennis match and nothing between the players - well done Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washboarder Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 well done andy murray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 What an epic match. Just brilliant. Andy Murray wins in three sets. Fabulous stuiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Great stuff and all done in good spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caledonian Craig Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 That has to go down as one of the best matches of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 That pretty much seals Murray's place in London. For him to fail to qualify now, Ferrer and Raonic would have to compete the final in Paris next week, coupled with an early exit for Andy and with Berdych an Nishikori doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora MaDonald Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 A good night all round - his maw got through on Strictly!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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