Dreading Murray's fate tomorrow.

[Fedex]

Originally Posted by The Bawss

Not believing in his chosen player? Sounds more like a bandwagonner than a true fan.

Believe me, anyone who has followed Murray since 2004 and all the heartbreak that entails is not bandwagonesque.
Far more a masochist.

[Steve0904]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Believe me, anyone who has followed Murray since 2004 and all the heartbreak that entails is not bandwagonesque.
Far more a masochist.

I know what you're saying. It's like you're not used to him winning to the extent he is these days, so you dread a loss more than look forward to the euphoria you'll feel if he wins. Pessimism in simple terms. If Murray keeps winning, your attitude will change.

[veroniquem]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Sorry to be so negative but I've just got a feeling Murray's going to get a mauling tomorrow.
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1- the extra day of rest doesn't favor Djoko imo. It's better to keep the same pace throughout the tournament and not have one's rhythm broken. 1 day of rest between matches is the ideal tempo.
2- none of their previous encounters point to a one-sided scenario. Quite the opposite. Why would the pattern change all of a sudden?


You're just scared for Murrray. I don't think HE will be.

[Day Tripper]

I agree. This could be real ugly for Murray.

I am predicting a scoreline something like

6-3 6-4 6-2 to Djokovic.

[zagor]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Sorry to be so negative but I've just got a feeling Murray's going to get a mauling tomorrow.
Things have just swung in Djokovic's favour who has an extra day's rest and Murray coming off a hard 5 setter. And you need everything in your favour to have a chance against Djokovic who's looking like an absolute monster sends shivers down my spine.
He's like the Mike Tyson of tennis. Opponents beaten before they go on.
Just hope that Murray can make it respectable.
And if he somehow pulls off the win I expect various bits of players lying around for it.

Not the best comparison, Novak is a notorious slow starter and seems to relish playing epic, long, drawn-out battles while Tyson was all about blitzing opponents by overwhelming them early with his power and speed and didn't fare that well in longer fights.

[Fedex]

Originally Posted by Steve0904

I know what you're saying. It's like you're not used to him winning to the extent he is these days, so you dread a loss more than look forward to the euphoria you'll feel if he wins. Pessimism in simple terms. If Murray keeps winning, your attitude will change.

Hmm. Never thought about it that way. You could have a point.
I also feel frustration that he's finally achieving the potential anyone that's followed Murray, knows he has yet I still don't have the pleasure of looking forward with confidence due to the monster that is Djokovic And Murray flunking those two semi sets.
Must have been nice being a Federer fan years ago having the luxury of sitting back in your armchair, relaxed, cigar in hand knowing your man was going to slay anyone in front of him instead of constantly on the edge of your seat cursing Murray for torturing you for a decade never knowing what was going to happen next.
I just want a little piece of the other for a change.
Murray always has to make things difficult.

[Clarky21]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Believe me, anyone who has followed Murray since 2004 and all the heartbreak that entails is not bandwagonesque.
Far more a masochist.

There are no bigger masochists than us long suffering Nadal fans. Well, maybe you long suffering Murray fans know how we feel, but things are looking up for Andy right now, so you have a whole lot more to cheer for than we do.

[axel89]

Originally Posted by Jeffrey573639

Have some faith in Muzza- he's been playing great and physically he's young enough he can recover. CMON MUZZA!!!

jeffrey joining the murray fans our population is now 6 ...

[Cormorant]

Originally Posted by Fedex

Right now, Murray is getting a whiskey transfusion.

What self-respecting Scot would drink "whiskey" before a major final? Connery will be having words with Muzza if he's eyeing up anything but a glass of authentic Scotch this morning/afternoon.

OP is suffering from a classic case of over-anxiety, conjuring up worst case scenarios in order to protect themselves from the anguish of disappointment. The Scot's run-up to the final has been a dream scenario -a bare minimum of exertion for the most part, topped off with just the right quota of adversity required for honing one's game and physical/mental stamina. Murray would be embarrassed to point to any physical shortcomings on Sunday, given the Federer match wasn't that arduous and his preceding matches weren't even as taxing as the average Lendl practice session.

If the Serb does run away with the match in a dominant fashion, it won't be because Murray was drained from the semi.

[mariecon]

Murray had the tougher SF. Djokovic had it easy. Ferrer didn't even show up. There is no way Murray will outlast Djoker tomorrow.

[always_crosscourt]

Fedex is to Murray as Clarky is to Nadal.

[The Bawss]

Originally Posted by always_crosscourt

Fedex is to Murray as Clarky is to Nadal.

And as TMOP was to Federer.

[beast of mallorca]

Originally Posted by always_crosscourt

Fedex is to Murray as Clarky is to Nadal.

Have to disagree. FedEx is a reasonable poster, Clarky is just plain -------

[Al Czervik]

Who cares.

He got his gold and more importantly his major.

Zero pressure.

I think C-vak takes it in straights, but there is nothing Novak can do to Murray that Roger has not already done to him.

And he has Kim to go home to. While I am picking it in straights, something tells me Ivan knows something about Novak that can be exploited.

[MichaelNadal]

I think Djokovic is going to win easily too

[Feña14]

I usually play down Murray's chances and see the bad points going into big matches. I'm starting to get past that these days, against Federer I was very confident, i'm confident for tomorrow too.

I don't think it will be a "mauling", I can see it going similar to the US Open final, or their semi final from last year. Either can win, fingers crossed he does it.

[kaku]

The match vs Fed was long but there weren't many long grinding rallies so physically, Murray should be fine

[Cfidave]

Originally Posted by kaku

The match vs Fed was long but there weren't many long grinding rallies so physically, Murray should be fine

Physically Murray will be O.K. The problem will be Novaks game and the way he is currently playing.