Strategists, WTF happened tonight? Why did Murray get dusted up? - Page 2

DeShaun · 01-27-2013, 04:16 AM

Thanks everyone, better I imagine now what then happened.

SempreSami · 01-27-2013, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedex

I hope The Bawss has included that in his excuses thread.
I think the match was practically over at that stage, feather or no feather.

Oh man the horror. Adidas will have to change the name of their lightweight shoe or Murray's going to break out in a screaming frenzy whenever they give him a catalogue.

jwjh · 01-27-2013, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DeShaun

I just want to know if Murray brought any fight, that's all.
Was he smug towards Djokovic and how long, or was he rather petulant towards the whole situation? That's all I need to know about Andy's buttons for my purposes.

I think he fought reasonably well but I think he went away slightly in the last two sets. Both didn't play as well as they did in the SFs. Murray didn't serve as well as against Fed. Murray's return was not at his best. Murray had blisters. Murray served a DF after feathergate to give Nole a mini break. Murray couldn't convert any of his BPs. Nole was leaking UEs for parts of the first 2 sets but tightened up his game in the last 2. Nole capitalised on Murray's UEs in the 3rd and 4th set to break.

Mainad · 01-27-2013, 05:28 AM

Ddn't see all of the match but from what I could tell the first 2 sets were very tight (well, they both went to tie-breakers so that's a bit obvious). Murray seemed the better player for most of the first 2 sets but his level noticeably started to drop towards the end of the 2nd. In the 2nd set breaker, there was a bizarre incident with a falling feather that I think he let distract him as he was about to serve at 2-2 because he then double-faulted to hand Djokovic the mini-break which he then held onto.

After Djokovic had levelled at 1 set all, Murray took an MTO to get his foot bandaged. It looked very blistered. After that, his movement noticeably slowed and seemed hampered and his groundstrokes declined in quality. His serve held good for the most part but eventually that too cracked and Djokovic got the vital break in the 7th game of the 3rd set. He never looked back after that and upped his level to take the 4th and the match.

In short, Murray had definite chances in the first 2 sets but his movement and level rapidly deteriorated after that. In a reversal of the US Open final, Djokovic definitely outlasted Murray in the fitness stakes. With these 2, it very often becomes a test of stamina in the end. Murray won the last contest, Djokovic won this one. Deservedly so.

xan · 01-27-2013, 06:09 AM

featherer comes back with a vengeance!

Clarky21 · 01-27-2013, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilander Fan

Murray did not have the energy. Probably due to the difference in their semi final matches.

Funny how Murray was tired after his semi with Fed but Lance wasn't the least bit tired after his marathon with Stan in the 4th round. There is definitely something rotten going on in Serbia.

nikdom · 01-27-2013, 06:29 AM

Man I fell asleep in the second set and I wake up to this. What happened at the net? Did they tongue kiss?

Fedex · 01-27-2013, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FedererDropShot

Feather from the Swiss Golden Eagle

AND

Injury weakening his movements.

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Originally Posted by SempreSami

Oh man the horror. Adidas will have to change the name of their lightweight shoe or Murray's going to break out in a screaming frenzy whenever they give him a catalogue.

Did anyone see Murray's feet? They were split to pieces!
You would think professional players would have feet like leather?
I used to get split feet playing football. It was agony but the skin would harden and toughen over time.
Maybe it's just modern tennis is so physical that nothing can stop that?
Be interesting to see the state of Djokovic's feet.

Tony48 · 01-27-2013, 06:44 AM

Murray stopping during his service motion to get rid of a feather shows what kind of mentality this guy has. It's not like the whole damn bird fell out of the sky.

SLD76 · 01-27-2013, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Clarky21

Funny how Murray was tired after his semi with Fed but Lance wasn't the least bit tired after his marathon with Stan in the 4th round. There is definitely something rotten going on in Serbia.

Right?

I mean sure Murray had the foot blister issue, but honestly, he looked tired too that match.

how in the world is the guy with the easiest draw and yeah , he went 5 sets with Fed, but I dont think it was a physical match...how in the world is he tired after 2 sets?

Weird.

Fedex · 01-27-2013, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony48

Murray stopping during his service motion to get rid of a feather shows what kind of mentality this guy has. It's not like the whole damn bird fell out of the sky.

And a second serve in a tie break no less.
He does seem far too easily distracted.
Screw the damn feather and serve on next time Murray!

Fedex · 01-27-2013, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SLD76

Right?

I mean sure Murray had the foot blister issue, but honestly, he looked tired too that match.

how in the world is the guy with the easiest draw and yeah , he went 5 sets with Fed, but I dont think it was a physical match...how in the world is he tired after 2 sets?

Weird.

I wonder if Federer makes you have to sprint and change direction harder within rallies due to all those nasty angles and variety?
Although it wasn't the longest 5 setter, Murray said it felt really tough.

westside · 01-27-2013, 06:55 AM

Murray now has a losing record to feathers.

SLD76 · 01-27-2013, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Fedex

I wonder if Federer makes you have to sprint and change direction harder within rallies due to all those nasty angles and variety?
Although it wasn't the longest 5 setter, Murray said it felt really tough.

fair enough.

man, djoker really owes an assist to Fed.

nikdom · 01-27-2013, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by SLD76

fair enough.

man, djoker really owes an assist to Fed.

Isn't that the very nature of single-elimination sport?

How has this been different in any era at any time in history. People talk about how someone took care of someone (Nadal Soderling 2009) but I can't see any way otherwise unless we're suggesting round robins in the final four.

Homeboy Hotel · 01-27-2013, 07:16 AM

He just stopped being aggressive after the second set tie break and got distracted by a Feather.

However, distractions/not being aggressive 'as much' can still see Murray win matches but the reasons above combined with the fundamental reason how he got to beat Federer - (his serve) let him down BIG time.

underground · 01-27-2013, 07:18 AM

Andy lost to a feather dropped from a Swiss Eagle called featherer. Later Federer appeared in Rolex ads to haunt him.

TheF1Bob · 01-27-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by underground

Andy lost to a feather dropped from a Swiss Eagle called featherer. Later Federer appeared in Rolex ads to haunt him.

Well we know why you watched the final then, just like how *** watched it for the KIA ads featuring Nadal.

West Coast Ace · 01-27-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TheF1Bob

Well we know why you watched the final then, just like how *** watched it for the KIA ads featuring Nadal.

Well played. But not sure about that avatar.

Better version of himself at the other end of the court. Djokovic was nice to blow all the break chances in the 1st then play a horrific TB; and to not attack Murray's still fragile in big matches 2nd serve. Should have been a 3 setter.

Talker · 01-27-2013, 08:22 AM

Looked like Murray tired a little, he didn't have enough time to recuperate fully it seemed.

Djokovic had the extra day with an easy match so could go all out to get in good position all day long.

The blister didn't help..... And the feather.

01-27-2013, 04:16 AM	#21
DeShaun Hall Of Fame Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 2,623	Thanks everyone, better I imagine now what then happened. __________________ wilson graphite matrix (red/black) : 58# forten nylon : bare leather grip

01-27-2013, 05:28 AM	#24
Mainad Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,778	Ddn't see all of the match but from what I could tell the first 2 sets were very tight (well, they both went to tie-breakers so that's a bit obvious). Murray seemed the better player for most of the first 2 sets but his level noticeably started to drop towards the end of the 2nd. In the 2nd set breaker, there was a bizarre incident with a falling feather that I think he let distract him as he was about to serve at 2-2 because he then double-faulted to hand Djokovic the mini-break which he then held onto. After Djokovic had levelled at 1 set all, Murray took an MTO to get his foot bandaged. It looked very blistered. After that, his movement noticeably slowed and seemed hampered and his groundstrokes declined in quality. His serve held good for the most part but eventually that too cracked and Djokovic got the vital break in the 7th game of the 3rd set. He never looked back after that and upped his level to take the 4th and the match. In short, Murray had definite chances in the first 2 sets but his movement and level rapidly deteriorated after that. In a reversal of the US Open final, Djokovic definitely outlasted Murray in the fitness stakes. With these 2, it very often becomes a test of stamina in the end. Murray won the last contest, Djokovic won this one. Deservedly so. __________________ “Other than when Andy lost to Novak in 2011 he has always played the No.1 player in the world in the finals, those are difficult to win." (I. Lendl).

01-27-2013, 06:55 AM	#33
westside Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 3,555	Murray now has a losing record to feathers. __________________ Yonex Vcore 97.

01-27-2013, 07:16 AM	#36
Homeboy Hotel Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 2,012	He just stopped being aggressive after the second set tie break and got distracted by a Feather. However, distractions/not being aggressive 'as much' can still see Murray win matches but the reasons above combined with the fundamental reason how he got to beat Federer - (his serve) let him down BIG time. __________________ Operation Puerto - Rafael Nadal

01-27-2013, 07:18 AM	#37
underground Hall Of Fame Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 3,299	Andy lost to a feather dropped from a Swiss Eagle called featherer. Later Federer appeared in Rolex ads to haunt him. __________________ Hood_Man: "And after creating Roger Federer the Golden Eagle, God rested on the 7th day 8)"