Would you like to see Djokovic-Murray final on Sunday?
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ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
I wouldn't mind a Murray in the final, but I heavily would prefer Delpo to get to the final, or Wawrinka, just one more time, notching up a third, get the AO, FO, USO trio.
Djokovic_is_the_best#1
Bionic Poster
Murrovic final? Yeah I'm up for that! 
Elektra
Professional
Expect a huge partisan crowd if Juan Martin gets to the finals.
ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
Yes, everywhere he is treated like the Long Lost Son, and the Americans are crazy about their 2009 champ descending from virtual Hell, via Heaven, to Ashe...
Elektra
Professional
Murray went through the same partisan treatment at Wimbledeon so he knows what it is all about. Juan Martin is heavily liked wherever he goes but people love his game and his comepetive spirit. He was always in the mix when the Big Four dominanting.Since Juan Martin lives in the States, he is considered an adopted son or brother.
ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
By whom?
The post match press conference with Steve Johnson didn't suggest any of the kind.... So, just curious.
Partisan sans nastiness is ok, fine actually, some players revel in it. Exception certain Davis Cup ties, it rarely turns ugly/nasty.
Elektra
Professional
Well from the way your man, demolished Dimitrov he has nothing to worry about.
ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
I don't really get that response, but for the record, Murray is not "my man", despite what my username might suggest.
And yes, Murray was in Beast mode last night, rarely if ever did I witness him sustaining such drive and execution for 2 hours.
Delpo will have an enormous task should it get to them clashing in the semi.
jimmy0slams
Semi-Pro
Murray is looking really good , can see him easily winning the tournament now ..
Elektra
Professional
Murray wants the #1 spot and I think he is ready for it now then he was a couple of years ago.
It would be interesting yes. If Djoko is 100% i think he wins as usual. But he needs to be 100%, he cant afford any bad serving or backhand trouble (because of wrist) vs current Murray. Just hope he doesnt play if he should be resting, wrist injuries can be pretty bad if you keep on playing with pain. I understand he hates retire from a slam though.
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ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
Yep, he seemed tired prior to what we saw last night, but looking pumped again, so Hurdle Djokovic is likely waiting in the Final, again, potentially. But as I wrote, personally rooting for Delpo and/or Stan.
Elektra
Professional
If Tsonga serves big and stick to one strike tennis he has a chance. The hardcourts in the US has always been Novak's weakest surface considering he is a hard court specialist.
ANDYbhGENIUS
Professional
Which would mean two Frenchmen facing off in the semi, finalist guaranteed... Never before happened, surely.
Gary Duane
G.O.A.T.
Yes, but: I'd rather see DelPo make it through to the final. A win by him would be a once in a lifetime thing to see.
But for the first time I think Murray has a good chance to take such a final. He hit a 141 mph serve today, and his 2nd serve stats are up where they haven't bee for many years, and maybe higher. Novak and Murray are very equal in return skills, so if Murray's serve is truly working, I think it's even. And if Novak is having any serve problems Murray can exploit that better than anyone else. So the match could be interesting.
I also like Andy in spite of his being a drama queen!
But for the first time I think Murray has a good chance to take such a final. He hit a 141 mph serve today, and his 2nd serve stats are up where they haven't bee for many years, and maybe higher. Novak and Murray are very equal in return skills, so if Murray's serve is truly working, I think it's even. And if Novak is having any serve problems Murray can exploit that better than anyone else. So the match could be interesting.
I also like Andy in spite of his being a drama queen!
InsideOut900
Legend
Djokovic Del Potro is the best match up from all players left in the draw.
It would be nuts if this match happens.
It would be nuts if this match happens.
Doctor/Lawyer Red Devil
Talk Tennis Guru
I'd like that. Wawrinka or Del Potro making the final would be good as well.
Flash O'Groove
Hall of Fame
Yeah of course. I can't wait for a classic between the two, after all the great matches they have given us! Seriously the most awaited match of the tournament (for me) is Stan-Juan-Martin. It's gonna be cool.
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Emperor of Belgrade
Guest
If both play well, we could have a great match, so why not...
My preference is Djokovic-Wawrinka though.
My preference is Djokovic-Wawrinka though.
DreddyTennis45
Hall of Fame
Paul Harman
Semi-Pro
My preference is Monfils-Murray, of course.
Phoenix1983
G.O.A.T.
I would like this final, yes.
I would like Murray to win it, and therefore, with two slams plus the Olympic gold, be the player of the year...
I would like Murray to win it, and therefore, with two slams plus the Olympic gold, be the player of the year...
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
If Djokovic loses a second HC final to Andy, LOL at claims he is the greatest HC player ever.
Roddick85
Hall of Fame
I think people love to see his bullet forehand. His reputation as a very nice and humble guy also makes him popular and respected. When you factor in the fact that he's been injured for so long, enjoying a nice come back story now, he's probably at an all time high popularity wise. For a lot of tennis fans, myself included, winning another USO or even just making the final would be a great achievement that would make everyone happy.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Unfortunately Delpo would be stopped by Andy. His road ends with a SF here. Not bad for a wild card
QuentinFederer
Professional
I can't watch them play each other. I might aswell watch paint dry if I'm going to watch them.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
I would say Murray has more of a chance than Del Potro against Djokovic in a Slam - not sure Del Potro can handle best of 5 against the best player in the world (best of 3 is different)
And Murray is in very good form himself - he is definitely re-energised with Lendl influence
CYGS
Legend
It's just an observation of mine that says Djokovic hates uncertainty, and Del Potro brings more of that to the game, as Djokovic knows Murray too well and a returned Del Potro is a different beast.
uliks
Banned
H2H doesn't matter, atleast you should know that one the best. He will get there with one more Slam won and one more YEC, regardless of the outcome of his future hard court matches against Murray.
Krish872007
Talk Tennis Guru
Poor guy is getting desperate now. I really see no need to discredit any great player like that, much easier to sit back and accept what is happening - he has opted for the difficult route of "hating" on different players and risks each argument backfiring on itself
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Losing 2 major finals to Andy ?? LOL.
Andy's 2015 and 2016 till Wimbledon have been a wash out because of his back surgery.Take that period out and in big matches (slams / olympics), Novak is just 4-3 against Murray.
This USO final could in fact be the turning point in their respective career. Murray may just peak during the next 2 years and bridge the gap in achievements.
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Emperor of Belgrade
Guest
Djokovic has a 6-1 H2H in HC Majors over Murray but suffering a 2nd loss would damage his legacy? Tell us how the currently greatest hard court player did against Nadal in HC Majors...
That moment when a person starts comparing Djokovic's and Murray's achievements...
uliks
Banned
If, should, could, may... Never in doubt answer really!
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Djokovic has a 6-1 H2H in HC Majors over Murray but suffering a 2nd loss would damage his legacy? Tell us how the currently greatest hard court player did against Nadal in HC Majors...
That moment when a person starts comparing Djokovic's and Murray's achievements...
If you want to include wins against broken back / recovering Andy , be my guest.
When both were healthy, the important h2h is 4-3
Remember Djoker was at 6 slams less than 2 years back. With the current weak era, it is not a stretch to imagine Andy ending up with 7-8 majors if he holds his form for the next 2 years.
uliks
Banned
But by the same logic,we shouldn't take the eventual Djokovic defeat to Murray here in to the acount also, as he is not himself 100% healthy this year.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
Did Djoker have a surgery ?
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Emperor of Belgrade
Guest
Yes I will include them all, as all except 2 meetings between them were Grand Slam finals. Is it now normal that Murray reached all of those finals in spite of the broken back but lost pretty much all the time to Djokovic because of the back?
When did Murray achieve 3 wins in HC Majors?
Djokovic is at least one league above Murray. If the Scot will end up with 7-8 if you decide to rely on the weak era argument and ignore his age, then I guess Novak will break the Slam record by that logic.
uliks
Banned
So only players who have to go trough surgeries are having legit injuries now.
tennisaddict
Bionic Poster
So only players who have to go trough surgeries are having legit injuries now.
Not unless you want to put Novak's cough/cold, shoulder ache on par with Delpo's 4 wrist surgery and Murray's back surgery.
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