2012 Wimbledon Semifinals: [4] Andy Murray vs [5] Jo Willfried Tsonga

[Fedex]

Well, the better man will deserve it. I hope it's Roger but good for Andy to be in the finals once again.

What Federer has achieved is incredible.
All the sweeter since he's been written off so many times.
Murray looked really drained at the end of today's match.
Hope the final won't be an anti climax.
Murray has already created history but hope he can somehow go one better.

 

[Destro]

How good was Murray's 1st serve in the 2nd set? Consistent bombs being handed out. It was amazing. Serving for the last 2 sets was poor however, really needs to improve for Sunday.

 

[Fedex]

gerritrightfeckinupye

It's Scottish for tough luck old chaps.

Ha ha yes yes that's right.

 

[Nostradamus]

If Andy wins sunday, how much will AEC sell the video or DVD's for, do you think ? they will most likely title it " BESTest, most heroic, Murray knight slays the dragon federer".

 

[Antonio Puente]

gerritrightfeckinupye

In English: Get it right f'n up you.

 

[Oceansize]

I have to hold my hands up and admit I was wrong, Murray came out playing solid, and the nerves were only evident in the 4th set. I don't expect him to beat Federer, but I hope he can win a set at least, and make it competitive.

I like how Tsonga's always philosophical in defeat, but it must be slightly annoying for his fans, as he doesn't seem to have the life or death mentality to winning or losing tennis matches, as Murray does for example.

 

[*Val*]

I like how Tsonga's always philosophical in defeat, but it must be slightly annoying for his fans, as he doesn't seem to have the life or death mentality to winning or losing tennis matches, as Murray does for example.

Yeah it is annoying, because I expected more from him today. Last year I kinda expected him to be burnt out against Djokovic after the epic against Fed, and besides, Djoker was in great form. But today he just came out with the craziest game plan and was playing so erratically/crazily that I became convinced he had at least temporarily lost his mind. Like suddenly switching to a 1HB in a rally; playing it occasionally on the run is one thing, but actually switching to it during rally play two sets down for no apparent reason is quite another. I'm sure his unpredictable, aggressive game is quite entertaining for the neutrals, but from a fan's perspective, we just want him to play somewhat sensibly and go for the win today. If he had actually had his head screwed on properly today I don't see why he couldn't have won. And the mental aspect of his game seemed to be something he was improving on.

I'm still unsure whether he was struggling with his back during the match or not. When I was watching it, I was convinced that was the case, considering his almost unwillingness to play at the baseline at all (he seemed to be having trouble with movement). Now I'm not so sure. But when his backhand and especially FH is firing I don't see why he can't beat Murray in the rallies; he bossed Djokovic from the baseline for a good two and a half hours at the FO earlier this year. Unfortunately his FH and BH were not firing consistently today and Jo just didn't have his head screwed on or a realistic gameplan, and that cost him the match.

I want to see him get a coach now and maybe switch back to a Wilson racquet.

 

[Oceansize]

If he had actually had his head screwed on properly today I don't see why he couldn't have won.

I agree, he missed a golden opportunity today. By virtually handing the first two sets to Murray he allowed him to save his nervous energy for the 4th set. If he had been focused from the start and took the first couple of sets to tie breaks, I think the pressure on Murray would have been too much, and Tsonga would of prevailed.

I hope he can find a way to be a nice guy and have fun on the court, but also have the desire to win at all costs, as it would be great to see him win a slam.

 

[rafan]

Well, all of the 3 trainers I had tell that; When a player comes towards the net and doesn't put the ball away but gives you a short ball, hit it at the body. Safest shot for a point.

They don't encourage you to hit someone in the balls though, but simply hit at the body.

I know what you mean. However a powerful shot to the body can do some damage especially with a really strong opponent