2016 Olympics SF: [2] Andrew Murray vs [4] Kei Nishikori

[TheMuzziah]

Murray leads the H2H 7-1. Their last meeting, back in March for the Davis Cup 1R, was an absolute thriller that lasted nearly 5 hours - Andy won that match 7-5 7-6(8) 3-6 4-6 6-3 sealing the tie against Japan in front of the Birmingham crowd.

(up first on centre court 4pm UK time)

Should be a cracker!

 

[kishnabe]

Let it be Ninjakori Delpo final.

 

[Red Rick]

I really think Murray is just gonna outserve Nishikori

 

[Sysyphus]

YALLAAAAAA!

This is the Muzziah I dream of at night, he will hit salsa aces with some slice!

Let's all eat cheese.

 

[gn]

Nishi had set points in 2nd set. He could have finished it in 4. Both guys were pummeling the 2nd serves of each other.
The match went 4 hours 57 minutes IIRC.

 

[gn]

YALLAAAAAA!

This is the Muzziah I dream of at night, he will hit salsa aces with some slice!

Let's all eat cheese.

Nishi will get deceived by the pace of Murray's 2nd serve and miss it by swinging early. Thus resulting in more 2nd serve aces for Muzzah.

 

[Sysyphus]

Nishi will get deceived by the pace of Murray's 2nd serve and miss it by swinging early. Thus resulting in more 2nd serve aces for Muzzah.

Ah yes, the stealth floater serve. The Muzziah is a crafty piece of work..

 

[shankster]

A fairly routine win for Murray. Nishikori vs the big boys usually ends only one way.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

 

[MarcusInKensington]

Nishikori hasn't retired from a match for a couple of weeks. I think it will happen tomorrow.

 

[tennisjedi]

Murray in 3.
He will outlast Nishikori.

 

[Legend of Borg]

will nishikori break his arm during the warmup?

will he retire in the 2nd game of the set?

will he get a sore throat and miss 6 months on the tour?

tune in next time on "mug era: the mug chronicles"

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

 

[VamosBamos987]

Kei in convincing straights. 6-3 6-3

 

[BeatlesFan]

Muzz easily. He's been playing below average stuff here, but Kei will either retire after losing the first set or get injured.

 

[La Grande]

Who has a sneaky feeling (SHOCK ) Murray will raise his level and win in 2 sets...ey....ey............ .......... ...... ... we have seen this script before.

Muzza will pick up the GOLD for Great Britain and remain in our hearts forever. It is his destiny

 

[beast of mallorca]

The Tennis Ninja to destroy The Muzz in 2 sets. Vamos Kei !!

 

[gn]

Woohoo

 

[Terenigma]

Match about to start.

Its live on BBC 4 (tv)
Online BBC website (GB territory) http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36789523

(I did look for a non-GB online stream but i cant find one, hopefully someone else can link one)

 

[NatF]

Nishikori needs to serve well, Murray will destroy his second serve on this surface - like in Glasgow earlier this year.

 

[Terenigma]

Strong opening for Murray. hold to love and serve looks good.

 

[TheMuzziah]

Watching this whilst streaming the bitters vs spurs match.

Good start from Andy.

 

[Red Rick]

DOUBLE BAGEL AVOIDED

1-0 Muzz

 

[Deleted member 77403]

Love Kei, but going with The Muzziah of professional tennis and Olympic sport in general.

 

[gn]

It looks windy during the day

 

[Red Rick]

Muzziah is preaching already

 

[TheMuzziah]

Kei holds,1-1

like in Glasgow earlier this year.

That was in Birmingham not in Glasgow!

 

[NatF]

Kei holds,1-1



That was in Birmingham not in Glasgow!

My bad, all those indoor venues look the same

 

[Terenigma]

Nishikori can get to 0-30 all he wants, Just no break points allowed. Great hold from Murray! Vamos!

 

[Paul Harman]

Kei's serve is going to cost him in this match. Question is can Murray exploit it.

 

[Red Rick]

Only a few in the audience, seems they have weight limit on how the capicity of the stadium, all those people are fat

 

[Meles]

Murray's first serve actually is starting to look impressive for the first time in his career.

 

[Deleted member 77403]

The Golden Mutzziah

 

[Terenigma]

Murray's first serve actually is starting to look impressive for the first time in his career.

Forehand too and you can see the difference in his positive aggressive shots. Its Lendl, i regret ever doubting that man. Lendl brings the best out of Murray.

 

[maxrenn]

Good match so far

 

[NatF]

Great combo from Kei there.

 

[La Grande]

Great lob from Kei

 

[Red Rick]

The Nishikori dropshot is such an underrated shot. He rarely misses one

 

[Red Rick]

Boy, Ninja has come to play

 

[Terenigma]

Wonderful FH from Nishikori to end that point

 

[veroniquem]

Muzz easily. He's been playing below average stuff here, but Kei will either retire after losing the first set or get injured.

Loooool. No, he'll keep that for the final

 

[La Grande]

Ruthless forehand winner from Kei, a couple of points ago

 

[La Grande]

Lol, here we go...................

 

[TheMuzziah]

Murray breaks "let's go!"

Murray's first serve actually is starting to look impressive for the first time in his career.

Just needs to keep a high first serve percentage!!

 

[La Grande]

Kei's got nothing for him, simple as that

 

[Red Rick]

Nishi now has to eat that breadstick to be on perfect schedule for leading 52 in the 3rd at some point this match

 

[heninfan99]

it would be nice if nishi won a big match someday

 

[heninfan99]

30 all

 

[helennnnnn]

Time violation for Murray lol

 

[heninfan99]

time violation!