Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray Wimbledon Semifinals

[fps]

This would be crushing. To tweak a hip flexor in a match he won SO easily, this would be so sad for Andy, I hope he's OK, I really hope he can continue and play well.

 

[Michael Essien]

Did I hear him correctly earlier? I think he said this match will decide the #1 spot.

If he did then he was getting on my **** before the match had even started :evil:

He said that no matter what happens here, it won't affect Djokovic now being world number one when the new rankings are out.

 

[Crayola Oblongata]

@Hoodman: I wish I had good memory so I could note down all the ridiculous things he says.

OT. I saw Andrew Castle at What The Fuu finals last year, he's a giant. ~Fascinating discourse, chum.

 

[babbette]

I think Murray would make it a worthy final, he looks better this year as a player. I'm still picking Rafa for the tournament though.

People always says that. Alas

 

[zagor]

Very brave from Murray to play even though he's injuried, his fighting spirit is unparalleled. It would be a real miracle if he's to win this match in such a condition. Let's pray for Andy and hope for the best.

 

[Bud]

Murray already having issues with his troubled hip flexor

Nadal serving 1-2

 

[bezs]

Muzza crocked not looking good

 

[mcenroefan]

Is Murray moving OK?

 

[ledwix]

That slice cannot be missed.

 

[mcenroefan]

What's the best stream?

 

[Bud]

Is Murray moving OK?

He seems to be... but he's probably taking an MTO after his next service game

2-2

 

[MichaelNadal]

What's the best stream?

http://www.streamhunter.tv/streams/tennis/centre.html

 

[fps]

People always says that. Alas

True. I think the commentators played up his chances in this match WAY too much, Rafa the favourite, even with a dodgy foot and if Murray DIDN'T have a hip problem.

Both guys are hurt, Rafa usually starts fairly slowly, warms his body up, holds his serves, this should be doubly true today with the foot. Murray has to win the first set to have ANY chance.

 

[GOAT BAAH!!!]

Sloppy hold from Rafa.

2 all

 

[babbette]

why do they show ma franscica's face all the time and talk about her like she's of relevance to us. Her face is the same all match long you don't need to zoom in. sigh

 

[TennisFan3]

LOL at Nadal dumping routine backhands in the net. He's playing crap so far..

 

[fps]

Both men struggling. This is going to be about willpower.

 

[Semi-Pro]

LOL at Nadal dumpings routine backhands in the net.

So is murray

 

[Slice&Smash]

Murry making too many easy errors.

 

[Hood_Man]

At least Murray's holding serve with little drama, good signs if this set goes deep.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Rafa gets on my nerves giving Murray's serve SO MUCH respect everytime they play.

 

[Michael Essien]

Called a trainer and is moving fine. Disgusting behavior right? What a cheater etc etc.

Wait. Wasn't Rafa who did it, nevermind. Legit injury.

 

[fps]

Murry making too many easy errors.

I think he's decided on Rafa's serve, when they're on serve, to swing away. It's a good strategy as it will help him find his range, and getting Rafa on the run is going to test his foot. Plus it shows that he feels confident that he will continue to hold his serve.

 

[The Hermit]

Nadal's ROS really has deteriorated.

 

[Bud]

Perfect example of a player calling the trainer for a possible MTO then waving him off. Seems Murray's hip has loosened up.

 

[Outbeyond]

Nadal's ROS really has deteriorated.

It's not one of his better stats and apparently hasn't been for awhile.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Nadal's ROS really has deteriorated.

No, everytime he plays Murray he returns like crap and make's Murray look like Sampras until it gets to 4-4 for some reason.

 

[rafabull]

Is anyone watching this live right now? ESPN screwed the Pacific Northwest again...

 

[babbette]

True. I think the commentators played up his chances in this match WAY too much, Rafa the favourite, even with a dodgy foot and if Murray DIDN'T have a hip problem.

Both guys are hurt, Rafa usually starts fairly slowly, warms his body up, holds his serves, this should be doubly true today with the foot. Murray has to win the first set to have ANY chance.

Commies especially British ones always exaggerate his chances.
It's true that Rafa tends to start slow. Let's see how things pan out. If this goes to tiebreak, I'm more confident that Murray will take the first set.:neutral:

 

[Underhand]

Murray is doomed.™

 

[Bud]

Nadal needs to keep Murray moving from left to right... put some pressure on that hip flexor :twisted:

 

[fps]

No, everytime he plays Murray he returns like crap and make's Murray look like Sampras until it gets to 4-4 for some reason.

Very smart. Ally McCoist, the Rangers and Scotland striker, used to do something similar in football. The first couple of balls over the top he'd run for at about 70% pace. The centre back would reckon he had the measure of him, and relax. The next one he'd go for at 100%, centre back caught unawares by pace he didn't know McCoist had, goal.

 

[babbette]

Called a trainer and is moving fine. Disgusting behavior right? What a cheater etc etc.

Wait. Wasn't Rafa who did it, nevermind. Legit injury.

Don't you know the rules? :shock: Let's say of 100 players were on court it did the same thing they would all be excused whilst Rafa would be called and cheater.

 

[Ledigs]

Okay so is NBCsports online delayed too? What is the most up to date stream available?

 

[rafabull]

anybody know a good online stream to watch this on?

 

[zagor]

Nadal needs to keep Murray moving from left to right... put some pressure on that hip flexor :twisted:

Right you are Dud,let's hope Murray gets injured !

 

[Greg]

anybody know a good online stream to watch this on?

Try the NBC Sports site. Google it up.

 

[TennisFan3]

Nadal playing crap so far.

Go home Dude.. ,. playing like this no chance against Novak..

 

[MichaelNadal]

Rafa to break in Murray's next game.

 

[ledwix]

Good point, but Murray couldn't close it.

 

[The Hermit]

Called a trainer and is moving fine. Disgusting behavior right? What a cheater etc etc.

Wait. Wasn't Rafa who did it, nevermind. Legit injury.

No, it is not as controversial as that time, since it is during changeover.

 

[Bud]

Nadal playing crap so far.

Go home Dude.. lose here,. because Novak will obliterate "this" Nadal in straights..

Chill out, would ya?

 

[The Hermit]

Great point right there.

 

[mcenroefan]

kudos to nadal on that serve and volley//that was nice

 

[drakulie]

 

[DjokovicForTheWin]

Nadal playing crap so far.

Go home Dude.. ,. playing like this no chance against Novak..

Djokovic would crush any version of Nadal.

 

[cucio]

Sweet reflex volley!

 

[rafabull]

Try the NBC Sports site. Google it up.

OMG thank you!! Finally!

 

[The Hermit]

Nadal returns the favor.

 

[atbg]

is there a stream where cahill is commentating?