Australian Open Day 14 Open Thread: Men's Final
by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:41 AM EST
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255 matches down, 1 to go...
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Roger Federer (SUI)[1] v. Andy Murray (GBR)[5]
I'm predicting Federer in 4. I think part of the reason he lost to del Potro in that final was a real lack of fight and killer instinct against an opponent in del Potro whom Federer seems to genuinely likes. Murray, on the other hand, doesn't seem to be on the receiving end of much respect from Federer. That said, this match is totally in Murray's hands (though Federer's serve does play a huge role, as Jsz pointed out).
Here's hoping for a great one. This match is our last taste of grand slam tennis for four months, so it'd better be big and delicious.
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Federer 1-0* Murray
Murray wins the first two points, but Federer gets the next four. Attacking the Murray backhand early.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
3 break points for Federer in Murray’s first service game…. and he breaks on the second one.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 3:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Welcome! Happy to have someone else awake…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:49 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh, we’ll see how long I can last! I’m on Central time, so it’s 10 to 3…
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 3:51 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer *2-0 Murray
Federer breaks at 15. Nerves clearly an issue here for Murray.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
WOW. Nice shot by Murray to get to double break point.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 3:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
And he breaks right back! Good show here. We’ve got a set!
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 3:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 2-1* Murray
Murray gets this back on serve quickly, with some pretty ill-advised net approaches from Federer. Including a drop shot, which should just never be done against Murray.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Quick question
Is Murray #2 in the world if he wins tonight? I know that both he and Djokovic are ahead of Nadal now, just not sure if Murray can pass Djokovic with a win.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 3:57 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think he’s #3 behind Djokovic, but I’m not 100% sure.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer *2-2 Murray
Murray digs out of an early hole to make this a tie ballgame.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 3:59 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 3-2* Murray
That was actually a big game for Federer to stop the bleeding.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Each point is a battle. Fed got a couple of easy points finally at the end there.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:08 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer *3-3 Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 4-3* Murray
A relatively easy hold.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
There could still be another break of serve in this set, but the service games have settled a little.
BTW, I’m getting the DVR ready. I’m not going to make it into the second set.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
and Federer breaks to serve for the set!
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:21 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t blame ya, this is a real rough timeslot.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also, TSN doesn’t seem to have a good repeat slot planned for tomorrow. They used to put these on around 11 AM EST. So a recording it is.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:24 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer *5-3 Murray
Loose service game from Murray, and Federer totally dictates off the ground. Serving for the first set now.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3* Murray
If the first set is as crucial as Federer said it would be, he should have this one in the bag.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:27 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Heh, it might take more than that, but it’s a start.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A change of underwear might be more helpful.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:32 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, *0-1 Murray
Real loose game from Federer, just when he could’ve tightened the screws.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 1-1* Murray
Easy hold, still on serve.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This interview is funny
I always like it when the interviewee disagrees with the interviewer.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
What a forehand by Roger.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:34 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sets up the early second set break.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, *2-1 Murray
A few big forehands help Federer break at love.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murray is struggling with the humid conditions
by Dafs on Jan 31, 2010 4:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I think so
he’s getting annoyingly sloppy here.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:40 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe he’s just trying to get the whole thing done before you fall asleep?
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:41 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I set the recorder to go for an over four hour long match. I guess I’ll have a bunch of Sportscentre to delete.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:42 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 3-1* Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murray needs to pump himself up here… get involved in this match at least emotionally.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps staying focused is better for him
Mind you it doesn’t look like it!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:45 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I remember him at Wimbledon a couple years back doing a flex pose… when he was pretty freaking scrawny (he’s much bigger now). It was kind of funny, but he needs some attitude right now.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that was funny stuff
I’m not sure how many people were laughing with him…
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:48 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer just looks all wrong for Murray right now
This is turning into a bit of a domination!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, *3-2 Murray
Murray digs out from 15-40, but every game is really a struggle for him at this point.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:45 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well held by Murray
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:46 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Terrible drop shot by Federer to bring it to deuce on his serve.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Deuce!
Brilliant for Murray if he gets this.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:51 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nope.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:52 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Brilliant in the sense that he needs it badly
Or were you being clairvoyant?
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I’m getting my feed quicker here in Canada than you guys are? I said that after Fed had held.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 4:55 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah mine must be running on a short delay
I just thought you guys were really fast typers!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:56 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 4-2* Murray
No style points, but still a big hold at this point in the match.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:52 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hi
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:53 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Evenin’, sir. Your Federer’s first serve percentage has held up real nicely.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:54 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ack. Stupid iPod typing
I’ve been watching this match from the beginning, Murray in a heap o’ trouble.
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:03 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Two break points saved, one to go…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 4:56 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He pulled out a lovely serve there
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:57 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not much of one
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 4:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, *4-3 Murray
Murray saves triple break point, still really fighting for every game. He is still only one break behind, so perhaps this set could get slightly more interesting…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
It will get more interesting if he
Plays like he did there throughout the rest of the match.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Murrays serve has been under siege, but still only the one break. That said, Fed will serve for 2-0 sets
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I lasted longer than I thought, but I’m turning in. I’ll read the recap after finishing watching tomorrow morning.
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by saskhab on Jan 31, 2010 5:01 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Night
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Night
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 5-3* Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, *5-4 Murray
Chance here to serve for a two-set lead…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:06 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Take that British Tennis!
You just got zinged by the greatest evar
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:08 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Haha, nothing like a good piling on.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:10 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah well
All this drought talk is quite funny; I’ve never even heard it mentioned in Britain. I don’t think we expect much of our sportsmen, we are a very pessimistic and defeatist nation when it comes to sports.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, 0-0* Murray
Federer one set from #16
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:10 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nothing against ESPN,
But I swear the things I think to myself are more insightful than what the “pro” commentators say.
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I actually think they are asked to keep it simple
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Like
“federer good” or “down 2 sets bad” simple?
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty much!
It’s a shame but a lot of sports networks do it. In my opinion ESPN and Sky are the worst offenders, actually maybe the Sky commentators are just a bit stupid…
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:18 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *0-1 Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Want this last set to be 6-1 Fed
Cuz I want to go to bed
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:18 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Tense advantage loss
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer faces his first BP since the first set, but Murray misses a would-be BH winner.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, 1-1* Murray
Closest Murray has come in a while though.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *1-2 Murray
Superfast love hold.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, 2-2* Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:26 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Don't want to tempt fate,
But it certainly looks like my initial predictions for the battle of the boards of Fed over Murray were right.
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:27 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Ok commentator we get it
You don’t think he has a legit injury, you can stop mentioning it every 2 minutes now.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:29 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *2-3 Murray
Looked like Federer might tuck this one away, but we keep going…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:31 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why is espn
Taking a crap on Cubs, Browns, Indians, Cavalier, and British tennis fans??
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:32 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Really not clear at all.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:35 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Come to think of it, pretty much every Cleveland team.
And Murray breaks, extending the match for now
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:37 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
They are getting rather annoying
I may be muting my stream soon.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:38 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, 2-4* Murray
Blows two break points, but converts on the third.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That break could be something of a coup for Murray
I sure hope so!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:36 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *2-5 Murray
Rolling now, we look for sure to be going at least four.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:40 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
These girls are very annoying
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:42 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
But their insights on tennis are so crucial to the outcome!
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:44 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hehe
I balked at this
The Scottish don’t like the English but we’ve always liked them.
Except all those times you invaded our country and exploited our people. Grr.
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Hard to dislike the people you get to exploit, I guess.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:47 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Learn something new everday
Nice history lesson, espn
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Federer 6-3, 6-4, 3-5* Murray
Murray to serve for it…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:43 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, MASSIVE forehand for Federer to make it 15-15.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *4-5 Murray
Murray can’t close the deal—back on serve.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:49 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Viagra ads
Always fun.
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:50 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, 5-5* Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 5:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Mention of commentator doubting legitimacy of Murray's injury number 143231
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:55 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pffft
Only about 74 years err- I mean times.
(gotcha again, britsh tennis!)
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 5:58 AM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs
Zing!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 5:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Federer 6-3, 6-4, *5-6 Murray
Could’ve gotten away from him, but Murray steadied himself nicely.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:00 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Off tpoicv,
But the Knicks lost to the wizards…. This saddens and surprises my more than it should.
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 6:02 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
I was going to go to that game if it hadn’t snowed, oddly enough.
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Federer 6-3, 6-4, 6-6 Murray
Time to dig up that TB picture, Jsz…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oy, bad Murray error there to give the minibreak back, 3-2 Murray
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:07 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Real well constructed point gives Murray 6-4 and two set points..
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:11 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
One saved, but the next is on Murray’s racquet.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And he dumps a forehand into the net. Epic choke, after a real nice first serve.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What a choke!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 6:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And another set point goes away after a real long rally and a missed Murray backhand volley. 7-7.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ace Federer. 8-7 and the first championship point…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
And again he has chances on the set point but there’s nothing clinical about his play.
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Gutsy point by Murray to save the match point
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:16 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Real bad backhand by Federer, 9-8 Murray and his fourth set point…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
9-9, change of ends…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:17 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Real creative drop volley for Federer gives him 10-9 and his second championship point.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:19 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHY did Federer go for the drop shot there?!?!?!
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
10-10
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
And Federer nets a pretty easy forehand that would’ve given him another match point.
11-10 Murray.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
11-11. Service winner by Fed out wide.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:21 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
This is superb!
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 6:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Murray wrongfooted quickly, 12-11 Federer and his third championship point…
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:22 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Great Federer serve
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 6:22 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No where near good enough, almost as disappointing as their US Open final.
by Gavbo on Jan 31, 2010 6:23 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Game, Set, Match, Championship -- Federer
Roger Federer (SUI)1 def. Andy Murray (GBR)5 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(11)
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Very enjoyable lest set
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by Drunken cutman on Jan 31, 2010 6:24 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
That FH on set point which he hit into the net was his chance, got to take them in a GS especially against someone like Federer
by Gavbo on Jan 31, 2010 6:26 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
Definitely, Murray totally blew his chances.
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by Ben Rothenberg on Jan 31, 2010 6:28 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Epic tie break , but kind of a disappointing match
Those first few games made me think it wad gonna be a real tight match or a 5 setter.
What was fed’s 1st serve %??
by Jsz on Jan 31, 2010 6:34 AM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
66%
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Serve was the difference
It was a tennis lesson
by Dafs on Jan 31, 2010 6:48 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
thanks
I’ve relly enjoyed reading your blog and all the comments during the open! Loved the photos and interviews, too!
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