Bill W Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 They each have something to prove, so the final should be a good one. They usually are, but I think this one might hold just a little more meaning for the pair involved. Murray, however, will have the most pressure, since he will be upholding national pride, as well as individual glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy78 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Andy Murray will actually be looking to be the first British male to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry. We have had numerous British winners at Wimbledon since then, just not in the men's singles. Virginia Wade won the ladies singles in 1977, Jeremy Bates and Jo Durie won the mixed doubles in 1987, Laura Robson won the girl's singles in 2008, Annabel Croft won the girl's singles in 1984, Ann Jones won both the ladies singles and was mixed doubles champion (with Australian Fred Stolle) in 1969 just to name a few. We are not quite as crap at Wimbledon as people think Just we only seem to be produce female winners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Serena is Queen of Wimbeldon again, now who will be her King? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelaing74 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 I'm hoping against hope it's Andy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy78 Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Congrats to Jonathan Marray the first Brit to win the men's doubles in 76 years. Dare we take as a good omen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_L Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Congrats to Jonathan Marray the first Brit to win the men's doubles in 76 years. Dare we take as a good omen? Isn't that his older brother? I can't wait. Also, Andy has such an amazing story of adversity with his trick knee be disjointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 WL, I believe one is Murray and the other Marray. Congrats to him just the same and hopefully this good fortune will carry over into tomorrow. Wouldn't that put the Brits in a fantastic frame of mind, coming into the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelaing74 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Well today is the day. All I have to say is Come on ANDY ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Unfortunately, Andy didn't meet the challenge. I think the turning point came in the second set, when he let some huge chances slip through his fingers but maybe we'll see him again next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy78 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Oh well, back to the old drawing board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y_B Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 (edited) Federer played a noticeably better match. I liked Murray's little mumbled speech at the end. Hard not to feel for the guy Edited July 8, 2012 by Y_B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W_L Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 WL, I believe one is Murray and the other Marray. Congrats to him just the same and hopefully this good fortune will carry over into tomorrow. Wouldn't that put the Brits in a fantastic frame of mind, coming into the Olympics. Ah, I was thinking of Jamie Murray, who won in the mixed Doubles of 2007 Wimbledon: Poor andy though, he needs a cheering up party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zombie Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I liked Murray's little mumbled speech at the end. Hard not to feel for the guy Yeah, he may have lost a blingy trophy but he won the nation's heart with his emotional speech. And the guy smiled! True, if you blinked, you'd have missed it but it was definitely there with the tears. The guy's had a lot of negative coverage for his dour image but he is seriously focused. He was simply beaten by the better guy - a tennis Goliath. No shame in that. He gave his all. And the Brits love someone who gives his all and loses. Seriously, we really do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddydavek Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Federer has his old spark back and is right up there with Sampras. Andy was good, but it would have taken perfection to beat Federer today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashi Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I also saw the speech (I missed the game). Incredibly emotional. I don't usually follow sport, but gosh, it made me wanted to watch the entire game. Even though Murray lost, but that sportmanship at the end made me really admire him. I could understand the pressure..., to represent his country under that circumstance. I think I would cry too, if I felt I had let people down. Though I am sure nobody will blame him. Federer is a long time champion and has had much more experience, so the game was well-played. Hat-off to the champion in the spirit. Now, I wish I could find a gentleman like him.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yettie One Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I have a lot of respect for Andy. He came out fighting against possibly one of the greatest tennis players in the world. He kept fighting right till the very end, when even he knew he was struggling. You could see his frustration, as he felt it slipping away from him. Thing is this poor guy carries the weight of expectation on his shoulders in addition to the pressure of his game. After all the times we expected Henman to deliver, and now he actually gets to the final, crumbs, is it any wonder the guy didn't do so well? I don't know, but I do know this. He tried hard, and I think it was a stunning achievement to even get that far let alone go one set up in the first set. He's only 25, lots more time to perfect his game. As for Mr Federer. Well, credit where credit is due, that man pulled it out the hat. He can put that ball down on a dime I'm sure, and gosh he is quick over the court. He totally deserves his place in the tennis hall of fame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrivateTim Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I'm hoping against hope it's Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave68 Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 fedderer was awesome, murray choked yet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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