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Instinct 18 Oct 2008 14:33:12 1,055 posts
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Murray 5-5 in final set against Federer in Madrid Masters. He lost the first set 6-3, won the next one 6-3.

pistol 18 Oct 2008 14:34:35 13,018 posts
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serving for the match..

Instinct 18 Oct 2008 14:40:41 1,055 posts
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Murray wins

Excellent match. He still wastes too many break points though

The-Bodybuilder 18 Oct 2008 23:46:43 17,871 posts
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Absolutely amazing for murray.
And he has a very good chance of winning this masters.

Aretak 19 Oct 2008 00:00:18 10,391 posts
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Simon was amazing today against Nadal though. I think what could work against him tomorrow however is simply running out of gas. Murray's had a much easier route the final.

HiddenAway 19 Oct 2008 16:51:38 15,147 posts
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Murray wins the Madrid Masters

Instinct 19 Oct 2008 16:52:17 1,055 posts
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Murray beats Simon in straight sets

, 6-4 7-6 (8-6).
Two Masters now, great stuff.

Edit: Boo!

pistol 19 Oct 2008 17:44:16 13,018 posts
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Instinct wrote:
Murray beats Simon in straight sets , 6-4 7-6 (8-6).
Two Masters now, great stuff.

Edit: Boo!

Don't know why you bother mate. There's like 3 tennis fans on here. Myself included..

pistol 19 Oct 2008 17:46:37 13,018 posts
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Aretak wrote:
Simon was amazing today against Nadal though. I think what could work against him tomorrow however is simply running out of gas. Murray's had a much easier route the final.

I'm a big Nadal fan, and I know he's won titles on hard courts, but time and time again he comes up 2nd on the faster surfaces. Anyone who can serve big and hit flat groundies has a chance against him.

FWB 19 Oct 2008 18:29:21 56,369 posts
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Is there a good tennis game for the Xbox?

Aretak 19 Oct 2008 18:37:54 10,391 posts
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Top Spin if you mean the original Xbox. Virtua Tennis 3 or Top Spin 3 on the 360.

FWB 19 Oct 2008 18:38:15 56,369 posts
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360. Best one?

Aretak 19 Oct 2008 18:41:49 10,391 posts
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Virtua Tennis 3 is a lot more fun IMO. Top Spin 3 is more recent and more realistic, but it didn't grab me in the same way.

pistol 19 Oct 2008 20:37:05 13,018 posts
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ecosse_011172 wrote:
Well done Andy, a slam is just a matter of time...

I don't think he'll win one for a while, especially Wimbledon. I think his best chance is in the US but with guys like Djokovic, Nadal and Federer to beat I can't see it. He did fantastically in New York this year but I'm not sure he can do it again, at least for a while. The top 3 have a habit of coming up with their best tennis when it counts. Masters are great but they're only best of 3 matches.

pistol 19 Oct 2008 20:38:55 13,018 posts
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FWB wrote:
Is there a good tennis game for the Xbox?

I have Top Spin 2 and Virtua Tennis 2 for the PS2. Both equally as good imo, albeit slightly different. I think VT is easy to play but doesn't look as good as Top Spin.

The-Bodybuilder 19 Oct 2008 20:40:14 17,871 posts
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Didn't see it, but happy about it.
I don't quite see why murray winning a slamy is unreasonable. He's improved drastically.

pistol 19 Oct 2008 20:44:28 13,018 posts
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The Bodybuilder wrote:
Didn't see it, but happy about it.
I don't quite see why murray winning a slamy is unreasonable. He's improved drastically.

I didn't say it was unreasonable...I just don't think it will happen for a while.

I'm a huge Murray fan, always was. He's done amazingly to get to 4 in the world with 1 slam final appearence, especially so soon. I just think it won't happen for a while.

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askew 14 Nov 2008 13:42:37 24,121 posts
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So is the idea that Chinese fans always support the big name? Getting riled alongside Murray that they keep interrupting his game.

pistol 14 Nov 2008 14:22:47 13,018 posts
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Murray has nearly knocked Fed out of the Masters Cup. Should be all over in 5 or 10 minutes...

pistol 14 Nov 2008 14:23:27 13,018 posts
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Errol wrote:
Hey, Pistol, heard about the new Pro K-Staff 88 that's out soon?

Designed by Pete himself as a replacement for his trusty, iconic 85.

*Oh, and Murray to win a slam next season. Aussie or US open.

I haven't no, but I tend to use babolat. Moved from Wilson about 6 years ago.

Murray is definately the in form player at the moment, especially over the last month or so. He's definately going to be well tipped to do well in Australia and is getting stronger all the time. With Nadal out with knee tendonitus and Djokovic not really doing so well right now, I'd pip Fed, murray or Tsonga to do well.

pistol 14 Nov 2008 14:28:03 13,018 posts
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Spoke too soon. Fed has broken back and we're now back on serve.

askew 14 Nov 2008 14:58:47 24,121 posts
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Yeah, needs to be more ruthless... match point 4! >_

pistol 14 Nov 2008 15:02:42 13,018 posts
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Fed's injured so probably playing a little unpredictably.

Gl3n Moderator 14 Nov 2008 15:08:28 6,901 posts
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absolutely brilliant match this! can't believe federer survived 7 match points.

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