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Djokovic vs Murray

The ATP Final – Djokovic vs Murray

by TN November 20, 2016

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The only logical final before the ATP World Tour Finals was the the showdown between Murray and Djokovic and before the semi-finals it seemed like the stars were still aligned for it with Murray playing Raonic and Djokovic vs Nishikori. But Milos Raonic was so close, so close in beating Andy Murray and should really deserve lots of praise for making that match into a real thriller. It became the longest three-setter in the tournament’s history, lasting 3h 38m and ended 5-7 7-6 7-6 in Murray’s favour. The scot has almost played ten hours of tennis in London and will …

November 20, 2016 0 comment

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Yet another Djokovic vs Murray final

by TN May 15, 2016

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There is little doubt who is the player to beat in 2016. But there also seems to be little doubt who number two is. With Federer’s unlikely season full of sickness and injury woes, Andy Murray has stepped out to the plate and played solidly even on his least favorite surface – clay. He’s now in his second Masters final in a row and against the same familiar foe – Novak Djokovic. His head-to-head record is rather dismal against the Serb, 23-9 at the time of writing and their rivalry has many times been rather one-sided. The main question ahead …

May 15, 2016 0 comment

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Great fight, but Nole too good

by TN June 6, 2015

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It was going to be three sets. Djokovic had won two sets rather convincingly and had three break points in the third set. He was simply too good for a rather subdued Murray. But the wind picked up, Andy started to pump his fist for every point, and suddenly the super solid Djokovic started to miss. He got agitated too, shouted at the audience, complained about his shoes, and before you knew it, Murray had won the third set. It had become a match. Murray then broke Djokovic in the fourth set and it was clear who had the momentum. …

June 6, 2015 0 comment

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Australian Open Final: BORING?

by TN February 6, 2015

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Give me your best caption in the comments. Here’s an example: “I know Andy, but I’m married now.” There aren’t many sports events you anticipate more than a grand slam final, yet I, a true tennis nerd (you knew this already), felt that the Australian Open final between Murray and Djokovic would be a bit dull. Two of the best players of all time in a slam final and I’m bored? Okay, let me explain. Djokovic and Murray had played two slam finals before the 2015 Australian Open final and the head-to-head read 2-2. All ready for an intriguing match-up, …

February 6, 2015 0 comment

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Australian Open 2012: Djokovic vs Murray

by TN January 25, 2012

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The two quarter-finals of Australian Open were fairly straight forward for both Djokovic and Murray. Well, at least Murray’s 6-3 6-3 6-1 win of Kei Nishikori was. The Scot looks in spectacular form this year and with Lendl in the stands he might be inspired enough to beat a half-injured/hampered/hamstringed (??) Djokovic. Because something was wrong with the Djoker for the first two sets in his 6-4 7-6 6-1 win over David Ferrer, he looked hampered in his movements and his head was hanging like we never saw it in 2011. He still managed to play well enough to get …

January 25, 2012 0 comment

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Australian Open 2012: Quarterfinals

by TN January 23, 2012

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I can’t say I’m very surprised with how Australian Open has turned out so far. All the top players are still in the draw and no really major upsets have taken place. Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray are all ready for the quarters and so let’s look at the opposition: Federer vs Del Potro – Del Potro looked back to grand slam winner form against Kohlschreiber and if he can keep that up he will be dangerous for Federer who has had problems getting past the QF stage of Grand Slams of late. On the other hand, Federer looked absolutely …

January 23, 2012 0 comment