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[Emma Jean]

Murray in three. Davydenko is a great player, and one of my favourites, despite having the charisma of a sponge. But he doesn't know the nuances of playing grass court tennis, just like his compatriot, Safin.

I really like Davy too and it's always lovely to watch his game. I like the intensity in his eyes. However, I won't be able to watch as my schedule on Tuesday is a bit too full. I've taken a couple of days off next week, so that should make up at least the next few rounds, as we have our long weekend coming up. 

In an ideal world, Andy should win in three.

[Apollo]

Andy is a pure person down to the very core. I always notice it in his eyes and smile. I never had any doubts about him. I think that's part of the reason why I love him so much. As to Agassi, I never really liked him until 1999 RG. After that, I sort of warmed up to him. Even though he has his tendency to get a bit cynical at times but I also feel he's very genuine with his emotion and he's very honest in his approach. Very good character traits.

Speaking of Agassi, I don't think a guy who takes Meth while on the tour and lying to ATP about it is a guy with much character or integrity.  Plus his book was just a scandal sheet.  I have seen him play on a hot day in Cincinatti, Ohio where he was losing and he called out the trainer and said "I just can't do this anymore" and with no injury just retired from his match....have to wonder if he would do this if he was winning.  Sorry he is not my favorite person....he is a good actor though.

[Aileen]

^^ Thanks.  I must admit I'd feel happier if Andy had won at least one of his warm-up matches as a confidence booster.  It's a tough opener regardless of whether Davy likes playing on grass or not.  Yes, in an ideal world Andy should win in three, but are we going to see either (a) a typical slow Andy start, or (b) he races ahead at the start of the match and then has a 2nd or 3rd set dip?  Oh me of little faith, but I feel this could go to 4 if not 5 sets.

[TheMadHatter]

I can't even begin to imagine the headlines if Andy loses. Andy in 3.

[janscribe]

^^ Thanks.  I must admit I'd feel happier if Andy had won at least one of his warm-up matches as a confidence booster.  It's a tough opener regardless of whether Davy likes playing on grass or not.  Yes, in an ideal world Andy should win in three, but are we going to see either (a) a typical slow Andy start, or (b) he races ahead at the start of the match and then has a 2nd or 3rd set dip?  Oh me of little faith, but I feel this could go to 4 if not 5 sets.

My feelings too, Aileen. Wish we lived a street or two apart, we could be pessimists together over a bottle of wine!

[Murray Magic]

Thought Nadal was playing Bellucchi?

Kvitova might give him more of a game than Belluchi!!!

[Murray Magic]

My feelings too, Aileen. Wish we lived a street or two apart, we could be pessimists together over a bottle of wine!

You can always share a virtual wine or two, think we may need the real stuff tomorrow tho'!