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[Ruthie]

The other thing which pleased me was Murray's message to the organisers of the tournament who  had gone to great lengths to nurse Federer through the competition by giving him the best conditions to play in and once Murray got there beating their favourite player fair and square Great

yes good point - all our fears about smug being more used to the conditions and Andy played better from the word go

[teejay1]

yes good point - all our fears about smug being more used to the conditions and Andy played better from the word go

The practice sessions on Hisense under the lights must have gone well. That was a great idea.

[Sabine]

Me too, Mark - but we won't be at work on Sunday!! 

No work for my grandpa too so he can watch the match with me!!!
He is already depressed that he missed this one..

[Bevc]

Did you guys get the stat that that was Feds 62nd straight match on RLA? Don't tell ms that Fed doesn't get VIP treatment by the AO officials

Oh, there was the one time he was scheduled to play on Hisense but his opponent withdrew with injury

I hope Andy now finds himself on future AO merchandise and Fed less.

[Grabcopy]

I wonder if he meant me?

'Because, as one observer put it, this was a rare example of a five-set thrashing.'

(http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/australianopen/9826681/Australian-Open-2013-Andy-Murray-defeats-Roger-Federer-in-five-sets-to-set-up-final-with-Novak-Djokovic.html)

...where I wrote 'If ever it was possible to canter to a five-set victory...'

[sidtypical]

First off, thanks Nigel for a great report - maintaining the standard that brought me to MW.

Second, WELL DONE ANDY !   I was at work and couldn't bring myself to listen to the match on the radio coz I'm a complete wreck at these games.    I'm off on sunday and already relishing and dreading the match in equal measure !

Thirdly, I would like to take a leaf from our hero's book and show some grace towards Roger Federer. Although I share many of the opinions discussed on MW, I think we should acknowledge Fed's extraordinary career. His slam record may never be beaten and there is no doubt that he has been a huge influence for good in this golden age of tennis. He is a one-off.
I believe though, that today's result signals the end of an era.  I think Fed has won his last slam and I wouldn't be surprised if he has competed in his last AO. There is no doubt in my mind that the new guard have taken over, and a new era has begun.

The King is dead : Long Live the King !!

[Grabcopy]

Murray wears gold because he won a gold medal in the olympics.  somefool said it was to be a tribute to Federer (as if) for his 2008 win?  no way in heLLsbells would that ever happen.  Murray wears gold because of his own MURRAY'S win not anything to do with Federer. 

REALLY? Never even considered that.

[JANEGT]

WELL LOOKS LIKE my coffee hot and beans hot in pot beside the toaster by my side watching the tv at 8 am will be my early Sunday start.  Brekkie not brunch....or maybe if match goes on long enough it will be both probably.  Like both players so the best man will win.  I doubt 'luck' can come in to this.  They know one another well and are same age and friends so it will be very interesting, but Murray has matured this year and is hungry....so my money fractionally is on Andy....course it is....I am Scottish too.  Has to be.  I will be watching every second, won't answer door, phone or move till match is over.  tissues at the ready either way.  Andy showed maturity today I have never seen before after losing 4th set he should have won, he controlled his anger well.  On the other hand, never seen Fed Ex swear like that or fall out with the umpire too in a huff.  so.....GO ANDY GO ANDY GO ANDY GO ANDY GO ANDY.  ABOUT TIME.