Del Potro sends Andy Murray crashing
November 26, 2009, 11:08 PM | By Phil Messenger
Had Federer secured at least four games in the final set, Murray would have taken Del Potro's place. Unfortunately (or suspiciously, for the conspiracy theorists) a curiously slack service game from the world number one at *3-4 handed Del Potro the opportunity to break and serve for the match.
Federer and Del Potro will advance from group A, with the Robin Soderling already having secured qualification from group B. The remaining semi-finalist will be decided tomorrow when the final group B matches are played.
After the match, a confused Murray posted a message on his Twitter account saying, "Anyone know what's going on? I think I'm out but the rules aren't worded too well."
Fed fixed it? Did he know?
November 26, 2009, 11:15 PM
By ljsmall
By ljsmall
WHAT! Can't believe that after all that work he did to win tonight and this happens! 
Right peeps I'm supporting Soderling the rest of the way as the underdog!
Right peeps I'm supporting Soderling the rest of the way as the underdog!
November 26, 2009, 11:16 PM
By HazelMP
By HazelMP
That seems to be the general consensus now, how could anyone cheer for fed or dp after that blatant slap in the face!
November 26, 2009, 11:17 PM
By murray_tmg
By murray_tmg
No, I think it pretty unlikely that Fed lost in that way intentionally. It's not that uncommon for a player to waste a couple of break chances and then get broken in the subsequent service game. Still galling if you're a Murray fan.
Anyhow, it's all his (Murrays) own fault. There are so many ways he could have secured qualification. Not dropping serve to Del Potro when serving for the first set on Sunday. Actually finding a serve and holding for 6-2 in the final set on Tuesday. Nobody else to blame.
Hopefully he'll get some good rest and fix the now numerous dodgy aspects of his game. Perhaps the impeding drop down to #5 will also provide some impetus. I can't help but think this is wistful thinking though.
Anyhow, it's all his (Murrays) own fault. There are so many ways he could have secured qualification. Not dropping serve to Del Potro when serving for the first set on Sunday. Actually finding a serve and holding for 6-2 in the final set on Tuesday. Nobody else to blame.
Hopefully he'll get some good rest and fix the now numerous dodgy aspects of his game. Perhaps the impeding drop down to #5 will also provide some impetus. I can't help but think this is wistful thinking though.
November 26, 2009, 11:17 PM
By boogers
By boogers
Fed fixed it? Did he know?
Don't think he's that low...he hates losing to anyone. Also would probably have liked to have had the chance to beat Andy twice in a week
November 26, 2009, 11:18 PM
By HazelMP
By HazelMP
This is my official notice, I am no longer an Andy Murray fan.
November 26, 2009, 11:18 PM
By Shooting Star
By Shooting Star
I didn't think Federer had it in him to intentionally lose the match because of his hatred towards Murray but now I'm reconsidering.
Dunno. I'm reluctant to have a knee jerk to this. As Boogers said, Andy had it all in his own hands at the end of the day. Fed did look like an actor at times, but maybe that's just because I was looking for it....
November 26, 2009, 11:18 PM
By Elly
By Elly
I want DP to beat Fed in the final now. Serve him right!
November 26, 2009, 11:18 PM
By ljsmall
By ljsmall
Fed fixed it? Did he know?
Wasn't a fix. No chance. He was down 15-40 at 3-3 and cleaned the line with a second serve.
November 26, 2009, 11:19 PM
By Clydey
By Clydey
By Mark