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Andy Murray simply couldn't match the sheer ferocity of Rafael Nadal this evening on Centre Court as he succumbed to a 3-6 2-6 4-6 quarter final loss against the number two seed. The first set started typically of their previous encounters, long, powerful rallies with Murray doing all the running. The British number one had to fight off numerous break point opportunites from early on, but Nadal's relentless groundstrokes carved out the break in the eighth game, and he duly served out the first set with ease. The Spaniard's energy spilled over into the second set, playing swashbuckling tennis including some incredible passing shots on the full stretch. As for Murray, he looked devoid of passion and the so called aggression that was needed to trouble the world number two. Nadal continued to power through his service games, winning the vast majority of points on both his first and second serves. He played so much better than me. It was difficult for me to get into a rhythm and I felt rushed on every point. Murray tried to be more aggressive in the third set, but Nadal continued to defend resolutely and exploit the chinks in the Scot's armour. The outcome was starting to look inevitable and Nadal broke and held to secure a semi final meeting with Arnaud Clement or Rainer Schuettler. |
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Tommy
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I do aswell  Oops. Well good try Andy! I am still proud of you. |
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Bevc
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Was always going to be difficult for Andy to equal the intensity of Monday's match v Gasquet and that's what it would have needed to defeat Nadal. Well done Andy!  Onwards and upwards.  |
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Seany-Bhoy
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Good that progress has been made, but alot of improvement is needed especially on 2nd serve and FH if he is to be top 5 which Nadal and others think he could be.
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Sir Panda
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Long wait till the next tournament.  |
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Miss Lady Amy
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Which is when? At least he'll get a well earned break.
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Sir Panda
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Apparently it's Indy which starts on the 14th.
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Miss Lady Amy
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Thats not ages off! Have some patience young man  |
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Bevc
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From atp tennis website (I did post earlier but computer playing up  ) World No. 2 and two-time runner-up Rafael Nadal produced an awesome display of tennis to end British hopes at Wimbledon as he defeated Scottish No. 12 seed Andy Murray 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Wednesday evening. British and Scottish 8 words apart |
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Tommy
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Thats not ages off! Have some patience young man It is for some  |
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Allan
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Lets looks at the positives: Jamie is through to the semis of the mixed. 
Apparently it's Indy which starts on the 14th.
Definitely Indy, unless he withdraws. Then is Masters Series event in Toronto/Montreal which starts the Monday after that. |
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Miss Lady Amy
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OMG I can't believe how close it is to Toronto  |
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nestingus
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Nadal was immense today... I can't remember him making any unforced errors during the whole match.
Hats off to him really. Murray tried his best. Fed will have to be on the top of his game to retain the title this year
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Sanjay
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Dear Andy
No problem for yesterday's result. You got an excellent carrier ahead. You are doing excellent. Just concentrate on the same and do as you were. God bless you at every step of your life.
Regards
Sanjay
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