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Murray ready for Nadal clash « on: July 01, 2008, 06:30:20 PM »
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Andy Murray is upbeat ahead of his Wimbledon quarter-final match against Rafael Nadal on Wednesday.

Murray is second out on Centre Court with play starting at 1PM, however heavy rain is predicted for the day.

I have worked hard enough to be able to last these sort of matches every other day.

I'm gonna have to try to recover, make sure that I get enough food in me, enough sleep, try and prepare, the best that I can for the match with Nadal. Obviously he's the favorite for the match. But I do think that I can win.
I think both of our games have changed a bit since then (Australian Open, 2007). He's definitely playing better on grass than he was in previous years. I like to think I'm playing a bit better. It's going to be a completely different match to a year and a half ago.

I have to look at the guys that have given him trouble and the way that Tsonga played against him in Australia this year. It's really important to serve well, be aggressive, not give him a chance to start dictating the rallies, you know, is the game plan against him.
Tim Henman, former British no-1, has tipped Murray to beat Nadal in five sets.

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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #1 on: July 01, 2008, 07:32:48 PM »
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It should be a corker of a match but I'm going for Andy in 5.  Have the afternoon off and the wine all ready!   Go Andy cmon yeah
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #2 on: July 01, 2008, 07:38:52 PM »
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It might rain all day btw Senga, forecast doesn't look good. Frown
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #3 on: July 01, 2008, 08:48:45 PM »
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I'm afraid to say but yesterdays game against Gasquet was a very poor match played by both players. Andy would have not won it, had Gasquet not made more mistakes then Andy. The score of unforced errors was 37 by Gasquet and 41 for Andy. This tells the real story of this sad match. If Andy plays like this against Nadal it will be a very short game in three short sets for Nadal. The perception of the British audience about Andy's capabilities is totally of track and tomorrow will prove it. Sorry Crying or Very sad.
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #4 on: July 01, 2008, 08:54:34 PM »
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Quote from: Sir Panda on July 01, 2008, 07:38:52 PM

It might rain all day btw Senga, forecast doesn't look good. Frown


Oh I hope not - might have to be sick on Thursday if it does stretcher
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #5 on: July 01, 2008, 09:01:22 PM »
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Quote from: simon2 on July 01, 2008, 08:48:45 PM

I'm afraid to say but yesterdays game against Gasquet was a very poor match played by both players. Andy would have not won it, had Gasquet not made more mistakes then Andy. The score of unforced errors was 37 by Gasquet and 41 for Andy. This tells the real story of this sad match. If Andy plays like this against Nadal it will be a very short game in three short sets for Nadal. The perception of the British audience about Andy's capabilities is totally of track and tomorrow will prove it. Sorry Crying or Very sad.
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You're entitled to your opinion but I totally disagree with everything you say.   Sad match? Think you are in a minority of 1 on that comment.   Hope you won't be crying over Rafa tomorrow - or do I really mean hope you will be crying? Very Happy
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #6 on: July 01, 2008, 09:13:39 PM »
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Murray has a great chance here in this match but he must attack.
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #7 on: July 01, 2008, 10:40:41 PM »
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Quote from: simon2 on July 01, 2008, 08:48:45 PM
I'm afraid to say but yesterdays game against Gasquet was a very poor match played by both players. Andy would have not won it, had Gasquet not made more mistakes then Andy. The score of unforced errors was 37 by Gasquet and 41 for Andy. This tells the real story of this sad match. If Andy plays like this against Nadal it will be a very short game in three short sets for Nadal. The perception of the British audience about Andy's capabilities is totally of track and tomorrow will prove it. Sorry Crying or Very sad.
Half the time the match contained inconsistent and poor play, but then the other half contained absolutely fantastic jaw dropping tennis. We just need to hope for the latter to be more consistent tomorrow.
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #8 on: July 02, 2008, 06:38:40 AM »
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Well I dont think Nadal has changed his game on grass,he is the favorite only because of the ranking
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #9 on: July 02, 2008, 10:37:37 AM »
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Weather forecast has changed, now looks like we'll get a mostly dry day.  yay
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #10 on: July 02, 2008, 10:41:42 AM »
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Weather forecast has changed, now looks like we'll get a mostly dry day.  yay



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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #11 on: July 02, 2008, 11:03:45 AM »
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Weather forecast has changed, now looks like we'll get a mostly dry day.  yay

Like I said, half the time the weather people are wrong Very Happy
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #12 on: July 02, 2008, 11:44:58 AM »
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Quote from: Coldmarek on July 02, 2008, 06:38:40 AM

Well I dont think Nadal has changed his game on grass,he is the favorite only because of the ranking

I think he is the favorite because he is two-times finalist and Queen's champion.
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #13 on: July 04, 2008, 02:49:16 PM »
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Reading this headline now...makes me wana laugh. Ya...he was really ready.
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Re: Murray ready for Nadal clash « Reply #14 on: July 10, 2008, 12:13:52 AM »
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Well done Simon2, you were the only one to make an accurate prediction. You might have been in a minority of one, but the majority got this one completely wrong! They were all crying over Murray! To suggest that Murray is in the same league as truly great players like Federer and Nadal is laughable! The superb Rafa proved that by dispatching Murray with so little effort!
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