[Rachie]

I think Andy will play miles better vs Berdych though as he normally raises his game against the big boys. Berdych is favorite imo, but I wouldnt be suprised to see a totally different Andy out there. also dont forget he has played him in alot of practice sets in Monte Carlo so will be familiar with Berdych's clay game.

[*Sparkle*]

Even if Federer had won this tournament by getting to the QF he would have wrestled the No 2  spot back. I am pleased he has done it in his own right.

I'm really pleased about that too.

[Joe]

Not before 7pm (UK). They could have at least put him on last, after tonight's marathon! I feel I should stick a fiver on Berdych - that way, Murray is guaranteed to win!

[Masaka]

The frustrating thing is, this was one of the areas he improved so much. Something like 11 break points in the Olympic final - saved all 11. USO, the tie-break, the set points, the break points - played them all very well. But this year he seems to have fallen back to his old passive play on the big points, and his record lately has been very poor.

Confused - how many tournaments has he played this year? 3 Finals, One a GS against the world no 1, won a Masters 1000, and now got to the QF's on a surface he struggles with. I can't see that as a poor record.

Remember his game is still evolving. How do you think I Ferrer felt after the Miami final or Simon tonight? Feel for him, he must weep when he sees he is in Mr M's part of the draw.

Yes probably Berdych will beat him - the guy that Djokovic slaughters for fun, the guy that lost in the first round of the Olympics, and the Semi of the US Open. I can live with that. I think getting to the QF's was the important thing to achieve in this tournament, just as defeating Ded was at the AO. Sometimes the processes involved in getting through tournaments can be as valuable as winning them.

[TheMadHatter]

Confused - how many tournaments has he played this year? 3 Finals, One a GS against the world no 1, won a Masters 1000, and now got to the QF's on a surface he struggles with. I can't see that as a poor record.

Remember his game is still evolving. How do you think I Ferrer felt after the Miami final or Simon tonight? Feel for him, he must weep when he sees he is in Mr M's part of the draw.

Yes probably Berdych will beat him - the guy that Djokovic slaughters for fun, the guy that lost in the first round of the Olympics, and the Semi of the US Open. I can live with that. I think getting to the QF's was the important thing to achieve in this tournament, just as defeating Ded was at the AO. Sometimes the processes involved in getting through tournaments can be as valuable as winning them.

Yes, you've completely missed my point.

[ABF]

The frustrating thing is, this was one of the areas he improved so much. Something like 11 break points in the Olympic final - saved all 11. USO, the tie-break, the set points, the break points - played them all very well. But this year he seems to have fallen back to his old passive play on the big points, and his record lately has been very poor.

I agree with his tendencies to throw away break points during the course of a match.... BUT... the difference I see with Andy is that even when he does that he gets himself together when it really counts... I think he is very good at playing tie breakers. I see alot of similarities with Andy and Djoko....and they both have that winning mentality.

Dunno why some folks on here are saying that its a given that he will lose to Berdych. I dont think that at all. Firstly Berdych isnt in the best of form so far this year...and Andy has beaten him before ... so I think he has every chance of winning that one. Berdych has a tendency to implode against Andy...Andy will have to play better tennis than today... but we all know he can...so lets see.

[Masaka]

Yes, you've completely missed my point.

Sorry very late, brain packed up. Perhaps you can explain it at bit more simplistically (but tomorrow), was not intending to be confrontational. I am puzzled by the poor record bit.

[Emma Jean]

Well this is gonna be a tough tourney to win. Berdych, Tsonga/Wawrinka, Nadal

I'm hoping Tsonga will beat Wawrinka at least. Andy will still be bookie favourite against Berdych tomorrow though.

Yes, tough road ahead but I don't think Andy should worry about either Tsonga or Wawrinka ( they both had to play 3 setters today as well and this itself is a tough match not to mention, so should be plenty knackered by the time one of them reaches the semi) at this point. As to Berdych, he had to work hard in each round as well and I don't think Andy will make it easier for him. This is begging a 50/50 IMO right now. Somehow I expect Andy to come through however. If he wins then this will not only finally give him a win over a top ten player after a long time, but also beating all these players Mayer, Simon, Berdych, who are very good players on clay btw, will be extremely rewarding for Andy. Not to mention the confidence boost it will give him. It's about time Andy takes it to next level.