faraway saint Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 I never saw any of the match yesterday but the scoreline, losing 6-4, 6-4, suggests Murray wasn't far away, certainly closer than I thought he'd be. A good week and definite improvement, good signs for the rest of the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 I never saw any of the match yesterday but the scoreline, losing 6-4, 6-4, suggests Murray wasn't far away, certainly closer than I thought he'd be. A good week and definite improvement, good signs for the rest of the season. Was saving himself for the Dubai competition starting tomorrow. [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: Was saving himself for the Dubai competition starting tomorrow. T B H he'll do well to get past his first opponent. IF he gets to the 3rd round a certain Mr Djokovic will probably be waiting. That, im afraid, will be the end of his tournament. Update, Murrays first round opponent, Hubert Hurkacz, has just won the Marseille final. Edited February 26, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 T B H he'll do well to get past his first opponent. IF he gets to the 3rd round a certain Mr Djokovic will probably be waiting. That, im afraid, will be the end of his tournament. Update, Murrays first round opponent, Hubert Hurkacz, has just won the Marseille final. The advantage he has is the 1st round games are tomorrow and he's already in Dubai whereas as you've updated, his opponent has just won in Marseille. [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Just now, Cookie Monster said: The advantage he has is the 1st round games are tomorrow and he's already in Dubai whereas as you've updated, his opponent has just won in Marseille. Is Hubert walking it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted February 26, 2023 Report Share Posted February 26, 2023 Is Hubert walking it? [emoji38]No, I think it'll be a tight game. [emoji14] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 A very good win for Norrie over a real player in Rio yesterday. He beats Alcaraz in 3 sets, 5-7, 6-4, 7-5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 18 hours ago, Cookie Monster said: The advantage he has is the 1st round games are tomorrow and he's already in Dubai whereas as you've updated, his opponent has just won in Marseille. Murray pulls out due to "injury". More a preventative move as bigger tournaments coming up in the USA next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Murray pulls out due to "injury". More a preventative move as bigger tournaments coming up in the USA next week. Wondered how much the schedule of playing every day, even for a best of 3 set competition was going to affect him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted February 27, 2023 Report Share Posted February 27, 2023 Just now, Cookie Monster said: 6 minutes ago, faraway saint said: Murray pulls out due to "injury". More a preventative move as bigger tournaments coming up in the USA next week. Wondered how much the schedule of playing every day, even for a best of 3 set competition was going to affect him. More ranking points in the USA is the real reason, good thinking to manage his schedule. Federer done that over the last few years, picking his tournaments to suit what his body was telling him. Murray up to 52 in the world rankings from 70. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 2/26/2023 at 12:01 PM, faraway saint said: I never saw any of the match yesterday but the scoreline, losing 6-4, 6-4, suggests Murray wasn't far away, certainly closer than I thought he'd be. A good week and definite improvement, good signs for the rest of the season. Medvedev has just beaten Djokovic by the same score as he beat Murray. That certainly shows how close Murray is, in 3 set matches anyway, to have a chance in upcoming tournaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 Murray comes through another 3 hour match to win in Indian Wells, does he get paid overtime? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Monster Posted March 10, 2023 Report Share Posted March 10, 2023 That's a couple of times recently he's won the 2nd set convincingly.Will look at more games he's played to see if it's more of a pattern than I currently know.Always good to know for betting on individual sets. [emoji6] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 11, 2023 Report Share Posted March 11, 2023 Into the 3rd round with a fairly comfortable 2-0 win against an opponent who played some great shots but made far too many errors against an experienced competitor like Andy . All Brit showdown in round 3 versus Jack Draper next. Not going to be easy but an on form Murray should ( hopefully) prevail . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 12, 2023 Report Share Posted March 12, 2023 8 hours ago, Callum Gilhooley said: Into the 3rd round with a fairly comfortable 2-0 win against an opponent who played some great shots but made far too many errors against an experienced competitor like Andy . All Brit showdown in round 3 versus Jack Draper next. Not going to be easy but an on form Murray should ( hopefully) prevail . Bookies aren't seeing this as a Murray victory, Draper favourite. I see it as evens for both players TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 14, 2023 Report Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) On 3/11/2023 at 11:45 PM, Callum Gilhooley said: Into the 3rd round with a fairly comfortable 2-0 win against an opponent who played some great shots but made far too many errors against an experienced competitor like Andy . All Brit showdown in round 3 versus Jack Draper next. Not going to be easy but an on form Murray should ( hopefully) prevail . The bookies were right, Draper wins in 2 sets, looks like, as it was played in the early hours I never seen any of it, that the 1st set was critical. Draper took it on a tie break 8-6, 2nd set was more comfortable 6-2. I've mentioned before I think Draper could be a star, seen him last year at Queens and there was something about him that suggested he's a top 10 player. He's currently sitting at 56 so quite a way to go, let's see where he is at the end of this season. PS Unfortunately Draper is up against Alcaraz next, that would be a scalp if he managed to take him out, as unlikely as that will be. Edited March 14, 2023 by faraway saint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shull Posted March 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 Cammy into the quarter finals. He trounces Rublev by two to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraway saint Posted March 15, 2023 Report Share Posted March 15, 2023 If it hadn't been for his serious injury Murray would easily be sitting 4th, possibly threatening Agassi's position. Another reason he's, for me, the best Scottish sportsman in my lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Gilhooley Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 15 hours ago, faraway saint said: If it hadn't been for his serious injury Murray would easily be sitting 4th, possibly threatening Agassi's position. Another reason he's, for me, the best Scottish sportsman in my lifetime. He’s very definitely up there . Incredible sportsman who was unfortunate to be born into an era with Nadal, Djokovic & That other guy - whatsisname 😉 To have had the length of career he’s had at the top and achieved so much is something I think we’re unlikely to see emerge from Scotland any time soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlucifer Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Callum Gilhooley said: He’s very definitely up there . Incredible sportsman who was unfortunate to be born into an era with Nadal, Djokovic & That other guy - whatsisname 😉 To have had the length of career he’s had at the top and achieved so much is something I think we’re unlikely to see emerge from Scotland any time soon. And I agree. He would have won far more if there wasn't that unusual number of really top stars in his era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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faraway saint Posted March 23, 2023 Report Share Posted March 23, 2023 Murray's American season not going too well, pumped out by a guy I've never heard of, in the first round. Lajovic, Serbian, is the world number 76 so no total mug but hardly a household name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shull Posted April 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2023 Murray and Norrie both gubbed in Monte Carlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Once again an absolute embarrassing performance from Murray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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