2016 AO Final: Novak Djokovic - Andy Murray

[Billie]

It's BB, Denis a master in all of these things online

 

[Billie]

Andy did have so much on his mind during these 2 weeks....it's true

 

[britbox]

Thanks to all those participating in the live chat for the pleasure of your company.

 

[britbox]

6 Australian Opens and 11 Grand Slam Titles.

 

[britbox]

 

[Billie]

Nice from both Andy and Nole at the trophy presentation.B-)

 

[britbox]

 

[britbox]

 

[Carol]

Congrats Novak! I see the results and it seems it was a easy win (I haven't seen the match) you are doing well but I can't say the same about the others o_O

 

[Moxie]

Congrats Novak! I see the results and it seems it was a easy win (I haven't seen the match) you are doing well but I can't say the same about the others o_O

I wouldn't call it an easy win. After the first, which I didn't see, Andy fought hard, and brought a lot of intensity. (To those who did the live chat, I said I was going to bed, but then watched the rest from my sofa. And thanks for hosting it, @britbox. It was fun.) Thing was, Andy was red-lining, and Novak seemed to be perfectly within himself almost all of the time. As close as Murray got to a chance at the 2nd and 3rd, it was straight sets. That's about where Djokovic is at this point in time. I came to this thread to praise Andy's effort. As Billie kindly said, he had a lot on his mind. But also I must praise Nole, who is at the top of the heap by a long stretch.

 

[Carol]

I wouldn't call it an easy win. After the first, which I didn't see, Andy fought hard, and brought a lot of intensity. (To those who did the live chat, I said I was going to bed, but then watched the rest from my sofa. And thanks for hosting it, @britbox. It was fun.) Thing was, Andy was red-lining, and Novak seemed to be perfectly within himself almost all of the time. As close as Murray got to a chance at the 2nd and 3rd, it was straight sets. That's about where Djokovic is at this point in time. I came to this thread to praise Andy's effort. As Billie kindly said, he had a lot on his mind. But also I must praise Nole, who is at the top of the heap by a long stretch.

Thanks for that information, I'm glad that Muzz tried hard

 

[Billie]

Nicely said Moxie. The way how Andy choked at the end while mentioning Kim in that presentation of the trophies, it was obvious that he has not been at ease this whole tournament. He did really put up a fight nicely in 2nd and 3rd sets, I think that this time it was just mentally too tough for him. I can understand how you wish to be somewhere else while doing your job and being professional in another. Hopefully everything goes well with the birth and Andy finds himself the happiest man in the world.

 

[Moxie]

Thanks for that information, I'm glad that Muzz tried hard

I'd be surprised if anyone thinks that Andy is not the most unfortunate player to be born into this era. He is very talented, has an excellent tennis IQ, works very hard on his fitness and his game, and yet has always had Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in front of him. That's some bad luck for a guy with that much talent. I think he's also turned around a lot of fans, as he's displayed a lot of heart, along with the scratchiness. I hope so. He deserves it.

 

[Moxie]

Nicely said Moxie. The way how Andy choked at the end while mentioning Kim in that presentation of the trophies, it was obvious that he has not been at ease this whole tournament. He did really put up a fight nicely in 2nd and 3rd sets, I think that this time it was just mentally too tough for him. I can understand how you wish to be somewhere else while doing your job and being professional in another. Hopefully everything goes well with the birth and Andy finds himself the happiest man in the world.

I think a healthy baby and a healthy father-in-law in the next couple of weeks will take the sting right out. Then he can get back to the job. All best thoughts for the Murray/Sears clans at time. (A bit sentimental, but let's face it...they're human beings and we follow them.)

 

[Billie]

I am not ashamed of being sentimental.

Yes, best wishes for Nigel Sears as well.

 

[Moxie]

I am not ashamed of being sentimental.

Yes, best wishes for Nigel Sears as well.

I do know that about you, you old sap. And I mean that in the best way.

 

[calitennis127]

Djokovic is rolling.....we have to give props to this man. Good thing that Bill Clinton and Madeleine Albright did not bomb his compound as a kid when they supported the Islamic side. We would be missing out on a great tennis player.

 

[Fiero425]

I'd be surprised if anyone thinks that Andy is not the most unfortunate player to be born into this era. He is very talented, has an excellent tennis IQ, works very hard on his fitness and his game, and yet has always had Federer, Nadal and Djokovic in front of him. That's some bad luck for a guy with that much talent. I think he's also turned around a lot of fans, as he's displayed a lot of heart, along with the scratchiness. I hope so. He deserves it.

You can say that about many players in the past; overshadowed by 1 or 2 other players who just happened to be in the path of another's greatness! Starting in my day it was G. Vilas of Argentina who had to "wait on" Connors and Borg! Then there was Lendl who had those 2 and had to contend with more obstacles in Becker and Edberg! Hewitt would have been nothing but a footnote except Sampras had retired and Federer hadn't ascended the throne yet! Today there's Nole who still seems to be scrappin' for much recognition because of Fedal! As far as I'm concerned, with the game Murray has, he should be happy with the results he has of 2 GS, several Masters, OG, and DC! That's more than other past stars got when greater players were in their way! Any other examples you guys can think of? I just covered the biggies! ;-)

 

[britbox]

Goran maybe? Overshadowed by Pete. Vitas won an AO (albeit when it didn't have the strongest field) and made some more slam finals. I think these were both a rung below Andy Murray though when it came to consistency. Good question... will think about it some more.

 

[Moxie]

@Fiero425, I did say "into this era," not unluckiest overall. But it's fun to open it up to other eras. I also think Ferrer would likely have snuck one in, if he'd been born about 10 years earlier.