2017 RG Semifinals: Murray vs. Wawrinka

[britbox]

Who wins?

Murray leads the H2H 10-7

2016 ATP World Tour Finals 10 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2
2016 FO - RG SF Clay Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 6-2 4-6 6-2
2015 ATP World Tour Finals 10 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 7-6(4) 6-4
2013 US Open QF Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-4 6-3 6-2
2013 Monte Carlo Masters R16 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-1 6-2
2012 Tokyo Outdoor QF Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-2 3-6 6-2
2012 Olympic Tennis R64 Grass Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-3 6-3
2011 Shanghai Masters R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 3-6 6-3
2010 US Open R32 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-3 6-3
2009 Wimbledon R16 Grass Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 2-6 6-3 6-3 5-7 6-3
2008 Doha F Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-4 4-6 6-2
2008 US Open R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-1 6-3 6-3
2008 Canada R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 6-2 0-6 6-4
2008 Rome Masters R32 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-2 7-6(5)
2008 Marseille R16 Hard Andy Murray Stan Wawrinka 3-6 7-6(5) 6-1
2006 Miami Masters R128 Hard Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 7-5 3-6 6-4
2005 Switzerland v Great Britain - DC WG - PO 0 Clay Stan Wawrinka Andy Murray 6-3 7-6(5) 6-4

 

[El Dude]

Andy's little comeback performance is going a bit under the radar, but he looks to have a strong second half.

That said, I'm picking Stan in 4.

 

[Denis]

Going with Wawrinka in five.

 

[mightyjeditribble]

Wouldn't surprise me if Murray won, but Wawrinka has been cutting through a tricky draw like a knife through butter. I'm picking him in three.

 

[mrzz]

Wawrinka blows Murray of the court in easy three.

 

[DarthFed]

I thought Stan would win last year but back then Murray was in much better form and Stan didn't seem to be quite as strong as he's looked so far. I think Stan in 4.

 

[Moxie]

I agree that Stan is looking on better form. Andy beat Kei today, but sometimes they looked like they were trying to out-crap each other. I won't pretend I'm not wary of Wawrinka as the most likely to derail Nadal's fun, but it would be a better final, if they meet. I'll say Stan in 4.

 

[britbox]

I'm wary of Murray taking Stan out because I think Stan would be far better candidate in the final... particularly if Nadal gets there. So, hopefully Stan gets this done. Murray won't have a chance against Nadal in a final here. Stan will.

 

[Moxie]

I'm wary of Murray taking Stan out because I think Stan would be far better candidate in the final... particularly if Nadal gets there. So, hopefully Stan gets this done. Murray won't have a chance against Nadal in a final here. Stan will.

I agree with your thinking, but I don't think you have to worry. Murray is better than he's been all year, but Stan will best him. My hope is that Andy will out-clever Stan and take him to 5.

 

[kskate2]

Stan is ready for Andy this year where last year he was a bit miffed. Wawa in 4.

 

[golds girl]

Real consensus in the voting....not one vote cast for Murray thus far.
Stan is on a roll...I think he might take it in straights.

 

[crystalfire]

i think stan wins makes for a better final

 

[isabelle]

Sir Andy in 4 hopefully, I'll root for my fav player but If Stan wins, I wont be sad 'cause I like him too

 

[MartyB]

Stan in 4 sets..

 

[britbox]

Murray/Stan Preview

 

[AnonymousFan]

Wawrinka in four

 

[britbox]

Stan breaks.

 

[Puppet Master]

Even though Wawrinka has looked better prior to their match, Murray seems to be playing better than him right now. Stan is going for too much. On to a tiebreak we go.

 

[britbox]

Halep in the facilities, relaxing before the womens final.

 

[britbox]

Even though Wawrinka has looked better prior to their match, Murray seems to be playing better than him right now. Stan is going for too much. On to a tiebreak we go.

It's close man... little mini-momentum swings either way. Stan's definitely the primary aggressor but Murray's attacking more than usual and defending great.