Mutua Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain, ATP Masters 1000

[Billie]

Delaying the inevitable, Nole finally wins. Good fight from Kei at the end, hanging in as long as he could and taking the 2nd set to a tiebreaker. Almost 2 hours.

 

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Semi Final Round Up

Novak Djokovic (1) bt Kei Nishikori (6) 6/3 7/6
Andy Murray (2) bt Rafael Nadal (5) 7/5 6/4

 

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Semi Final Highlights

 

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Andy Murray (2) bt Rafael Nadal (5) 7/5 6/4

 

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Novak Djokovic (1) bt Kei Nishikori (6) 6/3 7/6

 

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Mutua Madrid Final

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[1] Novak Djokovic v [2] Andy Murray

H2H: Djokovic leads 22-9


2016 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 7-5 7-6(3)
2015 Paris Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-4
2015 Shanghai Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 6-3
2015 Canadian Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 4-6 6-3
2015 French Open - Roland Garros SF Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1
2015 Miami Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(3) 4-6 6-0
2015 Indian Wells Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-3
2015 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(5) 6-7(4) 6-3 6-0
2014 Paris Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-5 6-2
2014 Beijing SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 6-4
2014 US Open QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-6(1) 6-7(1) 6-2 6-4
2014 Miami Masters QF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 7-5 6-3
2013 Wimbledon F Grass Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-5 6-4
2013 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-7(2) 7-6(3) 6-3 6-2
2012 ATP World Tour Finals 11 Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 4-6 6-3 7-5
2012 Shanghai Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 5-7 7-6(11) 6-3
2012 US Open F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-6(10) 7-5 2-6 3-6 6-2
2012 Olympic Tennis SF Grass Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-5 7-5
2012 Miami Masters F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 7-6(4)
2012 Dubai SF Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5
2012 Australian Open SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-3 3-6 6-7(4) 6-1 7-5
2011 Cincinnati Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-0 Retired
2011 Rome Masters SF Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 3-6 7-6(2)
2011 Australian Open F Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-4 6-2 6-3
2009 Miami Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-2 7-5
2008 Cincinnati Masters F Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
2008 Canada QF Hard Andy Murray Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6(3)
2008 Monte Carlo Masters R16 Clay Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-0 6-4
2007 Miami Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-1 6-0
2007 Indian Wells Masters SF Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 6-2 6-3
2006 Madrid Masters R16 Hard Novak Djokovic Andy Murray 1-6 7-5 6-3

Src: http://www.stevegtennis.com
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[Mastoor]

A bit disappointed because I wanted No1e to play against Rafa in the final. But then if he wins it's probably all the same.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

If Murray serves as poorly as he did yesterday, it will be two sets and the h2h will be 23-9. Windy, cold and rainy conditions like last night? It will be a three setter and Murray may have a chance to hoist that ugly trophy once again.

 

[Billie]

Wouldn't they close the roof if the conditions are poor for play?

I give a slight advantage to Nole because it is so hard to bet against him. But Andy is the defending champion and seems to like this court. We'll see. It shouldn't be easy for either guy.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

Wouldn't they close the roof if the conditions are poor for play?

I give a slight advantage to Nole because it is so hard to bet against him. But Andy is the defending champion and seems to like this court. We'll see. It shouldn't be easy for either guy.

There is rain supposed to start in about 15 minutes, 30-40% chance of rain while they're playing. They should probably close it.

 

[Billie]

And the roof is fully open. I guess they are comfortable enough that the rain will stay away.

 

[EdbergsGhost]

And the roof is fully open. I guess they are comfortable enough that the rain will stay away.

Cool and damp weather should slow the ball down some.

 

[Denis]

Novak starts the match breaking Murray. Good start.

 

[Billie]

Nole with the first break, I guess we'll see a lot of breaks of serves on both sides seeing as they are both excellent returners.

 

[Denis]

Nole with the first break, I guess we'll see a lot of breaks of serves on both sides seeing as they are both excellent returners.

I was thinking the same thing! Hope were wrong on the breaks for Djokovic part.

 

[Billie]

I was thinking the same thing! Hope were wrong on the breaks for Djokovic part.

Nole holds in his first service game, so that is a good thing.

 

[Billie]

Nole looks really sharp. Dominating from the baseline.

And he strikes again. Double break 4:1

 

[Billie]

Nole was 16/19 on his service points in that first set. That is incredible. First set 6:2. He is in one of his zones, I think.

 

[Billie]

Andy showing more fight at the start of the 2nd set, he is being more aggressive.