Queen's Club / Murray to return in Queens

[isabelle]

If Muzza beats Kinder so he'll win Queen's club
I guess he's better on this surface that Kinder
Nice opportunity for Muzza to clinch the title

 

[Front242]

Tsonga really fell apart in the 3rd set but he has a habit of that when he's 1 set all on grass. Good to see Murray back playing and well at that but would've liked to have seen Tsonga make more of a match of it. Folded like a cheap tent in the end and was in with a chance of a break in set 2. Once he failed to get the break there he fell apart quickly. Still lacking that killer instinct and champion's mentality sadly.

 

[tented]

Tsonga really fell apart in the 3rd set but he has a habit of that when he's 1 set all on grass. Good to see Murray back playing and well at that but would've liked to have seen Tsonga make more of a match of it. Folded like a cheap tent in the end and was in with a chance of a break in set 2. Once he failed to get the break there he fell apart quickly. Still lacking that killer instinct and champion's mentality sadly.

I wasn't able to see it, but personally I'm glad Murray won. I'm hoping he'll win tomorrow, too. This will be an important victory going into Wimbledon.

 

[Iona16]

I must admit I was surprised they managed to get both matches finished today. I know Hewitt was not pleased at being moved to court 1 - no hawkeye. Not sure the tournament director could have done anything else.

Really happy to see Andy in the final again. I want to see his name on the trophy for the 3rd time. Hoping the weather is OK for the final and the charity matches that will follow.

 

[kskate2]

The covers are off and they are warming up. First ball between Andy/Marin in a few minutes.

 

[tented]

Congrats, Andy Murray! Great win, especially after dropping the first set.

I'm sure Iona will be dancing in the streets!

 

[Front242]

Great final. Cilic played a blinder and was unlucky his serve deserted him towards the end but Murray played great and it's a great victory for him prior to Wimbledon. Also great to see Cilic in such great form, which he can hopefully bring to Wimbledon.

 

[Iona16]

Congrats, Andy Murray! Great win, especially after dropping the first set.

I'm sure Iona will be dancing in the streets!

I'm very happy. Thanks Tented.

Huge congrats to Andy.

 

[rafanoy1992]

Congratulations to Andy Murray for winning his 3rd Queens title! He and Federer are now 17-1 in their last three grass tournaments. Murray should have a ton of confidence going into Wimbledon especially after missing the French Open. In my opinion, he is the 2nd favorite in Wimbledon behind Federer. Let's hope he gets a favorable draw.

Here's an interesting stat: Federer has 77 titles, Nadal has 57 titles, Djokovic has 37 titles, and Murray has 27 titles. I wonder who will be the person to his "8th" title.

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

glorious andy destroys everyone on grass again,

can he win Wimbledon ??, could be...

 

[Johnsteinbeck]

^ destroys? did you see the match? he won, very well-deserved. but that was far from destryoing, that was a good win in a tight match. by all means, Murray Should probably have destroyed Marin (although the latter clearly knows his way around a Queen's Club court and played, at times, some great tennis).

what concerns me is that Murray still doesn't seem to know a cruise control mode. up a break in the first, he made some weird choices, ill-timed drop shots and so on. he made this so much closer than he should have. at the AO, a lot of folks chalked it up to Fed being Fed - but Marin is hardly Fed, and still Murray didn't quite know how to make an easy W.

as for Cilic - despite losing points here, i hope he takes some positives from Queen's. he can be quite entertaining to watch; he has a real good touch and feel for a guy his size - then again, you also get frustrated why he can't/doesn't just whack the ball like a guy his size could/should

 

[kskate2]

Congrats to the 2013 champ, Andy Murray. His return is marked with his 27th title.

 

[Front242]

Huge trophy for a 250 event. One of the most impressive ones in the ATP.

 

[tented]

Huge trophy for a 250 event. One of the most impressive ones in the ATP.

"No need to check it. I'll just put it in the overhead compartment."

 

[JesuslookslikeBorg]

^ destroys? did you see the match? he won, very well-deserved. but that was far from destryoing, that was a good win in a tight match. by all means, Murray Should probably have destroyed Marin (although the latter clearly knows his way around a Queen's Club court and played, at times, some great tennis).

what concerns me is that Murray still doesn't seem to know a cruise control mode. up a break in the first, he made some weird choices, ill-timed drop shots and so on. he made this so much closer than he should have. at the AO, a lot of folks chalked it up to Fed being Fed - but Marin is hardly Fed, and still Murray didn't quite know how to make an easy W.

as for Cilic - despite losing points here, i hope he takes some positives from Queen's. he can be quite entertaining to watch; he has a real good touch and feel for a guy his size - then again, you also get frustrated why he can't/doesn't just whack the ball like a guy his size could/should

murray did have an injury though :huh:

since he won Miami masters way back he only played about 5 matches until this week..he is on course.

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Huge trophy for a 250 event. One of the most impressive ones in the ATP.

it is so big it's silly :snigger..he could go on holiday inside that trophy.

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Huge trophy for a 250 event. One of the most impressive ones in the ATP.

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whats happening ???..I quoted two separate poasts.

I definitely quoted just front242 lastly, but loads of other stuff was quoted too ?.

 

[Iona16]

Congrats to the 2013 champ, Andy Murray. His return is marked with his 27th title.

Thanks for posting the photo. It's always nice to see my boy with a trophy. Hoping it's a gold one in a few weeks time

The Queen sent him a letter of congratulations in 2009 and 2011 when he won the title. I'd imagine she'll do it again or she might just send a note saying 'see previous letters'.

 

[Moxie]

^ "See previous letters?!" Good heavens, I hope not. Why not just twitter him, then? #andymurray: Well-done! We are proud of u. Good luck SW19. #HRHERII. (She uses the "II" so as not to be confused on twitter with Elizabeth I, presumably.)

 

[kskate2]

^ "See previous letters?!" Good heavens, I hope not. Why not just twitter him, then? #andymurray: Well-done! We are proud of u. Good luck SW19. #HRHERII. (She uses the "II" so as not to be confused on twitter with Elizabeth I, presumably.)

:laydownlaughing

 

[Moxie]

#HRHERI: Dad loves tennis...YUCK. Long and booooring. Passing fad. And who is #andymurray, btw?

 

[Iona16]

^ "See previous letters?!" Good heavens, I hope not. Why not just twitter him, then? #andymurray: Well-done! We are proud of u. Good luck SW19. #HRHERII. (She uses the "II" so as not to be confused on twitter with Elizabeth I, presumably.)

Brilliant Moxie. :laydownlaughing