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Quaid · « **Reply #40 on:** March 26, 2013, 01:10:18 pm »

Murray into the fourth round of the Miami Masters

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21933069

LFCDad · « **Reply #41 on:** March 26, 2013, 01:46:29 pm »

think Nadal could realistically be unbeaten till Wimbledon

Titan · « **Reply #42 on:** March 26, 2013, 02:21:02 pm »

Quote from: LFCDad on March 26, 2013, 01:46:29 pm

think Nadal could realistically be unbeaten till Wimbledon

Yeah there's a good chance of that (atleast until Halle). If Djokovic performs at his best then he's the only one who can really get close to Nadal on clay.

I think Nadal will skip Barcelona and possibly Madrid (if it's still on the blue clay, not sure if they've changed it back). Think he'll win Monte Carlo, Rome and the French.

killer-heels · « **Reply #43 on:** March 26, 2013, 02:26:47 pm »

Quote from: LFCDad on March 26, 2013, 01:46:29 pm

think Nadal could realistically be unbeaten till Wimbledon

Ill be amazed if he is. Not that he isn't capable, but I just cannot see him winning 3-4 tournaments in a row.

That said, I think he will win the French.

Titan · « **Reply #44 on:** March 26, 2013, 03:13:21 pm »

Quote from: killer_heels on March 26, 2013, 02:26:47 pm

Ill be amazed if he is. Not that he isn't capable, but I just cannot see him winning 3-4 tournaments in a row.

That said, I think he will win the French.

All of those tournaments will be on clay. I'd say there's a very good chance he can achieve that given his record on the surface.

Titan · « **Reply #45 on:** March 26, 2013, 10:06:29 pm »

Murray beats Seppi 6-2 6-4.

He'll play either Cilic or Tsonga in the quarters (Cilic has taken the first set).

Titan · « **Reply #46 on:** March 27, 2013, 07:40:06 am »

Djokovic lost 6-2 6-4 to Haas

Didn't see that coming, will have to watch some highlights later to see what the hell happened there.

Great chance for Murray to win the tournament and replace Federer as world number 2, he plays Cilic next.

Vinay · « **Reply #47 on:** March 27, 2013, 08:04:23 am »

I think Nole can actually win the French Open this year, unless Nadal is already (surprisingly and mysteriously) back in top physical form.

LFCDad · « **Reply #48 on:** March 27, 2013, 10:15:59 am »

Nole looks a bit lethargic recently

Titan · « **Reply #49 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:08:44 am »

Haas is playing some of his best tennis at the age of 34. He beat Simon 6-3 6-1 and plays Ferrer next in the semis.

Murray up against Cilic in the quarters today. Berdych-Gasquet play in the other QF.

Titan · « **Reply #50 on:** March 28, 2013, 09:45:46 pm »

Murray beats Cilic 6-4 6-3 and will face Gasquet next in the semis after he beat Berdych 6-3 6-3.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21972029

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #51 on:** March 28, 2013, 11:51:39 pm »

Not been paying too close attention to this. Who beat Nadal? And was Federer playing, if so who beat him?

Scruba · « **Reply #52 on:** March 29, 2013, 12:16:25 am »

Nadal ad Federer both skipped this

gjr1 · « **Reply #53 on:** March 29, 2013, 01:10:26 pm »

Always had a soft spot for Haas.

Had a pretty bad run with injuries and could of achieved more. Think he was number 2 in the World at one time. Definately top 4.

Titan · « **Reply #54 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:18:49 pm »

Ferrer beats Haas in 3 sets to reach the final in Miami. Will play the winner of Murray-Gasquet, which starts at 11pm (GMT).

Outlaw · « **Reply #55 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:20:27 pm »

Haas was great again for a set and a half. Then Ferrer just fought for every point. Quality.

Titan · « **Reply #56 on:** March 29, 2013, 09:37:32 pm »

Quote from: Outlaw on March 29, 2013, 09:20:27 pm

Haas was great again for a set and a half. Then Ferrer just fought for every point. Quality.

Yeah, even in the final set it looked like Haas would take it after he went a break up. Ferrer just took it up a notch towards the end though.

This is a great chance for Murray to win the tournament and get to world number 2 now. Gasquet won't be an easy SF as he looked extremely good against Berdych yesterday, but if Murray's anywhere near his best he should take this title.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #57 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:51:40 pm »

gasquet's backhand is one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #58 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:05:50 am »

Murray blows the first set on a tie-break. Murray served for it at 5-4 as well.

Titan · « **Reply #59 on:** March 30, 2013, 12:08:49 am »

Murray really should have closed out that first set, fair play to Gasquet for coming back into it and taking it on the tie-break.

Titan · « **Reply #60 on:** March 30, 2013, 01:20:25 am »

Murray takes the last two sets comfortably to win 6-7 6-1 6-2. Plays Ferrer in the final on Sunday.

Sharapova vs Serena Williams in the women's final tomorrow.

Titan · « **Reply #61 on:** March 31, 2013, 04:46:04 am »

Serena defeated Sharapova to win a record sixth Miami title.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21983953

killer-heels · « **Reply #62 on:** March 31, 2013, 08:13:43 am »

Quote from: Titan on March 31, 2013, 04:46:04 am

Serena defeated Sharapova to win a record sixth Miami title.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21983953

Doesn't matter her ranking, form or physical state, Serena is so much better than everyone else.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #63 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:17:54 pm »

Murray getting his arse handed to him in the first set of the final against Ferrer.

Was 5-0 down, has broken back to 5-2 though.

Edit: Murray broken again, loses the first set 6-2. Two double faults in that game, shocking.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #64 on:** March 31, 2013, 05:48:15 pm »

must be a hard job for murray's girlfriend travelling around the world watching him play. does she actually have a job or what?

planet-terror · « **Reply #65 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:03:48 pm »

Quote from: sinnermichael on March 31, 2013, 05:48:15 pm

must be a hard job for murray's girlfriend travelling around the world watching him play. does she actually have a job or what?

shes a pilot

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #66 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:36:44 pm »

Murray has taken the second set 6-4 and is a break up at 2-1 in the third.

Edit: Ferrer breaks back for 2-2 in the third.

sinnermichael · « **Reply #67 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:38:17 pm »

five breaks in a row

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #68 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:44:00 pm »

Make that six breaks in a row. Fucking weird set this. 3-3.

Welshred · « **Reply #69 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:44:20 pm »

Neither of them want to hold on to their serve here

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #70 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:48:18 pm »

Finally a hold. Ferrer leads 4-3 in the final set.

And Murray then holds as well, 4-4.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #71 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:57:30 pm »

And another break for Murray! 5-4, serving for the match.

planet-terror · « **Reply #72 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:57:49 pm »

nice break andy

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #73 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:06:57 pm »

From 5-4 up to 6-5 down. Ferrer now one game away from the title.

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #74 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:17:55 pm »

Hopefully that incorrect challenge at championship point will be a turning point. Murray holds, tie break to decide it.

planet-terror · « **Reply #75 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:18:15 pm »

tie break,,cmon andy,,,

sinnermichael · « **Reply #76 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:19:22 pm »

drama

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #77 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:20:52 pm »

Ferrer falling apart in this tie break. 4-0 Murray, who has won every point since that incorrect challenge from Ferrer.

Cocomin · « **Reply #78 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:21:01 pm »

Andy from two years ago would've crumbled but he's dug in and Ferrer looks a beaten man what a game this has been !

TheShanklyGates · « **Reply #79 on:** March 31, 2013, 07:24:11 pm »

MURRAY WINS! First Masters title since 2011, his second in Miami. And he goes up to number 2 in the world!