Murray V Djokovic: Australian Open Final

[ChillDoubt]

Programme just starting on BBC1. Most pundits are going for Novak, the odd one for Andy.
Make no mistake, the physicallity of this match will be brutal, maybe the tennis equivalent of the Rumble In The Jungle.
Both are on brilliant form, Novak despatching most of his opponents with a minumum of fuss, Andy almost as much, bar the 5 setter against Federer.
I actually believe that 5th set was beneficial to Murray because of the way he played in it, majestic and ruthless in equal measure and hopefully it will spur him on, combined with the renewed belief given him as a result of working with Lendl and his successes since.
My head says Djokovic, my heart Murray and with a bit of Brit grit he may overcome one of his best friends, I certainly hope he does.
C'mon Andy, you can do this!

[murraymints]

sloopy...thanks glug glug......

[ChillDoubt]

A 2nd.

[ChillDoubt]

No! Murray goes for the cross-court, it hits the top of the net and looks like it may creep over but doesn't, first service break of the match could prove decisive.

[ChillDoubt]

Those beads need to be rattling like a marble in a bisuit tin now minty!

[lady-janine]

will do my (fallen) best minty.

[ChillDoubt]

3rd set to Novak, it will take a gargantuan effort and the greatest comeback since Lazarus now for Murray as he becomes irate with the umpire over the crowd, one or two of whom are calling out as he's serving.

[craft1948]

Come on you Scottish jessie...................

[lady-janine]

i'm saying them in front of the crucifix on the wall. correction have taken it off the wall and it is on the desk where i am trying to work.

will have to mutter quietly though.

[berniecuddles]

come on Djokovic

[lady-janine]

craft - don't think he's a jessie . . . .

[ChillDoubt]

Murray now going for it and gee's himself up as it turns into a slugfest.
30-30.

[lady-janine]

no more cuddles for you bernie . . . . . . . just wait until alba finds out.

[craft1948]

Look lady-j I'm trying to gee him up.................I can't stand Djokovic.

[lady-janine]

the sins of my youth, the sins of my age,

[ChillDoubt]

Now deuce. Gotta hold the first game of this set or the fat lady will start clearing her throat I feel.

[humbersloop]

concentrate on what you're doing please ladyj

[lady-janine]

that's okay then craft. x

[ChillDoubt]

Well done, that Brit grit shows through, keep it going.

[ChillDoubt]

Novak at 0-30. Opening for Murray?

[lady-janine]

the sins of my soul, the sins of my body,

oh come on you on high please . . . the name is murray.