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!

[ChillDoubt]

Points going with serve, 1-2 Murray.

[lady-janine]

bloody accounts. . . . . . .

[ChillDoubt]

Thanks Mick!
Will continue in the same vein for LJ's benefit.

[ChillDoubt]

Murray chases a white feather off the court which breaks his concentration.
Point lost there.

[ChillDoubt]

No! Murray drops another, Novak serving now at 4-2, next one is crucial.

[ChillDoubt]

5-2, Novak turns hunter/killer now.

[ChillDoubt]

3-5, c'mon Andy.

[ChillDoubt]

A long rally goes Novak's way, 3 set points. Game definitely on now.

[ChillDoubt]

Murray nets tamely, total contrast to the first set tie-break. All square, whoever takes the next set will eventually triumph IMHO.

[Zacs-Master]

No further need for commentary then chill.

[bibblebub]

one disadvantage of watching in HD is that you get an all too good close-up of that blister

[tamborine]

a white feather floats by Murray - good luck sign, I hope.

[murraymints]

sinners now .....

[ChillDoubt]

Murray gets some medical treatment for a nasty looking blister. Plenty of iodine there, hope he can get his shoe on over all that dressing!

Just posted the above in the Holocaust thread, I'll get me coat........

[ChillDoubt]

Plenty of need Zacs, I'm sure LJ wants to know how the pendulum will swing?!

[ChillDoubt]

Novak holds his first service game with a renewed energy, Murray appears to be delaing with the blister pain.

[Zacs-Master]

Still, that irritating little annoyance must be getting to him?

[ChillDoubt]

If so he's masking it well Zacs!

[ChillDoubt]

Going with serve in the 3rd.

[Zacs-Master]

I know how he feels.