Tennis 2016

[PGW]

A disappointing 4th set for Murray 3-6

2 each now ...a 5th set to come

[PGW]

GB pulled semi back to 2-2 earlier with Andy's victory over Pella.

The Argentine tactic of playing Del Potro in the doubles has really backfired, they thought they could take an unassailable 3-0 lead. They failed so now
Del Potro is too tired or not 100% to take his place in the deciding rubber against Villas own Dan Evans.
So it's Meyler lined up against Dan and Dan has taken the first set 6-4 and 1-1 in 2nd.

Great atmosphere and great viewing.

[tomd2103]

Villa fan Dan Evans had a great start and is up one set to nil. 

[Tayls_7]

Villa fan Dan Evans had a great start and is up one set to nil.

Started off well, lost momentum and then got a mauling. He's a Viila fan alright.

[tomd2103]

Villa fan Dan Evans had a great start and is up one set to nil.

Started off well, lost momentum and then got a mauling. He's a Viila fan alright.

Yep, the Argentinian player was too strong in the end.  GB really need Murray to win both his games and the doubles with his brother at that level.

[Comrade Blitz]

"Nick Kyrgios banned for eight weeks & fined $25,000 by ATP"

http://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/37676278

Also from The Guardian

"Why we might resist caning Nick Kyrgios and perhaps just ask if he’s OK"

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/oct/13/why-we-might-resist-caning-nick-kyrgios-and-perhaps-just-ask-if-hes-ok

u ok hun? x

[Villafirst]

A belated well done to Andy Murray winning the China open last Sunday following on from another title in the Far East the week before. Two tournament victories in 10 matches and didn't drop a set! Rapidly closing on the number one spot to topple Djokovic. A brilliant year for him and now playing the best tennis of his career.

[cdbearsfan]

Raonic withdraws... Murray World number one on Monday.

[usav]

Well done Andy!!

[Tayls_7]

Andy Murray. Talent plus hard work. Well deserved.

[Villafirst]

Brilliant year for Andy. Well done! Now beat Isner in the Paris final!

[PGW]

He has won first set 6-3

[Villafirst]

Another trophy for Andy! Great that he's World number one. Hopefully he will go into 2017 as still the number one!

[Dave Cooper please]

He will, and should extend his lead over Djokovic because after reaching the Aussie Open Final he took a few weeks off to be with his new babby and then had a relatively poor run of results until reaching the French Open final and then teaming up with Lendl before Wimbledon.

So not too many ranking points to defend in the first six months of 2017.

[Villa Lew]

Another trophy for Andy! Great that he's World number one. Hopefully he will go into 2017 as still the number one!

Hopefully he will win more majors next year. When his tennis career is over, he will mainly be judged on how many grand slams he won, not how long he spent as no 1 in the rankings.