Nikolay Davydenko def Andy Murray 6/1 5/7 6/3 6/0

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Welcome to my glory thread everyone :D Especially those who still think Davydenko is a nobody :)

WAY TO GO KOLYA!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: Solid performance and an amazing demonstration of a fighting spirit :worship: :worship: :worship:

Third Grand Slam quarterfinal of the year :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

What the hell happened to Andy? :eek:

This Brad thing doesn't seem to be working out.

This reminds me, I haven't had my morning bagel. :eek:

Kolya well and truly spanked him today

made him run corner to corner over and over :devil:

:bounce: :bounce: Great Job Kolya!!!

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Wow. I guess Murray has to learn to deal with interruptions or was Davy just too good?

That was a truely pathetic attempt today - He didnt even look like he was bothered in the slightest.

Someone needs the kid a proper talking to before he wastes all that talent - We dont care if he loses but not to put his heart into it was crazy. He was out of breath in 10 mins!

well done kolya! also good for Roger! don't want him to wait so long today!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !:banana:

Good job Micky Mouse man :yeah:

Even in a match like this for Murray you can see his talent and his great defensive skills but it's isn't understandable his defensive attitude through the whole match :shrug: because he has also the weapons to attack .

Andy seems unsure of exactly how to beat Kolya. The match all round was a carbon copy of the match in IW.

Kolya actually produced good shotmaking throughout, and looked like a top 10 player. He seems like a slightly more flashy version of Hewitt.

Isn't it a bit early to be panicking that it's not working out with Brad?

Seriously?

That was a 6-0 set but 4 of those games went to deuce and Murray had points to hold and to break - he just didn't play the big points well, and Davydenko did.

Davydenko is a solid and unflashy player who is very hard to hit through - he's got the type of game I can see would give Murray trouble because he doesn't get wound up easily and he doesn't get shaken off his stride easily - and that's what Murray often does to his opponents. Murray didn't find a way to make Davydenko uncomfortable and that's what he needs to work on.

He still posted good wins against his first three opponents and he should look on this US Open as a step in the right direction, but he needs to watch the tape of that Kolya match and see how much he let Davydenko totally dictate the terms and conditions of that match.

Andy seems unsure of exactly how to beat Kolya. The match all round was a carbon copy of the match in IW.

Kolya actually produced good shotmaking throughout, and looked like a top 10 player. He seems like a slightly more flashy version of Hewitt.
I was watching the whole match thinking the exact same thing - it was a carbon copy of their Indian Wells match.

Andy did not find any answers from the first match to use in the second and the script was identical.

Fucking stupid Andy.

There was a QF spot in a grand slam up for grabs and all you're bothered about doing is acting like a spoilt little teenage brat. Grow up.

I was more disappointed that it took until 0 - 30 in the final set for him to start playing his shots like he can

He was too busy mutering that davy was playing all the big points to his backhand

Kolya way to go! :worship:

Expected win by Kolya :yeah:

Koyla is too consistent for Muzza at this point, i knew he'd be a tougher match than Gonzo.. but R4 is gonna keep that ranking nicely in the top20.
the haggis will be back

Clown this, clown that....Davydenko is actually having pretty decent results in grandslams this year. AO:QF, RG:QF, UO:QF at least. Not bad.

Fucking stupid Andy.

There was a QF spot in a grand slam up for grabs and all you're bothered about doing is acting like a spoilt little teenage brat. Grow up.

I agree he was smiling and talking all the way through - I am begining to think he believes he will rise to no1 without putting the hard work and determination in. I see the problem more with his psyche than Brad and his being a perfectionist is turning him into an over thinker

Clown this, clown that....Davydenko is actually having pretty decent results in grandslams this year. AO:QF, RG:QF, UO:QF at least. Not bad.

Yep he played very well - The only times he looked ruffled was when andy tried to break his rhythm. His rallies were so consistent though he has the power advantage of the two at this time

I agree he was smiling and talking all the way through - I am begining to think he believes he will rise to no1 without putting the hard work and determination in. I see the problem more with his psyche than Brad and his being a perfectionist is turning him into an over thinker
All he did today was mutter sarcastic comments aimed at Gilbert. It was fucking stupid and petulent. I'm gutted, this match was there for the taking and he blew it because of his attitude. Even yesterday, his little comments were so unnecessary, just get on with the game :retard:

Clown this, clown that....Davydenko is actually having pretty decent results in grandslams this year. AO:QF, RG:QF, UO:QF at least. Not bad.
Not bad...?
Compare it to all the others and it's crystal clear he deserves at least the #5 spot.
Everyone complains about him being a Mickey Mouse player but his Slam results are definitely top 5 (in an era where 2.5 players make it consistently to Slam SF's).

He's a work in progress - he should be criticised for his weaknesses but we should recognise that he has been and is still improving all the time.

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Well done, Nikolay :banana:

He's a work in progress - he should be criticised for his weaknesses but we should recognise that he has been and is still improving all the time.

Yep I recognise that and if he plays like he can + puts the effort in I couldnt care less if he won the match or not.

Nevermind he will be back and a lot stronger by aussie open - He only has to do well in one of the 2 masters to consolidate his points and gain a good seeding. Then next year he really only has san jose to defend before wimbledon so that will be the time to kick on

Even the commentators were going on about how he was eating pasta in the locker room at 10 am and he's not a morning person. :o

Well done Kolya :bounce: And if Murray keeps on acting the arse-clown towards Brad Gilbert I will even start feeling sorry for Gilbert!! :eek: I can't stand the man, but no one can deny the fact that he's a good coach who has guided better players than Muray to great success - so maybe the silly boy should stop swearing and whingeing and show the guy a little respect - I'm sure there are plenty of players out there who would like to work with Gilbert if Murray doesn't want to listen to him.

Even the commentators were going on about how he was eating pasta in the locker room at 10 am and he's not a morning person. :o
He hasn't been around Brad Gilbert's mental regime long enough to be up at the crack of dawn eating muesli and jogging through boggy fields.

We should keep in mind he and Brad linked up at Washington and they have had just one week off together to try and do any work, and that week Murray was so exhausted from 14 matches in 17 days there wasn't much they could do then.

I'm looking forward to the two of them having a couple of weeks not playing to get down to work on the off-court stuff.

Well done Kolya :bounce: And if Murray keeps on acting the arse-clown towards Brad Gilbert I will even start feeling sorry for Gilbert!! :eek: I can't stand the man, but no one can deny the fact that he's a good coach who has guided better players than Muray to great success - so maybe the silly boy should stop swearing and whingeing and show the guy a little respect - I'm sure there are plenty of players out there who would like to work with Gilbert if Murray doesn't want to listen to him.
Andy basher :ras: :kiss:

Well done Kolya :bounce: And if Murray keeps on acting the arse-clown towards Brad Gilbert I will even start feeling sorry for Gilbert!! :eek: I can't stand the man, but no one can deny the fact that he's a good coach who has guided better players than Muray to great success - so maybe the silly boy should stop swearing and whingeing and show the guy a little respect - I'm sure there are plenty of players out there who would like to work with Gilbert if Murray doesn't want to listen to him.

1 better player - Murray is far more talented then roddick

Agree with the rest today though

Kolya has got a realistic shot at SF now! :yeah:
He must be hoping Haas somehow overcomes Safin since that would probably be a better matchup for him.

Andy basher :ras: :kiss:
:hug: When he does something to earn my respect he will gladly have it! I would love there to be a great British player who I could admire, respect and enjoy watching. Granted the boy has a lot of talent - but in all other aspects he appals me :shrug: Sorry.

lost 12 of the last 13 games :help:
he is still struggling to follow up the big 3rd round win for a good performance next... done it here and at Wimbledon.
he will learn.
he was also maturing a bit, but as Adee was pointing out... he lost the plot again in this match.

Actually davydenko deals better taking power from his opponents shot so i guess safin is better match... Anyway! Hope safin wins this match first

Andy basher :ras: :kiss:

Wrong, she loves him, she talks about him in about 60 per cent of her posts :p

:angel: Wrong, she loves him, she talks about him in about 60 per cent of her posts :p
Nice to know I have my own personal stalker interested enough to follow me round MTF reading all my posts and talking about me in their own :angel: Perhaps I should be flattered :shrug: Anyway, Safin and Haas are one set all and worth 100% of my attention now, so I am going to sit down and watch it properly. Good Luck to Kolya in the rest of the tournament.

:hug: When he does something to earn my respect he will gladly have it! I would love there to be a great British player who I could admire, respect and enjoy watching. Granted the boy has a lot of talent - but in all other aspects he appals me :shrug: Sorry.
Did beating Federer not earn your respect? Or reaching the top 20 at the age of 19? :p

Well done Kolya :yeah:

And I think it's too much too soon to talk about nonproductivity of Gilbert-Murray alliance.

Actually davydenko deals better taking power from his opponents shot so i guess safin is better match... Anyway! Hope safin wins this match first
Well, I'm basing it on the fact that Davydenko was twice beaten by Safin when he was just coming back from his injury. I saw the first match they played in Dubai and Safin's power was just too much.
Only time Davy and Haas have played Davydenko bageled him twice in 3 sets. Of course that was on clay...

Btw: I think he is the favourite to beat each of them, but with Haas I imagine it easier for him.

Did beating Federer not earn your respect? Or reaching the top 20 at the age of 19? :p

Well clearly he shouldn't be top 20... :tape: I mean, look how he lost to Davydenko... Nikolay shouldn't even be top 100! :retard:

Congrats Nikolay! :bounce:

Well clearly he shouldn't be top 20... :tape: I mean, look how he lost to Davydenko... Nikolay shouldn't even be top 100! :retard:

I thought you used the :rolleyes: and not the :retard: ? :p

I thought you used the :rolleyes: and not the :retard: ? :p

This is one of those cases where :retard: is extremely appropriate :p

Well clearly he shouldn't be top 20... :tape: I mean, look how he lost to Davydenko... Nikolay shouldn't even be top 100! :retard:
Just because he beat Murray doesn't take away the fact that he's a balding, boring, ball bashing, uncharismatic Ukrainian :retard:

Well done Davydenko. Not a fan but well done because it was a tricky match.

Yay Kolya! You took the trash out! :woohoo:

Just because he beat Murray doesn't take away the fact that he's a balding, boring, ball bashing, uncharismatic Ukrainian :retard:
...who's defeating over-hyped rudeboys.

So true, Adam, so true. :)

Good win for Kolya. Another Grand Slam quarter final. Murray was terrible today but I think for another year at least Nikolay will be able to beat Murray everywhere but grass and maybe indoors. It's a good match-up for him.

Davy :worship:

Ugh, Andy just didn't bring it today. I can understand hitting down the middle, but for god's sake, hit it a little deeper. Kolya's going to eat that short ball up every time and as good as Andy may be at defense, he can't run around all day retrieving shots and waiting for the error. That just plays perfectly into Davydenko's hands.

Though I must say that was the closest 6-0 set I have seen. A point or two turned around in those critical first few games and Andy could even have won the set.

Overall not an unexpected result. Well done to Nikolay, he's definitely made the most of his draw.

Kolya!!! :D

Well Played Nikolai :hatoff: :yeah: :worship:

Kolya :yippee: :) :yeah:
Mr.Underestimated strikes again

and a bagel for Murray :banana:

no problem for Murray, but very bad today

he lost this time, but he is already much times greater than Davydenko at this age and future is Murray and not the ugly Russian

Murray was well this tournament! :yeah:

Disappointed for Murray, but happy to see Gilbert off the stands (hopefully he disappears). Murray is young, he will have more chances.

No surprise here, davy destroyed him during the 1st set, and played really well. Davy played like shit during the 2nd/3rd and was very lucky to win the 3rd set. Normal service resumed during the 4th, and the little twirp got a beating!


I was sure davy would be a very tough opponent for andy, and thought davy would win. Davy makes you work so hard, and does hit alot of pace too and also can hit winners. I feel that murray doesnt have the game to blow davydenko off the court, and at this stage murray is not going to beat a player like davydenko in a 5 set match. Its just too much of a task for him, and his weak mind.

Fucking stupid Andy.

There was a QF spot in a grand slam up for grabs and all you're bothered about doing is acting like a spoilt little teenage brat. Grow up.

Wise words buddy! :yeah:

I agree he was smiling and talking all the way through - I am begining to think he believes he will rise to no1 without putting the hard work and determination in. I see the problem more with his psyche than Brad and his being a perfectionist is turning him into an over thinker

It was interesting to see murray after the match try and put a lower importance on it, and say it has been a great year, blah blah. Man, its a grandslam match and you have not performed that well in the slams, so it is of the biggest importance (and hes talking about, I dont want people to start talking about negatives). What positives are there about beating one very good player like gonzo? and two challenger jokers.

It was interesting to see murray after the match try and put a lower importance on it, and say it has been a great year, blah blah. Man, its a grandslam match and you have not performed that well in the slams, so it is of the biggest importance (and hes talking about, I dont want people to start talking about negatives). What positives are there about beating one very good player like gonzo? and two challenger jokers.

Today was disappointing but his hard court season has been great imo

I think injury permitting we see a much fitter tougher murray in january and I wouldnt be suprised to see him reverse this result should they meet again in a years time

Life is unpredictable.

Wanna say that to my face Mrs? I'll SMASH your fuckin teeth in.
You think Murray is rude? :p :lol:

I love posters like this. One of the main reasons for coming on MTF to laugh at these fools.

P.S - If you're being sarcastic my apologies to you. :)

Andy :(

Wow :eek:

Well done Kolya. Another huge upset to me.

Kolya :worship:
Murray bageled :lol:

Bad matchup for him against Kolya if Kolya is not misfiring. He is hard to get the ball past and he is so steady from both wings. Kolya was really able to handle Murray's CC BH and return it over the net to safe spots.

eh...Murray needs to stop acting like a dickbag with the bitching and complaining during the match. Grow up already dude.

Murray played like a total wimp in that final set. Better talk to him, Brad. Your boy showed zero heart out there.

What the hell happened to Andy? :eek:

This Brad thing doesn't seem to be working out.

Doesn't seem to be working out? His improvement and progress this summer have still been remarkable. Just because he had one 4-set loss to a better player doesn't mean his coach is no good and the situation isn't working. This was expected. And Andy M. still has much to be proud of.

Good for Nikolay. If Andy, Richard, Tomas, Novak, and all the youngsters are so much better than Nikolay, why does he crush them and consistently out-perform them when it matters? Hmmmmm... time for Nikolay to get the respect he deserves! Watch him crush Haas in the next round. Anyone remember the 5-0-0 2005 French Open scoreline? :D

Amen to that Leo!!!!! I second that :worship:

Job Done Kolya

be ready for haas now

Great, I wanted Kolya to win this one. His slam results aren't bad for a clown.

Well done PMK.

Yes, I like calling him that, but he has done very well with his talent. Unlike some he manages to get the good results in the major events, QFs at the AO, US Open and RG this year, surprise surprise he is in the top 10.

oh
that was quickest red card since that Uruguay player Vs Scotland in the 86 world cup.

seriously I don't see him get past Tommy.

I only saw the 3rd set and I guess I shouldnt be sorry I missed the rest.
gosh I love this kid :rolls: - how can you come out after one day in which you've had the time to think over your doubtful performance, in a GS 4th rnd, and not win even one game? :lol: :retard: maybe a question to the fellas who were crowning Gilbert as genius with the speed of light, and I'm giving away a candy. :p