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Connors-Haarhius vibes from 1991.
AO R2 - Murray def. Kokkinakis 4-6 6-7 7-6 6-3 7-5
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An absolute classic, an epic. That match was miles better than Murray-Berrettini.
People were overreacting after that R1-match, but this match today was out of this world.
Easily the match of the year. Of course there were choking elements by Kokkinakis in set 3,
but the quality of all five sets was really good, also in longer rallies from both players.
Kokkinakis played 103 winners to lose a match. This is really hard.
His serve and forehand inside-out, inside-in was really clicking.
Murray was brilliant in defense, counterpunching, lobs and tactics as always.
His fighting spirit is a source of inspiration, if you are a fan or not.
Just imagine people want to change the format for best-of-3 or sets played to 4,
just because silly Gen Z people can not concentrate for more than 2 minutes (15 seconds, actually).
This match today just underline my idea of stop watching tennis if they ever put out best-of-5-sets system in Slams.
RBA will be too much to handle, probably.
People were overreacting after that R1-match, but this match today was out of this world.
Easily the match of the year. Of course there were choking elements by Kokkinakis in set 3,
but the quality of all five sets was really good, also in longer rallies from both players.
Kokkinakis played 103 winners to lose a match. This is really hard.
His serve and forehand inside-out, inside-in was really clicking.
Murray was brilliant in defense, counterpunching, lobs and tactics as always.
His fighting spirit is a source of inspiration, if you are a fan or not.
Just imagine people want to change the format for best-of-3 or sets played to 4,
just because silly Gen Z people can not concentrate for more than 2 minutes (15 seconds, actually).
This match today just underline my idea of stop watching tennis if they ever put out best-of-5-sets system in Slams.
RBA will be too much to handle, probably.
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Phew!Djodal should hold that record forever!
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Sir Andrew Murray!
Incredible!! Thank you Andy. The game is still there. He needs the consistency to shorten these matches.
Perhaps a new coaching team? That's not to disrespect Lendl - he did a great job when Andy was prime and gave him the power and the self belief, but now he needs to regain the day to day consistency.
Perhaps a new coaching team? That's not to disrespect Lendl - he did a great job when Andy was prime and gave him the power and the self belief, but now he needs to regain the day to day consistency.
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I can only say "Andy, you are very, very big fighter"...As for younger generations of players - they are losing because they have no spirit.
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“Everything’s big about you”
“Not sure my wife would agree with that”
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“Not sure my wife would agree with that”
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I never cared much for Sir Andy during his prime but damn, this guy has a lot of fight in him! To win a nearly six hour marathon with a metal hip at age 35 is seriously impressive. The young ones could learn a thing or two from this guy. I’m getting Jimmy Connors 1991 US Open vibes from this run. Let’s see what he has left for RBA - who also came back from 2 sets down in his second round match.
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Damn, brutal stuff. Murray with a big heart, Moozza should be allowed to open as many threads on this one as he wants forever. What a fuckin match...sucks that someone has to lose in those battles.
Poor ballkids too, match finished past 4am. would buy them all a racquet each if I were Andy.
Poor ballkids too, match finished past 4am. would buy them all a racquet each if I were Andy.
Someone check on Moozza... 
Simply fantastic from Sir Andy. Legendary performance. He's always been a great talent, but his mentality is probably even better. Nothing but respect
He could have won so much more if not for... Ah well, I hope he just can enjoy playing matches like these. Amazing!
As for Kokkinakis, I know he has never been a top guy, but wasting a 2-0 lead, in front of his home crowd, against a veteran with a metal hip is a new low for the ATP. As if NextGen don't want to win. Being in the spotlight, especially through social media, is more than enough for them. I'm really starting to believe we're looking at generations of people who look at sport the same way the average millennial approaches his/her daily life. They should learn from Murray, but they can't. Now Kokkinakis can start kissing Kyrgios's a$s again.
Simply fantastic from Sir Andy. Legendary performance. He's always been a great talent, but his mentality is probably even better. Nothing but respect
As for Kokkinakis, I know he has never been a top guy, but wasting a 2-0 lead, in front of his home crowd, against a veteran with a metal hip is a new low for the ATP. As if NextGen don't want to win. Being in the spotlight, especially through social media, is more than enough for them. I'm really starting to believe we're looking at generations of people who look at sport the same way the average millennial approaches his/her daily life. They should learn from Murray, but they can't. Now Kokkinakis can start kissing Kyrgios's a$s again.
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Spell binding. Brought me to tears so proud of Murray. Along with Ronnie Osullivan he is our greatest ever sportsperson.
Absolutely fucking mental match. And agree with all your comments about Kokkinakis . For me he is better than Kyrgios.
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Poor? Experience of life for them haha
Absolutely amazing! That will be the match of the tournament whatever happens from here on out. I don't see it being topped. Possibly match of the year. Great drama and seesaw battle. A lot of smart tennis from Murray. Truly enjoyable watch.
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