Yes, that would be the next stop in the ladder, which Murray still needs to climb a few steps to reach.
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Yes, that would be the next stop in the ladder, which Murray still needs to climb a few steps to reach.
Expect another tie break and a very long 5th set.
Maybe. What is certain though that whichever step he is on is above Hewitt
I am going out for organic ice cream and get ready for the next one
This won't end today.
I’d say Murray is closer in talent to Lendl et al. than Hewitt. Even as an Aussie, I never rated Hewitt particularly highly in the grand scheme of things. No longevity either.
I would argue if we are talking about comprehensive deep dives, the level of opponents should be considered as well. Statistics without context are useless.
Fifth set, here we come.
Anderson, fecking hold it this time.
He's sill playing week in week out.. in doubles
Go on, what are people's 5th set score predictions..?
17-15.
I'll be disappointed with less than 20 games.
I'll be disappointed with less than 20 games.
Think Anderson has already passed the 20 hours mark for time spent on court by now. He's a fit guy but that has to count for something for Isner surely?
This match is never-ending
Been waiting for Rafa/Novak for ages. If these serve bots keep going we could be here for another hour or two at this rate.
Would like to see Anderson win, even though I don't mind Isner.
Been waiting for Rafa/Novak for ages. If these serve bots keep going we could be here for another hour or two at this rate.Would like to see Anderson win, even though I don't mind Isner.
Rafa/Novak licking their lips here as whomever wins this will hardly have much energy for Sunday.
Ffs thought I'd get home in maybe the second set of the Rafa, Novak match, but I think it's more likely I'll get home and Isner is firing down aces.
They may end up playing some of their match tomorrow.
Wouldn't surprise me!
Can Anderson take his chance here?
Isner holds.
Longest Wimbledon SF ever, how much longer can it go
4 hours and 54 minutes? ffs
How come they don't do that thing they did in the 2008 final between Nadal and Federer where if they both win like 7 games each in a set it goes into a points tie breaker?
Well whoever wins this is likely fecked for the final. Maybe the case beforehand, definitely now.
That's what we thought after Anderson played 7 sets two days ago.
Isner looks shattered.
No tie breaks in final sets of Grand Slam events. Could be here all night for a winner.
No tie breaker in the 5th set. It was the same in 2008.
You don't do a tie break in the fifth set.
Apart from the US Open.
They probably should do a tie breaker at 12-12 or something though.
Apart from the US open
Incredibly impressive by him then.
Ah ok, makes sense. Thought the 5th set in 2008 went into a tie breaker but must be mistaking it for some of the earlier sets.
Is there a reason why that is? I find it odd that the other 3 do but the US has a tie breaker
3rd and 4th sets were tie breaks, the 4th one being epic.
No idea on the history behind it. I guess they all have the right too (like with seeding) but with seeding only Wimbledon uses it's own formula rather than the ATP rankings.
Oh dear we are here forever. No light at the end of the tunnel
Nobody can break!
Nobody can break!
How late have they play up to this Wimbledon? 9pm? I'm thinking the next match will only finish tonight if it's a straight forward 3 sets match.
Actually seems a bit dumb to have no tie breaks in the 5th set when you match up two guys like these who are strong on serve, tired on their game play and you just enter a period at attrition where people are just winning by serving and no one ever breaks serve.
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