Murray has previously lost all 5 of his matches against Nadal, but he came out and stunned everyone by controlling the early sets. No mean task against the form player on the men's tour at the moment, and newly crowned world #1 Rafa Nadal.
Contrary to popular opinion it seems Americans don't like underdogs, the crowd at the Louis Armstrong stadium were totally on the world #1's side. Cheering Andy Murray's double faults even sighing if a Nadal shot hit the net cord but failed to crawl over to Andy's side. They were one of the most partisan crowds I've seen in tennis, you would've thought it was a Davis Cup match between Britain and Spain, being played in Spain, not a grand slam semi-final debutante taking on the all powerful world #1 in NYC.
The partisan nature of the crowd makes the fact Andy took the game to Nadal all the more impressive.
But, it seems he has to do more than just battle the world #1 and the NYC crowd, the organizers are doing their best to influence the outcome too. After rain delayed play in the early stages of the third set, they took the decision to suspend all play until tomorrow, and also move the semi-final match to a different stadium. Now, Andy will resume battle on the slower Arther Ashe court. Perhaps the organizers felt that Nadal hadn't been given enough of an advantage with just the crowd and felt they could help him out by slowing things down.
They had been playing on the faster Louis Armstrong court, but that could be suiting Murray's game too much. I guess Nadal can thank the rain and the US Open's desperation to see a more profitable final between Federer and Nadal #1 vs #2.
Whether Andy pulls it off tomorrow, or not, he's already earned his place among the elite. He's proved that he can more than mix it with Nadal, and deserves huge credit for it. You almost make me feel proud to be British again.
Well done son and good luck for tomorrow!
PS Try and get a grip on that non-racket hand, looks a tad spacky mate ;)
Alright, now onto the greatest footballing nation on earth's national football team, that'll be Ingerlund. Oh yes! It would appear that they passed the part timers of Andorra with consummate ease winning 2-0. For the record here's a nice a picture of Joe Cole celebrating scoring his second.
But, I have to say 2-0, 2-0! WTF! Is it just me or is Crappello as crap as every other manager we've ever had except for the great El Tel? If we struggle to beat a bunch of firemen and dentists 2-0 what hope have we got against the Croats next Wednesday in Croatia? I tell you what hope....no hope!
I guess I'd better prepare myself for another four years of complete and utter disappointment, when oh when will those fools at the FA actually give the job to an Englishman who cares?
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