US OPEN tennis thread- it's the last Grand Slam of the year- who will win?

[Raahh]

Obviously, my heart wants Nadal to end a shit year, with a massive (if pretty unlikey) win. But hey, the defending champ is Marin Cilic- so who knows what will happen. But he will face Coric in the first round, which might be tricky.

And Murray has Kyrgios. For a one-time only deal, I am firmly team Murray. The arrogant little Aussie needs to end 2015 with his tail between his legs- and come back next year more contrite. Of course, it has the potential to be as messy and sweary as their other encounters- which will trigger Nick's suspended ban. Here's hoping

at the autocorrect.

I suppose Flavia retiring is like when Bartoli did after her Wimbledon win. She may never top this- go out on a high.

Wish Serena would bloody retire.

Oh no, maybe Serena would have retired if she had won the US?

Probably not though- not really her style is it?

I don't really know who to support this afternoon; they both get on my wick tbh.

Birch?= Bitch. my new tablet is so puritanical!

At least I gave you all a good chuckle!

I thought shades of Barton too, Raah.

Come on Roger! But don't do a Flavia, please.

I'm backing roger

As some of you know, I'm not a Nadal fan, so naturally I hated the following... But those of you that are may enjoy this new ad - not safe for work!

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Well. Gosh. I am not a fan of tighty whiteys in general, nor Se??or Nadal, but that was a little bit saucy.

Boo. I was proud of my lovely enye and the issues with the site have stolen it away. :(

Yes, I linked to it upthread- or maybe the last thread.

Kept me happy for quite a while. and wishing his towel had got caught on a door at the end

Maybe there is an uncut version of it somewhere?

I'm hoping Fed wins tonight. Not sure whether I will manage to stay awake for all of it- unless it is over in easy straight sets

It's raining

They might end up playing tomorrow after all, after changing so the final was back on the Sunday

I'll see if it's started after "This is England '90".

Though i can't actually 'watch' it- since Eurosport is showing cycling or something

bet it would be on somewhere if bloody Murray was in the final

I'll be listening to it, if it's on!

Fed's serve is off, currently only 47%. 4/3 to Djokovic, first set...

Don't think it's my man's night, even though he's raised his game considerably. Still can't break Djokovic...

YESSS! Finally breaks to make it a set all!

I woke up - and think it may be nearly all over.
Come on, Roger! too late

Bugger.

I finally went to bed after Djokovic won the 3rd set. Just up to make sure DS is sorted for school, then going back to bed for a few hours.

1-1 in the Davis Cup.

(Haven't had chance to see any, just wanted to bump the thread back up my TIO )

I only saw the end of the Evans Tomic match-Dan had flashes of brilliance, but just wasn't consistent enough. Tomic looked in pain, so I don't know how he will play on Sunday?

I recorded the Murray match- no idea when I will have time to watch it.

The commentators seemed to think that it would definitely be Murray/Murray for doubles- is that right? Poor Dom...

not surprised it will be Murray/Murray- but do think it should be Dom, and if we were really any good, we wouldn't have to rely on Andy to play 3 matches...

I don't think Smith has much faith in the rest of the team, or he would let Inglot play and give Murray a day off.

Indeed, Raahh.