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

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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

I agree- and (and this is not just the GB team) I don't think it is right that any 'team' event relies on one player, playing in 3 matches. They should be restricted to 2- otherwise, how is is a team event?

x-post Grouchy

Am delighted to read that BBC have got the rights to Wimbledon until 2020!

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/34287920

Apart from some of the commentators they do it so well & it's great for those of us who don't have other options.

That is good news.

Eek Jamie put your nips away

What a match!!

I've somehow managed to blag myself a ticket for the whole weekend in the barmy army block. I'm totally exhausted though from all the singing!

I was there yesterday and had a great time. The Dan Evans match was such a rollercoaster.

Nice one Trixy! Looked bonkers over there. We were near the Aussies today.

Lucky you going back tomorrow too

Me too Trixy. I have no voice left for tomorrow ??

I enjoyed Dan Evan's match far more than Andy's singles match, it was far more exciting.

I think I should have followed Andy's lead and had an ice bath whe I came in last night, my leg muscles are aching from all the standing up and sitting down!! I have no voice left either, I'm going to be a wreck on Monday.

trixymalixy my back was so sore after Friday. We were towards one of the corners so sitting at an angle for 5 hours was not good. We definitely preferred the second match too.

Go on Murray! Talk about making hard work of that first set now. The atmosphere looks amazing! I wish I was there too.

Yay! Congratulations to Team GB!

Hooray GB! I love that Andy was (mostly) in control after what the Aussie coach said yesterday!

Great win for GB . Didn't manage to see any play, was watching rugby, but really pleased at the result. No idea why the Evans v Kokkinakis match is being played, though.

I was confused by that too. Maybe they do it because it's semis?

They should play it as people have paid to be there.

Would it not work in the same way as a test match in cricket?

Agree, though, that it's much better to play it.

What was the result of the final rubber?

It was best of three sets, and the result was 7-5 6-4 to Australia, so a 3-2 win for GB overall.

It was best of three sets, and the result was 7-5 6-4 to Australia, so a 3-2 win for GB overall.

Thanks for that, Drama .

Don't know how that managed to post twice

Thanks, Drama. Bit of a shame there's not a piece on the BBC about it. It's just mentioned in the article about Andy.

I had to go to the Davis Cup website to find the result. Good on both teams for deciding to play it to give the crowd their money's worth.