Tennis Thread:- The players are all on holiday, 2018 is coming to an end, but 2019 is around the corner and there will be lots to look forward to!

[Raahh]

Although I can't think about January yet...

I'm still in denial it's nearly December- which means ds will be 16 , and I will be 47 and another year will be over.

Just had to turf DS2 off the telly - he was watching the greatest showman - I’ve convinced him that this match is more important!

Come on andy!

I had to take dog out for a bit of exercise and come back to a level match!

I really haven't done much this morning, apart from flip between here, the AO live scores page and the BBC text commentary
For those lucky enough to be watching, what does Andy's fitness look like (and Bust A Gut's aswell, I suppose? Does either of them look a more likely winner than the other at this stage?

Omg
He was definitely having us on

Andy is running around like a 20 year old kazza

RBA looks like he's thinking WTF??!

Remember, Busta lost to Norrie from two sets to love up in the Davis Cup last year....wishful thinking..?

kazza if you just tuned in without prior info you wouldn't be able to see any difference between their fitness levels.

Cilic has won, which he has to be very pleased about.

Marin has just won.

On the Fed match, they are just saying that Cilic is possibly one of the most underestimated players recently. Which we have been saying for ages.

Everyone forgets poor Marin.

I agree with that Jane.

You'd have to think if Andy gets through, he'd be crocked for the next round? Or would he?!

Raahh I haven't heard a single person on TV/social media etc mention Cilic - last year's finalist no less!!

That's a good win for him. Has he been injured? I think this is his first tournament of the year.

My hands are freezing after being outside. Looks like it's going to be a chilly week. Must dig my gloves out.

It might be a good thing for Marin not to have any pressure.

Private they never do. And yes, it might be a good thing to be under the radar.

The wheels fell off, after winning at Queen's, I think. Things just didn't go well after that. He lost early in a number of tournaments, tried his best at the WTF, but it just didn't seem to gel.

Murray has always played like he is limping a bit, (they mentioned that at Queen's) so it's actually hard to tell whether he is struggling or not!

Ah feck it

Oh hell! Has Murray dropped his level or has Bust A Gut raised his?

Murray has just ground to a halt - he looks v slow now. Getting a great reception serving at 1-5 but it looks like the gig's up.

But Busta is playing better as well, to be fair to him.

Ah Judy looks like she is about to cry. I have tears in my eyes too

Oh dear

Busta has played consistently, apart from that dip in focus earlier. He doesn't have a strong serve, the tie breaks were not going to go his way.

It looks like it's really weighing on him now, whereas I think before he was just playing the match.

Can't believe that net cord!

Still putting up a fight