Murray's Clearly Not Turning Into Henman mark II

[im]

ViperPict said:

So he'll never be one of the greats then, is that what you're saying?!
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Yeah, I think you can safely say that

Spot the not-legend:

Laver
Borg
Connors
McEnroe
Sampras
Federer
Nadal
Murray

[im]

Why wouldn't I still be in, its easy money. Proof to be provided by way of dated scanned gift aid receipt, yes?

I've yet to lose a bet on PH, getting the money has been the issue. Lets hope you don't go into hiding after the US open.

I actually wish Murray luck.

It wont happen though.

[im]

Leithen said:

Tsonga's gone - Murray plays Kei Nishikori in the quarters.

Easy Peasy Japanesey.

I'm printing the £20 note as I type this.

[im]

Djokovic is through so its looking increasingly likely Murray will have to beat the World No 1 in the Semi. He's now unbeaten in 18 Grand Slam matches.

[im]

Leithen said:

Less likely that Murray will make the final...

I'll cancel my lunchtime trip to the cash point machine then.

[im]

Justices said:

3.5k on Andy at 6-1 for the title by the way.

Sorry, am I reading that right, you (or someone else) has put £3,500 on Murray winning this slam event @ 6-1?

[im]

chippy17 said:

Murray even tried to emulate Lendl's ruthlessness when he played Llodra!!

Perhaps I ought to change the title of this thread

[im]

Justices said:

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And yes, the 6-1 bet stands. The £20 to a charity will be infinitely sweeter though

You need therapy.

No, REALLY, you need therapy.

You bet £3,500 that Murray will win this tournament.

I hope it comes off for you but jeez.

[im]

Justices said:

Done

ETA: We could be wrapping this bet up a week from today

Wanna save yourself 10 months of disappointment now fella and donate to my charity?

Same-old same-old from what I can see so far.

[im]

Justices: You've £3,500 riding on this match

This is really gonna hurt or you've got too much money chap.

[im]

...could it be...?

[im]

Justices said:

im said:

Justices: You've £3,500 riding on this match

This is really gonna hurt or you've got too much money chap.

Not this one, on the next

Sorry, but you're confusing me, what is your £3.5k bet actually on?

The French Open?

IIRC you thought his best chance was either at this or the US Open.

[im]

I have to say I'm impressed that Murray's still in this

There's a reason I only make small wagers

[im]

Titanic battle out there. Just hope he's left something in reserve for the final should he make it.

[im]

The sets Djokovic won he won very comfortably.

Justices: Have you REALLY just done £3.5k on this match

No, REALLY REALLY, on Murray to win a particular tournament...Wow.

I was gonna offer to reduce the bet to £10 for you should Murray go out here but I feel I'd be insulting you.

Still, you've 3 bites of the cherry left, although the next up - the French - is almost unwinnable for Murray.


ETA: Perhaps I spoke too soon...

Edited by im on Friday 27th January 13:18

[im]

Justices said:

Looking up the ingredients for Humble Pie as I may be baking some for a few of you to eat

He aint won the tournament yet.

[im]

Justices said:

Looking up the ingredients for Humble Pie as I may be baking some for a few of you to eat

Best make a small one, you'll be eating alone

[im]

Baldy881 said:

The match is making a mockery of this thread title!

Not really. The records will show he did what Henman used to do, he got to the semi in a GS.

[im]

Does anyone know if Justices is still in the country?

Or is 'Mad Dogs' actually the story of his life?

[im]

ViperPict said:

To quantify how much of a better record Murray has (to date) than Henman, look at a time series of their world ranking position (perhaps 100-rank) over an eqivalent period and integrate that curve. I appreciate that's not exactly comparing like with like (Murray faces far stiffer opponents than Henman did) but it would a conservative metric of how much more Murray has already achieved than Henman.

Yep, no doubting Murray is far-far superior to 'Tiger' Tim ('Tiger' - yeah right)

Unfortunately they don't give out Grand Slams for 'integrated curves' or 'conservative metrics'

Nice try though.