Twitter is always fun during big tennis matches, and this fortnight was no exception. Here are a big assortment of tweets from today’s championship match between Andy Murray, Neil Harman, and Novak Djokovic.
BBC montage is basically going through British futility at Wimbledon. "77 years of expectation. 77 years of close calls. 77 years…OF PAIN."
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) July 7, 2013
18 minutes and yet to complete 3 games. Murray has had six break points
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
"And as evening falls into night, both players being treated for severe dehydration here at the All England Club. It's 1-1 in the 1st set."
— Brian Phillips (@runofplay) July 7, 2013
Murray failed to break Djokovic's serve in the entire 2013 @AustralianOpen final. Secures early break @Wimbledon. Up 2/1. #ESPNWimbledon
— Darren Cahill (@darren_cahill) July 7, 2013
Fear not. If Murray can't continue at any point, Lendl will skin him, wear him as a jacket and play in his place.
— Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) July 7, 2013
That ball kid will now have something to the grandkids. "Did you know Andy Murray almost fell on top of me." Murray breaks 2-1.
— Erik Gudris (@ATNtennis) July 7, 2013
It's over, right?
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Looks like a quick match so far. Ordering dinner.
— Jason Gay (@jasonWSJ) July 7, 2013
Novak now in a cap. Bright sunshine, glorious day.
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Immediate break back…you can't spell Wimbledon without NID
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Murray carrying on an animated conversation with himself during changeover….averaging 6m per game
— Jon Wertheim (@jon_wertheim) July 7, 2013
"We're going to see 100 more rallies like the ones we've already seen." Don't threaten us, JMac.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
The Wimblecrowd goes wild at the Muzzbreak, as if it actually means something. *pats their heads*
— Wilfy (@whitelinefervor) July 7, 2013
Sabine Murray
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
This might be the match where finally – FINALLY – commentators start to differentiate between "dramatic" and "good."
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
It's time for my song: "You break me boy and I'll break you back. Ohhh ohhh ohhh"
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
He said out oh my god lol lol lol
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
what was THAT, Mohamed
— Ricky Dimon (@RD_Tennistalk) July 7, 2013
Djokovic seemed to stop in that rally. Mo said something, no call, rally went on. Murray forehand volley winner. Deuce. 2BPs saved
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Mo is pulling a Lisicki. Slightly emotional for his first final.
— Win or Lose, I WIN (@WinOrLoseIWin) July 7, 2013
OVERHEADS.
— Kat (@returnwinner) July 7, 2013
Castle already ran out of things to say. Its going to be a LONG afternoon
— Thriding (@Thriding) July 7, 2013
Murray saves three break points. Holds for 5-3. Someone tranquilize Alex Salmond
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
A CONSOLIDATED BREAK? WHUUUUUT????
— Janina (@JLR78) July 7, 2013
28 days later, Murray holds for 5-3
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
Now would be a great time to remind everyone at Centre Court that Andy Murray is from Scotland.
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Very surprised Djoker trying to sev and volley trying to shorten points not a good thing for him
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) July 7, 2013
Nole double faults for 0-30
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
The first person to use the word "epic" will be unfollowed
— Svenja Mastroberardi (@svenja_mastro) July 7, 2013
Every time Djokovic falls, he looks like a baby deer struggling to first stand. I think it's the slim legs…
— Emily (@elusiveemily) July 7, 2013
They might have to close the roof again… for darkness. #molassescourttennis #Wimbledon
— joyce eng (@joyceeng61) July 7, 2013
I already miss Federer. At least he kept the points short with a shank.
— Your Volleys Suck (@yourvolleyssuck) July 7, 2013
First set to Murray. The same as last year
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Montages BETWEEN sets now. BBC you have JUMPED THE SHARK.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Aye settle down BBC. This isn't a fucking war film.
— James Fraser (@realjamesfraser) July 7, 2013
It would be really funny if they decided to close the roof right now.
— Brian Phillips (@runofplay) July 7, 2013
Awkward. RT @ayshaqureshi Winner/Unforced Error ratios: 17/6 for Murray; 6/17 for Djokovic.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
Andy definitely aimed for the doubles line with that slice right? and it still went out by that standard..
— Mithi (@babblingbrat) July 7, 2013
LMAOOOOOOOOOOO
— Anna L (@anna_tennisfan) July 7, 2013
Everything about this match is tragic.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
WHAT WAS THAT #Reusable
— Ricky Dimon (@RD_Tennistalk) July 7, 2013
Welcome to BH-to-BH purgatory
— Josh (@TheSixthSet) July 7, 2013
Djokovic wins a 32 shot rally. Murray serves an ace. COMPELLING THEATER.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
CORRECTIONWASGOOD
— Wilfy (@whitelinefervor) July 7, 2013
CORRECTION!!!!
— Sir Andy Mugray (@AndyMugray) July 7, 2013
First violent Mo overrule of a Slam final…and it was incorrect.
— Juan José Vallejo (@juanjo_sports) July 7, 2013
McEnroe: "Murray should try to get up two sets to love"
— Ricky Dimon (@RD_Tennistalk) July 7, 2013
Can't wait to see a montage about that point.
— Wilfy (@whitelinefervor) July 7, 2013
A couple chances for Nole to break after a .. sorry ..mind numbing rally
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
After this match Djokovic is totally going to eat one Wheat Thin. #gluten
— Jason Gay (@jasonWSJ) July 7, 2013
Sentence I never thought I'd heard uttered… "nubs in full use"
— Nadal News (@nadalnews) July 7, 2013
I think any point that last less than 10 strokes should have to be replayed.
— Jesse Pentecost (@thenextpoint) July 7, 2013
A cap for Mr Murray!
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Never like it when Andrew dons a cap, you know; it means God can't see the face of his favorite player.
— BritishTennisJourno (@GBTennisJourno) July 7, 2013
My eyes are confused sometimes now that both Andrew and the Yugoslav are wearing hats. My loins and heart, however, know the difference.
— BritishTennisJourno (@GBTennisJourno) July 7, 2013
FEARHAND
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
sexy
— _Michelle (@_Michelle_x_x_x) July 7, 2013
[Andy Murray takes it back to deuce] [takes off baseball cap] [puts on pith helmet and puts lit pipe in mouth] [WIMBLEDON EXPLODES]
— edsbs (@edsbs) July 7, 2013
Ooooo. Djokovic doubles on break point, the third in the game. Very non-Nole. 4-3. Set back on
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Murray's passive play is just mind-blowing at this stage.
— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) July 7, 2013
Don't worry, Andy. Keep on throwing up those lobs and you'll get your reward at 5-5 in the 5th.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
To me it's more mental than physical. I'd like to see him get it together mentally and then see how much he has left in the tank physically.
— John McEnroe (@McEnroeTweets) July 7, 2013
Murray should be officially banned from high lobs for the rest of this match.
— Kate Perkins (@shharkey) July 7, 2013
It's been so cagey. Like they both expect a 5th and are trying to save mental and physical energy for it long before we get there.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
A love hold!!!!!!!!!!!1111111111111111
— Anna L (@anna_tennisfan) July 7, 2013
Wearing my bra as earmuffs. Rocking back and forth.
— Aleksa (@Noleksa) July 7, 2013
It would be so deflating for Andy if he loses this set after coming back from 4-1. #wimbledon
— Kelyn Soong (@KelynSoong) July 7, 2013
How different is modern tennis? When Fred Perry won 1936 #Wimbledon final, it took just *40 minutes*. Djokovic-Murray already at two hours.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 7, 2013
Nole is screaming about something.
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
Novak telling Mo to "wake up".
— Robin Hosking (@robinsportweet) July 7, 2013
"What's going on?!"
— Ataraxis (@Ataraxis00) July 7, 2013
Djokarenka.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
Hahaha! No hawkeye = tantrums!!!
— Sir Andy Mugray (@AndyMugray) July 7, 2013
Djokovic not endearing himself. Out of challenges, and a ball lands on baseline. The ball was in, Hawk Eye says
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
novak is so likable
— Rembert Browne (@rembert) July 7, 2013
Two break points for Murray …
— Joe Fleming (@ByJoeFleming) July 7, 2013
FUCK YESSSS COME ONNNN
— Jill Peacock (@Jill_Peacock) July 7, 2013
WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA IS THIS HAPPENING?
— Chaos Fox (@crystaleyesd) July 7, 2013
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS NO MORE TEARS MURRAY LETS FINISH THISSSSSS
— Emily (@elusiveemily) July 7, 2013
— joyce eng (@joyceeng61) July 7, 2013
United Kingdom 2, Novak Djokovic 0.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 7, 2013
Two sets down. Entering personal phase of Death by Novak Djokovic. It's going to be swift and painful. Or prolonged ass affair. And painful.
— Aleksa (@Noleksa) July 7, 2013
Andy Murray has never won a Grand Slam final without his legs turning into "f-ing jelly" during the 3rd and 4th sets.
— Brian Clark (@BrianCIark) July 7, 2013
Commentator: "Djokovic is vulnerable right now." On cue, he steps in to strike a clean, forehand winner. #Wimbledon #ATP
— Benjamin Snyder (@WriterSnyder) July 7, 2013
hard to comprehend a world in which Murray doesn't let everyone down and Novak doesn't piss everyone off
— Emma Carmichael (@emmacargo) July 7, 2013
Well that's a bit harsh. RT @NYTStraightSets: Djokovic Wins Rare Game http://t.co/0rMx4GJ0vp
— Brodie (@MindTheRacket) July 7, 2013
YOU FUCKING IDIOT!!!
— Stella (@storacle) July 7, 2013
— Matt Zemek (@mzemek) July 7, 2013
Murray, on top of the net, misses a backhand volley, we are back to all square in the third. Djokovic roars defiantly 2-2
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
oh my GOD, Andrew
— Ricky Dimon (@RD_Tennistalk) July 7, 2013
The last ten minutes sure have browned up my trousers nicely…
— BritishTennisJourno (@GBTennisJourno) July 7, 2013
TENNIS IS A GAME OF RUNS.
— David Cho (@davidcho) July 7, 2013
Hit the ball hard you nincompoop… save your soft shots for whatever kinky stuff you get up with Kim..
— Mithi (@babblingbrat) July 7, 2013
Murray's going to have to really dip into his gluten reserves if he's going to retake the advantage here.
— Brian Phillips (@runofplay) July 7, 2013
Curiously Djokovic resurgence seems linked to his taking off his baseball cap. What we do we make of that?
— Barry Flatman (@Barry_FlatmanST) July 7, 2013
Are you trying your tits off to choke, Andrew? #neverforget
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
Bit of a pitiful collapse from Murray.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
Four games in a row to the capless one we thought was a beaten man
— Barry Flatman (@Barry_FlatmanST) July 7, 2013
Ridjokulous.
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Murray back to attack, whether down to weariness of whatever but it is the right tactic.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Murray gets break back, a forehand cross-court opens up for a forehand into open ct. Djoko misses his backhand long. 3-4.
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Novak starting to strategize like his Serbian Sisters
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
This is proving highly unpredictable but I still expect a fourth set at the least.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Heaven's sake…..
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Well that wasn't a very good lob.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
Murray got his legs back pretty quickly in this set.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Andy Murray to serve for The Championship. Can you really believe this?
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
How's this for the biggest service game of your life?
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Here we go.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
If he does this, most underwhelming celebration ever?
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
He's still going to lose BBC Sports Personality of the Year to, like, a juggler. Right?
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Murray is trying to become the first Brit to win a major since September!!11!
— Davey (@ovafanboy) July 7, 2013
Three Championship points. Oh my….
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Can't watch.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Great Britain demoted to Just Okay
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Bartoli would hit an ace here. Just saying.
— Brad Hunter (@bradhunter) July 7, 2013
"I held my breath as long as I could." JMac and co. were silent from 40-0 to deuce.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
Andy Putintseva.
— Davey (@ovafanboy) July 7, 2013
Dying slowly.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT POINT WAS UNWRITEABLE
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
This crowd. Hold still while I light the fuse.
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
Oh hell, I can't.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
RT @BryanAGraham: Djokovic is never better than when cornered and flailing his way out of an emergency. Greatest siege mentality in sports.
— Alexandra Willis (@alex_willis) July 7, 2013
3rd break point for Djoker — the man doesn't give up — why he's No. 1
— Sandra Harwitt (@TennisGrapevine) July 7, 2013
You wanted drama, well, you got it.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Championship point No.4. Heaven's sake
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Peak Ivanovic brainpower there.
— Jason (@Hurley_LLC) July 7, 2013
What a day. What a bloody wonderful day. What a lovely lovely day….
— Neil Harman (@NeilHarmanTimes) July 7, 2013
Cancel the Scottish referendum. They can stay. #wimbledon #murray
— Elizabeth Windsor (@Queen_UK) July 7, 2013
I'm in a puddle of my own tears. Unreal.
— Chris P (@scoobschris) July 7, 2013
Poor British media. What would they talk about next year?
— enrico maria riva (@enricomariariva) July 7, 2013
Murray forgetting to hug his mum >>>>>>>>>> Murray hugging that random boy at the Olympics.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
77 years !!!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!! @andy_murray
— Fernando Gonzalez (@elfergonzalez) July 7, 2013
Incroyable Andy Murray, can't imagine people in UK, well done #totalydeserved #champion
— julien benneteau (@julienbenneteau) July 7, 2013
IVAN LENDL IS CAPABLE OF EMOTION
— Brodie (@MindTheRacket) July 7, 2013
Lendl just smiled.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
LENDL JUST SMILED AT THE SAME TIME AS POSH SPICE.
— Victoria (@unseededlooming) July 7, 2013
Andy Murray: "That last point, I have no idea what happened. I have no idea how long that last game went on for."
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 7, 2013
"I hope you guys enjoyed it. I tried my best." Bless him. Even his victory speeches sound like concession speeches.
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) July 7, 2013
Andrew is a special boy, you know.
— BritishTennisJourno (@GBTennisJourno) July 7, 2013
On that fourth ch'ship pt, an old sunburnt man leapt up and did a silent, frenetic dance of joy in front of the entire pub.
— Hannah Wilks (@newballsplease) July 7, 2013
"Anday! Well done Anday, you're an angel. Fahntastic!" – Crowd.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
And then fell over and spilled his pint. He danced and fell and spilled for us all.
— Hannah Wilks (@newballsplease) July 7, 2013
Well done, Andy.
— Hannah Wilks (@newballsplease) July 7, 2013
It seems Murray is trying to break the trophy. Now a Brit has finally won it in the Open Era, no one else can.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
"Instant classic"….LOLOLOLOL. How about "instrument of torture"? "Inexplicable atrocity"?
— Juan José Vallejo (@juanjo_sports) July 7, 2013
A toothless man, pint in hand, just loomed over my shoulder. 'Good for the local kids, isn't it?' I'm so glad I watched this in a pub.
— Hannah Wilks (@newballsplease) July 7, 2013
Cash, McEnroe and Becker dramatic montage: "Congrats GB, your wait is over." said John. I wonder how many times they have re-recorded that.
— Tumaini (@tumcarayol) July 7, 2013
Murray is indeed the first Brit to win Wimbledon in 77 years unless you think women are people.
— Chloe Angyal (@ChloeAngyal) July 7, 2013
Just landed,so sad to miss this historic moment!!well done sir @andy_murray !!!
— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) July 7, 2013
"I'm sure she'll be good fun tonight, she's a funny girl." Murray on fellow #Wimbledon champ Bartoli.
— Alexandra Willis (@alex_willis) July 7, 2013
Andy Murray. Marion Bartoli. 2013 #Wimbledon motto: Haterz to the left.
— Courtney Nguyen (@FortyDeuceTwits) July 7, 2013
Can't believe what's just happened!!!!!!!
— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) July 7, 2013
Congrats to @andy_murray !!! Well deserved!!
— Paul Henri Mathieu (@Paulomathieu) July 7, 2013
Congrats to @andy_murray for the @Wimbledon tittle!!
— Flavia Pennetta (@flavia_pennetta) July 7, 2013
Well done to SIR Andy Murray…such a great fighter…great champion…totally deserved…#englandhaveaking🙂
— steve darcis (@stevedarcishark) July 7, 2013
@andy_murray great effort! What a win!!all GB should be proud !! @Wimbledon
— Sergiy Stakhovsky (@Stako_tennis) July 7, 2013
Darcis and Stakhovsky 40 seconds away to congratulate Murray. They both played their part in it #nadal #federer
— enrico maria riva (@enricomariariva) July 7, 2013
Congrats Andy!
Hilarious commentary from some of the wittiest and smartest folks in tennis. Laughed so hard almost fell off my chair. ’28 days later Murray holds for 5-3.’ McEnroe’s, he should try to get up 2 sets. ‘Murray will really have to dip into his gluten reserves.’
Look forward to more of these!!! Nice job.
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