Andy Murray Defeats Roger Federer for Olympic Gold

After all his hard work, Andy Murray finally wins a big tournament. tylovepchy | photobucket.com

Andy Murray defeated Roger Federer in straight sets for the Olympic gold medal.

Murray has been in four grand slam finals and just wasn’t able to win any of the grand slam titles.

Just weeks ago at Wimbledon Murray came so close to winning the title after winning the first set, but Federer was victorious then.

On Sunday Murray earned his rematch against Federer and did everything right to take home the gold.

An Olympic gold medal in the men’s singles is the only thing Federer has yet to win and Murray took the gold from him. Federer did win himself a silver medal though, which he can add to his gold medal he won in the men’s doubles in Beijing.

Federer earned two break points in Murray’s first service game, but Murray saved both of them.

Murray earned his first break point in the fourth game of the first set, but Federer saved the break and held on serve.

Murray then earned another break point in the sixth game, which Federer saved.

Murray earned a second break point in the sixth game and this one he converted to take the lead 4-2.

Murray went on to break Federer for the set. Murray won seven games in a row before Federer was able to win another game.

In the second game of the second set Federer miss hit an overhead shot that went into the net. He usually doesn’t miss those. This was just the kind of day Federer was having.

In the third game of the second set Murray double faulted and Federer went up 15-love. Federer then went up 40-15 with two break points, but Murray saved both of them.

Federer earned another break point in this game, but Murray saved the break yet again.

Federer had a total of six break points in the third game and couldn’t convert any of them.

Murray went on to break Federer again to lead 4-love.

When Federer served to stay in the set he won his only game of the set.

Federer tried to break Murray in the final game of the second set, but Murray held on serve to take the set.

Murray only lost one point on his serve in the third set.

Murray broke Federer in the fifth game of the the set.

Federer earned a total of nine break points during the match, but couldn’t convert any of them. Murray earned 10 and converted five of them.

Murray served for the gold medal and only lost one point and served two aces in the game. One of his aces was on gold match point.

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina beat Novak Djokovic for the bronze medal 7-5, 6-4.

Serena Williams Defeats Maria Sharapova for Olympic Gold

Serena Williams wins the only thing she had yet to win: an Olympic gold medal in the women’s singles. tyler12tennis | photobucket.com

Serena Williams defeated Maria Sharapova for the gold medal, only losing one game.

Williams opened up strong with a love service game.

Sharapova double faulted on her first serve and Williams earned the break in a 40-love game.

Sharapova was able to win her first point in the third game of the first set for a 15-love lead in Williams’s service game.

Sharapova then earned another point for a 30-love lead.

Williams went on to win four points in a row to hold on serve.

Sharapova double faulted at 40-30 and lost the chance to hold on serve. Williams then earned the advantage and the break point. Sharapova saved the break only to have Williams break her for a second time and go up 4-love.

The wind was really gusty and even Williams had trouble on her serve at times.

In the fifth game of the set Sharapova challenged a call on Williams’s serve. The serve ended up being long. Williams went on to double fault. Williams still held on serve though.

Sharapova served to stay in the set.

Sharapova and Williams went to deuce and Sharapova earned the advantage. She then double faulted and the score was back to deuce.

Williams took the break and set.

In between sets Sharapova was rubbing her left thigh.

Sharapova had a much harder road to the final than Williams did.

Williams lost no more than four games in a whole match. In the third round she only lost one game.

Sharapova was forced to a tiebreak in the second round and went to three sets in the third round.

Sharapova won her first and only game of the match in the fourth game of the second set.

Sharapova earned herself a break point in the following game, but wasn’t able to convert. Sharapova earned her only other break point in this game as well. Once again she wasn’t able to convert.

Sharapova did have a couple of nice down the line winners, but Williams dominated the match.

Williams won the match with an ace.

Sharapova was happy with her silver medal in the end.

Williams could barely contain herself waiting to step up on the podium.

The American flag blew away during the national anthem, but nothing could ruin the moment for Williams.

Sharapova and Williams shared a laugh about the flag blowing away after a nothing but business match.

Williams will play for a third women’s doubles gold on Sunday with her sister Venus.

Andy Murray Defeats Novak Djokovic in Straight Sets

Andy Murray is through to an Olympic final and is guaranteed to win a medal. Nowherexg0d | photobucket.com

Andy Murray didn’t let his Wimbledon loss break him. He came back stronger and defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to give himself a chance at a gold medal.

Murray came out strong, with two love service games in a row. He even put pressure on Djokovic’s serve right away by earning two break points.

Djokovic was able to save both of these break points and hold on serve, but he looked frustrated right from the start.

Murray and Djokovic made each other work for their points.

Each player held on serve till the 12th game of the first set. Murray broke Djokovic for the set in a close 40-30 game.

Murray had a shaky start to the second set. Djokovic earned himself a break point while Murray threw his racket in frustration.

Murray then saved the break point bringing the score to deuce and Djokovic screamed out in frustration.

Murray was able to hold in his first service game of the second set.

Murray won the first point in Djokovic’s service game when he dived to get to the ball and the ball landed on the line for the point.

Djokovic held on serve at 40-30. Murray continued to put pressure on the Djokovic serve.

In the third game of the second set Djokovic went up 30-0. Murray climbed back to 30-all and then Djokovic earned a break point. Murray threw his racket again in frustration.

Murray made a gorgeous drop-shot to save the break point. Murray went on to hold on serve once again.

Djokovic continued to look frustrated as Murray held on his service games.

This match was much different from the Roger Federer vs. Juan Martin Del Potro match.

Federer and Del Potro were very calm in their match, just playing game after game after game. Murray kept hitting his head with an open palm and Djokovic was throwing up his arms at missed shots and shaking his head in frustration.

In the ninth game of the second set Murray stopped play to challenge a call. The ball was in and Djokovic was awarded the point. The score was now deuce.

Djokovic then earned himself a break point.

Murray saved yet another break point and held on serve.

In the eleventh game of the set, Djokovic earned another break point.

Murray was able to save a fourth break point and hold on serve.

Murray then broke Djokovic in a love game to win the match and earned himself a rematch against Federer.

Djokovic won a bronze medal in Beijing and was hoping for a gold in London. He will play against Del Potro for another bronze medal.

If Murray loses against Federer, he will still win an Olympic silver medal.

Maria Sharapova Will Play For Olympic Gold

Maria Sharapova always looks classy on and off the court. eihocoker | photobucket.com

Maria Sharapova played fellow countrywomen, Maria Kirilenko, for a spot in the finals and a chance at an Olympic gold medal.

Kirilenko came out with a strong serve. She had numerous love games on her serve. This wasn’t enough against Sharapova though.

Kirilenko may have only had one double fault compared to Sharapova’s four, but Sharapova had the edge in her game to win the match 6-2, 6-3.

Sharapova broke Kirilenko in the sixth game with a 40-love game.

Sharapova held on her serve and then forced Kirilenko to serve to stay in the set.

The final game of the first set went to deuce. Sharapova got the advantage and then took the set.

In the fifth game of the second set, Sharapova double faulted to give Kirilenko a break for 3-2.

Sharapova went on to break straight back for 3-all.

Sharapova then broke Kirilenko in the eighth came of the second set.

Sharapova served for the match.

Kirilenko saved one match point before Sharapova won the match and earned a spot in the final to play for a gold medal.

Federer and Del Potro Battle for a Chance at Olympic Gold

Roger Federer continues on his way to an Olympic medal. marielgo | photobucket.com

Roger Federer and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina battled it out on Friday for a chance to play in the final for an Olympic gold medal.

Federer came out the winner of the longest men’s singles match in Olympic history: four hours and 26 minutes.

The recored had already been broken by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Milos Raonic of Canada on Tuesday, when they played for three hours and 57 minutes.

The final set of Federer’s and Del Potro’s match went to 19 games to 17 games.

Neither player wanted to give up their chance at an Olympic gold medal.

Not only did they have to battle it out with each other, they also had to battle the gusty wind. The wind seemed to bother Federer more than it did Del Potro.

There was also babies crying throughout the match.

In the first set of the match, both players held on serve until the eighth game.

Del Potro had a break point at 40-15 and then Federer saved the break point for 30-40. Del Portro went on to get the break and then served for the set.

Del Potro won the set with a love service game for 6-3.

Neither player could break the other in the second set and the set went to a tiebreak.

Federer went up 4-1 in the tiebreak, but Del Potro fought back for 4-all.

Federer won the tiebreak 7-5.

The third set continued in the same fashion as the second set.

Because there is no tiebreak in the final set, the games went well into the teens and beyond.

In the 19th game of the final set, Federer finally broke Del Potro.

Del Potro was looking a little tired in the 19th game, but in the 20th game he got a second wind and broke back with a 40-love game.

Del Potro saved numerous break points in the final set. At times he fought back to save the break when he was 40-love down.

Federer had to serve 12 times to stay in the match.

Federer finally broke Del Potro again in the 35th game of the set.

Federer then went on to serve for the match.

Del Potro was able to save a match point at 30-40, but in the end Federer won the match.

Both players played some of their best tennis in this semi-final match.

Federer will go on to play for gold or silver and Del Potro will have a chance to play for a bronze medal.

Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer on the Road to Olympic Gold

This year Maria Sharapova won the only grand slam she had yet to win: The French Open. Now she continues on the road to winning the only other thing she has yet to win: a gold medal. Galina_Arhangelskay | photobucket.com

Maria Sharapova had another battle on Thursday to advance to the semifinals.

Sharapova broke Clijsters in the first game and went on to hold serve and take the lead 2-0.

In the third game Clijsters won her first game to get on the board.

Clijsters then broke back to make the score 2-all.

Sharapova broke back for 3-2.

Sharapova went on to hold on serve, then broke Clijsters again and served for the set.

Sharapova won the set 6-2.

Sharapova and Clijsters both held on serve at the beginning of the second set.

Sharapova broke Clijsters in the third game of the set and then held on serve to lead 3-1.

Clijsters held on her serve and then broke back for 3-all.

At 5-4 Sharapova served to stay in the set and made the score 5-all.

Sharapova broke Clijsters in the 11th game and then served for the match.

Clijsters fought in the final game, but Sharapova won the game and won the match 7-5.

Even after a tough physical and emotional match Wednesday, Sharapova gave it her all to advance to the semifinals.

The match between Roger Federer and John Isner of the U.S.A was a very close one.

Federer didn’t get a break till the ninth game of the first set.

Federer won the first set 6-4.

Neither Federer or Isner gave an inch during the match and the second set went to a tiebreak.

Federer won the tiebreak 7-5 and is on his way to winning the only thing he has yet to win: a gold medal in the men’s singles.

Andy Murray Gives Himself a Good Chance at an Olympic Medal

Andy Murray is well on his way to winning an Olympic medal. Nowherexg0d | photobucket.com

Andy Murray is through to the semifinals and has given himself a good chance at an Olympic medal.

Murray started off strong on Thursday, unlike his start on Wednesday’s round three match.

Murray won his first service game without losing a point and started his aces early, with one in his first service game. He made 15 aces throughout the course of the match.

Nicolas Almagro of Spain double faulted in the in the fifth game of the first set to give Murray the break and lead 3-2.

Murray went on to hold his service game for 4-2.

In the seventh game Murray had to run up to the net to hit the ball. He hit the ball for an angle shot and a good point, but Murray hit the net with his foot and the point went to Almagro 30-15.

Murray came back for 30-all.

Murray was not able to win the game and Almagro held for 3-4.

That one point may have cost Murray the seventh game, but he was still in the lead.

Murray made another incredible shot in the ninth game. He hit the ball around the net for a point.

Almagro served to stay in the set and managed to hold 4-5 and forced Murray to serve for the set.

Murray won the set without losing a point in the final game.

Almagro then called for the trainer for his shoulder. He had been rubbing his shoulder on the changeovers.

Murray broke Almagro in the first game of the second set.

Almagro didn’t even win a point till the third game. In this game he managed to hold his serve and win a game. This would be the only game Almagro would win in the second set.

In the fourth game, Murray served two aces in a row followed by two double faults. He managed to hold on serve despite the double faults. Murray continued his lead for 3-1.

Murray then broke Almagro for a 4-1 lead.

Murray held on his serve without losing a point and forced Almagro to serve to stay in the match.

Murray only lost one point in the final game to win the match and advance to the semifinals.

Maria Sharapova Battles Her Way to Quarterfinals of Olympics

Maria Sharapova fought hard to win her third round match. muiqmudq | photobucket.com

Maria Sharapova and Sabine Lisicki of Germany battled it out on Wednesday for a spot in the quarterfinals.   

Lisicki knocked Sharapova out of Wimbledon in the fourth round just weeks ago and here they were again on grass.

In the first set Sharapova served to stay in the set and forced the set into a tiebreak.

Sharapova saved two set points before forcing the tiebreak.

Sharapova came out strong in the tiebreak by going up 4-1.

Lisicki then came back with the help of Sharapova losing her serve. She brought the score to 4-3, then Sharapova won another point and Lisicki then one another for 4-5.

Sharapova earned herself a set point at 6-4. Then Lisicki saved two set points for 6-all.

Lisicki won the tiebreak at 10-8 and took the set.

The first set last 73 minutes.

The second set continued in the same manner as the first.

In the seventh game of the second set Sharapova double faulted three times and gave Lisicki the game.

Sharapova is not known for holding back on her second serve.

Lisicki then double faulted twice in her own service game to allow Sharapova to break back.

At 4-3 Lisicki served to stay in the set. Sharapova won the set with a 40-love game.

The first game in the third set went to deuce on Sharapova’s serve.

Lisicki broke Sharapova in the first game.

Sharapova then broke straight back again, just like she did in the other two sets.

Neither Sharapova or Lisicki let up in the final set.

Sharapova broke Liciki for 5-3 and went on to serve for the match.

Sharapova only lost one point in the last game to win the match and advance to the quarterfinals.

Sharapova and Lisicki battled it out for two hours and 47 minutes.

Roger Federer Through to Quarterfinals of Olympics

Denis Istomin made Roger Federer work to earn his spot in the quarterfinals. kerry_gemmill | photobucket.com

Federer went up quickly for 3-love against Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan on Wednesday.

In the fourth game of the first set Istomin won his first game of the match and ended Federer’s three game winning streak.

Istomin then went into the fifth game with big hits and brought the game to deuce three times and broke Federer.

Istomin continued his winning streak by holding and winning a third game and tying the score at 3-all.

In the seventh game of the match Federer answered with an ace and won the game 40-love.

Istomin held on his service game to tie the score up again at 4-4.

At 5-all and 30-15 for Istomin, play was stopped. The players stayed on the court for a few minutes before officials decided to cover the court.

This was the second rain delay of the match. The first one was at the very beginning before the players even got to warm-up.

When play resumed Federer won the game. Then Istomin served to stay in the set.

The pressure was starting to show for Istomin and he double faulted on game point to bring the game to deuce. He was missing a lot of his first serves in this game as well.

Istomin could not hold and Federer won the set in 49 minutes.

Federer went up 3-love once again in the second set.

Istomin was able to win the fourth game and it looked like maybe he would climb back like he did in the first set. This was not the case, Federer won the following game to lead 4-1.

Istomin’s fight wasn’t over yet. He won a 40-love game for 2-4.

At 5-2 Istomin served to stay in the match and managed to hold on for 3-5 and make Federer serve out the match.

Federer won the match with a 40-love game.

Federer, Sharapova, Murray Through to Third Round of Olympics

Maria Sharapova beats the young British girl to advance to the third round. muiqmudq | photobucket.com

Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Andy Murray have all made it through to the third round.

Roger Federer had a much easier match on Monday against Julien Benneteau of France.

Federer beat Benneteau in just under an hour by 6-2 , 6-2.

Sharapova’s road to the third round wasn’t as easy.

Laura Robson of Great Britain wasn’t going to let Sharapova win easily.

Sharapova broke Robson at 3-2, but Robson fought to bring the set to a tie-break.

Robson fought hard during he tie-break and it almsot seemed that she could win the set.

Sharapova’s experience shown through and she won the tie-break by 7-5 and took the set.

Losing the tie-break was a big disappointment to Robson and it took her a little time to get into the second set.

For the most part Sharapova dominated the second set, but there was still some fight left in Robson for her country.

Sharapova won the second set, 6-3. The whole match lasted a total of an hour and 46 minutes.

Murray beat Jarkko Nieminen of Finland in just over an hour by 6-2, 6-4.

Murray has now beaten Nieminen all four times he’s played him.

All three players continue on the way to an Olympic medal.