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By Caroline Cheese
From garethjl on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/garethjl)“Reckon they’ll open the roof after the Jersey Boys. Don’t want the hair gel running down their faces if it rains.”
From Sam in Dubai, via text: "Got my can of Irn Bru, Saltire flag painted on my face, lion rampant wrapped around my back. Boss isnae pleased. Come on Andy!"0816: Here they are! The Jersey Boys, that is. Frenetic dancing and a lot of high male voices, which is not helping my nerves. I could do with something a little more soothing… Oh. They’ve finished now.Murray on Federer’s ‘mind-games’: "I don’t know. He’s been in this position a lot of times. He obviously deals with it how he wants to. I feel good about my game. I put a lot of pressure on myself to play well. I’m sure there’ll be a few nerves. I’m pretty sure he’ll be the favourite in most people’s minds so maybe he’s trying to take a bit of pressure off."0809: Apparently, it’s not raining in Melbourne anymore, but it seems unlikely they’ll open the roof on Rod Laver Arena unless they’re sure there’ll be no more of the wet stuff. We’re still waiting for the Jersey Boys on court.From anon via text: “Lying here in Koh Samui in a full on kilt, getting some strange looks on the beach! Can’t find the game on television anywhere!!!”
From bridgeman1952 on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/bridgeman1952)"Federer talks as if he knows he’s going to be beaten (one day) - today could be the day. Go Andy!"0804: The BBC One coverage is up and running, and if you’re in the UK and you give this page a cheeky manual refresh, you should be able to see it too. Kerching.Olympic medallist Sir Chris Hoy on BBC 5 live: "I thought I’d stop by and see some of this tennis lark. We’ve been out in Perth on a training camp - and this was an opportunity I couldn’t miss. Fingers crossed Andy can do the business. I’ve got a feeling tonight could be his night."From Anthony, Cyprus, via text: “Scotland flag flying high in Limassol. Come on Murray, we’re all rooting for you.”
From Adam via text: "Going over to my bro’s to watch what I fear will be episode 257 of ‘British Sporting Disappointments’."Justine Henin on the final: “I’m sure it’s going to be a great match. For me, they are maybe the two best players in the world at the moment. Andy Murray is such a smart player, what he’s doing on the court is just fantastic. But Roger, what more can we say about what he’s doing I mean, I have so much respect for him. I think he’s going to win. But I hope, and I’m sure, it’s going to be a great battle.”
From davidmcbride09 on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/davidmcbride09)"If Murray can return as well as he did against Cilic and Nadal, he’s got a good chance of winning this final."0751: I’m sure I don’t need to remind you, but you can get in touch, as ever, on 81111 (UK) or +44 7786200666 (the world) or onTwitter.](http://twitter.com/carolinecheese)How you feeling I feel nervous, excited and tired all at the same time.0745: Just looking at pictures of Rod Laver Arena which is dark apart from some spotlights shining on the court. Rumour has it we’ll be treated to medley of songs from Jersey Boys ahead of the final. Super. Outside on the live stage, the Rogue Traders are entertaining the crowd, now sadly without former Neighbours actress Natalie Bassingthwaighte.
Andy’s brother Jamie Murray on Twitter:](http://twitter.com/jamie_murray)“Looking forward to watching the final… in the Star Alliance lounge at Heathrow! What am I doing!”
From Steve, Leeds, via text: "Well, I’m up and ready, Saltire flag flying from my window, let’s go Andy, let’s go!"0740: The pubs and hotels of Murray’s home town Dunblane - where it’s dark and freezing - are opening their doors early so people can watch this match together. Guests at the Dunblane Hotel will get free champagne if the Scot is victorious today. I’ve already booked my ticket.
0736: A little under an hour to go until the final - and it’s tipping down in Melbourne, where they’ve been experiencing electrical storms. That means the roof is on Rod Laver Arena, which experts will tell you might tip the balance slightly further in Roger Federer’s favour.0730: Hello. Here we go again then: one man’s battle against the burden of history - and a bloke called Roger Federer. What makes Andy Murray’s task so difficult “He’s playing, you know, me,” reckons the world number oneThis article is from the BBC News website. © British Broadcasting Corporation, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.