Drew wrote:

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Updated Schedule :

Saturday 25th November.....

5.00pm Jamie Murray v James Auckland               
Auckland wins 6-1 6-0 1-0 England
6.00pm C Steel (Sco) v H James (Eng) - Juniors
Steel wins 15-8 1-.5 England
6.30pm J McKie (Sco) v J Chaudry (Eng) - Juniors
Chaudry wins 15-10 1.5-0.5 England
7.00pm Elena Baltacha v Katie O'Brien
O'Brien wins 6-7 6-3 10-7 2.5-0.5 England      
8.00pm Andy Murray v Greg Rusedski
Murray wins 7-6 6-4 2.5-1.5 England

Sunday 26th November.....

5.00pm Andy / Jamie Murray v Rusedski / Auckland
Andy/Jamie Murray win 7-6 7-6 2.5-2.5 Tied
6.00pm McKie / Steel (Sco) v Chaudy / James (Eng) - Juniors
Chaudy/James win 15-12 3-2.5 England
7.00pm Jamie Murray / Elena Baltacha v James Auckland / Katie O'Brien
Aucland/O'Brien win 6-3 4-6 10-4 4-2.5 England
8.00pm Andy Murray v Greg Rusedski
Murray goes in a mood at his Scottish team mates letting him down and refuses to play the dead rubber. England win 5-2.5

Junior matches - Special champions tie-break...to 15 pts
ALL other matches 2 out of 3 sets. Champions tie-break to 10 if 1-1 set all.

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Anyone else have any predictions?

Madeline wrote:

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When you look at the rankings of the players. . . . if Scotland don't win I will eat my hat. Very safe as I don't possess a hat!

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Media Information - For Immediate Release

15th November 2006

MURRAY THE TARGET AS RUSEDSKI EYES END-OF-YEAR SCALP

Former British no.1 Greg Rusedski returns to Aberdeen next week to lead a five-strong England team against Scotland in the second Aberdeen Cup team tennis challenge.  The 33-year-old will be intent on reversing last year’s 4.5 pt – 2.5 pt defeat to Andy Murray’s Scotland.

The most eagerly anticipated matches of the weekend will be Rusedski’s two singles clashes against Murray, the current British no.1 and world no.17.  Last year’s tally ended honours even with Rusedski winning the first encounter and Murray fighting back to take the second – his first career victory over the former world no.4.

“I really enjoyed my two singles clashes with Andy last year,” said Rusedski. “I think 1-all was a fair result in the end and it’ll be interesting to see what happens this year. I feel in pretty good shape so don’t expect him to have it all his way.

“I’ve got some fond memories of last year’s Aberdeen Cup. The crowd really got behind the two teams and the atmosphere was exceptional. I look forward to returning to Scotland again next week for what should be another great event,” he added.

Rusedski’s season has been blighted by injury. He was forced to retire from his first round match at the Stella Artois Championships in June suffering from a hip injury. The same injury then forced his withdrawal from Great Britain’s Davis Cup tie against Israel in July.

“It’s been a tough year on the tour but an exciting one away from the court with the birth of my daughter, Scarlett, earlier in the year. The Aberdeen Cup presents a good opportunity for me to at least finish the year on a winning note.”

Rusedski has been told that he may need surgery on his injured hip but is yet to make a definitive decision on his long-term future.

“My future is by no means decided and I’m still weighing up my options. I still feel I’ve got some good tennis left in me, but I have to listen to my body and make the right call at the right time.”

When that time comes, Rusedski believes that, in 19-year-old Murray, the future of British tennis will be left in very good hands.

“For over a decade Tim and I carried British hopes at events across the world and it’s fantastic to be able to pass on the baton to someone with as big a future as Andy. 

“He’s an exceptional talent. It’s amazing how much he’s come on in the last 12 months. His first ATP title in San Jose and his victory over Roger Federer in Cincinnati showed that he can mix it with the very best and he deserves all the success that comes his way. He’s got a massive future.

“Brad Gilbert has really added some steel to his game.  His fitness is no longer the issue that people were making it out to be and I think he can go on to great things.” 

Indeed, Rusedski believes that Murray could be the man to inspire a whole new generation of young British tennis talent.

“He’s a fine ambassador for British tennis. He’s extremely focussed, passionate about the game, and I’m sure that he’ll inspire kids all over the country to pick up a racket and give the sport a try.”

The Aberdeen Cup takes place at the AECC Press and Journal Arena on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th November.

Tickets are available from the SECxtra Box Office on 0870 272 6600 or via the ticket office website: www.secxtra.com. Tickets may also be purchased from the Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.

The Aberdeen Cup is sponsored by Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeen Asset Management and First Group.

For more information, visit www.aberdeencup.com.

yesyesbadboy wrote:

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can u believe this ****, not televised, sky sports are a sham if they televise **** like a boat show but not a decent tennis exhibit-- bastards was looking forward to this

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It is surprising...it was live last year...maybe Andy only rising to world No 17 wasnt good enough for the ratings

Maybe whens its Scotland v Spain with both Andy and Rafa top 10 they might show it live...!

Anyway I will be doing live updates and live scoring will be provided from the event web site.

www.aberdeencup.com

ALSO- if they didnt want to televise this due to it being a minor exhibiton then WHAT WERE THE ORGANISERS THINKING. Bar a contract why has this fixture been repeated

ENGLAND HAVE NOTHING TO OFFER IN TERMS OF TENNIS AND WHY ISNT TIM HENMAN PLAYING-  this was a big mistake on the organisers part- you got one top player and one retired and loads of crap all mixed together- what did they expect- should of been spain or even france or even someone like Belarus would of attracted more attention with max mirni-  apologies for the rant but this annoys me as when you have sky you see the constant **** they out out