Some speculated that there were too many worthy Devils candidates for the trophy, resulting in a split vote among sportswriters.
The world No 2 lost 6-4, 6-3 in his first tournament since lifting the Wimbledon trophy, a result which brought to an end Murray's 13-match unbeaten run.
When conversations between Arsenal and Tottenham fans take place, the likelihood is that – if they haven't already – they'll descend into petty mudslinging, with recent results, trophy droughts and references to Sol Campbell traded off against each other.
The sitcom chefs at ABC have fired up the Cuisinart in an effort to create another blended-family winner on a par with "Modern Family," but the result, "Trophy Wife," is forced-frivolity mush.
However, despite an initial spell of dominance following the start of the second half they were unable to match the intensity that they had shown in the first half, Liverpool gained confidence from this and saw out the second half, losing the match 2 0, but they won their first European trophy as a result of a 3 2 aggregate victory.
In the same way that no one person is responsible for putting together a Broadway show, the Tony trophy itself is a result of a nationwide collaboration.
BBC Sport understands that whatever the results this weekend, the trophy will be presented at the final game.
An ill-fated spell at bitter rivals Southampton ended in relegation, but a return to Portsmouth resulted in a trophy, the FA Cup in 2008.
I admire Leicester - you have to admire a side that get results and win trophies like they do - and if they get through it will be a remarkable 10th Premiership final in a row for the Tigers.
As a result, the overall trophy haul during the reign of Guardiola was further extended and saw Barcelona win their 13th trophy out of 24 possible in four years, continuing their high-quality performance in recent world football competitions.
No points are scored, no championships are won, no trophies are handed out and its results may not be known for years.
