ROLAND GARROS, QTR-FINAL: Andy falls to Ferrer who wins 6'4, 6'7, 6'3, 6'2

[Sallydaisy]

Andy has made it through to the Quarter Final at Roland Garros 2012; bit of a stuttery start but once he got going it was curtains for Richard Gasquet.

Now the tough part really begins; just 3 matches to the title ... 2 Spaniards and probably Nole or Fedex if he gets that far.

Next up though is David Ferrer.
Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=F401) 5-4 ..... but NOT on clay courts where Daveeeed has beaten Andy 3-0.

This is going to be really tough for Andy; he's probably still nursing a bit of a sore back and if he starts slow he'll be toast. Ferrer is really in form right now and is a beast on clay; Andy needs to avoid too many long rallies that's for sure!!!!! But it's a good match up for Andy; he serves better and he perhaps has a broader game than David which is borne out by beating the Spaniard 5 times. ;

It'll be played on Wednesday - time to be confirmed.

:roland:

[-J-]

quite simple. win this one and its a succesfull tournement IMO

[Alis]

quite simple. win this one and its a succesfull tournement IMO

Most definitely. If Andy makes it to the semis, given the problems he's had, it will have been a very successful tournament. He'll certainly go into it with nothing to lose.

[cazza99]

Hope they put it on PC court as its a faster court. Tomorrow they are putting one quarter final on PC and the other on SL.

[traveller7]

Its going to be well heck of a match whatever happens

[Linda]

Andy has never beaten Ferru on clay - I shall be, frankly, astonished if he does it this time when Ferru is playing so well and Andy has a niggling back problem. Of course if he manages it I shall be delighted.

[traveller7]

Jim Courier said its likely Ferrer will win, however Murray is a better closer of matches and if he keeps it close he could win

[DaveArneRiise]

If Murray peppers his forehand the way he has done in his previous matches he could trouble Ferrer. He is capable of winning a set or two, you just never know wouldn't surprise me if Andy wins this. I think Ferrer if he plays well will triumph but after the course of the events of this tournament thus far anything can happen!

[RoastLamb]

Ferru just likes to bash away at the baseline. If Andy can drop and lob like he did today he may get under Ferru's skin. But Ferru is a wee bit faster than Gasquet.

[Linda]

If you think that Ferru just bashes away at the baseline then you are seriously underestimating him.

[RoastLamb]

Well he's not as bad as Potty or Berdbrain but it's kinda boring watching him. (imo.) The dude's a grinder. Andy has way more game than he'll ever have.

[KnightOwl]

True, although less so on clay perhaps...

I do love Ferrer though - I think "grinder" is actually a bit of a compliment ;) He just never ever gives up a ball and I love watching him play....

[RoastLamb]

I respect him but I don't love him. He is cute, though. :rolling: I kinda feel the same way about Simon. I'd much prefer to watch Tsonga than him.

[pabbers]

Ferrer is a grinder and a terrier - he never lets go. I think Andy needs to bring variety to this match - running Daveeed ragged won't work. His legs know no bounds. So far Ferrer hasn't been troubled but then he hasn't exactly had to face much opposition, so hasn't really been tested in quality or quantity of match. I'm keeping everything crossed for Andy. If he's ever to be #1 he needs to be able to beat the likes of Ferrer.

[LC the fan]

Andy definitely goes into this match as the underdog - so he has nothing to lose.
He could ..maybe...perhaps...with a bit of luck...possibly...just do it

[Alis]

I think we need the French crowd to be supporting Ferrer. Andy seemed to feed off the negative vibes from the crowd yesterday - he said he loved it!

[WimbledonAce]

I think courier gave a balanced assessment of the likely outcome of the match. Ferrer is always underestimated mainly as he lives in the shadow of Rafa most of the time. His work ethic and determination is second to none. Make no mistake even if andy goes 2 sets ahead it will still likely go to 5. Without being negative I feel an all spanish semi will be here come Friday unless Ferrer suffers a sudden lack of form. Has still been a successful tournament for Andy no doubt but David is the better player on clay.

[JAMES4578]

Andy/Ferrer is 2nd on Lenglen tomorrow,after the Kvitova match.

[Alis]

Andy/Ferrer is 2nd on Lenglen tomorrow,after the Kvitova match.

So around 3.00 p.m. do you think?

[Linda]

Oh no, they've put Andy and Rafa on at the same time again. The schedulers are idiots. :grrr:

[Tie-break]

Oh no, they've put Andy and Rafa on at the same time again. The schedulers are idiots. :grrr:

But fair to the players perhaps? Especially where there is a risk of a rain delay. These guys are 24 hours behind the other half of the draw as it is.

[JAMES4578]

So around 3.00 p.m. do you think?

Yes, though if it's a 3 set women's match would be a bit later.

[ljs]

home tomorrow , perfect timing for me :nailbiter:

[Hvala]

I think french TV will show Rafa's match, so I've to go on the channel's official website, again...

Will Andy be booed tomorrow?!

[rouges]

I think 75% of people are going for David except me, now have they played a slam on clay before? or has it just been the 250, 500 or 1000. If so it's only 3sets and tie-breaks in the 3rd, this is going to be a 5 setter and no tiebreaks in the 5th. andy is just as fit as David so fingers crossed and positive thinking on this site. we have to go for Andy. Right.
GOOD LUCK ANDY

[DaveArneRiise]

Hope Andy goes out there tomorrow with weight off his shoulders and has a go. He has already exceeded expectations if you consider what he went through earlier in my eyes. So whatever happens tomorrow it's been a successful tournament.

[DaveArneRiise]

I think 75% of people are going for David except me, now have they played a slam on clay before? or has it just been the 250, 500 or 1000. If so it's only 3sets and tie-breaks in the 3rd, this is going to be a 5 setter and no tiebreaks in the 5th. andy is just as fit as David so fingers crossed and positive thinking on this site. we have to go for Andy. Right.
GOOD LUCK ANDY

Ferrer has a 3-0 record against Andy on clay. Don't think they've met at RG before though? Still though Andy is very much the underdog here so pressure is off IMO and that could be to his advantage. Everybody will be expecting Ferrer to win so the pressure is on the Spaniard.

[MurrayAOne]

Yes. It'll be good to watch with less pressure on Andy for a change.

[RoastLamb]

Johnny Mac thinks Andy's got a decent chance of winning but thinks Ferru has the best chance of all the players outside the top 4 of getting to the semis.

[Linda]

As there are only two players outside the top 4 still in, he's hardly going out on a limb there.

[RoastLamb]

As there are only two players outside the top 4 still in, he's hardly going out on a limb there.

He meant between him, Almagro, Tsonga and Potty. I can see that.

[davech]

Not sure how much of this we're going to see, as we're going away for a few days tomorrow. :sad:

[DaveArneRiise]

As there are only two players outside the top 4 still in, he's hardly going out on a limb there.

:rolling: Exactly what I was thinking.

[RoastLamb]

:rolling: Exactly what I was thinking.

He meant between all the 1/4 finalists. Don't see what's so funny really. :confused:

[Hvala]

I just hope he won't touch his back tomorrow, or do it only when he leads, because you know what... =S People will be against him as always.

It's clearly obvious he was injuried against Nieminen, he called 3 times the physical therapist, but many people said he acted, whereas many players also was injuried or called physical therapist several times, and they say nothing about them. Andy didn't need to act to win Nieminen, he has always defeated him! BUT the difference is many people HATE Andy too much to be fair with him! He deserves some recognitions, he's not word n°4 for 4/5 years for no reason, and he didn't reach n°2 by chance ;)

[DaveArneRiise]

He meant between all the 1/4 finalists. Don't see what's so funny really. :confused:

Linda comment was amusing, didn't realise he said that before Del Potro and Tsonga had already lost.

[david1610]

Well he's not as bad as Potty or Berdbrain but it's kinda boring watching him. (imo.) The dude's a grinder. Andy has way more game than he'll ever have.
IMHO you have also here explained the difference between clay courts and hard courts!!!!

Very interesting that both QFs today went to five sets (though Andy last took a set off Daveed on clay in ...... 2006! The other two matches were won in straight (i.e. two) sets by Daveed).

[Manaus]

Will very likely miss this tommorow. :sad: Really want to watch this but I'm not free until late afternoon so maybe I'll catch the end of it. Really hope Andy plays well from the start and no giving away the 1st set. Sending positive vibes.

[traveller7]

I will arrange my day around the match meaning I have to get into central london and back in time for it!

[MurrayAOne]

I think "grinder" is actually a bit of a compliment ;) He just never ever gives up a ball and I love watching him play....

I agree I think it is a compliment! l also like watching him for this reason. Great watching a scrapper play! But Andy can scrap with the best of them - just adds a bit of genius touch to go with it!

[jamie&andy's fan]

Good luck Andy ...... :yahoo:

[cazza99]

A good analysis

Eurosport (http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/video/05062012/58/hawk-eye-ferrer-massive-challenge-murray.html) - Video: Hawk-Eye: Ferrer a massive challenge for Murray

[lynne]

The Very, Very Best of Luck Andy!!!!:thumbup:

[SamP]

Gosh it's going to be tough, didn't realise Ferrer returned that close to the baseline.

Not sure i'm going to be able to see this match as i'm doing some work experience.

I'm going to go with Andy in five though. Heres hoping.

[Caro]

If Andy plays aggressive he can cause the upset (yes, I know he is ranked above Ferrer but not on clay). I'm just not sure he is fit enough at the moment because of his back ......

I really hope he plays well and is happy with his performance win or lose.

Am at work today but hope to catch some of the match and have recorded it anyway. GO ANDEEEEEEE!!!!

[Fina]

Good Luck, Andy. Everything's crossed for you!

[DaveArneRiise]

I asked Petch
@markpetchey What must Andy do if he is to trouble Ferrer? I think he should hammer that forehand as much as he can, capable of troubling DF

Petch replied
@DaveArneRiise he has to go there to the F'hand definitely and use his slice to get Ferru up the court on his b'hand and bring him in

Petch is right, basically Andy isn't going to come out on top in a baseline battle. Must seize the initiative today which we all know he is capable of doing ;)

[Sallydaisy]

This from Harman

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/#%21/NeilHarmanTimes) Greeted by very relaxed Andy Murray and team (usual hard slap on shoulder from coach Lendl). Hope it's a portent for a successful day

[rouges]

good luck :wino::wino::wino:

[LC the fan]

GO FOR IT ANDY :thumbup:

You know enough about his game to make this one the win on clay GOOD LUCK, SERVE WELL and keep up that aggression

[Jane]

All the very best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:: )

[cazza99]

Andy has just been interviewed on ITV4. He said that the SL court is playing faster than PC , so that is good news. If I remember correctly last year SL was a slower court.

[david1610]

I asked Petch

Petch replied

Petch is right, basically Andy isn't going to come out on top in a baseline battle. Must seize the initiative today which we all know he is capable of doing ;)
I have not seen the analysis as I cannot open it but it is very important to consider that Andy cannot just try and hit Ferrer off court, even with a slightly more powerful forehand (use of which is not 100% though and leads to a certain no. of UEs, depending on how well Andy is playing the court and the conditions and himself).
The quote from Petchy hints at hitting the ball in unexpected places.... slicing to bring him out of position... even giving him junk at times.

In short, strategy involves brain as well as brawn! :)

[cazza99]

Ferrer is second best in the world on clay this year after Rafa - at 21 wins, 4 losses.

[DaveArneRiise]

Ferrer is second best in the world on clay this year after Rafa - at 21 wins, 4 losses.

That's actually incorrect. Almagro has the most wins on clay this year with 28 wins.

[cazza99]

That's actually incorrect. Almagro has the most wins on clay this year with 28 wins.

But Almagro has more losses, which is why I think they placed Ferrer second.

[cazza99]

This site has Almagro top and Ferrer second and Rafa third though. http://www.matchstat.com/SurfaceLeaders/

[DaveArneRiise]

But Almagro has more losses, which is why I think they placed Ferrer second.

Almagro 28 wins (Including 3 finals, 2 of which he won) 6 defeats.

That's 7 more wins than Dave and just 2 more defeats.

Mathematicians will say Ferrer's is slightly better taking probability into account but that's still not concrete. What is concrete is that Almagro has more wins on clay this year than Both Nadal and Ferrer!

[cazza99]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation

Muzzard and little beast Ferrrerrrerr. 5-4 Muzzard, but 0-3 on clay. all signs point to DF, beware of the drop shot. Muzzard in 4. #espn10s

[DaveArneRiise]

Shevdova and Kvitova are underway on Suzanne Lenglen. Shevdova just broken for 4-2 in the first set. Andy follows this match, but I fear this one could well be a marathon 3 setter.

[Caro]

This site has Almagro top and Ferrer second and Rafa third though. http://www.matchstat.com/SurfaceLeaders/

I don't think anyway could seriously believe that Rafa is anything but no 1 on clay could they??!!

[DaveArneRiise]

I don't think anyway could seriously believe that Rafa is anything but no 1 on clay could they??!!

No not at all. He's the best clay court player I've ever seen in my lifetime. However shouldn't underestimate Almagro he is one of a few players who is capable of troubling Nadal on clay. Not saying he is going to win but he can ruffle a few feathers and wouldn't be surprised if he won a set.

[DaveArneRiise]

Shevdova up a set and a break over Kvitova now. Which means Andy could be on soon as he follows that match. I have this feeling that something special is going to happen today. If Andy wins today I think he will go and win the tournament. There I said it. It's written in the stars.

[Sallydaisy]

I reckon this ladies match will go to 3 sets.
Kvitova has just broken Shvedova to go *3-1 up in the 2nd set.

[DaveArneRiise]

Could well do. Didn't realise Shevdova came through the qualifiers. She is seeded 125 in the world or something. Phenomenal effort to get this far.

[Caro]

I reckon this ladies match will go to 3 sets.
Kvitova has just broken Shvedova to go *3-1 up in the 2nd set.

I hope so Sally - I'm at work but hoping to finish a bit early and hope I will get to see most of the match!

[RoastLamb]

Telly is showing centre court so I expect I won't see much of Andy's match unless Rafa blows through Nico. Can't watch computer livestream coz hubby is on all morning. :grrr:

[Caro]

Can someone post when Andy starts please? And updates would be very much appreciated :thanks: Hoping to leave work about 3.30 then 40mins and I'll be home in front of the TV!

[DaveArneRiise]

Can someone post when Andy starts please? And updates would be very much appreciated :thanks: Hoping to leave work about 3.30 then 40mins and I'll be home in front of the TV!

I'd estimate 15:30 GMT

Umbrellas are visible at RG now though, there could well be rain but play is still going on.

Fingers crossed the weather holds out.

[Caro]

I'd estimate 15:30 GMT

Umbrellas are visible at RG now though, there could well be rain but play is still going on.

Fingers crossed the weather holds out.

Fingers crossed it rains for a bit then stops when I get home ;)

[DaveArneRiise]

Kvitova has defeated Shvedova in 3 sets. So the scene is set for the Muzz. He should be on court very soon now!

[Linda]

Have just eaten my lucky sushi. Vamos Andy (and Rafa)! :swingin:

[traveller7]

yaywonder if ITV4 are sticking with it, or will ITV1 show it?

[HoopGirl]

Good luck Andy.

May the force be with you!

[Golden Lady]

Wishing you the very very best Andy!!!! :cheer:

[Caro]

Good luck Andy!!! That's it then, I'm leaving work now ... won't be much use anyway cos all I can think about is this match!! Catch you later guys x

[ljs]

Andy " booed " at the intro , what an appreciative crowd :grrr:

[ljs]

Ferrer holds opening service game 1-0

[Hvala]

Andy " booed " at the intro , what an appreciative crowd :grrr:

Before the end of the intro^^ And when he entered the court. (twice)

It was expected...

[david1610]

40-30 C'mon Andy! Ace would be great!

[ljs]

great tennis so far

[david1610]

Yes... could be a classic!

[david1610]

Andy is hitting with incredible power on the forehane....40-40 C'mon Andy!

[Maza1987]

this match is gonna be gruelling

bring it onnn
andy is ready to take ferrer on toe to toe.

[Golden Lady]

BP! get it Andy

[david1610]

Just need to be equally aggressive on the BPs!

[ljs]

meh , Andys just getting warmed up :)

[david1610]

Hope so... memories of last year's SF when Andy had something like 0/19 for BPs (stand to be corrected on the actual no. but was huge).
Watch the UEs on the forehand! C'mon Andy!

[ljs]

beauty !!!!!!

[david1610]

That is why he should have taken one of his BPs I am afraid to say. He cannot give away two weak UEs on his own serve against Daveed.
Oh well..... most good tennis... now needs to put pressure on. C'mon Andy!

[ljs]

too many UE's so far from Andy , so frustrating playing David I bet , early days yet tho , hopefully he gets it together !!

[david1610]

Mmmm.. that was a bit too easy for Daveed... simple love hold... times like this I wonder if Andy's back or concentration lets him down. I find the changes in form quite mysterious if there is not physical reason for it.
But ups and downs is part of Andy.
Now let's have a solid hold please!

[Golden Lady]

Early doors and Andy has played some really good tennis. Come on Andy, a hold here is a must!

[-J-]

ok made it, now lets get this party started
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

commies right, i do hate so seeandy play in front of a flat crowd he needs the juices flowing

[-J-]

by the sound of it you have already created few chances, now lets take the next step
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

right put some pressure on please!
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

andy changed his tactics against droppers going deeper

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnn

[david1610]

15-30. If there is a BP(s) please be aggressive on it. There, got the request in in good time! C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

2 bps!

[-J-]

one left
bp
cmonnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

Arghhh

[-J-]

ok still in it
cmonnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

Excellent! This time, come on!!!

[-J-]

next point
cmonnnn

[david1610]

This time Andy! C'mon on Andy!

[-J-]

this time please
cmonnnnnn

[david1610]

Oh well at least he went for it...
And in the crowd we can see .......

[Golden Lady]

Oh man!

[DaveArneRiise]

Not doing enough with the forehand. It's as simple as that.

[-J-]

creating the chances andy
the breaks will come
cmonnnnnn

[ljs]

im watching thru 2 fingers :sofa:

[Maza1987]

frustrating,

[david1610]

Please correct me but my memories of last years SF here were the main difference was Andy did not take his BPs.
C'mon Andy! This is almost the set if he gets this.....

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy just touched his back, oh my god damn him for touching his sore back. Someone send him to Quant-amino, damn that man for touching his sore back :rolleyes:

[-J-]

Please correct me but my memories of last years SF here were the main difference was Andy did not take his BPs.
C'mon Andy! This is almost the set if he gets this.....i think he had about 18

[ljs]

:(

[-J-]

hold then see what happens when he is serving for it
cmonnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Still only a break down, seems a mountain to climb in this first set already but it's really not. If anyone can do it Andy can!

[david1610]

My Portuguese commentators have decided that Andy clutching his back after a UE has become a new tic for Andy. They do not have any agenda against Andy and tend to call his matches as they see them, recognizing his talent but also his lack of a killer instinct when he gets a chance.
Oh well.... safe hold please.
C'mon Andy!

[dewster99]

just collapsing on everything. Nothing long or wide, all in the net. No variety

[ljs]

think they r right david , same as alot of other players have these tics

Cmonnnnn Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

It's not a tic though is it. If you had problems with your back you would occasionally touch it during exercise to reassure yourself that it's OK. It's just human instinct. You'd think Andy is the anti christ the way some folk go on about it.

[-J-]

My Portuguese commentators have decided that Andy clutching his back after a UE has become a new tic for Andy. They do not have any agenda against Andy and tend to call his matches as they see them, recognizing his talent but also his lack of a killer instinct when he gets a chance.
Oh well.... safe hold please.
C'mon Andy!not a new think i can remember as far back as aus open 2010 him doing it,in fact irember there was a lot of speculation about him haveing hip problems at the time

[MurrayAOne]

There it is.

[DaveArneRiise]

Played Andy! Chance here to force Dave to serve for it.

[-J-]

next point
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

and dose have a forehand (occasionally)

[-J-]

finish it
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[dewster99]

jeez Ferrer hits a slice before andy. Mix it up. Patting it back mid court to his forehand isn't gonna work. Hope this is just another poor first set

[david1610]

Ferrer UE after long rally. He is also doing that presumably feeling the need to make the shot extra special....
C'mon Andy! Well held!
Now GET and TAKE a BP!

[-J-]

that will do
now lets get the first point
pile on some pressure
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Yes great hold. Now time to release the kraken and break Dave!

Good start 0-15!!!!

[-J-]

at a boy
build on it
cmonnnn

[david1610]

Can Andy outgrind Daveed? Interesting new tactic??
C'mon Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

15-30 It's Andy with the grit between his teeth now!!!!!!!!

[-J-]

i wold put my money on andy to out grid any one (well nole excepted
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[MurrayAOne]

Come Oooooooooooon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

Now's the time Andy!!

[Golden Lady]

:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[MurrayAOne]

Yeeeeees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy breaks!!! Pick it out Dave! pick it out!

Back on serve.

[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[david1610]

Yes!
And in my dream...... "Andy finally taking a Bp led to him taking a lot more!"
Now consolidate. This time do not hand it back.
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

now even more importantly
focus safe hold and CONSOLIDATE

[dewster99]

oh look you loop it up and you break. Use your head

[DaveArneRiise]

An ace would be handy. :sofa:

[-J-]

SOK

next point
cmonnnnnn

[david1610]

Of course, never that simple. Focus. Aces. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

that simple andy
cmonnnnnnnn

[JAMES4578]

Maybe given some some help but fab from Andy to break back, let's keep it going! Come back from 0-30 to 30 all

[-J-]

2 more points
cmonnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

From 0-30 Andy fights back to 30-30!

There is the first serve and it brings up game point!

This is a monumental effort from Andy.

[-J-]

close it out

[DaveArneRiise]

Damn net cord. Deuce.

[-J-]

ok andy just sting a couple points together
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

this time finish it
cmonnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Back to deuce again. :sofa:

[DaveArneRiise]

Net cord again so unlucky. SP

[hfwardhouse]

Aaaaaaaargh Andy - silly boy .... :grrr:

Right, channel that anger and take the next 3 sets please.

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!

[-J-]

plenty time to come back
and now we know we can break him

[Linda]

That was a pretty close set - keep up the good work, Andy! (Interesting that Courier said Ferrer is often broken when serving for the set, and sure enough he did.)

[DaveArneRiise]

Indeed plus Andy I think has found a formula to beat Dave out here, albeit at the cost of the first set. He can do this, it will be like child's play for Andy in comparison to his recent efforts.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

excel;lent
chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnn

[cazza99]

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[-J-]

kitkat:boogie:

[DaveArneRiise]

Get in there. Andy breaks at the start of the 2nd.

[JAMES4578]

Andy had a shot right at the end of that first set but just lacked the consistency. Breaks right at the start of the 2nd though, hopefully he can make it count!

[-J-]

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[-J-]

focus safe hold& consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[dewster99]

oh get your head together man!!

[DaveArneRiise]

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[-J-]

the only responses is to break back
cmonnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Here comes the rain. Divine intervention perhaps? ;)

[-J-]

oh cool rain
i need to pick up the mrs at 5
rain delay would be nice

[dewster99]

before you couldn't stop him junk balling and now he won't do it at all. Get off for the rain and sort it out

[JAMES4578]

Unfortunately Andy hands the initiative back somewhat, apparently it is raining quite heavily atm.

[ljs]

Andy getting some whistles during his shirt change , cant say I blame them

[DaveArneRiise]

before you couldn't stop him junk balling and now he won't do it at all. Get off for the rain and sort it out

Courrier hit the nail on the head again saying Andy has fallen back into Ferrer's trap. Base line rallies flat hitting, you'll never beat Ferrer like that and Courrier is spot on. Andy needs a chat with Lendl and change of plan here. Has to do something different.

[dewster99]

Courrier hit the nail on the head again saying Andy has fallen back into Ferrer's trap. Base line rallies flat hitting, you'll never beat Ferrer like that and Courrier is spot on. Andy needs a chat with Lendl and change of plan here. Has to do something different.

Exactly, although I'm baffled as to why he can't see what to do himself it's blatantly obvious. Tennis players seem to be quite intelligent people unlike a lot of footballers but Andy looks like a complete fool right now with his tactics

[DaveArneRiise]

Exactly, although I'm baffled as to why he can't see what to do himself it's blatantly obvious. Tennis players seem to be quite intelligent people unlike a lot of footballers but Andy looks like a complete fool right now with his tactics

It's hard to play out of your comfort zone though. What do you think of Kakawa signing by the way mate?

[dewster99]

yeah although he used to do it a lot more so should be easier for him. Unfortunately gotta go back to work now mate but to be honest not seen him so can't comment. Hopefully they are right about him not just being a shirt seller

[DaveArneRiise]

Ferrer held for 2-1. Thanks ITV 4 missed that :rolleyes:

[Nina]

Just got home.

come one Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy needs to shorten the points. Never going to win one of those long rallies it seems.

[Nina]

Andy needs to shorten the points. Never going to win one of those long rallies it seems.
and needs 1st serves

[david1610]

Quick drop off of son.... c'mon Andy!

[Nina]

that was good 2/2

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy steps it up there and holds for 2-2 with some aggressive shots.

[david1610]

2-2 step up a gear.. break hold and a different match. Please. C'mon AndY!

[DaveArneRiise]

Poor that from Ferrer not apologising for that horrific mis hit which dropped right on the line.

[david1610]

Never mind... priority is safe holds and then take any opportunity that comes your way on serve. C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

Roland Garros ‏@rolandgarros

Murray is bidding to become the first British man to reach multiple #RolandGarros semis in the Open era. #RG12

[david1610]

Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[david1610]

Alex Corretja is a nice guy. Wonder if he feels a bit divided, helping Daveeds camp...
3-3
This time. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

part one
now part to kitkat
cmonnnnnn

[-J-]

did everything right apart from the last shot

[Golden Lady]

Shot!

[-J-]

shot!
little glimmer
cmonnnnn

[-J-]

move on to the next point
cmonnnnnn

[Nina]

stream please
Mine doesn't work :(((

[david1610]

aargh so good then,,,,, not
30-30 still a chance...

[-J-]

blistering!
chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: kitkat

[davech]

:yahoo: Here's the break!

Hello everyone, btw.

[-J-]

KITKAT:boogie:
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Golden Lady]

Beautiful shots in that game!!! New outlook Andy, come on please consolidate!

[Nina]

What i have missed :(

[david1610]

stream please
Mine doesn't work :(((
Sorry... TV for a change..

Yes!!! Now this is an order Mr. Murray:
Hold your serve!
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

now then lad , FOCUS, SAFE HOLD & C O N S O L I D A T E

[ljs]

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/0/132/v-413249.html

[-J-]

Cmon andy

[hfwardhouse]

Aaaaargh ..... 3 bps ....

[Nina]

noooooooooooo
nooooooo

[-J-]

Fair enough gonn do it the hard way
ok more kitkats please
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

Lendl or somebody has to work on this inability to consolidate a break.
Ferrer played well but Andy did not go for it enought.
Oh well, try again...
C'mon Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Every-time he breaks he gets broken back straight away. So infuriating.

[-J-]

lendl or somebody has to work on this inability to consolidate a break.
Ferrer played well but andy did not go for it enought.
Oh well, try again...
C'mon andy!part of that is who andy is, he is a counter puncher

[JAMES4578]

Not in the plan, though Ferrer did get lucky with the net court and also had superb winner.

[david1610]

Forget the rest. Still on serve. Boring hold would do me fine now. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

Ok andy must hold game
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

part of that is who andy is, he is a counter puncher

That's very true. It's very hard to play against your natural game. Hard to play out of the comfort zone. Easier said than done but Andy is going to have to do just that today if he is to win.

[Golden Lady]

This is a massive game coming up for Andy now! Please hold!!!

[-J-]

Now we are talking the bhdl has arrived
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

Great backhand down the line! Andy's struggling for first serves at the moment, though...

[Nina]

I so love Andy's down the line backhands

[-J-]

Close it out
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

i so love andy's down the line backhandsme to normally agood barorometer of how andy is feeling

[-J-]

This time
cmonnnnnnn

[davech]

Good hold. :phew:

[-J-]

Now andy kitkat please
cmonnnnnn

[david1610]

Well done 5-5
C'mon Andy!
Already 1h 58 m played.
C'mon Andy!

[cazza99]

Come on Andy :)

[hfwardhouse]

Great backhand down the line! Andy's struggling for first serves at the moment, though...

As he has been throughout the match .... :rolleyes:

COME ON ANDY!

[-J-]

next point to test him andy
cmonnnnnnn

[cazza99]

Piers Newbery ‏@piersnewbery

Rabbit, terrier, beast, wall - just some of the words used to describe Ferrer today. He leads Murray, live text here - http://bbc.in/KfoJFn

[-J-]

one job to do andy hold & secure theTB
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Ferrer is like an Ox on speed out there. It's scary.

[-J-]

i like the little ferret he dont mess around

[-J-]

ok andy one more point
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

finish it
cmonnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Fab hold. Tie breaker here we come! Lock yourselves in folks :rolling:

[davech]

Here comes the rain...

[-J-]

nice thold
now andy you know the score take care of yur serve and look for the opportunities
cmonnnnnnnnnn