WIMBLEDON 2012, R3: Andy beats the clock and Baggy 7-5 3-6 7-5 6-1

[Sallydaisy]

Seconds out - round Three.

Andy faces Marcos Baghdatis on Saturday to play for a place in the 4th Round and 2nd week of Wimbledon. The Cypriot earlier came through his match against Gregor Dimitrov 7'5, 4'1 ret'd.

Andy had trouble playing Baggy in the past but he's won their 2 most recent encounters.
It's 6 years since Marcos beat Muzzah on grass in R16 of Wimbledon. Their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837) lies at 3-3.

The 27yr old from Limassol has had an up and down time of it in recent years and is currently ranked#42 but at one time he was ranked #8 after reaching the Final of the Australian Open in 2006. His game has become somewhat inconsistent recently and it's 2010 since he last won a title (Sydney). He plays well on grass and interestingly is coached by Andy's former coach Miles McLagan.

This could be an intriguing match; Baggy seemed to have Andy's number in the past but of late it's Muzzah's career path that has remained constant.

The match will be played on Saturday - court and time tbc.
Forecasters predict that it will be cooler, around 18/19C, with winds of 29kmph and with a 60% chance of rain. Let's hope Andy is put on Centre Court!!!



Year

Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2012

Brisbane (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Brisbane.aspx)
Australia
Hard
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)


2011

Tokyo (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Tokyo.aspx)
Japan
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-6(4), 2-6, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)


2011

Rotterdam (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Rotterdam.aspx)
The Netherlands
Hard
R32
Baghdatis, Marcos (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Marcos-Baghdatis.aspx)
6-4, 6-1 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)


2010

Roland Garros (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Roland-Garros.aspx)
France
Clay
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 6-3, 0-6, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)


2007

ATP Masters Series Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
R64
Baghdatis, Marcos (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Marcos-Baghdatis.aspx)
6-1, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)


2006

Wimbledon (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Wimbledon.aspx)
England
Grass
R16
Baghdatis, Marcos (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Marcos-Baghdatis.aspx)
6-3, 6-4, 7-6(2) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B837#)

[DaveArneRiise]

Glad it's Baggy rather than Dimitrov to be frank. You know what you are going to get with Baggy, as for Grigor very raw talent which makes him more dangerous because if he gets it going can just blow you off the court in stunning fashion.

Will be a lot of rallies in this match but if Andy plays his best or near to his best he wins. It's as simple as that.

[rondun]

So looking at the h2h, we should be hoping it goes 4 or 5 sets!

[supergran]

So looking at the h2h, we should be hoping it goes 4 or 5 sets! Well I'm hoping straight sets. So come on Andy!!!

[david1610]

Serve well and stay concentrated! Good luck!

[supergran]

Come on Andy!! Let's go Andy!!!!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[cazza99]

Andy is 3rd on Centre

[DaveArneRiise]

Cmmmmmmaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Hopefully I'll get to watch this as I have to go out at 6. Really hope that Andy stays focussed as he has so far and wins this comfortably.

[Linda]

Will miss it. New Vicar's housewarming.

[WimbledonAce]

Will be there, can't wait! Go Andy! :cheer:

[JAMES4578]

Hope Andy's match is entertaining but not too dramatic, should be good viewing! Rosol and Kohli are 2nd on court 12 tomorrow!

[jamie&andy's fan]

Go on Andy ! Do your best..I have high hopes for you this year.Keep calm and carry on :D

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy is going to play a blinder tomorrow. I can feel it. ;) I could be wrong but it's only chairman Dave talking and Andy is going to win in 3 with a monstrous performance!

[Jan]

good timing - I'm out for part of the afternoon but should be back soon after 4pm.
Come on Andy!

[jamie&andy's fan]

I can't wait !! I'm really enjoying Andy's games at Wimbeldon

[karanga]

Best of luck Andy.

[Linda]

I know Baggy is a bad matchup for Andy, but I really hope he comes through. With Rafa out, this is Andy's best chance at the title since 2009.

[rouges]

I know Baggy is a bad matchup for Andy, but I really hope he comes through. With Rafa out, this is Andy's best chance at the title since 2009.

That's what everybody is saying, isn't a bit presumptous after what happened to Rafa. I hope Andy does not think like that, that's underestimate the rest of the players in his section, like ARod Ferrer Cilic and Del P and the rest. Andy should focus on Baggy just now. I'm sure he will but all that talk about finals and winning is just too nerve wracking to think about. I'm taking one match at a time and keeping fingers crossed and praying he keeps healthy.

[lynne]

As usual Andy........The Very Best of Luck!!!!:thumbup:

[wriggles]

That's what everybody is saying, isn't a bit presumptous after what happened to Rafa. I hope Andy does not think like that, that's underestimate the rest of the players in his section, like ARod Ferrer Cilic and Del P and the rest. Andy should focus on Baggy just now. I'm sure he will but all that talk about finals and winning is just too nerve wracking to think about. I'm taking one match at a time and keeping fingers crossed and praying he keeps healthy.

If you watched andys interview..he seems 100% focused on only the match in front of him..he said rafa losing is completely irrelevent to him, he will not be complacement

[Jane]

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

[JennieF]

Good luck Andy!!! I'm in France at the moment had hope that the place where I'm staying will have the match on TV!! :-D

[Fina]

Good Luck, Andy. x

[Alis]

At this stage in the tournament, Andy's draw looks even more formidable compared to the others. I don't see anyone there to bother Djoko, Fed or Tsonga - whereas Andy ........????!!!!

[cazza99]

There are a few relevant articles on the newspaper thread here,including some comments from Baggy's coach, Miles Mclagen - http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?44-Newspaper-and-internet-reports&p=75995#post75995

[Linda]

I'm off to the new vicar's housewarming party now. Cheer for Andy for me.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's match probably won't start until around 6pm at the earliest.

Serena v Zheng is still in the 3rd set and on serve at 4-4.
Ferrer v Roddick is next and they could easily go for more than 3 sets.


Centre (13:00 UK start)





S Williams
US
6
v
Zheng
Chn
25
Women's Singles


Ferrer
Spa
7
v
Roddick
US
30
Men's Singles


Baghdatis
Cyp

v
Murray
GB
4
Men's Singles

[-J-]

6 pm would suit me just fine

[rondun]

I think 6pm is a bit optimistic.
Andy's match could well be another late night under the roof nailbiter

[Sallydaisy]

I think 6pm is a bit optimistic.
Andy's match could well be another late night under the roof nailbiter
I know, just being kind to Ferrer/Roddick .............
:strawberry:

[Manaus]

Andy's match probably won't start until around 6pm at the earliest

:sad: That would be horrible timing for me as I have to go out during that time.

[rondun]

In fact, the way things are going it's possible Andy's match won't even be completed tonight.:shocked:
Peoples Sunday-afternoon, anyone?!

[Manaus]

In fact, the way things are going it's possible Andy's match won't even be completed tonight.:shocked:
Peoples Sunday-afternoon, anyone?!

Wouldn't mind that but with Wimbledon sticking to tradition they would never consider it.

[Alis]

Wouldn't mind that but with Wimbledon sticking to tradition they would never consider it.

So what would they do with any matches that are held over? They surely can't expect them to finish their 3rd round match and play a 4th round on Monday.

[Manaus]

So what would they do with any matches that are held over? They surely can't expect them to finish their 3rd round match and play a 4th round on Monday.

I may be wrong but didn't something like that happen a while back? It was a year when they had terrible weather and they had no roof. I seem to recall Djoko complaining back then that they didn't play on Sunday.

[Sallydaisy]

There's still 7 hours of play on Centre Court today; with the roof closed they can play until 11pm.
Why is everyone worrying?
:confused:

[rondun]

So what would they do with any matches that are held over? They surely can't expect them to finish their 3rd round match and play a 4th round on Monday.Yep, that's exactly what they'd expect them to do.
Can you imagine it though if they did get their act together - big screens on all the show courts - true fans everywhere - what a brilliant atmosphere!

[rondun]

There's still 8 hours of play on Centre Court today; with the roof closed they can play until 11pm.
Why is everyone worrying?
:confused:because its nearly 4pm. Say 20 minutes between matches.
You've got to assume ferrer & roddick will go at least 3 hours.
40 minutes to close the roof.
a 5 set thriller between Andy & Baggy and you're struggling

[supergran]

There's still 7 hours of play on Centre Court today; with the roof closed they can play until 11pm.
Why is everyone worrying?
:confused: Exactly...A-Rods's match could be quick:) and we have the roof.:lol:

[Caro]

Good luck Andy!! Will be watching and have plenty of Pimms and wine put aside!! Let's go Andy let's go!!!

[Hawkeye]

:sad: That would be horrible timing for me as I have to go out during that time.Moi aussi.

[cazza99]

This is what Nick Bollettieri has to say

http://nickstennispicks.com/


Andy Murray (GBR) vs. Marcos Baghdatis (CYP)

Right now Baghdatis is dangerous, he moves well and the audience always seem to get behind him. He can get emotional and lets them take over. Andy Murray is doing everything very good. He has been alot better in the controlling of his emotions. Ivan Lendl has been helping him immensely.

Nick’s Pick- I have to give the edge to Murray in 4 sets in this one.

[KnightOwl]

I love Nick Bolletieri! Been listening to him on Radio 5 on the way home from work most days this week - he's incredibly knowledgeable, but also hilarious :clap:

[supergran]

Good luck Andy!! Will be watching and have plenty of Pimms and wine put aside!! Let's go Andy let's go!!!OK..might just put a bottle in the fridge now, I have strawberries.:wimberry: Good idea.:wino:

[cazza99]

Now that the Roddick/Ferrer match is taking a long time, it could mean Andy's match goes under cover for part of it. I hope that does not give Baggy an advantage, like it did Wawrinka.

[JAMES4578]

It's possible the whole match may be played under the roof, hopefully Andy will be fine with the conditions either way.

[wriggles]

argh i havnt managed to watch any of andys match live so far and today i was fairly confident i would see some of it! out at 8pm.... :'( :'( :'(

[rondun]

I'm not sure Andy's a big fan of the conditions under the roof, tbh.
But that's something Miles will know and make sure Baggy knows how to play it.

[Alis]

I hope if they do go long that they close the roof before Andy's match starts. I think it would be better for Andy to play the whole match under the roof rather than change half way through. Mind you - if this match goes to 5 sets Andy might not get on at all!

[-J-]

It's possible the whole match may be played under the roof, hopefully Andy will be fine with the conditions either way.if there is no chance of it finishing in day light when it starts, then they should close the roof from the start

[rondun]

They took a bit of heat for that yesterday - i think they'll want to start the match with the roof open if at all possible, then close it at the end of a set.

[Linda]

I'm back! I thought Andy would be playing by now!

[DaveArneRiise]

This will go 5 sets I reckon. Looking at 8pm start.

[Manaus]

Well have to go now. Hopefully will be able to catch the match (or at least some of it) by the time I get back. Best of luck Andy!

[-J-]

They took a bit of heat for that yesterday - i think they'll want to start the match with the roof open if at all possible, then close it at the end of a set.that was earlier in the day tho, at best its going to be after 7 PM before andys on court so not much more than 2 hours light left

[rondun]

Yep, but they'll be wanting to show they stick to their "outdoor tournament where possible" philosophy

[-J-]

36 minutes that set another one of those would be nice

[cazza99]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

I should think there are some very nervous people in the referee's office at Wimbledon right now.

[Fina]

I'm starting to feel a bit jittery. It seems such a long wait; and who knows if/how any 'roof' issue may affect the match. Come on Andy! <zen>

[wriggles]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

what does nel harman mean? about whether to close roof?

[-J-]

roof no roof who cares just get the ball past the guy on the other side of the net, job done

[DaveArneRiise]

Ferrer breaks, could well be on soon then!

[cazza99]

what does nel harman mean? about whether to close roof?

yup. Also I guess if this match goes on for a long time as they cannot play very late at night on Centre.

Anyway Ferrer has broken so hopefully the match will be on soon.

[rondun]

Either way - the first points of this match could be won before the first ball is hit.

Cos if Andy really doesn't like the roof shut, Miles will be in the Ref's office asking for it to be closed before the Match.
And Lendl will be doing the opposite.

Interesting to see who wins that one!

[JAMES4578]

Ferrer breaks, could well be on soon then!

Yes it was a blistering return from David, Andy may not have too long to wait.

[DaveArneRiise]

You'd think Andy would like the roof shut, court clearly plays faster with it shut.

[Linda]

Yes, I would have thought that Andy would prefer it shut.

[wriggles]

Either way - the first points of this match could be won before the first ball is hit.

Cos if Andy really doesn't like the roof shut, Miles will be in the Ref's office asking for it to be closed before the Match.
And Lendl will be doing the opposite.

Interesting to see who wins that one!

Part of Miles must be wanting andy to win...as much as he talks the talk as baghdatis coach...

[wriggles]

Yes, I would have thought that Andy would prefer it shut.

i thought when it was shut against wawrinka it was heavy and slower? must have misread that

[Sallydaisy]

what does nel harman mean? about whether to close roof?

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) I should think there are some very nervous people in the referee's office at Wimbledon right now.28mins ago

When this match ends they have to make quite a tricky decision.

Do they close the roof BEFORE the match starts. It would delay the start of the match but would enable the same conditions throughout. It would take 35mins instead of 10mins between one match ending and Murray/Baggy starting.


Do they start the match and then around 9pm when the light goes stop play for 30/35mins whilst the roof goes on so they can continue for 90mins under lights? This would (a) disrupt the flow of play and (b) the players would end up playing different conditions for half the match.

[DaveArneRiise]

MP Ferrer

[rondun]

All the players seem to think it plays slower

[Sallydaisy]

Yes, I would have thought that Andy would prefer it shut.
It's very windy out there today on Centre Court and in the past that's been a problem for Andy so he might, on this occasion prefer it shut. But he's said before he's not so keen on the conditions; the balls play heavier and it's colder.


Part of Miles must be wanting andy to win...as much as he talks the talk as baghdatis coach...
Yeah, I think so too ...

[DaveArneRiise]

All the players seem to think it plays slower

Doesn't really matter at the end of the day though If Andy plays his best or near to his best he will win. It's as simple as that.

[Sallydaisy]

David Ferrer d Andy Roddick. 2'6, 7'6, 6'4 6'3.

Time to mix the jug of Pimms and settle down on the sofa (or under it) to watch 'oor Andy.
:wino:
(^^^that's for my nerves you understand)

:strawberry:

[Linda]

Yes, it's been warm and sunny today but very windy - and Andy doesn't like the wind. Starting now the match will certainly be played at least partly under the roof, which I think will be better for Andy, regardless of what he might have said. I don't think Baggy minds the wind at all.

[traveller7]

They are coming out woop wooP!

[Jan]

here we go! Come on Andy :wimbly::tennis:

[DaveArneRiise]

Did Any elect to serve first then?

[RoastLamb]

Nice welcome there for oor Andy!

[RoastLamb]

Wow! Henman Hill is PACKED. Pam Shriver is interviewing the some of the crowd and she can't understand this one Scottish lady. HILARIOUS!!! Pam said: "You speak English in Scotland, right?" The woman looked at her and said, "No we speak Scottish!" :lol: You know I think it's ILW she's interviewing! She's blonde and with her son. :eek: And her name is Helen. :eek:

[DaveArneRiise]

Hopefully Baggy breaks some more racquets tonight. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L963c5FI6Y0&feature=related)

[Linda]

Missed the bit on Henman Hill as I went to get my dinner before the match starts!

[JAMES4578]

Let's hope Andy starts strongly, come on!

[david1610]

C'mon Andy! That round 1 rock steadiness would be great.
Serve well and stay focused. Please!

[rondun]

You know I think it's ILW she's interviewing! She's blonde and with her son. :eek: And her name is Helen. :eek:Was she carrying a pitchfork?

[DaveArneRiise]

Murray won the toss and elected to receive first. Interesting.

[RoastLamb]

Was she carrying a pitchfork?

:lol: Good job she didn't have one coz I think we'd have one dead Pam Shriver on our hands.

[traveller7]

heehe
come on andy!!!!

[DaveArneRiise]

15-30 cmon!

[-J-]

first little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Should have made that pass. 30-30

[cazza99]

Murray won the toss and elected to receive first. Interesting.

Doesn't he do that quite often? I ought to remember that for my FTMs.

[-J-]

ok andy lets feel it oot
cmonnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

ok nice hold
now look for those openings
cmonnnnnnnn

[davech]

1-1. Andy's first serve needs a little work at the moment. Early days, though...

[DaveArneRiise]

What about Youzhny too Tim? He has 1 handed BH and is still in the draw.

[Nina]

ESPN switched Sam's match...
ahhh
Please post streams :(

[davech]

It's all touchy feely tennis at the moment. Andy hasn't hit his forehand in anger yet.

[-J-]

close this out andy
cmonnnnnnn

[RoastLamb]

ARGH! I wish Sam wasn't playing now. ESPN have switched, the poos!

[-J-]

any hold will do
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Well held. Kit Kat would be nice to settle the nerves.

[Sallydaisy]

Well held Andy. Time to show Marcos who's boss out there.

[traveller7]

Good holds so far from both
Love this umpires voice - very dramatic at times lol

[davech]

2-2. It's all very close. Andy tried hitting his forehand and lost the point. Hope that doesn't put him off.

[Alis]

I wish he could get some first serves in - don't feel he's settled into this yet.

[david1610]

Mmm.... he hasn't fully arrived yet. Much of a muchness. Would be nice if Andy could establish come quality distance between him and Baggy. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

on serve,just keep with him for now
safe hold please
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Baggy looking quite confident out there; coming up with an Ace, some dinky stuff at the net and those touches of instinct that make him good to watch. Andy is going to have to do something to dent the Cypriot's cheer.

[Sallydaisy]

I wish he could get some first serves in - don't feel he's settled into this yet.
I agree. Also, I think Andy is testing out a few shots to see what the breeze does to them.

[DaveArneRiise]

Tough conditions to be fair. Great hold from Murray in the end though. 3-3.

[-J-]

ok Andy time to see if we can make some in roads
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

Just home - why on earth did they not shut the roof - there's no way they'll finish this tonight otherwise?

[davech]

Ouch! Uncomfortable looking fall for Andy there. He's ok though.

[cazza99]

Chris Goldsmith ‏@TheTennisTalker

BBC1 we have a new film for you this Saturday 'Indiana Murray and the The Raiders of the Wimbledon dark' featuring 'the roof' @5livetennis

:rolling:

[traveller7]

I feel a tiebreak coming on, think the roof will get shut after 1st se possibly?

[-J-]

next point
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[Linda]

Both playing nice, but not outstanding, tennis at the moment. I am sure Andy will step it up before long.

[JAMES4578]

Conditions are tricky, Andy not quite hitting top form yet-come on!

[DaveArneRiise]

2 BP Baggy.

[-J-]

point at a time
cmonnnnnn

[Nina]

15/40 oops
come one Andy

[DaveArneRiise]

Quel dropper to save the first. 30-40

[Nina]

crazy drop shot by Murray

[-J-]

phewwwwwwwwwww

[DaveArneRiise]

mon the Hawkeye :cheer:

[-J-]

now close it out

[cazza99]

:sofa:

I've got no nails left already

[traveller7]

Andy 0-30 down
15-30
15-40 come onnnnn
30-40 with a mishit over the net!
40-40 with a dodgy call
Ad Murray
Deuce
Ad Murray
Game Murray phewww

4-4

[DaveArneRiise]

Monstrous hold in the end. Epic points on both the BP's

[davech]

Far too tentative from Andy so far.

[david1610]

Ok... time for a break and a hold... getting too close for comfort. Please? Please!
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

tuffed it oot
now lets see if we can pressure him
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Nina]

:sofa:

I've got no nails left already

Mines are quite long :)

[cazza99]

Stephen Fry ‏@stephenfry

Entering a flurry of Murray-worry already…

[DaveArneRiise]

Andy 0-30 down
15-30
15-40 come onnnnn
30-40 with a mishit over the net!
40-40 with a dodgy call
Ad Murray
Deuce
Ad Murray
Game Murray phewww

4-4

Wasn't a mis hit. Was a perfectly executed drop shot.

[JAMES4578]

A bit nervewracking there but Andy held on and than goodnesss for Haweye, come on!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Mandiemoo]

Just checking in quick, am watching on the beeb. Feeling a bit anxious if I'm honest, had peeps at work yesterday saying 'now Nadals out, he's got no excuse not to get to final' which always makes me nervous!

C'mon Muzz!

(am resplendant in my 'Team Murray' T-shirt!)

[DaveArneRiise]

Deuce cmon get the break and the set!

[-J-]

glimmering again
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

I fancy a kitkat

[-J-]

nice patient stuff from andy
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[traveller7]

5-4 and murrray is moaning about something

[-J-]

right andy safe hold now please
cmonnnnn

[dewster99]

baggy is being more aggressive whereas andy is just patting. Baggy is handling conditions better. This looks dangerous

[cazza99]

5-4 and murrray is moaning about something

He should have stopped play to challenge the ball and he didn't. If he had he would have won the point as reply showed it was out.

[-J-]

replay showed it was in

[Sallydaisy]

5-4 and murrray is moaning about something

Andy thought it was out but didn't stop playing or put his hand up.
Good job because the ball clipped the line.

Andy needs to calm down - he's a bit jittery still and he's not yet serving so well which is a good indicator of his confidence. Perhaps the last couple of games will fire him up to raise his level of play 'cos he needs to pronto. Marcos is deffo being the aggressor and it's paying off.

[cazza99]

replay showed it was in

oops

[traveller7]

game murray defo a tiebreak

[-J-]

good enough
cmonnnn

[JAMES4578]

Good service game from Andy there and 5 all, let's step it up!

[Alis]

We really need Andy to take this set to settle him down.

[cazza99]

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser

Will be a bit of a change in conditions when the roof eventually has to shut. Maybe an idea to have shut it before start? #Wimbledon

[Alis]

Stuart Fraser ‏@stu_fraser

That's what I thought they would do.

[-J-]

deuce
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[Manaus]

Just got in, I'd rather this not go to a TB if possible.

[Nina]

was that Miles? :D

[-J-]

chance
BP
cmonnnnnnnnn

[hfwardhouse]

Oooooh bp

[-J-]

sok andy still in this

[Manaus]

was that Miles? :D

Yeah, Miles is coaching Baggy now.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
BP
cmonnnnnnnn

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[davech]

There's the break!!! :yahoo:

[traveller7]

Nice just needs to hold

[Nina]

Yeah, Miles is coaching Baggy now.
I thought they split :)
anyway
Andy breaks!
serving for the set!

[Manaus]

Isn't my timing great? :p
Hold and take the set Andy!

[-J-]

right andy simple service game , focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

was that Miles? :D
Yes, and he's wearing a white hat instead of the tatty old blue one he used to wear.
To his right is Marcos's girlfriend, former player Karolina Sprem, who is pregnant.
Baggy to be a Daddy!!!

[JAMES4578]

Fab from Andy, now take the set Andy!

[davech]

Andy's still peppering the service line with his ground strokes. Baggy has definitely been the aggressor. But Andy's still serving for the set. It's a funny old game.

[-J-]

nice move in
2 more points
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

Much, much better there - 30-15

[-J-]

two set points
cmonnnnn

[Jane]

First set in the bag:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

[davech]

:yahoo: :clap:

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Nina]

1st set in pocket! :yahoo:

[Manaus]

Woooo! 1 set down! :cheer: Good job Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo :yahoo:

[Alis]

Yay!!! Sealed it with an ace - hopefully he'll settle down now and play the way we know he can.

[-J-]

game murray defo a tiebreakdont give up yur day job ;)

[cazza99]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[dewster99]

COME ON!!!! Really feel that after the first round andy has been a bit below par but is getting the job done, sign of a true champ ;)

[david1610]

Phew! Just hope he gets an early hold in the second! Well done first set Andy.

Now consolidate. C'mon Andy!

[JAMES4578]

First set to Andy 7-5, certainly not the best set he's ever played but he took the big points. Now let's step it up in the 2nd!

[-J-]

COME ON!!!! Really feel that after the first round andy has been a bit below par but is getting the job done, sign of a true champ ;)after the first round ? you mean one match against evo ? andy got the job done and pretty much predicted before hand it would be a game without rythm and he would have to slug it oot

[david1610]

Focus. safe hold.C'mon Andy!

[Manaus]

Querrey-Cilic match 10-10 in final set! :surprised:

[-J-]

no slips ups here andy
cmonnnnnnnn

[Alis]

Why on earth have the Beeb given Bradman the Murray match - he's doing my head in!!

[Bardot]

McEnroe and Mullins ripping into Andy about his "so called" injury problems and C'mon Tim as usual says nothing in Andy's defence.

[-J-]

least its no castle

[traveller7]

Hopefully lossen up a bit in this set

[Alis]

Is it Mullins - I thought it was Bradman. If it is Mullins he's every bit as bad as Bradman.

[-J-]

nice hold
now look or the opportunities
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnn

[Bardot]

I'm pretty sure I recognise the Mullins drivel from the French Open.

[Manaus]

2BPs! Take it Andy!

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

sok one left
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

ok still in this
cmonnnnnnn

[david1610]

40-40 C'mon Andy! Get this break and it might be an early night. Was it good to be passive on both BPs???
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

brilliant!
chance
bp
cmonnnn

[Manaus]

Another chance, this time Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

Kitkat :yahoo:

[cazza99]

Yup it is Chris Bradman commentating with Mac and Henman

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[Sallydaisy]

KITKAT!!!!!
:dance:

[Alis]

Well done, Andy - now hold!!!!

[Manaus]

He breaks! :cheer: Good job, now consolidate!

Meanwhile, anyone wants a guess as to how long the Querrey-Cilic match will go on for? 12-11 to Querrey.

[-J-]

now focus safe hold & consolidate
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

15 - 15 querry cilic

[Sallydaisy]

Argh! Quit the drop shots!
:grrr:

[Sallydaisy]

Focus Andy!!!
:swingin:

[Mandiemoo]

Breathing a little easier but its 30-30 on Muzz serve so need him to hold onto the break so I can unstiffen my shoulders!

[ljs]

just got home , yayyyyyy he won the first set , must be playing well ????

[Manaus]

Focus Andy! 2 good serves and hold.

[DaveArneRiise]

just got home , yayyyyyy he won the first set , must be playing well ????

No thrills and spills, good solid professional performance. Getting the job done, faces a BP here though.

[Manaus]

Andy don't do the whole break and get broken immediately after routine, HOLD!

[pippadaisy]

sheesh whats goin on here its all happening

[Sallydaisy]

Not seen that for a while - Andy's spare ball gives Baggy Advantage.
Saved by Andy but Baggy has another Ad.

[Alis]

****!!!!!

[Manaus]

GGFHGGFG Andy! :banghead:

[traveller7]

broken back still on serve though

[-J-]

and thats why its nice to have a cushion
now just break him straight back
cmonnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

aww Andy

[Nina]

how he managed ??
ohh god
focus break back now Andy!

[DaveArneRiise]

Justice done there, Andy got lucky with balling coming out of pocket forcing a let.

[Mandiemoo]

My shoulders remain stiff.... :-(

[Sallydaisy]

Baggy breaks back.
I think the fall Andy had seems to have unsettled him again just as things were picking up.

Well, it's 2-2 and on serve. Andy needs to break again a.s.a.p.

[-J-]

now then
little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

0-40 tripple bp ;)

[-J-]

chances
3 bps
cmonnnnnn

[-J-]

2 left
bps
cmonnnnnnnn

[-J-]

this time
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[pippadaisy]

mcenroe said 13 in the fifth thought it was 15 last time sue looked

[Manaus]

Focus Andy, can still get this.

[-J-]

arggggggggg
still right in this game
cmonnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Ouch! Andy did so much work to try and get the break.
Deuce.

Ad for Andy!
Come On!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-J-]

4th chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[DaveArneRiise]

Baggy saves all 3. Deuce Baggy nets. 4th BP Andy.

[Manaus]

This time Andy!

[Alis]

I think conditions must be much trickier than they look on the TV - neither of them are playing well really.

[DaveArneRiise]

Saved again.