CINCINNATI MASTERS, R2: Andy squashes SQuerrey 6'2, 6'4 ... ;-)

[Sallydaisy]

How is the sofa re-upholstering going folks?

Andy's back in action tomorrow ......

He's up against Sam Querrey after he beat Jurgen Melzer in 3 sets in R1.
Andy's 4-1 H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927) against the 6'6" American who is currently ranked WR#29 (CH17 in Jan 2011)

They last met 2 years ago in Los Angeles in the Final with SamQ coming out the winner.
4 years ago in the same round in Cincinnati Andy posted a straight sets win.

The match will be played on Wednesday, details tbc.





Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2010
Los Angeles (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Los-Angeles.aspx)
CA, U.S.A.
Hard
F
Querrey, Sam (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Sam-Querrey.aspx)
5-7, 7-6(2), 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927#)


2010
Wimbledon (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Wimbledon.aspx)
Great Britain
Grass
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 6-3, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Paris (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Paris.aspx)
France
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-6(3), 6-1 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927#)


2006
Newport (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Newport.aspx)
RI, U.S.A.
Grass
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-5, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=Q927#)

[rouges]

Thanks 4 info Sally. Good luck Andy and hope the old knee is used to the hard surface by now.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's playing during the day session tomorrow per this tweet:


Ben Rothenberg ‏@BenRothenberg (https://twitter.com/BenRothenberg)
Murray, Djokovic, Radwanska and Venus are all day session tomorrow,
with Federer and Li Na providing the night cap. #cincy12 (https://twitter.com/search/?src=hash&q=%23cincy12)

[david1610]

Good luck Andy! Hope the knee is fine and the Olympian tennis level is still fresh in the memory!

[rouges]

When do OOP comes out ? Too tired to stay up any longer.

[Aya]

Andy's 3rd on centre court. http://assets.usta.com/assets/663/15/Aug15OOP.pdf

[Sallydaisy]

Matches start at 11.00 local, 16.00 UK.

Sofia Arvidsson v Aggie Radwanska are on first followed by Nole v Seppi.
Either of those matches could go to 3 sets ...... then Andy.

So, best guesstimate regarding Andy starting is 20.00'ish onwards.

[LC the fan]

Now that's a nice civilised time to watch an Andy match - my problem is I have been invited out to dinner ! curses. However, I'll catch him next round..... Hope the euphoria of the Olympic gold medal is still with him and he can come to court with that positive play that we all so enjoyed 2 weeks ago.

Must say, I was expecting Melzer to come through - Querrey has been a bit lack lustre recently - hope Andy can take advantage

[Jan]

I will definitely try and see this one! Hope Andy can remember how he played in the olympic final and continue in the same way. Also hope his knee holds up.

[Madeline]

Now that's a nice civilised time to watch an Andy match - my problem is I have been invited out to dinner ! curses. However, I'll catch him next round..... Hope the euphoria of the Olympic gold medal is still with him and he can come to court with that positive play that we all so enjoyed 2 weeks ago.

Must say, I was expecting Melzer to come through - Querrey has been a bit lack lustre recently - hope Andy can take advantage

Won Los Angeles, got to the semis in Washington, beat Melzer and Nishikori in Canada before going out in the 3rd to Djokovic - I thought he seemed in pretty good form.

[rouges]

I will definitely try and see this one! Hope Andy can remember how he played in the olympic final and continue in the same way. Also hope his knee holds up.

AMEN say we all.

[lynne]

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

[Madeline]

If I remember correctly, the loss to Querrey in the final of LA 2010, came immediately after his split with Miles MacLagan, when he no doubt had lots of things on his mind. And even then, it was a close match. Knee permitting, he should be ok tonight.

Ooops -:cauldron:

[banskogirl]

Looking forward to watching Andy again :) hope the knee's okay Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

If I remember correctly, the loss to Querrey in the final of LA 2010, came immediately after his split with Miles MacLagan, when he no doubt had lots of things on his mind. And even then, it was a close match. Knee permitting, he should be ok tonight.

Ooops -:cauldron:

I seem to remember it was difficult year for him. He seemed to go walkabout after losing the 2010 AO Final (his 2nd Grand Slam Final) and only played in mandatories thru to Wimbledon (barring Queens where he lost in R16). After Wimbers he headed to Florida to 'work' and entered LA as a WildCard IIRC before going on to win in Toronto and go out in the QF at Cincy and then the R32 at the USO.

Sam has played well of late but despite all the match practice he might be a bit tired; he played singles and doubles yesterday (totalling 5 sets).

[traveller7]

Hope its the right result, good luck Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Nole took the first set 7'6, 1'1 in the 2nd.
Once he and Seppi are finished it'll be Andy's turn.
Could be 45/50mins if Noley goes for the win a bit quicker.

[traveller7]

3-3 second set

[ljs]

3 - 3 ??

its 5 - 1 djoko now 2nd set , the Golden Boy will be up shortly

[-J-]

on your marks

[Jan]

good luck Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

Is it on tv? I was going to watch on sky go cos Mr HFW has control of the remote :grrr:

[ljs]

not for me its not on tv , im streaming it

[-J-]

underway
cmonnnnnnn

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnn

[rouges]

not for me its not on tv , im streaming it
Please would you pass on the stream as sky is showing football

[ljs]

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/2/164/v-436537.html

[-J-]

bp
chance
cmonnnnn

[Sallydaisy]

Andy looking good in the blue t-shirt and cap!
:thumbup:

I'm watching on Bet365, titchy screen but decent quality and no adverts.

Mo Layhani in the chair!
:p

Ad to Andy!!!

[ljs]

yep Mo in the chair is a definite plus hehe

[Sallydaisy]

Andy seems to be moving OK around the court - hope the knee is well sorted out. He really was pushing for a break of serve there - probably wants to get this match done and dusted 'cos it's looking kinda warm out in that sunshine.

[Sallydaisy]

2-2 first set and going with serve.

[ljs]

arrgg the streams are horrible today :grrr:

[Sallydaisy]

Kitkat!!!!
Serving next at *3-2 up!

:clap:

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[Madeline]

:swingin:

[rouges]

arrgg the streams are horrible today :grrr:
Ditto

[KnightOwl]

Keep the scores coming - match doesn't seem to be televised so I'm watching the footy instead - Dave's in the pub!

[ljs]

4 - 2 Andy

[Jan]

only half an eye on this - but so far so good it seems!

[Jan]

another kitkat :clap:

[Madeline]

:clap::clap:

[Sallydaisy]

5-2 ... Andy means business this afternoon!
:tennis:

[-J-]

simple service game please
cmonnnnnnnn

[Jane]

6-2 Great stuff!!!!!:yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::dance::dance:

[Jan]

:cheer: well done Andy!

[-J-]

getttttttin

[Madeline]

Nice.

[Sallydaisy]

34 mins, 6-2. Attaboy Andy!

[KnightOwl]

Woohoo - it's going better than the football then :sad:

[Jan]

great pass

[Sallydaisy]

Sam, Andy's birthday is in May not August - but he'll love that DF on break point anyway ...
:big grin:

Andy serving *1-0 up 2nd set.

[Jan]

and another kitkat!

[traveller7]

Ok he is being too quick totally missed the first set!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Focus please Muzzah! Need to hold on to this serve.

[Jan]

he did!

[traveller7]

2-0 nice

[traveller7]

Andys hair has grown!

[rouges]

That stadium is empty, must be hard playing after Wimbie and the Olympic finals

[Sallydaisy]

3-1 to Andy and Sqery to serve next.

[Jan]

3-1 please keep this up Andy!

[Jan]

some great returns in this game

[Linda]

Just got in from Pilates. I didn't think I'd have missed so much of the match! Still, it must have gone very well so far!

[Sallydaisy]

I see Mr Lendl is still in Cincy ... am sure I read somewhere that he wasn't planning to be around this week.
Hey ho, Andy still ahead 4'3 after a decent hold from Sqery.

[Jan]

*4-3
Andy playing well so far :clap:

[Madeline]

I see Mr Lendl is still in Cincy ...
Have you seen him? Robbie Koenig was saying he wasn't here any more, and I haven't seen him (but then I've been on here during the changeovers)

[Alis]

Break point - c'mon Andy!

[Jan]

:phew:

[traveller7]

Either andy is tightening or querry has woken up come onnnnN!

[Jan]

:phew:again!
I think Andy's serve has gone off a bit

[Sallydaisy]

Either andy is tightening or querry has woken up come onnnnN!
Bit of both I think but tbh Andy looks determined to win this in 2 and get out of the heat so I think he'll try to break Sam here.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving for the match after the change of ends, leading 6'2 and 5'4.

[ljs]

ok Andy serve it out please !! then I can concentrate on Milos's match :p

[Alis]

Serving for the match. I just can't see Andy losing this - he's too determined.

[rouges]

Either andy is tightening or querry has woken up come onnnnN!

One needs great concentration to play in this dead boring and empty stadium.

[Jane]

Wooo-hooo - very well done, Andy 6-2 6-4:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap::dance::da nce::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

6'2, 6'4.

[-J-]

gettttttttttin

[Hawkeye]

:yahoo:

[Linda]

Andy wins comfortably :clap: :clap:

There are several other good matches being played at the same time - and at Cinci, you can go to whichever court you like, so that would explain the empty seats.

[ljs]

good job Andy , the outcome was NID for me :clap:

[rainy days]

That was easy. Very nice!

My prediction is one off. Damn. lol

[Alis]

Great match Andy - well done!

[rouges]

well done Andy great win. Good luck for the next match, Chardy I think.

[scrapaddict]

Bit of a wobble last three games but it looked so hot there and soooo many empty seats- such a shame for our olympic hero!
Well done Andy and not too much energy wasted

[Jan]

well done Andy! :cheer::cheer:
What I saw was very good, positive play - and no obvious problem with his knee :dance:

[Madeline]

Well that was nicely stress-free :worship:

[rainy days]

Never in doubt. I like this new trend. I hope he keeps it up. My heart and mind would surely appreciate it. lol

[-J-]

Never in doubt. I like this new trend. I hope he keeps it up. My heart and mind would surely appreciate it. loldon't seem right without the occasional murraycoaster

[Bardot]

Reading beforehand how Querrey was very much in form and what a tough test it would be but he was made to look quite ordinary by Andy who's playing with great confidence. :clap: Next up is Chardy who is another one hot to trot......we'll see. ;)

[Sallydaisy]

don't seem right without the occasional murraycoaster
Less nerve-wracking after the event ..... here you go!
:coaster::coaster::coaster:

[pabbers]

Grrrrrrrrrreat win. Well done Andy!!!

Loving the thread title, Sally :lol:

[Alis]

don't seem right without the occasional murraycoaster

I don't know - I'm quite happy to do without it - makes a welcome change!

[patmoren]

Great start for Andy, seems to be moving very well.

[RoastLamb]

Good match! :yahoo: Querrey looked truly flummoxed.

[jeannie13]

Well done Andy--You were in a different class to Sam. :thumbup:

You're rope-a-dope technique was working well!!! :rolling:

[pabbers]

don't seem right without the occasional murraycoaster

The travel sick pill manufacturers are going to go out of business as I've not had to take one for a while.

Oops..........:cauldron:

[JAMES4578]

Fab that Andy won comfortably, was expecting a tougher match! However, Andy got into sam's service games early on and never looked back, seemed to be moving well and really did outwit Querrey.:clap::clap:

[RoastLamb]

James, "outwit" is a great word to describe that match.

[banskogirl]

Only got to watch on a live stream with no sound but Andy looked great and Sam wasn't much use ;)

[Mickey]

What a great match by Andy he really got into Sam's head. Seemingly Sam came into this match with great expectations, and how confident he was. Once I heard that I hoped Andy would bring him down to earth. Go on Andy let the other players see that you are a Champion.

[harriet]

good to win in straights, andy's shirt soaking, must be hot. easy first set once he had subdued querrey. think andy was getting bored in second, had the break, let sam come in to one game - silly as andy had won previous game with aces. and next game he couldn't buy a first serve went to several deuces, inc A for Sam even, feared andy would drop serve even! but he didn't, and steady progress after that.
fleming, i think, saying noticeable how relaxed andy seemed on court. he has always been a good mover, but his second serve is now a weapon, 74% wins on second serve, not just a pat-a_cake to get the rally started.
and he defends with purpose now. not just extending the rally but shaping it.
his game is developing well. still developing - thanks to lendl?

[supergran]

Great win for Andy!! Thought he played very well in the heat against a big server. He seemed to have an answer for everything Sam tried to throw at him. Looking good Andy!!

[rainy days]

Andy hasn't dropped serve since that match against Baghdatis. Also quite refreshing. I can do without the drama. That's what other matches are for. ;)

[traveller7]

yep nice win well done Andy!

[Helen40]

Well done, nice stress free match - well mostly. Good luck with Chardy.

[pabbers]

Andy hasn't dropped serve since that match against Baghdatis. Also quite refreshing. I can do without the drama. That's what other matches are for. ;)

:cauldron:

[NorthernLights]

I wasn't totally convinced by Sam's pre-match talk of confidence. He put too much effort into it!

Well done, Andy, job done! Unlike my housework, which isn't. I was able to sit through the whole match without washing the kitchen floor, or dusting or anything!

[Caro]

I didn't get to see this match - sounds like Andy played really well. Finished work late then had a flat tire on the way home and had to wait ages for the breakdown man :grrr: Then was behind with everything when I eventually did get home :grrr:

Hopefully I might get to see tonight's ;)

[david1610]

Well done Andy. You seemed happy to slug it out with him and he ended up making too many UEs.
Just would like the serve to be a lot more solid when tougher challenges arise!