US OPEN 2012, R1: Bye bye "Bogie"; Muzzah meanders to the win 6'2, 6'4, 6'1

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's campaign to win the US Open title begins with a R1 match against Bogomolov.

Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B842)2-1 with all their matches taking place last year and all on hard court.

Andy lost to the 29yr old Russian in the Miami Masters and whilst he was still trying to deal with his loss in the Final of the AO. Murray redressed the balance in style later in the year at the Cincy Masters and Tokyo ATP250. Prior to those matches they had met in 2005 in the Binghamption Challenger where Andy prevailed in 2 sets.

"Bogie" has yet to win an ATP tour title (Andy has 23) and is currently ranked #73 but reached a career high #33 this time last year. This year he's not played so well and notched up mostly R1 losses with only 1 QF (Sydney) and a smattering of R2 appearances.

The match will be played on Mon/Tue/Wed but we don't yet know which.




Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2011
Tokyo (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Tokyo.aspx)
Japan
Hard
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-1, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B842#)


2011
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Cincinnati (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Cincinnati.aspx)
OH, U.S.A.
Hard
R16
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-2, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B842#)


2011
ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Miami (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Miami.aspx)
FL, U.S.A.
Hard
R64
Bogomolov Jr., Alex (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Alex-Bogomolov-Jr.aspx)
6-1, 7-5 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=B842#)

[rouges]

Can't wait for him to get started and neither can he according to his message on FB.

[Sallydaisy]

erm, according to Neil Harman Andy could play any day Mon-Wed:

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) @Tang_Viola (https://twitter.com/Tang_Viola) He could play on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday given they spread the first round over three days here (lunacy)

[supergran]

When we went in 2010 I had booked ground passes for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd day. Andy practised on the second day which I watched and his team were annoyed he wasn't playing that day. He was then scheduled to play on Ashe on Wednesday after 1 and it was boiling hot. We were at his first round match on Wednesday 1st September and I agree with Neil Harman...lunacy! If you go in the first week you need to book for the first three days to ensure you see Andy play. We bought expensive seats for Ashe once Judy told us when he was playing but cheap seats were available during the first week.

[Aya]

Andy will play on Monday 2nd on Arthur Ashe (not before 1pm).

[Madeline]

Brilliant for me - I'm usually out on Monday evenings, but this week it's a Tuesday instead! Now all I have to do is find a livestream - I hope the one on the USO site works (and is showing the right match)

[harriet]

new york 5 hours behind UK? so will that be 6pm here?

[JAMES4578]

Sure Andy will be glad to get underway earlier this time and at a suitable time for many of us!

[Aya]

new york 5 hours behind UK? so will that be 6pm here?

Yes. :)

[rouges]

Roll on 6 PM Monday on Arthur Ashe, can't wait. come onnnnnnn Andy.

[VamosVixs]

Perfect time, can't wait, go Andy!!! :thumbup:

[Jan]

Not a great time for me unfortunately. Might see some of it, but might not.

[AllyB]

Sure Andy will be glad to get underway earlier this time and at a suitable time for many of us!

An advantage of being in Fed's half!

[Nina]

Wish him best of luck!
I doubt I can see his few matches in the first week, but will cheer from my heart!

[rainy days]

That's great news!! :)

[Golden Lady]

Oooh nice bank holiday treat! All the best Andy :swingin:

[scrapaddict]

All aboard the Murray coaster- really nervous for hin this time but not sure why. Probably because Goran and Mats are tipping him to win - no pressure then! Just keep cool Andy and you can win

[Sallydaisy]

Andy plays on Arthur Ashe stadium tomorrow - 2nd day match, approx 6pm UK time.

[Madeline]

I have forked out £4.99 for a month's subscription to Eurosport Player. They better show Andy's matches!

I looked further at the USO livestream, but it is only available in the USA. As it had worked here for the draw I had hoped it would work for live tennis as well, but unfortunately not.

[lynne]

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

[ljs]

I have forked out £4.99 for a month's subscription to Eurosport Player. They better show Andy's matches!

I looked further at the USO livestream, but it is only available in the USA. As it had worked here for the draw I had hoped it would work for live tennis as well, but unfortunately not.

There will be lots of livestreams for this , dont worry :thumbup:

[Linda]

I paid for a month's subscription to Eurosport Player last time, but they didn't show any of the matches I was interested in. They mainly showed the women's matches and just some of the lower ranked men, none of the top 10 players. So I complained and they gave me my money back.

[RoastLamb]

I'm glad he's on second coz our tv coverage doesn't start until 1 p.m. local.

[RFS]

I am awake (for the second time this morning... yawn... and Grrr to yowling foxes arguing in the street)....
I have my list of things to do, I will call mommy dearest and make sure she is tuned in to sky
then woe betide anyone trying to ring me from 4pm, and definitely when Andy is on.

It's US Open, baby!

[Jane]

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

[Madeline]

I paid for a month's subscription to Eurosport Player last time, but they didn't show any of the matches I was interested in. They mainly showed the women's matches and just some of the lower ranked men, none of the top 10 players. So I complained and they gave me my money back.

Really? Do you mean the USO last year? The AO coverage was ok, I think, though I remember complaining that at least one of Andy's matches wasn't available to watch later. I'll certainly be complaining if they don't show the top matches, their email inviting me to subscribe again shows Roger, Andy, Novak, Shriekapova and Serena. I'll report 'em to the Advertising Standards Authority if they don't show them!

[SamP]

I don't know about you, but I can remember very little about last years US Open. I must have been doing something.

Was the Haase match last year? If so, thats all i've got.

Oh, and he lost to Rafa and got upset. *SIGH*

This is the first time i'll be able to watch the US Open properly, as we now have Sky at home. (thank you thank you thank you).

But despite this being my least viewed Slam, Its still full of alot of painful memories. It's often said that it's Andy's best chance at a major, but honestly, I would only put it as Andy's third best chance. He's often failed physically at this event, defeats to Cilic and the final in 08 spring to mind first, and after a particularly exhausting year, I'd love to get carried away with Andys chances, but I can't just yet.

The Bogomolov match on paper throws up alot of problems, but I think i'm right in thinking that he's had a pretty poor year, so I believe Andy will win handsomely today.

Finally, I wouldn't read too much into his draw, its tough, but I think he rises to the occasion against the best, and should he stay fit, playing tough players in each round will help him to go through the gears and I believe he has every chance to win this thing. I just hope his body lets him.

[Alis]

I'm hoping that an early retiral from Toronto and an early loss in Cincy will actually help Andy - he should go into the USO far fresher than usual - GO ANDY!!!!!!

[Jan]

Good luck Andy!
I might catch the start of this match, but then have to go out.

[JAMES4578]

Really? Do you mean the USO last year? The AO coverage was ok, I think, though I remember complaining that at least one of Andy's matches wasn't available to watch later. I'll certainly be complaining if they don't show the top matches, their email inviting me to subscribe again shows Roger, Andy, Novak, Shriekapova and Serena. I'll report 'em to the Advertising Standards Authority if they don't show them!

Eurosport on the TV certainly can't show Andy matches live as Sky have the rights for that. Different for the Australian as sky don't cover that.

[rouges]

Eurosport is showing matches on the Louis Armstrong Stadium today, that is Blake, Oudin, Fish and Azarenka according to their scheduling. @ 2 PM a repeat of last year finals Joker v/s Rafa

[Madeline]

Eurosport is showing matches on the Louis Armstrong Stadium today, that is Blake, Oudin, Fish and Azarenka according to their scheduling. @ 2 PM a repeat of last year finals Joker v/s Rafa

Grrrrr. There may well be days when I want to watch other matches, but not when Andy is on!

[Aya]

I'm very nervous but confident. Good luck Andy! :)

[RFS]

ohhhhhh just watching Hev - play suspended for rain so it may be a while!

[ljs]

looks like maybe a rain delay coming in NY :(

its pouring here

[supergran]

It's pouring at Flushing Meadows!!

[ljs]

of course its raining , just finished up everything early , so I could watch :rolleyes:

[banskogirl]

Well I'm hoping for a rain delay to have the daily evening walk over with before it starts!

[rondun]

I hope the rain delay is over soon so I don't have to listen to the tomb raider any more.
I really don't need to hear that David Ferrer has snuck into Annabel's little cubby hole while I'm eating my tea :shocked:

[RoastLamb]

Raining all day today in TO but the rest of the week looks clear.

[Linda]

Anyone any idea how long the rain delay is likely to be?

[RFS]

Looking at the rain thundering down just behind Annabel and Greg just now ... a while I would say. Certainly enough for me to rustle up some thai food!

[Madeline]

Which Sky channel will it be on? I found a livestream that shows Sky Channels, but it doesn't say which matches are where. SS2 was showing Heather's match

[rouges]

The forecast for tennis is poor for the remainder of the tournie due to the Hurricane hitting Florida according to commentators on American channels. Another Monday Finals for the 5th time in a row. Bring on a roof please.

[Linda]

I've also got a livestream showing Sky Sports channels, and the chat about the match is on Sky Sports 2.

[Madeline]

Yes, I'm watching it. I was just wondering if they were using more than one channel, with Heather's match not finished and Andy's due to start straight away.

[Linda]

Sorry, no idea.

[-J-]

still raining ?

[Linda]

Is my hearing getting worse or did he say he is playing Alex Dolgopolov Jnr? (It's probably my hearing)

[Madeline]

still raining ?
They just said it was brightening. But even when it stops they have to dry the court. Are they still using towels do you suppose, or have they got more technical this year?

[Madeline]

Is my hearing getting worse or did he say he is playing Alex Dolgopolov Jnr? (It's probably my hearing)

I think he just completely messed up saying Bogomolov.

[rouges]

I'm sick listening to Annabel talking about Roger how she admires him, blah blah, I could slap her mouth the way she is in awe of him pass the sick bucket. I'm reverting to Eurosplort now.

[Madeline]

It looks like it's still pouring at the moment.

[Linda]

I actually agreed with something Annabel said about Roger :shocked: I've always said that one of the secrets to his success is the support of Mirka.

[supergran]

Raining in New York, raining here....think I'll do some more ironing to pass the time. Supergramps has walked down to pub. I think he thinks the Bank Holiday is for him.:beer::big grin:

[-J-]

Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation) Still looking ugly ATM i would say no play for at least 1 hour on AA and 90 mins on the outside courts

[banskogirl]

Thanks J........away for a walk ;)

[david1610]

I'm sick listening to Annabel talking about Roger how she admires him, blah blah, I could slap her mouth the way she is in awe of him pass the sick bucket.


It looks like it's still pouring at the moment.

I hope the posts are not connected.

Looks like somebody was singing "Let it Rain" on Kids Day....

[rainy days]

Stupid rain...

[Linda]

From what Annabel's saying now, Lendl sounds just like Uncle Toni!

[Linda]

Don't they look silly in those short shorts? Of course we didn't think they were silly at the time. Looking at the young McEnroe, he reminds me of Prince Harry . . . :rolling:

[Sallydaisy]

They just said it was brightening. But even when it stops they have to dry the court. Are they still using towels do you suppose, or have they got more technical this year?
Court covers seem to have been missed off the shopping list again this year ...........
:laugh:

chris jones ‏@chrisjones51 (https://twitter.com/chrisjones51) @NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) how many of your books nailed together would make a waterproof court cover?
Retweeted by Neil Harman (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes)



And that means it'll be another 90mins or so before Andy plays....
:grrr:


Brad Gilbert ‏@bgtennisnation (https://twitter.com/bgtennisnation) The latest is that with 20-30 mins should stop raining according to satilite
then once it stops 60 mins to get AA redy for play

[RFS]

OK - now I'm grumpy - I may as well crack on with some shorthand while I wait... mehhhh

[RFS]

Such arrogance and utter stupidity from the organisers to not get covers "because they don't like the look of it"..
So glad we're not that proud at Wimbledon and as soon as there is a shower they go on, no matter what the court.
Seriously USTA - get your heads out from your sizeable over-fed behinds and perhaps think of the paying customers and the players who MAKE your tournament.

(now going to write all that in shorthand for practice!)

[Alis]

What's the betting that if Andy's match hasn't been completed by the time the evening schedule is due to start, they will hold Andy's match over 'til tomorrow rather than inconvenience Lord Smuggerson?

[Sallydaisy]

erm, so instead of covers on AA court we have these chappies ... thank you Mr Cahill.

“@darren_cahill (https://twitter.com/darren_cahill): Rain has stopped. Blowers are out on Ashe.
Maybe 30 minutes until play starts. http://pic.twitter.com/wldijvyN (http://t.co/wldijvyN)”

https://p.twimg.com/A1UuFSUCcAI_3O9.jpg

[RFS]

What's the betting that if Andy's match hasn't been completed by the time the evening schedule is due to start, they will hold Andy's match over 'til tomorrow rather than inconvenience Lord Smuggerson?
I had a friend who worked at the AELTC and he said (pre-roof days) that rain on the first and second days were a total MARE for them because you had full rounds of people in the men and the women to get through, and they would just put them anywhere they could just to get through the R1 matches so that precisely half the fields would be gone. I am not sure about AO but they seem to do the same at RG as well just to get through the rounds.
But just reading the tone of some of Neil Harman's tweets over the build up, the USO seems to be a complete law to itself, and I think, because of their complete dependence on the TV schedules - I suspect you may be sadly right.

[-J-]

was the match before andys over before the rain set in ?

[banskogirl]

Such arrogance and utter stupidity from the organisers to not get covers "because they don't like the look of it"..
So glad we're not that proud at Wimbledon and as soon as there is a shower they go on, no matter what the court.
Seriously USTA - get your heads out from your sizeable over-fed behinds and perhaps think of the paying customers and the players who MAKE your tournament.

(now going to write all that in shorthand for practice!)

Hi RFS :) just noticed you mention shorthand. Was discussing this a few days ago and wasn't sure if it used any more! I take it is then?

[david1610]

I had a friend who worked at the AELTC and he said (pre-roof days) that rain on the first and second days were a total MARE for them because you had full rounds of people in the men and the women to get through, and they would just put them anywhere they could just to get through the R1 matches so that precisely half the fields would be gone. I am not sure about AO but they seem to do the same at RG as well just to get through the rounds.
But just reading the tone of some of Neil Harman's tweets over the build up, the USO seems to be a complete law to itself, and I think, because of their complete dependence on the TV schedules - I suspect you may be sadly right.

Of course. Just to clarify, a 128 tournament has 64 matches in R1, 32 R2, 16 R3, 8 R4, 4 QF 2 SFs 1 F which is a total of 127 matches (128-1 or, more formally, 27-1). That makes 254 for Men and Women. So 128 singles matches to get through in the first round, never mind doubles and other matches! Put simply, the first round days are where you need all the courts for as long as possible on each day given all these matches.

[jeannie13]

was the match before andys over before the rain set in ?

yes!!!

[AllyB]

Of course. Just to clarify, a 128 tournament has 64 matches in R1, 32 R2, 16 R3, 8 R4, 4 QF 2 SFs 1 F which is a total of 127 matches (128-1 or, more formally, 27-1). That makes 254 for Men and Women. So 127 singles matches to get through in the first round, never mind doubles and other matches!

128 :thumbup:

[RFS]

Of course. Just to clarify, a 128 tournament has 64 matches in R1, 32 R2, 16 R3, 8 R4, 4 QF 2 SFs 1 F which is a total of 127 matches (128-1 or, more formally, 27-1). That makes 254 for Men and Women. So 127 singles matches to get through in the first round, never mind doubles and other matches! Put simply, the first round days are where you need all the courts for as long as possible on each day given all these matches.

Precisely - so I was throwing my slippers at the tv when one of the commentators was saying "oh well, better to have the rain now than later in the tournament"...
ummmm NOOOOO YOU MORON!
Sometimes I do wonder about our commies... they seem to have cotton wool between their ears!

[rondun]

Must get my eyes tested - I was wondering how you can "write in shortbread" - I mean, you'd need boxes of the stuff just to spell out one word!

oh, and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... shortbread :drooling smiley:

[david1610]

I am listening to US Open radio and they just said "action to resume momentarily".
"First ball up on Arthur Ashe".... ten minutes!

[-J-]

Must get my eyes tested - I was wondering how you can "write in shortbread" - I mean, you'd need boxes of the stuff just to spell out one word!

oh, and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... shortbread :drooling smiley:would be very expensive, take a load of dough

[david1610]

128 :thumbup:
Yes, I corrected it before I saw this ...... embarrassed exit stage left.....

[jaysee]

The players come out - so they stop showing the court and go to boring captions!!

[-J-]

The players come out - so they stop showing the court and go to boring captions!!andys on court ?

[jaysee]

Yes (on Bet 365's stream)

[Linda]

It's worked out very well. Caz was feeling unwell so I had to cook the roast dinner, which I've just dished up. So now I can watch :)

It still sounds to me like they're saying Dolgopolov instead of Bogomolov!

[david1610]

Do not know if this is useful elsewhere, but it it on live on Eurosport here in Portugal, on the main channel (another US match on the second channel) so presumably also available in (some) other countries.
C'mon Andy!

[david1610]

Listening to US Open Radio... After the rain, they warm up to a song by, er, Coldplay....

PS J - expected that, but was thinking more of the fans in other European countries! Eurosport is often a good "go to" for slams early on....

[-J-]

Do not know if this is useful elsewhere, but it it on live on Eurosport here in Portugal, on the main channel (another US match on the second channel) so presumably also available in (some) other countries.
C'mon Andy!not here sky have it all tied up

[ljs]

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/2/196/v-439750.html in case anyone needs one

[rainy days]

Oh dear...

[-J-]

oh well best get that out the way at the start
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

that wasnt the plan Andy

[david1610]

Oh dear.... not what the doctor ordered.
C'mon Andy!

[RFS]

Must get my eyes tested - I was wondering how you can "write in shortbread" - I mean, you'd need boxes of the stuff just to spell out one word!

oh, and mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... shortbread :drooling smiley:


would be very expensive, take a load of dough

:rolling:

As opposed to all the "dough" it is costing it to resit that damn thing constantly...

[Linda]

Andy, I was not expecting a Murraycoaster tonight.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chances
2 bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[rainy days]

Okay. That was good.

[rainy days]

What the hell? 3 double faults already.

[-J-]

some first serves please andy
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[rainy days]

Hmpf. This reminds me of the second set against Chardy.

[david1610]

Some Dr. Ivo matches don't even have three breaks in the whole match!

Just hope Andy gets his first serve going soon and can break back as easily again!

[Linda]

:sofa:

[ljs]

Have faith , hes just warming up ( hopefully ) :lol:

[-J-]

break and a hold would be nice
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy! We aren't wanting any 'coasters at all :)

[banskogirl]

Ah ha that looks better :)

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

this time
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[banskogirl]

WOW! Brill recovery Andy :)

[david1610]

2-2
Now let's... HOLD SERVICE!
C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[-J-]

right lad gotta check the spuds
just hold please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Madeline]

Has either of them held serve yet?

[Sallydaisy]

Nice point for the break back .....

I seem to have Mark Petchey commentating and not sure about t'other but it could be Peter Fleming.
:thumbup:

[banskogirl]

Nice point for the break back .....

I seem to have Mark Petchey commentating and not sure about t'other but it could be Peter Fleming.
:thumbup:

wish mine was Petch ;)

[rainy days]

What's wrong with him?

[banskogirl]

Maybe Andy's been playing golf instead of practising.........and this is the practise :/

[Linda]

It's all my fault :crying: I never normally predict Andy to win anything, but on the rare occasions that I do, then he loses. I predicted him to win USO this time. I'm really sorry everyone :crying:

[-J-]

just close it out
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

Hello all. This match is hard work so far, isn't it.

[banskogirl]

It's all my fault :crying: I never normally predict Andy to win anything, but on the rare occasions that I do, then he loses. I predicted him to win USO this time. I'm really sorry everyone :crying:

Not lost yet Linda :) this is Andy remember! once he looks beaten he'll win ;)

[banskogirl]

Hello all. This match is hard work so far, isn't it.

yip, aren't they all? well unless its for a gold medal ;)

[rainy days]

Finally!

[davech]

yip, aren't they all? well unless its for a gold medal ;)

Good point. Followed by a hold for Andy. Which is nice.

[banskogirl]

woohoo! Hallelujah :) Go Andy!!!

[-J-]

hold :boogie:

[david1610]

Phew! A hold. And an ace or two.
With, erm, stuff that will hopefully disappear as the match goes on.
At least he is now in front and hopefully does not relax but gets a break and holds and starts to relax more.
C'mon Andy!

[Linda]

Hopefully Andy will now take control of the match.

[ljs]

cmon Andy , a break would be good

[davech]

Dare I say it's looking better for Andy right now?

[davech]

:sofa:

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

woot woot what a cross court

[-J-]

chances
3bps
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

The point to go 0-40... Bogo threw everything at him and Andy still won.... IMHO that is the "Andy has now arrived" point! :)

[-J-]

lst one
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[banskogirl]

Dare I say it's looking better for Andy right now?

We'll answer that later ;)

[davech]

And there's the break! :clap: 4-2 Andy.

[rainy days]

Don't jinx it!

[davech]

We'll answer that later ;)

:thumbup:

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[banskogirl]

Now run off with that lead Andy........

[banskogirl]

mutter mutter mutter..........

[davech]

He's starting to hit the lines now, rather than balloon them several feet over the baseline.

[david1610]

The good news is that he has been in charge of the match for most of the points and just needs to make sure the no. of winners stays well ahead of the UEs.
And keep finding those first serves!
C'mon Andy!

[banskogirl]

Yes it's looking better :) would be shocked if he didn't win this!

[davech]

Ooh here's a set point! Kind of snuck up on me there.

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::clap: 6-2

[davech]

As did the set.

[rainy days]

Awesome!!!

[banskogirl]

Yes :) Well done Andy :rolling:

[Linda]

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[rainy days]

LOL. At least he got it done. 6-2 is not too shabby. ;)

[davech]

I wonder if there's anything wrong with Bogomolov. You don't need to leave the court just to change your shirt.

[banskogirl]

Beer belly?

[davech]

Beer belly?

Doesn't bother me. ;)

[banskogirl]

anyone else think Andy's grunting is starting to sound like Nole's?

[rainy days]

Another break. Hmpf.

[davech]

Hmpf indeed. It's still a little bit of a habit for Andy, that.

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy! don't know what's going on but I'm sure it's even less fun for Andy.

[Sallydaisy]

The commentators said, after the first set, that Bogie had felt unwell so perhaps the bathroom break helped. He's certainly come back onto court with his game face on to start this set.

Andy has held serve - just needs to break back now.

[Madeline]

Strange match.

[davech]

Finally a comfortable hold. It would be nice to have a break now. Please.

[rainy days]

36% first serves. That's abysmal. :(

[ljs]

certainly not the " Andy " I was hoping to see out there , but as long as he wins the match I dont care

[banskogirl]

even though we panic I've just realised Andy is two games better off than my FTM :/

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy!!!!

[david1610]

Well at least hold to put him under pressure. C'mon Andy!

[-J-]

cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn andyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzah!!!!!!!

:swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin::swingin:

[-J-]

good lad now close it oot
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

good hold
now lets look for the opportunities
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[banskogirl]

Aw he's not happy.....but at least he's winning :) moving to the telly now, to keep hubby happy, will still have the stream up but wont be talking........enjoy the rest everyone, hopefully on the home straight now and no :sofa:

[david1610]

It as if he only decided to wake up/concentrate at 15-40 then reeled off four solid points.
Puzzling.
He really could do with getting the break the set and the next. I am not yet worried about the result of this but I do not want Andy to dip into reserves he is going to need later on! C'mon Andy!

[rainy days]

I'm worried. But I have been all day, so.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving at *2-4 in the 2nd set.
Needs a decent hold here and stop letting Bogie keep pushing him around the court.
Then we'll have a kitkat please Mr Muzzah!
:hmm:

[RFS]

Well this is not what I was hoping for ... Come on Andy!!!

[Jan]

just home.
Looks as though Andy is making a bit of a meal of this.
Come on Andy!

[-J-]

much better hold
now lets look for the opportunities
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

I'm still confident of the win, but he's got a few things to work on - including that first serve.

[david1610]

Yes, much better. Almost a love hold (has he had one today yet?).
Very, very good time to break otherwise he will be under pressure on his own serve.
Focus. Solid break. C'mon Andy!

[supergran]

Hello! In this room with computer now. What a strange match. COME on ANDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tom]

Just logged on. What's the score?

[rainy days]

Andy: 62, 34

30-15 on Bogo's serve.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

BP!

[supergran]

Come onnnnn andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnn

[davech]

Great smash from Bogomolov. He's really putting those away well today.

[supergran]

ok NOW!!!!

[davech]

Another BP! A BBP, even.

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmolnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[rainy days]

Re-break! YES!

[davech]

:clap: :clap:

[supergran]

Yes!!!! Go Andy...Get in there!!

[-J-]

kitkat :boogie:

[david1610]

Yes! Such a different when Andy hits a good length ball rather than a three-quarter ball (hint hint!).
Now....
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving at *2-4 in the 2nd set.
Needs a decent hold here and stop letting Bogie keep pushing him around the court.
Then we'll have a kitkat please Mr Muzzah!
:hmm:

Good. Now let's have an easy hold and another break.
:shades:

[supergran]

1st serves working....Come onnnnn

[rainy days]

And a hold. Very nice.

[-J-]

good hold now one more kitkat please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[rondun]

Gay cowboys.
Everywhere.

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

chance
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnn

[supergran]

Go Andy..set point

[rainy days]

Why is he playing like that? This match is awful. :(

[-J-]

anothr chance
set point
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[Jane]

Well done - 6-4 :clap::clap::clap::clap:

[-J-]

getinnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[Jan]

excellent!

[davech]

:clap::clap::clap:

[Sallydaisy]

Thar she blows; not at his best but Andy Murray is 2 sets up in R1 of the US Open.
:thumbup:

6'2, 6'4.

[supergran]

Brilliant Andy!!! Well fought set! Go, go, go!!!!!!!!!

[david1610]

Well done. Fair's fair. You turned it on at the right moment and he is showing signs of more UEs so STAY FOCUSED in your next service game and hold then break and run away with the third and get off court quickly.
Really did not want the coaster of 1-1 in sets!
C'mon Andy!

[rouges]

Is it me or did Andy just woke up ?

[-J-]

on track but still a lot of work to be done
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[SamP]

I've had some kind of flu/throat infection nightmare the last week or so, and watching this match has just made things feel that bit worse.

What a horrendous game of tennis this is, i've had to leave it and go upstairs.

But he's getting through it, which is good.

[david1610]

Gay cowboys.
Everywhere.
New slang for ....?

[supergran]

Both players sweating profusely..high humidity.

[ljs]

the conditions out there are not making for good tennis. Very muggy and humid after the rain

[Alis]

Do we want him to start off at his best? No, better a slow start and gaining momentum as the tournament builds. I really hope he does it in three though.

[-J-]

New slang for ....?think its a broke back mountain reference

[rondun]

New slang for ....?Break-back mountain

[Jan]

nice love hold

[-J-]

best hold yet
cmonnnnnnnnnnn

[supergran]

And Andy wins his opening service game to love!!

[Madeline]

I'm fascinated. Anybody know what that female in the blue top is doing, sitting in a chair beside the umpire's chair, holding something that looks like a gun?

[davech]

I'm fascinated. Anybody know what that female in the blue top is doing, sitting in a chair beside the umpire's chair, holding something that looks like a gun?

She's holding the sound effects mike.

[ljs]

that was beautiful !!!

[-J-]

little glimmer
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

hurry up Andy , im getting hungry

[-J-]

chance
bp
cmon nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[davech]

OK. Get this one Andy.

[supergran]

Kitkat!! Come on Andy!!

[-J-]

another chance
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[-J-]

this time
bp
cmonnnnnnnnnnnn

[supergran]

Awesome!!!!! Go Andy!!

[Jan]

kitkat!

[-J-]

thats alright safe hold now then please
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnn

[david1610]

Kitkat! Mind you, even though Andy is a great lobber, I suspect the wind had something to do with that penultimate point.
Now... to quote yourself Andy...: "Focus" and get to 3-0
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[david1610]

Kitkat! Mind you, even though Andy is a great lobber, I suspect the wind had something to do with that penultimate point.
Now... to quote yourself Andy...: "Focus" and get to 3-0
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[ljs]

are we all feeling a bit better now ?? :lol:

[rainy days]

No, I'm still worried. This match is just so weird. I feel like it could turn around any second.

[ljs]

nah rainy days , dont think so

[clancy]

No - this is horrible! I thought we'd put this sort of match behind us!

[-J-]

close it out
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnn

[ljs]

granted he hasnt played well at times , but hes 2 sets up and has plenty left in the tank imo

[supergran]

No, I'm still worried. This match is just so weird. I feel like it could turn around any second. He'll be ok...never fear!

[Alis]

C'mon - give the guy a break - there's no way he's going to lose this.

[-J-]

sok just break him straight back
cmonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn