US OPEN R3: Andy fights Floppy and wins through to R4 - 7'6(5), 7'6(5), 4'6, 7'6(5)

[cazza99]

Mark Petchey seems to think there may be something wrong with Andy.

[david1610]

Not sure what is going on but when Andy gives up on points half way through them....
Feli is clearly tired as well... conditions must be tough. He just needed to win two or three service games :(
If this goes to a fourth Andy might not have much left.....
Oh .... find something. C'mon Andy!

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy!!!! Ok Andy we'll be happy with you winning a tie break ;)

[Mandiemoo]

What the divil is going on with Muzz? I dont very often notice/comment on negative body language but even I can see he is looking like he is not wanting to be there!

[Elenive]

Set point...

[Linda]

:sofa:

[lynne]

Andy not moving very well at all!

[Elenive]

:surprised:

[traveller7]

And third set to lopez 6-4 :(

[rainy days]

:sad: If Andy loses this now...

[Linda]

:grrr: I thought this would be over in three, so I could cook my dinner and then watch the delectable James Blake!

[Mandiemoo]

Muzz hasnt called for the trainer has he?

[Jane]

Oh dear me!!!!!

[Jan]

oh Andy. Do hope there isn't anything wrong with him.

[traveller7]

:sad: If Andy loses this now...

He wont lose it and just think its fatigue out there rather than an injury

[cazza99]

What the divil is going on with Muzz? I dont very often notice/comment on negative body language but even I can see he is looking like he is not wanting to be there!
Earlier in the set the commentators were saying he was making a shot diffently than he usually does, so could this be an injury?

[Madeline]

He is looking absolutely worn out. I hope he can hold it together long enough to squeak out the 4th set.

[Sallydaisy]

Feli takes the 3rd set 6-4. Andy still leads 2-1 in sets.
Andy to open the serving in the 4th.

Feli has only once before taken a set off Andy in a match but Andy still won.

Much depends on whether Andy can regroup and sort out what is clearly physically wrong - whether it's the heat or a bit of a cramp. Surprised he hasn't had the trainer on tbh.

[Mandiemoo]

Earlier in the set the commentators were saying he was making a shot diffently than he usually does, so could this be an injury?

Possibly but why not call for the trainer, he hasnt done this has he?

[banskogirl]

He wont lose it and just think its fatigue out there rather than an injury

I think he's ok, just not pushing it in this heat! think he'll do it in 4 :)

[Jan]

Right Mr Murray - please win this next set.

[cazza99]

Possibly but why not call for the trainer, he hasnt done this has he?

He could only do that for new injuries. If he has an injury that has not been made public before the match then he can't get a time out. He could only call the trainer during change of ends.

[Mandiemoo]

I dont think I have the stomach for a fifth so please win this, Muzz

[rainy days]

He wont lose it and just think its fatigue out there rather than an injury

We didn't think he would lose to Chardy either and look what happened.

[Reef]

Don't believe this........unbearable viewing.

[Sallydaisy]

Feli has a break point ...

:sofa:

[Mandiemoo]

He could only do that for new injuries. If he has an injury that has not been made public before the match then he can't get a time out. He could only call the trainer during change of ends.

Fair point well made

[cazza99]

We didn't think he would lose to Chardy either and look what happened.

But that was shortrly after he won gold medal and was recovering from problem he got in Toronto as it takes him a while to change over to hard courts. That was nothing to worry about.

[Sallydaisy]

:phew:

Well held Andy!
1-0, 4th set.

[traveller7]

Finally holds........

[Mandiemoo]

All I know is Lendl's match face will be jut the same, perhaps a little sterner, grumpier but essentially the same lol!

[david1610]

Important hold. doesn't that stop the sequence of three losses?
Now just find something please. Lopez is not that consistent and you just need to break and hold and get some distance. Find some energy to think of good shot selection.
C'mon Andy!

[rainy days]

There is plenty to worry about. He will be lucky to win this with the way he is playing right now. And then there might be Raonic waiting for him, he won't get away with this kind of play then.

[Reef]

Finally holds........


There is plenty to worry about. He will be lucky to win this with the way he is playing right now. And then there might be Raonic waiting for him, he won't get away with this kind of play then.

That's what worries me.

[Sallydaisy]

Way too early in the match to get worried; might be a rough ride on the Murraycoaster but there's no way I'd write Andy's chances off yet.

[Mandiemoo]

I blame the scheduling, the extra day off has put Muzz all out of sync!

[rainy days]

Andy is not doing anything right now. He's just keeping the ball in the court. I don't understand.

[karanga]

Come on Andy. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[rainy days]

I blame the scheduling, the extra day off has put Muzz all out of sync!

He was fine in the first set.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy is not doing anything right now. He's just keeping the ball in the court. I don't understand.
He's winning ugly, that's all.
Up 2-1 in sets and 2-1 in games in the 4th set.

[Jan]

he certainly doesn't look as though he's bounding with energy - but I guess it's hot and humid over there.

[david1610]

Yes it is painful to watch but I suppose that is what we signed up for.
Don't think there is much point in being negative as it is what it is. The good news is Lopez is also looking very tired and the winner of this set is likely to be the one playing the least worst tennis.
C'mon Andy. Use your brain. Work out how much energy you have and distribute it carefully.
You can do this. So do it. Please!

[rainy days]

He's winning ugly, that's all.
Up 2-1 in sets and 2-1 in games in the 4th set.

We'll see.

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy you can do this :) and so can we ;)

[Reef]

He must know Lopez is tired too - he's older and had a five-setter already so make him move.......

[Jan]

wow - Delski have beaten Meltzer and Petzschner (sorry, I know it's the wrong thread)

[cazza99]

Petch now wondering whether Andy is just fatigued as he has not called the trainer.

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Andy! Big serves needed and keep off the rallying stuff.

[rainy days]

He isn't even moving. Why? :sad:

[ljs]

just got back home , oh dear , not the score I was expecting

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Andy, just keep holding your serve!

[traveller7]

Its just a close match and added in some tiredness, our boy will win come on andy

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds, 3-2 in the 4th set.
Good, I'm glad he toughed that out.

He just needs to keep chipping away at every chance that comes his way and try for a break a.s.a.p.

[david1610]

Notice how Andy is not bothering to change direction if the ball goes the other way.
I wonder if the Olympics have meant that Andy has not done much gym work. Also wondered if there is some kind of umbilical strain. he was swallowing noticeably during the first or second set.
Anyway, he has to keep holding and take any chance.
C'mon Andy!

[banskogirl]

I just refreshed my stream cause it had gone pants and now its in English! :) just strange match all round!

Come on Andy!!!

[rainy days]

He won't break. He isn't moving.

[Niknak's Mum]

This is very nerve wracking when you've only got the live scoreboard to watch! :sofa:

[Linda]

I just refreshed my stream cause it had gone pants and now its in English! :) just strange match all round!

Come on Andy!!!

I'd also refreshed my stream for the same reason - and I hadn't even noticed until you pointed it out that it's now in English! Shows how much attention I pay to the commies! :lol:

[banskogirl]

I'd also refreshed my stream for the same reason - and I hadn't even noticed until you pointed it out that it's now in English! Shows how much attention I pay to the commies! :lol:

better part of valour ;)

[Jan]

permission to start getting worried, please.

[Sallydaisy]

Notice how Andy is not bothering to change direction if the ball goes the other way.
I wonder if the Olympics have meant that Andy has not done much gym work. Also wondered if there is some kind of umbilical strain. he was swallowing noticeably during the first or second set.
Anyway, he has to keep holding and take any chance.
C'mon Andy!
Bear in mind that after Wimbledon he had a week off then 2 weeks solid training in the UK before the Olympics. He also had 12 days working on fitness/conditioning after he went out of Cincy and almost a week at Flushing Meadows before the US Open began.

i think the heat is affecting him quite a lot today - it's around 33/34 degrees out there and probably higher on that closed in court.

I understand that 2 juniors have had to be carried off the court in their qualifying matches because of heat exhaustion so it really isn't great out there. And despite Andy saying he likes the heat you have to think that the Spaniard is more comfortable out there today than the Scot.

[Sallydaisy]

He won't break.
That's way too difficult to predict ........
;)

Andy leads 4-3 on serve in the 4th set.
2 games away ...

[traveller7]

Thats a much better service game bit more of a spark in there

[david1610]

4-3 That is "just" two games or one set of games .... one big effort for eight points. C'mon Andy!

[Madeline]

I'd also refreshed my stream for the same reason - and I hadn't even noticed until you pointed it out that it's now in English! Shows how much attention I pay to the commies! :lol:
Glad you both said that - I tried refreshing and certainly noticed it was in English, I don't speak Spanish.

I hope Andy can grab this set. I would really worry about a 5th - unless it goes to a tiebreak, then he could have a good chance.

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy :) with you all the way! No more stress please..I've ran out of food!

[rainy days]

Stop being so optimistic. It's sickening. :P

[supergran]

Brilliant....Come on Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ljs]

Stop being so optimistic. It's sickening. :P

????? why shouldnt we be ? We know Andy is quite capable , and has been thru this many times before and won.

[rainy days]

Because he isn't moving atm.

[Sallydaisy]

Stop being so optimistic. It's sickening. :P
You have your opinion - the rest of us are entitled to our own, and our own way of supporting Andy when he's struggling.

Andy has a 2nd break point on Feli's serve.

[Sallydaisy]

Saved again by Feli.

Come on Muzzah! Keep pushing him - now is the time.

[david1610]

4-4 so be it.
Focus. Safe hold.
C'mon Andy!

[banskogirl]

Pants pants pants........

[Sallydaisy]

Easy hold now Andy!!!!!

Argh! Not Double-Faults ... *0-15

[traveller7]

So close you can barely drive a matchstick through it
Believe - come on Andy

[Sallydaisy]

*0-30

Come on Andy! Aces now please!

[Linda]

I fully expect Andy to win in the end - Lopez often takes matches to 5 sets, but almost always loses them.

[Jan]

I'm really struggling to watch this

[Sallydaisy]

Massive forehand volley for *15-30, another one please!

[rainy days]

You have your opinion - the rest of us are entitled to our own, and our own way of supporting Andy when he's struggling.

Andy has a 2nd break point on Feli's serve.

I didn't mean it in a bad way. :) I actually admire that trait. I'm shaking....

[Sallydaisy]

30 all ... come on Muzzah! Serve it out.

[Linda]

btw did anyone predict more than 3 sets in FTM?

[Sallydaisy]

Game Murray *5-4. Feli to serve to stay in the match.
Put him under as much pressure as you can Andy!

[traveller7]

btw did anyone predict more than 3 sets in FTM?

Dont think so!

[Linda]

Flemchins have won! :cheer:

[david1610]

5-4 to Andy. Well now it is the energy for one game to win.
BTW well done Andy in the last two service games coming back from 0-30.

One big push. Four of the next four, five or six points preferably.

C'mon Andy!

[Madeline]

For goodness' sake break now and put us out of our misery!

[Sallydaisy]

Feli *30-0, 40-0, 40-15.

[Sallydaisy]

5-5 in the 4th set. Pressure back on Andy to hold.

However, Muzzah was running around a lot more in that last game.
Hopefully he can find enough ooomph to finish this in 4 rather than go to a 5th set.

[Mandiemoo]

This is getting harder & harder to watch..... the crowd are showing their love for Lopez right now...

[Sallydaisy]

Ace for *30-15. A couple more of those would do nicely.

[Sallydaisy]

This is getting harder & harder to watch..... the crowd are showing their love for Lopez right now...
Think he's been getting the sympathy vote ever since those dodgy line calls ... + the crowd want 5 sets and/or an upset.

*40-30 ... come on Andy!
Deuce - great play from Floppy at the net.

[rainy days]

Deuce. Oh dear.

[Linda]

What a point!

[traveller7]

What a rally at ad lopez!

[VamosVixs]

OMG what a point!

[Sallydaisy]

DF gives Loppy a break point ...

What a point for Andy to save that ... the crowd are on their feet!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Ad Andy! Come ON!!!!!

[Niknak's Mum]

Phew!!

[traveller7]

Phew hold

[Sallydaisy]

Muzzah holds for *6-5 and Floppy has to serve to stay in the match again.

[Jan]

:phew:

[rainy days]

Saved! Another TB at least.

[banskogirl]

what a game :) I'm shaking!!! Come on Muzz!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

18th Ace takes Floppy to 40-0.
He holds and into a tie-breaker for the 4th set.

[Linda]

Another tb it is!

[Jan]

I can hardly bear it

[traveller7]

jeu decisif

[traveller7]

had to swtich livestream, they are so rubbish at the moment for the US open

[Linda]

That sound you hear is me banging my head on the desk . . .

[Sallydaisy]

Andy serving first ...

*1-0
1-1*
2-1*
*2-2 DF from Andy hands back the mini-break
*3-2 error from Lopez
3-3* hit wide from Andy

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:Congratulat ions, Andy - what a battle that was!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

3-4* and a big serve from Lopez. Andy must hold these next 2 serves.
*4-4 Floppy into the net
*5-4 Phew, Andy holds 'em. Must break at least once here.
6-4* great cross-court shot from Andy and a fist pump!!!
7-4*

:phew:

[rainy days]

Oh God... that was too much. What a match.

[Niknak's Mum]

Hurrah :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Mandiemoo]

well, that was winning ugly. Whatever will he have to say in the presser? What will Lendl make of it? Is there an injury? Questions, Questions, Questions

[KnightOwl]

Oh my goodness, that was hard work to watch in the latter stages, but W O W!!

[Linda]

Well done Andy! Great match. Thoroughly enjoyed it. :clap: :clap:

[VamosVixs]

Thank god for that!!! :sofa:

[traveller7]

Missed the last few points streams totally froze up :grrr:
Still well done andy knew you would do it

[scrapaddict]

Thank goodness - tried to watch the end but no live stream working and having apid for eurosport they haven't shown either of the last 2 matches. Hope he weather cools down before the next match!

Good for digging deep there Andy but painful to watch

[cazza99]

Well done Andy :yahoo: :yahoo:

:phew:

[VamosVixs]

Have to say Feli was superb today.:thumbup:

[Madeline]

I really think it was the heat, you know: he seemed to hit a wall in that third set, and pick up energy as, presumably, the heat went down as the day went on. I'm hoping for a later match next!

Really annoying, the Eurosport commentators on the livestream went on talking while Andy was being interviewed on court, and I couldn't hear what he was saying.

[ljs]

thats our boy !!! I knew he would get it in the end , gutsy Andy !!!!

[Jan]

more :phew: than :yahoo:, but well done Andy!

[supergran]

Murraycoaster would you say? Just brilliant play from both but what a fighter is our Andy. Well done!

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo::phew::yahoo::phew::yahoo:

Andy really had to dig deep for that one. Feli played one of the best matches he could against an Andy, who played well below par today, but still didn't manage to beat him.

Props to Andy - that looked hot, humid and very tough today.
Shame for Feli who played his socks off and lost.

[clancy]

I didn't - not good for my nerves! If this is the format - one bad game, one good game, where does the final land?

[rainy days]

That's the difference between the top 4 and the rest I suppose. They win even on their off days.

And Feli was rediculously on today (for his standards) and it still wasn't enough.

[banskogirl]

Well I think Andy played well to get through that, maybe the old Andy wouldn't have :) he had to dig really deep and he did! Was great being on during a whole match, haven't go to do that for ages :) away to have a cup of tea, I don't think the coffee helped the nerves much :)

[lynne]

Thank goodness that match is over as don't think my nerves could of stood any more!!!...........Well played Andy!!!!.......:thumbup:

[Madeline]

I'm off to get some ice cream or something like that to calm my nerves. And to do the washing up, there was no time earlier (dishwasher broken).

[rouges]

Congrats Andy despite the court being faster as you said and Lopez played great. Hopefully you'll be back on A.A court next match and hope it's against Blake so you can have a night match, cooler and more atmosphere. Good luck for the next one, good rest good massage and be ready.

[david1610]

I really think it was the heat, you know: he seemed to hit a wall in that third set, and pick up energy as, presumably, the heat went down as the day went on. I'm hoping for a later match next!

Really annoying, the Eurosport commentators on the livestream went on talking while Andy was being interviewed on court, and I couldn't hear what he was saying.
Mm.... seen that before.... and I think they do not always have the transmission rights to broadcast every interview though they have been doing so far.... anybody hear what he said?

Well done Andy. That was close.
Now give me a choice of the next opponent or the timing of the match... let me see... Blake... Milos... heat.....
night match against anybody please!!!!!

[SamP]

I Don't think Andy had an off day, just think the heat hit him, its bound to eventually. He's had a crazy few months.

Lopez played very very well. It wasn't lights out tennis, but he just did the basics very very well. As long as Andy wasn't totally finished physically, I always felt he had a shot, because Lopez wasn't hitting him off the court, he was just playing smart and solid. One tiny criticism from Andy today, I don't think his returning was particularly great, but his very high standards.

Those two day breaks eh? I don't like them.

I don't believe Raonic has that all round game which Lopez put on show today.

[Genbrit]

Wow, glad he got through that and it didn't go to a fifth set. I'm exhausted from watching it, can only imagine how he must be feeling!!!!

[Golden Lady]

Well done Andy! That was so tough but your class shone through, you're amazing! Lopez played brilliantly credit to him.

[lynne]

This is from BBCSport.....



Andy Murray after his four sets victory over Feliciano Lopez: "I was struggling a little bit physically and that made it challenging. I was up two sets and a break and should have done better there, but I played well in the tie-breaks and that was the difference.

"It's a much smaller court than Arthur Ashe - it plays quicker and Feliciano has a great serve. I served better in the first couple of sets and at the end.

"He played some really good stuff, served well when he was down in games, producing big second serves. He was able to dictate a lot, win free points and play well at the net.

"It's the last major event of the year and you want to push through anything physically. I will be out here in the next match giving 100%."

[Bardot]

Well done Andy, determination and grittiness got you through in extreme conditions. :clap::clap:

According to twitter Andy said during his post match interview that winning the gold medal meant he didn't get to do his usual acclimatisation in Miami......but he didn't mind.:)

[banskogirl]

Welll said Andy! Not whinging just explaining! and who would give up their gold medal.............

[Jan]

So glad that didn't go to a 5th - I don't think I would have been able to cope.
Feli played really well and I feel a bit sorry for him - but so pleased Andy won the last point.
Hope Andy can recover for the next round.

[DaveArneRiise]

Good to have a labouring win mid way through, gets it out of the system.

[banskogirl]

Good to have a labouring win mid way through, gets it out of the system.

totally :) and good to see Andy handling it so well. His muttering seemed to be almost laughable, he was smiling and muttering at the same time. I think the rest of us would just be lying in a heap if we felt that bad :clap:

[Alis]

Just got in and took the coward's way out - read through this thread before watching the match. Sounds like it was a real murraycoaster - so glad that our boy came through!

[Bardot]

Andy has delayed his press conference for an hour, no doubt he'll be in the ice bath. Feli saying nice things about him in his PC.


"Andy is a champion. He should already have won a few majors. If he wasn't of course in Roger, Rafa and Nole's era"

[JAMES4578]

Well that was a bit nervewracking but a gutsy display from Andy to clinch it and he stepped it up on most of the key points. A tough challenge from Lopez but felt Andy should have taken in 3, but Andy was struggling a but physically, to his credit he found a way through it. Missing the Miami training may have been a factor but I'm sure neither Andy or his fans would trade his olympic success! He can still excel here but obviously challenging, hopefully he will step it up as the tournament progresses, despite all the factors felt the serve was a bit inconsistent today. However he got the win, well done!

[supergran]

Love your opening words "a bit nervewracking". You can say that again!! I was on pins but was giving Jay updates so couldn't go pacing around as had to stay on computer which did help somewhat. Do hope he enjoyed his lobster!!!

[Katie]

Andy did so well to come through that match - he kept fighting, didn't get down on himself and kept his focus in the tiebreaks. Feli was overall the better player today but Andy still won which says a lot about his winner's mentality.

If Feli had been playing any other top player today I'd have been rooting for him - outstanding tennis from him.

[ljs]

Well done Andy, determination and grittiness got you through in extreme conditions. :clap::clap:

According to twitter Andy said during his post match interview that winning the gold medal meant he didn't get to do his usual acclimatisation in Miami......but he didn't mind.:)

Yes , he said he didnt have the 2 to 3 weeks in Miami , but that the GOLD medal was worth it !!!

[Alis]

Love your opening words "a bit nervewracking". You can say that again!! I was on pins but was giving Jay updates so couldn't go pacing around as had to stay on computer which did help somewhat. Do hope he enjoyed his lobster!!!

I'm so glad that I knew the result before I watched this - not only did it take the nerves out of it but it meant I could actually enjoy the tennis - amazing! Oh and my lobster was great - hope yours was too, J!

[supergran]

Just a question....Did anyone notice the old guy in the light suit and baseball cap hovering near Andy before he went on court? I looked and said to myself....that looks like Kevin Spacey. I was right as Andy has posted pic of them on fb. KS is looking old or is that my poor eyesight?

[RoastLamb]

Wow that was a toughie. But glad he came through. :yahoo:

[Jennan]

Couldn't sleep so watched it again this morning, still nervewracking second time around. Some of the shots were amazing and Lopez did play really well.

[patmoren]

Andy needed all his strength and determination to get through this one. Floppy trying to prove something with Rafa absent? It was certainly a fantastic match.
Shame Eurosport online didn't show Andys match, they have not been showing any of the Brits matches and have to keep peering at the smalll screen on Bet365, half the time can't see the ball landing!

[Madeline]

I have the same trouble with Bet 365, Pat: I asked on here if anyone had a decent livestream and was given a choice of two, both of which worked!

[LC the fan]

Well - Andy handled that much better than I did. I was exhausted, biting nails, walking around the house and just couldn't bear to watch the final tie break until Mr C called that it was match point.

I think its a tribute to Andy's grit and determination that he came through that one - a year or two ago and he would have crumbled. Let's hope he packs his serve in that great kitbag of his for the next one against Milos.
Rest well Andy - you're going to need to

[Sallydaisy]

Just a question....Did anyone notice the old guy in the light suit and baseball cap hovering near Andy before he went on court? I looked and said to myself....that looks like Kevin Spacey. I was right as Andy has posted pic of them on fb. KS is looking old or is that my poor eyesight?
Gosh, KS looks a bit odd doesn't he? Here's a link to the piccy (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151040059816966&set=pb.16814976965.-2207520000.1346578010&type=1)for others to see.

[lynne]

I have just seen that pic on FB & must admit didn't realise who it was!!!:thumbup:

[-J-]

I'm so glad that I knew the result before I watched this - not only did it take the nerves out of it but it meant I could actually enjoy the tennis - amazing! Oh and my lobster was great - hope yours was too, J!i cant dothat feel far more nervious not knowing whats happening, much worse than watching any murraycoaster and yes lobster was fantastic they are a bit sparse round these parts this year for some reason so was well appreciated


Love your opening words "a bit nervewracking". You can say that again!! I was on pins but was giving Jay updates so couldn't go pacing around as had to stay on computer which did help somewhat. Do hope he enjoyed his lobster!!!it was very much appreciated thank you so much

[-J-]

match just getting underway on eurosport now

[karanga]

Well done Andy - wasn't able to see the match but it sounds as if it was a typical 'Braveheart' Andy performance. :swingin: :swingin: :swingin:

Hope the match against Raonic is played in cooler conditions. :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

[LC the fan]

Just watched it again on Eurosport and enjoyed it much more without the tension. Best I've seen Lopez play against Andy but he churned out a win and that's what counts

[pabbers]

Just back from hols. Was able to watch the second and third sets on our netbook in the hotel but I was banned after that, as Mr P said the whole thing was far too tense and nervewracking plus I was losing my temper with the streaming which had gone a bit jerky!

Confess to creeping on here under the bed clothes on my phone at midnight (Croatian time) once Mr P was snoring, to check the outcome. Was hugely relieved to see Andy got the win.

TBH I'm not expecting much now from this tournament for Andy. I think he needs 3 things if he's to actually win it........determination, guts and desire. I'm sure he's got all 3 but whether that will be sufficient to combat the physical deficiencies in the heat I'm not sure. I think I hope he gets a night match against Raonic. Seems to me the competition havebeen/are all playing "who???"!!!! Whereas Andy seems to have a load of banana skins just when he could do without them.

[Caro]

It sure was a nerve wracking match but some great points and our boy came through. Let's just hope he is fully recovered for tonight .....