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

[Sallydaisy]

Andy's had a couple of days to recover from his straight sets win over Ivan Dodig in R2.
His next match is likely to be on Saturday 1st September when the top half play their R3 matches.

Next up is Feliciano Lopez aka Deliciano according to Judy Murray.
:lol:
The 30yr old Spanish player is currently WR31 (CH15 in Jan 2012) and unfortunately for him Andy leads their H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397)6-0. He lost to Andy in the R32 at the US Open last year in straight sets. Feli (or Deli) has 2 ATP titles - 2010 Jo'burg on outdoor hard court and Vienna 2004 on indoor hard/carpet.



Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2011
US Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/US-Open.aspx)
NY, U.S.A.
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-1, 6-4, 6-2 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397#)


2011
Wimbledon (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Wimbledon.aspx)
Great Britain
Grass
Q
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 6-4, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397#)


2010

Valencia (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Valencia.aspx)
Spain
Hard
R32
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-3, 7-6(1) Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397#)


2010
Los Angeles (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Los-Angeles.aspx)
CA, U.S.A.
Hard
S
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-0, 1-6, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397#)


2008
ATP Masters Series Monte Carlo (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Monte-Carlo.aspx)
Monaco
Clay
R64
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
7-6(5), 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L397#)


2006
Washington (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Washington.aspx)
DC, U.S.A.
Hard
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=L397#)

[hfwardhouse]

Judy will be a happy girl come Saturday :lol:

[RoastLamb]

Judy will be a happy girl come Saturday :lol:

She certainly will. In fact Darren Cahill made that same comment on ESPN. :rolling:

[Fina]

Good Luck Andy x

[rainy days]

I hate H2Hs to love.

[traveller7]

Lets hope its 7-0 come sunday!

[rouges]

I do hope it's an afternoon match, stayed up until 4 this morning and shattered but it was worth it. great win.

[patmoren]

I think Andy enjoys playing Floppy

[rainy days]

I'd like another late-night match. Andy seems to thrive in that kind of energy.

[rouges]

She certainly will. In fact Darren Cahill made that same comment on ESPN. :rolling:
Ditto on Eurosport too, must be a bit of an embarrasment for Judy as the commies were making unflattering jokes about it.

[LC the fan]

So here we go again - another one against Floppy. Well, as long as he keeps his head and the weather conditions dont mess things up he shouldn't have too many problems. Let's hope he packs the first serve in his kit bag.

Shame about Jo Wilf but it does open up the way to the semi provided he gets through this one. Just Milos then standing between Andy and yet another return with Saint Fed. Things are hotting up :thumbup:

Off to bed now - lost too much sleep last night - but Oh so worth it

[Caro]

At last an Andy match I will be able to watch (hopefully!)

[DaveArneRiise]

What time is Andy playing?

[rainy days]

The schedule isn't out yet. Probably during the day tomorrow.

[ChrisMac]

Not nervous at all about this match! No threat really from Lopez.

[david1610]

Not nervous at all about this match! No threat really from Lopez.
I know why you wrote that, but "no" and "never" are words I hesitate to use with regard to Andy. I think we said the same about Chardy. We do not know the conditions on court, Andy's mood, body, serving.
All things being equal, this is an ideal opponent for Andy. So I am quite optimistic about the result. I am sure Andy is - he knows better than anyone that Feli is a match-up in heaven for him. But he won't be taking it for granted!

[supergran]

Don't think Andy takes anyone for granted.:)

[Madeline]

Not nervous at all about this match! No threat really from Lopez.

:cauldron:

[banskogirl]

Didn't Deli's coach make some joke last year about him not having a plan that could beat Andy? :laugh:

[LC the fan]

Let's hope he hasn't found one

[Linda]

I'd never discount Feli - he could have had a much better career if he hadn't been plagued by nerves in the important points, and that's why he's played his best tennis over the past year or so - maturity is finally winning over nerves. But his game totally depends on whether his serve is on song. Andy should win in straights, but I expect Feli to make it a little difficult in the 3rd set.

[banskogirl]

I'd never discount Feli - he could have had a much better career if he hadn't been plagued by nerves in the important points, and that's why he's played his best tennis over the past year or so - maturity is finally winning over nerves. But his game totally depends on whether his serve is on song. Andy should win in straights, but I expect Feli to make it a little difficult in the 3rd set.

and don't forget, he will look good.................gorgeous! I am a fan! But will be cheering Andy :)

[Linda]

Hmm, Feli has lost too much weight recently (looks skinny) and his latest hairstyle is awful - Judy will have to find a new favourite.

[pabbers]

Hmm, Feli has lost too much weight recently (looks skinny) and his latest hairstyle is awful - Judy will have to find a new favourite.
Jack Sock by any chance?

[cazza99]

Its not official on the US Open site yet but


Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes

Andy Murray v. Feliciano Lopez NB 1 pm local time on Louis Armstrong tomorrow

[-J-]

Its not official on the US Open site yet but


Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimesgreat i was banking on a nnight match im out tomorrow night

[cazza99]

Sky are confirming it too

Sky Sports Tennis ‏@SkySportsTennis

Saturday's schedule is out and Andy Murray will face Feliciano Lopez on Louis Armstrong Stadium at 1pm (6pm UK time). #SkyUSOpen

[lynne]

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

[Madeline]

Drat I'm out until 7. . . maybe the matches beforehand will go long, i hope!

[ljs]

Good time for me , as i promised to take my little grandaughter for a swim 2morrow , so after the match it will be GO ANDY !!!!!

[rouges]

OOP. Andy 2nd on Armstrong @ 6PM. 1st Cibulkova v/s Vinci @ 4PM. Roger 3rd on Arthur Ash. Stephens USA and Fish night matches.

GOOD LUCK ANDY.

[banskogirl]

Aw I was hoping for a late night match for Andy with less heat, but maybe this is better for us all to watch?

[RoastLamb]

I'm out tomorrow late afternoon and night so good timing for me. Altho' I have yet to find out when Milos plays. :eek:

[ljs]

Milos is 3rd up on grandstand RL , so id say around 3-4 or so

[RoastLamb]

Thanks ljs. We're going out then so will have to hope TSN shows it so I can tape it. Fingers crossed.

[Jan]

Ha! Dr Who on at 7.20 - it will have to wait I think!!! Priorities!!!

[AllyB]

Easy decision here. Doctor Who has lost all its integrity and authenticity since Tom Baker left.

[Jan]

ah a purist!

[SamP]

Looking forward to this match, primarily because Andy always does a job on Feliciano.

[david1610]

Aw I was hoping for a late night match for Andy with less heat, but maybe this is better for us all to watch?
If all goes well today (touch wood etc) the night match with its better conditions, would be better for the round afterwards. And there will be a North American presence on the other side of the net as well!

[DaveArneRiise]

Only time I've seen Andy live was against Felicano at Monte Carlo which Andy won comfortably ;)

[RoastLamb]

Easy decision here. Doctor Who has lost all its integrity and authenticity since Tom Baker left.

Tom Baker? Wasn't that like 30 years ago. Must admit I stopped watching when I got so scared of the daleks when I was about 7.

[banskogirl]

Ha! Dr Who on at 7.20 - it will have to wait I think!!! Priorities!!!

The Doctor is being recorded in this house :) we only watch when everyone is together, like Christmas! :)

[rainy days]

:nailbiter:

[supergran]

Looking forward to the match and as Supergramps is off to the pub to watch SuperLeague I can cheer etc to my heart's content.:jitterbug::excited:

[DaveArneRiise]

Vinci just beat Cibulkova the previous match on LA so Andy could be on very soon!

[Alis]

A neighbour just phoned to say that a fisherman friend has just delivered her some fresh lobster and would we like to go and share them? It would be churlish to refuse but I was just settling down to watch the match! Hey-ho - thank heavens for SkyPlus - cheer for me folks!!!!!

[Jan]

argh I'd reckoned it would be about 6.30. Might need to get cooking now so I don't miss too much!

Come on Andy!!!

[-J-]

A neighbour just phoned to say that a fisherman friend has just delivered her some fresh lobster and would we like to go and share them? It would be churlish to refuse but I was just settling down to watch the match! Hey-ho - thank heavens for SkyPlus - cheer for me folks!!!!!bit of lobster on the menu here too

[ljs]

Ive just had brunch lol no lobster 4 me thanks

[-J-]

Ive just had brunch lol no lobster 4 me thanksnot keen on food with a bit of bite ;)

[ljs]

not in the morning J :lol:

Cmon Andy !!!!!!!! Do your stuff :cheer::cheer:

[Sallydaisy]

OK, so where are the players then???
:hmm:

[banskogirl]

I would love a bit of lobster! We must be the wrong side of the Irish Sea :/

[RoastLamb]

Is it starting? The tv is showing Serena's match unfortunately.

[banskogirl]

I have bet365 on but I hate how small the screen is. Anyone got an English one but bigger?

[rainy days]

I have an Eurosport 2 stream... Not sure if it's bigger though.

http://lsh.lshunter.tv/static/popups/108427382298850.html

[-J-]

going oot for ma lobster, hopfully andy will do the business

[ljs]

TSN is streaming it roastie http://www.tsn.ca/live/usopentennis/

[ljs]

enjoy J

[supergran]

Let's go Andy, let's go!!!

[RoastLamb]

TSN is streaming it roastie http://www.tsn.ca/live/usopentennis/

Brilliant! Didn't realize that. I really hope they show Milos' match on telly coz I have to go out in a couple of hours and will need to tape it.

[banskogirl]

going oot for ma lobster, hopfully andy will do the business

Hope you enjoy J and hope you enjoy the match later too ;)

[RoastLamb]

Excellent quality livestream this - so much better than the crappy ones on tennisform.

[VamosVixs]

Come on Andy!! :cheer:

[Linda]

I had a stream but it's just gone off-air :sad:

[ljs]

I know RL , Ive been watching the TSN stream all week , its great , no freezing or lagging

[banskogirl]

I'm just keeping Bet365 up cause the rest aren't great this week!

[supergran]

I am already sick to the back teeth of Annabel, Greg and Marcus talking about Andy....they so love mentioning body language, temper Ugh....Think I'll open a bottle of wine and turn the volume down.

[Linda]

My stream of the Sky coverage went offair but I've got a Spanish stream.

[david1610]

Thought lobster was one more nickname for Andy, given his prowess with that shot.....

Yes, where are the players.... no warmup hiccups for either player we hope!

[RoastLamb]

Bit annoying that Andy's match is delayed for almost half an hour.

[rainy days]

My stream of the Sky coverage went offair but I've got a Spanish stream.

I posted an English one on the previous page.

[Sallydaisy]

I'm just keeping Bet365 up cause the rest aren't great this week!


I have bet365 on but I hate how small the screen is. Anyone got an English one but bigger?
I'm on bet365 too 'cos at least it is reliable but the small screen really is a pain.

[ljs]

RL , whose commentating on this TSN stream ? u know ?

[Sallydaisy]

Bit annoying that Andy's match is delayed for almost half an hour.
Do we know why there was a delay???

[Linda]

I posted an English one on the previous page.

I can't use that one unless I remove Adblock. More and more streams are doing that nowadays.

[banskogirl]

Do we know why there was a delay???

They said it was to do with extra media stuff required from the British media since the Olympic Gold?

[rainy days]

Oh okay. That sucks then. :sad:

[supergran]

It's Petch calling the match with Fleming....goodee.

[banskogirl]

They also said that's why the crowd were slow clapping as the boys came out, they were so annoyed at waiting!

[Sallydaisy]

Feli putting Andy under a bit of pressure there; good job for Hawkeye!
Andy leads 2-1 and all going with serve.

[RoastLamb]

RL , whose commentating on this TSN stream ? u know ?

Wally Masur (Aussie). Don't know the American.

[supergran]

Good challenge Andy...a bit crucial.

[banskogirl]

I really didn't appreciate sky when I had it this time last year :/

[david1610]

Aargh could you share that Spanish stream .... I too do not have the English one working....

[banskogirl]

Andy made that look so easy!

[ljs]

Wally Masur (Aussie). Don't know the American.

ahhhh right , knew I recognised the Fed lover

[banskogirl]

Aargh could you share that Spanish stream .... I too do not have the English one working....

I can get none tonight other than Bet365! and my eyes are much too old!

[RoastLamb]

ahhhh right , knew I recognised the Fed lover

Aren't they ALL Fed lovers?

[Sallydaisy]

Going to have to live with Bet365 by the sounds of it. I've got Fred Stolle commentating (didn't realise he was still alive) and some American dude who has a strange take on pronunciation.

[Linda]

Aargh could you share that Spanish stream .... I too do not have the English one working....

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/4/26/v-442605.html

[RoastLamb]

Going to have to live with Bet365 by the sounds of it. I've got Fred Stolle commentating (didn't realise he was still alive) and some American dude who has a strange take on pronunciation.

That's it! Fred Stolle not Wally Masur. Sorry ljs.

[Sallydaisy]

3-2, good hold from Andy with a great top-spin lob to finish the game.

[Hawkeye]

I can't use that one unless I remove Adblock. More and more streams are doing that nowadays.Switch off AdBlock, refresh the stream, let it start, switch AdBlock back on. Job done.

[banskogirl]

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/4/26/v-442605.html

Thankyou Linda!!! and the commentator has a lisp! so cute :)

[Hawkeye]

Aargh could you share that Spanish stream .... I too do not have the English one working....http://lsh.lshunter.tv/static/popups/108427382298850.html, not the best though.

[ljs]

88% 1st serves for Andy so far 86% for Feli wowza

[Linda]

Switch off AdBlock, refresh the stream, let it start, switch AdBlock back on. Job done.

I thought I'd be able to do that, but last time I tried it, Adblock seemed to completely disappear from my computer so I had to google for it and install it again.

[ljs]

ok Andy , its 4 - 4 , time to go up a gear !!!

[rainy days]

There is nothing he can do if Feli is serving like that. But he is playing really well so far.

[banskogirl]

Eh what was that from Felithiano Lopeth there? Looked like a headache or dizzy or am just being a mother?

[banskogirl]

I miss the hair but he's still looking gorgeous to me :)

[ljs]

I noticed that too banskogirl , think its just the heat

[banskogirl]

Thankyou Linda!!! and the commentator has a lisp! so cute :)

Hey Sally have you tried Linda's stream? It's great for me!

[ljs]

I miss the hair but he's still looking gorgeous to me :)

meh , hes too metro looking for me , altho the back of him is kinda nice :) sorry off topic

[banskogirl]

meh , hes too metro looking for me , altho the back of him is kinda nice :) sorry off topic

Och yeah too perfect for me but can still look!

[banskogirl]

Feli trying harder than usual? :) Come on Andy!

[Linda]

I thought I had the first set right in FTM there (6-4) but Feli is playing too well and saved the set points!

[Sallydaisy]

5-5
That was very good play from Feli to hold from 0-40 and finally hang on.

Andy serving.

[ljs]

:nailbiter:

[Linda]

My commies are getting excited

[Jan]

:sofa:

[ljs]

thats the way Andy

[RoastLamb]

I thought I had the first set right in FTM there (6-4) but Feli is playing too well and saved the set points!

Same here. :sad:

[ljs]

beauty !!!!

[Linda]

This is an excellent match, isn't it!

[Madeline]

I've just got in - what on earth is going on here? He doesn't usually have a problem with Feli.

[Madeline]

And does anybody have a working livestream other than Bet 365? That's the only one I can get to work, but the screen is so small.

[Sallydaisy]

6'5 to Andy after some creative defence.
Floppy to serve to stay in the set or take it to a tie break.

Madeline - Floppy is playing very well, not making errors and matching Andy toe for toe at the moment.

[ljs]

Feli playing well , Andys just warming up lol

[Linda]

http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-4/4/26/v-442605.html (Spanish)

[supergran]

Brilliant backhand to get game 6-5. Come onnnnn Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Madeline]

Thanks, Linda. That's easier on my old eyes!

[Sallydaisy]

6-6 and it's a tie-breaker.

Come on Muzzah!!!!!
:swingin::swingin::swingin:

[Linda]

Feli probably plays more tiebreaks than any other player, but he normally loses them!

[Jan]

:sofa: again

[Hawkeye]

And does anybody have a working livestream other than Bet 365? That's the only one I can get to work, but the screen is so small.http://www.coolsport.tv/stream11.php

[banskogirl]

This is an excellent match, isn't it!

I am loving it! :) I think they are too!

[banskogirl]

Thanks, Linda. That's easier on my old eyes!

It's easy on the eyes alright ;)

[Jane]

Pheeeeew - well done, though 7-6:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[RoastLamb]

Phew! RELIEF! :yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

Andy kicking off the serving ...
*1-0
1-1*
1-2* Feli playing great tennis, Andy to serve next
*2-2
*3-2
3-3*
3-4*
*4-4
*5-4 Good 2nd serve from Andy
5-5*
6-5* and it's a set point to Andy on his own serve.
*7-5

:yahoo:

[Jan]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Madeline]

Phew!!!

[Linda]

Phew! What a close set that was!

[Mandiemoo]

Thats my boy!

Evening all!

[ljs]

Good Job Andy :swingin:

[Jan]

that was a bit close for comfort. Hopefully Feli has given it all he's got and Andy can step it up now!

[Golden Lady]

Oh my goodness!! I wasn't expecting it to be so close. Can Feli keep this level up?

[banskogirl]

Probably not but it has been a great set to watch, Andy winning helped!

[Jan]

kitkat!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy breaks in the opening game of the 2nd set ...
*1-0 Muzzah to serve.

[Linda]

Can Feli keep this level up?

It seems not :)

[Madeline]

That's better. Obviously Andy needs me watching.

[rainy days]

First break!

That first set was great from both. :)

[Golden Lady]

It seems not :)

Yes my question answered already!

[Sallydaisy]

http://www.coolsport.tv/stream11.php
I get an annoying ilivid ad across the screen - what to do?

[traveller7]

Evening all so Andy winning so far so good and a break in the 2nd nice.

[supergran]

What a shot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go Andy!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Feli holds 2-3, Andy still with the break of serve in his favour and serving next at *3-2.

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!!!!

[rainy days]

Uii.

[rainy days]

What the hell?

[Jan]

ho hum
come on Andy!!!!!

[Madeline]

Aaaaaaargh! Advantage gone. Break straight back, Andy.

[RoastLamb]

Bummer!!!

[Linda]

Back on serve. This match is so incredibly close - the statistics for the two players are almost identical! :shocked:

[traveller7]

Woops what happened there?!

[rainy days]

He's making so many mistakes right now...

[Sallydaisy]

Bet365 stream stalled in that Murray service game.
:hmm:

Floppy holds for 4-3.

Come On Muzzah!!!
:swingin::swingin::swingin:

[banskogirl]

Woops what happened there?!

yeas I went to grab my chinese.......

[Linda]

I'm getting quite hungry but can't possibly leave the match to cook my dinner!

[Jan]

come on Andy!!!!!!!!!!

[rainy days]

Come on Andy!

[traveller7]

Come on I want a kitkat now

[supergran]

Brilliant shot followed by one from Lopez.

[Sallydaisy]

Feli really fighting hard to stay in this set ... Ad to the Spanish player

[Sallydaisy]

Andy now to serve to stay in the 2nd set at *4-5.

[Madeline]

I need a drink, I need the loo - and I daren't move away from the screen.

[Jan]

Feli really playing very well. Come on Andy!

[Jan]

first serves please

[banskogirl]

come on Andy!

[Linda]

What normally happens now is that Feli can't get over what's happened and goes to pieces.

[traveller7]

The crowd are really cheering for Feli now after that bad call

[Sallydaisy]

What normally happens now is that Feli can't get over what's happened and goes to pieces.
The commies are saying that the umpire was wrong so I hope Feli doesn't let it get to him too much. Up to now it's been a really good match. Obviously, I want Andy to win but I'd also like the umpiring to be fair!!!

[rainy days]

Yeah doesn't look like it.

[Jan]

come on Andy! I have things to do!!!

[Hawkeye]

What normally happens now is that Feli can't get over what's happened and goes to pieces.Here's hoping! It's won him the crowd for the moment...

[RoastLamb]

Floppy totally playing to the crowd now. :rolleyes:

[Jan]

sofas at the ready again!

[Sallydaisy]

74 points each so far in this match ... it's THAT close.

Andy to serve at *5-6 to stay in the 2nd set.

[Linda]

Feli's best friend Verdasco is now on court v Fed - 2-2 so far

[Mandiemoo]

Its one of those matches where you find yourself holding your breath without realising it!

Cmon Muzz!

[Jan]

oh dear.........

[Hawkeye]

Andy's not choosing his times to come in to the net very well.

[Sallydaisy]

And another tie-break ..... Feli to serve first.

*1-0
1-1*
2-1* Ooops! Feli gets the mini-break.
*3-1
*4-1 but it's only one mini-break, Andy needs to hold his 2 serves now.

[Jan]

I'm going to have to multi-task - have too much to do!
phew that was tight

[Mandiemoo]

a quick shot of Lendl there, with his match face on (stern, grumpy)

[Sallydaisy]

Well played Andy
4-3* to Murray after holding both serves and a tough point just to hold there
*5-3
*5-4 all square on mini-breaks. Must still hold 2 serves here.

[Mandiemoo]

at 4-5 to feli, we so need 2 aces

[Jane]

:clap::clap::clap::clap:

[rainy days]

Yes!

[Sallydaisy]

a quick shot of Lendl there, with his match face on (stern, grumpy)
That's his all purpose face .....
;)

5-5* That's one held
5-6* and a set point to Andy ...
*5'7

2nd set to Andy Murray 7'6(5)

[Jan]

ok I feel a bit better now!
have to get on with some stuff while I've got an eye and a half on the screen!

[Mandiemoo]

Never in doubt (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha)

2 sets to the muzz

[traveller7]

Phew thank goodness, bit of an easier set please for the next one

[Linda]

Two sets done! I wonder if the third will be a tiebreak as well!

[Elenive]

Two sets done! I wonder if the third will be a tiebreak as well!

Hopefully not!

A break or two would be nice here (as well as holding his service games of course!)

[Sallydaisy]

Andy earned that; he'd been up against a resurgent Feliciano Lopez who looked as though he was going to run away with that breaker but despite throwing everything at Andy he still couldn't take his chance.

Andy now 2 sets to the good ... it's very hot so I bet he'll want to try and get this 3rd set over as quickly as possible.

[supergran]

Go Andy!!! What a set, what a turn around. Brilliant!!! Phew!!

[VamosVixs]

Yesssss, go Andy!!! :yahoo:

Very close match and Feli is throwing everything at Andy but has no sets to show for it! Would feel sorry for him against any other player bar Andy and Rafa! ;)

[RoastLamb]

Quite relieved now there's a tb in the fifth set.

Good stuff, Andy! Got to go out now. GOOD LUCK FOR THE REST OF THE MATCH!

[Linda]

Feli is throwing everything at Andy but has no sets to show for it! Would feel sorry for him against any other player bar Andy and Rafa!

Me too

[rainy days]

Uhm...

[Madeline]

My heart rate just got back to normal at the end of the second set - then Andy gives me a big scare again!

[banskogirl]

Me too

And me!

[Madeline]

DON'T hand it back this time please, Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

There's the first break in the 3rd set with a DF from Feli.
Andy needs to hold though.

[RoastLamb]

Would love a bagel.

[Sallydaisy]

Oooops, break back point for Feli. 3 Aces needed Andy!

[traveller7]

argh break gone

[Sallydaisy]

Oh Andy! You jolly well should be annoyed with yourself for that.
:grrr:

[Linda]

Think it will be another tb.

[Madeline]

Just like the last set. C'mon Andy - break back please, don't let it go to another tie-break. My heart won't stand it.

[supergran]

Darn it...Feli breaks..back on serve. Come onnnn Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[scrapaddict]

I've given up watching. To me it is one of the most boring matches I have ever watched. Where is the Andy of the last round?????
OK he will win in 3 I think but there is no sparkle - maybe because of the heat. If so I just hope he plays his QF and SF at Night!

[rainy days]

He's not playing well right now. He hasn't been playing well since that re-break in the 2nd.

[Linda]

Meanwhile, Flemchins are on court v Baker & Ram! 3-3 so far.

[Sallydaisy]

I wonder if the heat is getting to Andy? He's not has any time this year in Miami to acclimatise to it has he?

Anyway, he held serve and it's Feli serving at *2-3 now.
A kitkat would be good now.

[traveller7]

Murray gets the break on a DF

[Elenive]

A kitkat for you Sally :thumbup:

[Madeline]

Thank goodness for that. NOW HOLD!!!

[Linda]

They're both looking a bit tired and making a few mistakes now . . .

[Sallydaisy]

A kitkat for you Sally :thumbup:
:dance::dance::dance:

Now flipping well hold your serve Andy Murray!!!

[Mandiemoo]

If it is the heat bothering him & Muzz does come through, will he be playing later matches as the field gets whittled down?

[Sallydaisy]

:doh:

Come on Andy. HOLD!!!!

[RoastLamb]

Pfft. Back on serve. Unreal!

[Sallydaisy]

A sloppy game from Andy and that let's Feli back in with a break back.
The Spaniard to serve at *3-4.

[Madeline]

Thank goodness for that. NOW HOLD!!!

He just isn't listening.

[Linda]

My stream seems to be getting a bit tired too :rolleyes:

[Mandiemoo]

Dear lord, making hard work of it, break surrendered yet again!

[rainy days]

What a farce. Andy seems to love TBs.

[traveller7]

And gives it straight back to lopez :grrr:

[Jan]

what is going on????????????

[Elenive]

Another kitkat for Sally? :whistle:

Please?

[banskogirl]

My stream seems to be getting a bit tired too :rolleyes:

it's nice to see Rafa in the adverts!

[banskogirl]

what is going on????????????

heat? and wee bit of cramp? anyone notice Andy going to back of thigh? yes I know you can never go by that :)

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Muzzah!!!!!!

:swingin::swingin::swingin:

[Jan]

does Andy want to win this?????????

[Elenive]

0-40 ... Oh dear :smashed:

[Sallydaisy]

Andy!!!!!!!!!! Feli has 3 break points ....

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy!!

[traveller7]

3 bps for lopez
andy saves one, 2 more to go..... come on aces please
and he cant produce the goods lopez serves for 3rd set

[Reef]

heat? and wee bit of cramp? anyone notice Andy going to back of thigh? yes I know you can never go by that :)

Yes I saw that but still thought Feli should be more fatigued.....

[Jan]

maybe if we all shout together!

[Elenive]

maybe if we all shout together!

Lets go Andy, lets go!

[Jan]

must break again

[Madeline]

What a farce. Andy seems to love TBs.

I hope he gets it to a tiebreak! Andy, what on earth was that?

[rainy days]

Yeah... I'm gonna stop watching. What a ****** match.