US OPEN R4: Magnificent Murray muzzles Milos 6'4, 6'4, 6'2 - into the Quarter-Final

[Sallydaisy]

Muzzah meets the Missile ...

Andy must beat the Canadian player if he wants to keep his dream of a US Open Final place alive but he faces another stern test here especially since it seems he might not be as physically in condition as he would normally be for the US hardcourt swing.

They've played once before and it's 21year old Milos who won on that occasion in the Quarter Final of the 2012 Barcelona event on clay 6'4, 7'6(3). They were also scheduled to meet twice but are evens in walkovers (Andy 2012 Canada Masters and Milos 2012 Miami Masters).

So, H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=R975) is 0-1 to the Canadian who has shot up the rankings in the last year and is now WR#16 (CH#16) having won 2 titles so far in San Jose and Chennai, both on hard courts which seem to suit his game better. Andy has also won 2 titles this year - Brisbane on hard court and the Olympics on grass at Wimbledon.

A night match might be better for Andy in terms of dealing with the heat and also give him a few more hours rest and recovery from his exploits against Feliciano Lopez in R3.

The match is due to be played on Monday 3rd September; OOP is released on Sunday evening.

[supergran]

Do not want to hear the pundits about Andy and Milos.....

[ljs]

glad Milos got thru to rd of 16 , good for him , and as he says this is all new experiences for him , but next up ...... the match Ive been dreading since the draw came out :facepalm:

[supergran]

You and me both but for different reasons. Though if Andy is fit he'll win.

[ljs]

I agree SG , I think Andy will win too , and Milos is just starting out , its more important for Andy right now.

[super8]

If Andy plays to even 80% of his ability, he'll beat nearly everyone else in the draw in this tournament.

It's only if he's really below par - then there might be case for concern.

But pretty much every match up until Saturday next week at the earliest is technically on his racquet. He just needs to plough through them.

[ljs]

your right , up until Saturday , so lets just hope he keeps ploughing !!!!!

[david1610]

Personally I am going to take it one point at a time. Andy dodged not just one, but several, bullets today. As somebody posted, I bet nobody had predicted anything but a straight sets victory for Andy. We thought the same of Chardy. And, erm, a certain match Andy had earlier in the year... against Milos.
It will mainly be about serving. Because if Milos has one of his best serving days, he is difficult to break - even for Andy. So Andy cannot go walkabout for one of his service games in a set, because that set could be over. Even with his other talents, he has to serve well in this game.

I really, really hope this is an evening match because, for whatever reason, Andy has not seemed at home in the sun in the tournament. And his serving was so much better in his evening match.

I really, really do not think it is going to be that simple. Cautious optimism and hope. But no way the match is "already won".

[supergran]

Don't think any Major tournament is simple. I said I think Andy will win if he's fit. No match played by Andy is already won...think we all know that but we have to be positive as each player is positive before a match. When predictions are being made one looks at previous matches and current form coupled with hope and optimism. We can all be wrong. I do think that everyone here does take one point at a time and realises that Andy's service is key. It's obvious that Andy can not go walkabout but sure he realises this. All we can do is support him, cheer him on and hope that he does the business. Andy wants to win for himself and we want him to win. So Go Andy.....You can do it!!!

[super8]

No match should be taken for granted. There is nothing said about any match "already won".

Every match is loseable, of course it is - but if he plays well, then he should win.

Yes, definitely hope for an evening match, because he's always been a better evening player anyway - and the hot afternoon really counted against him today.

[Helen40]

No match should be taken for granted. There is nothing said about any match "already won".
Every match is loseable, of course it is - but if he plays well, then he should win.

Yeah, I remember on live text on the Beeb website, one cocky reporter put,
'The question is not whether Andy will win, but by how much'.

This was just after his first Aussie open final, and we all know what happened next!

[Sallydaisy]

Humph! My internet kept going off last night and this morning so only just able to post this thread up. Have moved over relevant posts from other threads.
:p

[LC the fan]

glad Milos got thru to rd of 16 , good for him , and as he says this is all new experiences for him , but next up ...... the match Ive been dreading since the draw came out :facepalm:

Me too - I always saw this one as the mountain to climb.

I was impressed though by the way Andy kept it together yesterday. He was obviously shattered physically and finding it mentally tough - especially in the third set - but he found something from somewhere when the chips were down and came through in that final breaker like a true champ :thumbup:

If he doesn't know how to recover now he never will - but fingers crossed that the organisers will see this as the fascinating match that it could be and put it in the evening slot. pplllleeeeeese

[RoastLamb]

I hope it's a night match coz I think Andy feeds off that energy. If Milos is to lose I'd rather it were to Andy than anyone else.

ljs, I've not been dreading it, I've been looking forward to it immensely. I'm just happy and relieved that Milos made it to the fourth round like he did in Australia last year. It's just a pity he gets a top 4 player, I'd rather he got Tipsy or someone like that.

[Alis]

I'd put my money on Fed/Fish being the night match. I just hope they don't put Andy on in the heat of the day again - last up in the afternoon session is probably the best we can hope for.

[RoastLamb]

Urgh Federer AGAIN!!!!!!!!! I'm so bored with that. Enough already.

[Madeline]

Fed v an American is bound to get the night match I'm afraid.

[supergran]

Cooler today and showers expected over the next few days. Though I'm still nervous about this match.

[Madeline]

Fed v an American is bound to get the night match I'm afraid.

Ooooh - a couple of posters on MTF have pointed out that tomorrow is a holiday in the USA, and think the important session tomorrow is the daytime - so Fed/Fish might get that. Fingers crossed.

[traveller7]

Going to be a tricky match but he can do it!

[RoastLamb]

Ooooh - a couple of posters on MTF have pointed out that tomorrow is a holiday in the USA, and think the important session tomorrow is the daytime - so Fed/Fish might get that. Fingers crossed.

Ditto.

[Alis]

Ooooh - a couple of posters on MTF have pointed out that tomorrow is a holiday in the USA, and think the important session tomorrow is the daytime - so Fed/Fish might get that. Fingers crossed.

Great - I really hope so. One of the commies was saying that Borg never ever played a night match at the US and never won it.

[pabbers]

I'm sorry and apologise to Milos fans but I still think he's nothing much more than a serve, as has been proven when that serve is off. He wins by bombing, not intelligence or finesse - which he may......or may not.......develop. His backhand is a liability (I hope Andy plays on this if he can get into any rallies on the Milos serve). So I truly don't think a player deserves to win through serve alone, apart from which it's boring. I'm dreading this because if Milos' serve is on song, even Andy will find it difficult to return I fear and unless he can hold his own serve better than he did last night, it's going to be game over.

That apart, 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 in spades 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 other forces are all playing "who???"!!!! Whereas Andy seems to have a load of banana skins just when he could do without them. I know he has to beat whoever, but why can't he have who???ever like the others seem to.

Sorry to sound negative but I'm just very very frayed at the edges. GOOOOOOOOOOOOO ANDEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[RoastLamb]

Well I know I'm biased but I disagree. I think he's a lot more than just a serve. And he's a very intelligent person so I think you're being a tad unfair. But I do think Andy will handle him very well tomorrow.

[ljs]

well Im biased too , and I think Andy will win 2morrow to be honest .
Im going to assume pabbers , that when you said intelligence , you meant ... on the court intelligence ... agree that he doesnt have alot of finesse on court , well , not yet anyway.

But Milos is a very intelligent guy , hes doing his studies while continuing with his tennis . Both his parents are engineers , so hes got good intelligence genes lol

[Elizabeth]

Andy has got the night match - second up.

[lynne]

Andy has the last match on Arthur Ashe:thumbup:

[traveller7]

Just seen that on twitter thats got to be an advantage.

[-J-]

Neil Harman ‏@NeilHarmanTimes (https://twitter.com/NeilHarmanTimes) The suggestion is that Murray v. Raonic is the late match on Ashe tomorrow night. Not a surprise really. CBS rules

[Madeline]

I doubt if I can stay awake - but for his sake, thank goodness!

[Linda]

Hopefully it's after Milos' bedtime ;)

[Alis]

That's great news - thank heavens for Labour Day!

[JAMES4578]

May not be the best time for most of us but should be to Andy's advantage, though will likely still be a tough match and Muzzah will need to be on form.

[rouges]

Thank goodness for Andy's sake he gets an evening match, after a ladies double, the Williams v/s the Russians, should be a good match and great crowds. Andy thrives on pack Stadium. Good luck Andy, hope you are well rested. You've had a bad one ,a good one a bad one hope this is a good one for us. Go Andy I'll be cheering you regardless of time difference.

[RoastLamb]

Yay! Night match on Ashe. Awesome even though it means sleep deprivation for you guys.

[-J-]

best interest of andy comes first every time tho

[scrapaddict]

Great that its an evening match - hope he's physically recovered and eaten lots of protein as he promised!

[cazza99]

At least Andy is on the slower court and it should be slower at night. Hopefully the scheduling will be an advantage to Andy. :)

[LC the fan]

At last Andy seems to be getting a fair slice of the scheduling cake ! A night match on the slightly slower Ashe could be the magic ingredient that swings the balance.
Pack up your best serve in that kitbag Andy.....and make us smile :) :)

[Jan]

Can't see any way I can watch this. Pleased that Andy has a night match - better for him, but not for me watching!

[-J-]

Can't see any way I can watch this. Pleased that Andy has a night match - better for him, but not for me watching!gotta plan yur day round it
bed ny midnight tonight
up at 6 AM
off to work by 7 AM
home by 7 PM
Dinner family etc till 9 PM
bed 9 PM
Wifey on andy watch from 1ish
wake up when ladies match is over
grap little nap after match till 6 AM
spend Tuesday in zombie mode
simplessssssss ;)

[Jan]

Thanks for the advice!!!!!

[-J-]

Thanks for the advice!!!!!anytime:whistle:

[banskogirl]

gotta plan yur day round it
bed ny midnight tonight
up at 6 AM
off to work by 7 AM
home by 7 PM
Dinner family etc till 9 PM
bed 9 PM
Wifey on andy watch from 1ish
wake up when ladies match is over
grap little nap after match till 6 AM
spend Tuesday in zombie mode
simplessssssss ;)

Perfect plan, I have 11 minutes to get to bed then! Oh no, I don't have a wife :rolling:

[-J-]

Perfect plan, I have 11 minutes to get to bed then! Oh no, I don't have a wife :rolling:well you could adapt the 7 PM - 9 PM slot to go find yourself one, dosnt necessarily have to be your own ;)

[banskogirl]

well you could adapt the 7 PM - 9 PM slot to go find yourself one, dosnt necessarily have to be your own ;)

:rolling: Husband might not like that idea :rolling: oops it's 12o'clock!

[-J-]

:rolling: Husband might not like that idea :rolling: oops it's 12o'clock!trust me if you pick the right one he with love it :rolling:
but your right time for bed

[supergran]

Was so pleased when I heard earlier that Andy had a night match. I have no problem planning around it as for the last few nights I have been going to bed in the early hours and sleeping late. If I wake up I have breakfast and then go back to sleep. I suppose it's a little like being on night shift.:big grin:

[banskogirl]

Unfortunately I have to get up at 6:45 for work so I will warn them in school tomorrow to stay on the right side of me on Tuesday!

[supergran]

Unfortunately I have to get up at 6:45 for work so I will warn them in school tomorrow to stay on the right side of me on Tuesday!Well work does interfere with watching tennis...remember those days without fondness.

[supergran]

!Jeannie, check your messages!

[david1610]

Let's hope the rain holds off tomorrow... Isner and Kohlschreiber knocking up... it is nearly 4:00 a.m. UK time and they have not STARTED!

[pabbers]

Well I know I'm biased but I disagree. I think he's a lot more than just a serve. And he's a very intelligent person so I think you're being a tad unfair. But I do think Andy will handle him very well tomorrow.


well Im biased too , and I think Andy will win 2morrow to be honest .
Im going to assume pabbers , that when you said intelligence , you meant ... on the court intelligence ... agree that he doesnt have alot of finesse on court , well , not yet anyway.

But Milos is a very intelligent guy , hes doing his studies while continuing with his tennis . Both his parents are engineers , so hes got good intelligence genes lol

Sorry - yes I wasn't referring to intelligence generally - just tennis intelligence. Don't think he's got the same "chessboard" mind as Andy.

First day back in work tomorrow so may have to record this and get up early to watch the recording rather than interrupt my sleep in the middle of the night.

[scrapaddict]

Have my grandchildren all day Tues but if I go to bed @ 10 p.m. and get up about 2a.m then stay up for ????hours I should be able to manage - think I'll take them to the cinema and then they won't notice if I fall asleep!!!

[Golden Lady]

Tomorrow is the busiest day of the working week for me. My eldest 2 kids are going on a school rewards trip to Alton Towers and have to be at school for 7.30 am plus I have to go on to work and travel in the afternoon to do a presentation, so there is no way that I can be awake for this match.

I do believe that Andy will prevail, I just hope that he is suitably recovered from Saturday and feeling fully fit.

[Caro]

Like you J, I also have to be up for work at 6 and Tuesday is a busy day for me BUT it's the second week of a slam and I can't miss any more of Andy's matches. Sooo I think I'll adopt your plan, substituting wife for husband but will have to set the alarm to wake myself up. I think I'll go for about 3am, that way I will see the end and will at least get 5 hours sleep. No way I could just stay up, I'm rubbish at staying awake.

Go Andy!!!!!!

[lynne]

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

[Jan]

Well I shan't plan to get up - will never cope tomorrow if I do - but if I happen to wake up at some point I might creep downstairs to look at the score. :nailbiter:
Good luck Andy! Please bring your first serve and some great returns!
:cheer::cheer:

[JAMES4578]

I'll probably go to bed around 10 and set the alarm for 1.30, though whether I'll get much sleep is another matter!

[pabbers]

First day back in work tomorrow so may have to record this and get up early to watch the recording rather than interrupt my sleep in the middle of the night.

Who am I kidding - I won't be able to sleep anyway so may as well take up residence on the sofa and set the alarm for 2am!

[Jane]

Wishing Andy all he very best of luck:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)

[Sallydaisy]

Think I need to fit in a couple of hours nap soon so I'm awake for this match!!!
It might be delayed 'cos of rain ... 20% chance of rain this evening (http://www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/graph/New+York+NY+10007:4:US?pagenum=2&nextbeginIndex=6)increasing to a 30/40% chance after 10pm. And the US Open doesn't run to court covers for some reason.

[-J-]

time for a kip

[patmoren]

Anybody have a stream for tonight, Bet 365 is out of action, Slam tracker up the Swanee, same as it was the last time Andy played.

[AllyB]

gotta plan yur day round it
bed ny midnight tonight
up at 6 AM
off to work by 7 AM
home by 7 PM
Dinner family etc till 9 PM
bed 9 PM
Wifey on andy watch from 1ish
wake up when ladies match is over
grap little nap after match till 6 AM
spend Tuesday in zombie mode
simplessssssss ;)

Oh goody, I love a game of "Spot the Difference"

[lynne]

Anybody have a stream for tonight, Bet 365 is out of action, Slam tracker up the Swanee, same as it was the last time Andy played.

Just checked Bet365 & it's ok at the moment, watching Delg/Skupski:thumbup:

[RFS]

Well I will check when I wake up tomorrow to see if they are still at it.
Andy needs to tap into his r2 imperious form as Raonic will be swinging for the fences.

Hoping to wake up to good news!

[Manaus]

Missed the whole of the Lopez match although maybe it was better for my heart that I did! Hope he plays better against Raonic, going to be a tough one.
Going to get some sleep and try to get up on time for the match.

[Jan]

Might try and catch the score in the night if I happen to wake up - otherwise I'll be turning on the TV in fear and trepidation in the morning (and hoping the beeb have managed to update the results - computer takes AGES to get going!)
Come on Andy!!! :thumbup:

[ljs]

well Im going to watch , and in my heart cheering for Andy !!!!!

[super8]

There's word that the Andy v Milos match might be moved to 7pm EST/ Midnight UK time..

[ljs]

really ? why ?

[pabbers]

Yes Mr P just told me he heard that on Sky - because of the risk of rain apparently. Seems fair enough - still an evening match at least. Guess the players will have to agree to it first.

[traveller7]

Hope its confirmed a 12 start would be so much better for us Brits. Shame for those who have taken a nap they might miss half the match!

[ljs]

ohh yes rain is forecast for new york 2nite i see , oh well thats better for u guys in the uk then if it does get bumped up to 7

[DaveArneRiise]

Cmaaaawwwwwwwwwwwn the MUZZ!

[Jan]

Whatever time Andy plays, hope he can get the W.
(Would it mean they don't play on a show court?)

[DaveArneRiise]

Whatever time Andy plays, hope he can get the W.
(Would it mean they don't play on a show court?)

With Fish withdrawing from Fed match, I'm pretty sure Andy will be on AA.

[traveller7]

Nothing come up on lshunter or the usopen website yet as change of time.

[Jan]

hmm I'm off to bed - all you night birds (and those in places where the match is at a more civilised time!) please cheer Andy on loudly!

[super8]

Apparently Andy v Milos is due to start at 7:30pm EST.

[Alis]

It's raining!

[Madeline]

It might stop before then. If it does start at that time I'll try to watch, assuming I can find a livestream of course, but I might fall off the computer chair!

[traveller7]

Argh still ages away zzzzzzzz

[david1610]

Yes ... this is the current message on usopen
"Weather Updates
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Monday, September 3, 2012
The weather forecast is calling for rain later this evening. In an effort to ensure all scheduled matches take place, the Serena Williams and Venus Williams vs. Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova match will take place in Louis Armstrong Stadium beginning at 7p.m. ET. The Andy Murray vs. Milos Raonic match will begin shortly after 7p.m. ET in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

We are carefully monitoring the weather for Tuesday morning and an update will be provided by 9 a.m. ET Tuesday morning. Please check back to usopen.org for continuous updates. You can also subscribe to receive US Open weather alerts."

[RoastLamb]

I hope J's wife tells him he needs to get up earlier or she's in trouble. ;)

[ljs]

:excited:

[traveller7]

Umbrellas up on AA not good sign

[supergran]

So the rain has arrived. Hope it's just a shower.

[banskogirl]

Oh no! Thought it sounded too good to be true ;)

[banskogirl]

ls hunter still showing andy 2:30

[david1610]

Just wondering if they are going to wait until the mixed doubles on Grandstand is over to start both matches. Hope not! It could still be thirty minutes.
(Having said that, it won't of course!)

[lynne]

Andy on court!!!!!:thumbup:

[traveller7]

Just come out on court

[supergran]

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

[banskogirl]

Go Andy!!! won't be talking much :) am on the sofa and have to get up! Hope we enjoy this :)

[ljs]

cmon Andy !!!!! ( i feel like a traitor ) :(

[traveller7]

Hope this is a quick match with the right outcome feeling tired already

[Alis]

C'mon Andy!!!!!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Bet365 has an American commentator who is constantly referring to Andy Murray as Andy Roddick.
:rolleyes:

[supergran]

It's Leif and Petch....Great!

[Maza1987]

any non betting streams?

[Sallydaisy]

Raonic holds for 1-0; Murray returns the favour and holds to love for 1-1.

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!!!!

[lynne]

Hope it works http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-2/18/176/v-397656.html....

[traveller7]

Raonic holds for 1-0; Murray returns the favour and holds to love for 1-1.

It was 40-15 actually ;)

[david1610]

C'mon Andy. Serve well and take any chances!

[Sallydaisy]

It was 40-15 actually ;)
:thumbup:

Now 2-1 to the Canadian .....

[MurrayAOne]

Go Andyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alis]

Good hold from Andy.

[traveller7]

Well Andy looks relaxed he was just smiling at change over!

[traveller7]

Phew from 0-30 down and wins his game

[david1610]

Phew! Bit worried that Andy was going AWOL at 0-30.
Now let's see.....
C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

3-3.

Andy played a brilliant pass to get *0-15, Ace from Milos, now a great return from Andy and it's *15-30.
Is that a little glimmer???
30-30
;)

[banskogirl]

Frozen stream :/ but going by twitter scores maybe just as well!

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy!!!

[david1610]

Well he had a BP and if he keeps getting them...

Just has to be patient and "let them go" and focus on holding.
C'mon Andy!

[traveller7]

Shame he couldnt take the break but still at least he had one!

[supergran]

What a chance for Andy...didn't happen. Oh well, next time. Come on Andy!!!

[Alis]

Keep your cool Andy - your chance will come.

[david1610]

Anybody else think Andy took a few per cent of the speed there to make sure he got the first serves in -thinking that Milos might not be as good at returning as him so making sure they were first serves??

[traveller7]

And he gets the break woop

[Sallydaisy]

Andy breaks and will serve for the first set at *5-4 up.
Great tactics from Andy!!!!!
:thumbup:

[david1610]

yes ! Love these "drop shots" because they are not as high risk - just hitting in the forecourt really and Milos is too far away to get there.

Now please please please no walk abouts.
Focus. Safe hold. C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

Fantastic Andy - now hold for the set!

[supergran]

Yes....Go Andy!!! 40-15...Do it NOW

[Jane]

:clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap: 6-4

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

First set to Muzzah 6'4.
2 more please Andy.

[david1610]

Well done! That should settle the nerves. Some very intelligent, and, dare I say it, simple but effective tennis. Sure he rolled the first two serves in there to make sure.
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

That's our boy!!!!!!

[traveller7]

Nice and easy no scares come on Andy

[Madeline]

My dratted livestream has started showing the Williams doubles. The match could be over soon, I can't make up my mind whether to stay with what was a good stream in the hopes they are going back to Andy soon, or search for another. . .

[traveller7]

My stream has switched matches and as much as I want to see the williams sisters get beaten wheres andy!

[david1610]

Going well but to continue this way you need to focus.
C'mon Andy!

[traveller7]

How did it get that back?!

[Sallydaisy]

What a get from Andy!!!!!!

[Alis]

WOW - what a shot!

[traveller7]

Nice hold

[Madeline]

My stream has switched matches and as much as I want to see the williams sisters get beaten wheres andy!
We must be watching the same stream - never mind, we only missed one game!

[Madeline]

Drat them, they are back to the doubles. Hurry up and lose ladies!

[Alis]

These serves should be illegal - it kills the game.

[supergran]

Great, unbelievable shots from Andy. Come onnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[traveller7]

Whats the score got the grunters still

[Sallydaisy]

Raonic serving first and it's on serve at 2-1 to him with Andy now serving and 15-15

[traveller7]

Williams are beaten come on put andy back on

[david1610]

Mm.... Andy swallowed in the way he has a couple of times in previous matches... in a way that presaged the tired passages... hope everything is OK (and stop imagining things David!)
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

The Williams beaten - that's a surprise!

[Sallydaisy]

2-2 ...

[supergran]

Make him run Andy!!!

[Sallydaisy]

Great lob from Andy!!!

[RoastLamb]

Andy's doing very well indeed. :cheer:

[supergran]

Well played Andy...keep going!!

[supergran]

Break!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Madeline]

:yahoo:

[traveller7]

And Murray gets a kitkat yay

[Sallydaisy]

:dance:
Andy breaks for 3-2 in the 2nd set. Just needs to hold his serve now.

[Alis]

Fantastic play Andy - now hold!!!

[david1610]

Well done!
Now it's all about focus and holding serve.
C'mon Andy!

[ljs]

everyone feeling a bit better ?? :)

[Madeline]

I hope he doesn't need a challenge later.

[traveller7]

And he leads 4-2
this is a nice non-rollercoaster match so far isnt it?!

[Alis]

Another break here would be very handy.

[supergran]

This is so entertaining....Andy is just wonderful!

[Sallydaisy]

What an entertaining point ... and won by Andy!!!
Milos looks exhausted!

[Alis]

That was amazing.

[traveller7]

Brilliant rally he has all the shots today

[david1610]

Still all about Andy focusing and holding on serve.
Pity that exquisite shot making by Andy constructing lobs, beautiful shots... gets a point and... so does a Milos ace.

There should be a way of scoring an extra point when the tennis is at a certain level...

Oh well. Back to focusing.
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - two nice easy service holds here.

[Sallydaisy]

5-3 to Andy Murray in the 2nd set. He could get another break here; Milos is getting down on himself for missing some shots in that game.

[david1610]

I am enjoying this. This year Andy has worked on power, so it is nice to see him play one of those matches where he does not give his opponent the pace he is desiring and uses his tennis brain to put his opponent into uncomfortable positions.
C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

... little glimmer ...

(-J- not up yet?)

[Alis]

C'mon Andy - a break here would be just great.

[Alis]

What a pity - well saved Raonic. Now an easy hold pleeeease Andy!

[Madeline]

Bother, I thought he was going to break there, and serve first in the third. Now HOLD, Andy!

[david1610]

Guess what? You need to focus and serve out the set.

So...let's do it.
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

... little glimmer ...

(-J- not up yet?)

I was wondering that Sd.

[Jane]

6-4 - Great stuff :clap::clap::clap::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

:yahoo:

6'4, 6'4

[Madeline]

Another set like that would be nice. I'm sooooooooo tired!

[david1610]

Phew! But in is in as long as it is... in.

well done Andy! Very mature, professional performance so far. In fact, a bit of a tennis lesson.

Now keep it up, and don't give him any hope and let's try and get off that court asap.
C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

This is well worth staying up for - Andy is playing some very clever tennis.

[ljs]

impressive stuff from Andy !!!!

[traveller7]

There goes my FTM! But hey well done Andy onto the final set (we hope)

[Alis]

Fabulous - I'm so proud to be an Andy fan.

[tom]

I've lost an excellent stream. Can anyone recommend a replacement please?

[RoastLamb]

Andy's sooooo clever. Lovely! But I feel for Milos terribly, he's getting so frustrated.

[ljs]

me too RL :( so torn

[ljs]

I've lost an excellent stream. Can anyone recommend a replacement please?

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/2/196/v-439746.html

[RoastLamb]

me too RL :( so torn

I can't say I'm torn coz I want Andy to win. But I'd rather Milos played a bit better so Andy doesn't have it all his own way.

[Sallydaisy]

Hope it works http://www.sportlemon.tv/v-2/18/176/v-397656.html....
Tom - this has worked for me all evening.
Not sure who the commentators are though - one is British for sure.

[Alis]

C'mon andy - don't let the level drop - I can do without a murraycoaster.

[Alis]

Is that the first time that Raonic has had deuce on Andy's serve?

[Madeline]

Phew!

[david1610]

Phew! Thought that might have been a walkabout.... as many UEs in that game as the previous set!
Kitkat and hold please before Milos starts to hope.
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

Well held Andy. Now keep your focus.

[Madeline]

:yahoo:

[Sallydaisy]

There's the first break of the 3rd set and it goes to Andy who'll serve at *2-1 after the change of ends.

[david1610]

Well done.
Now focus and hold please.
C'mon Andy!

[Alis]

Wahey - well done that man!!!!!

[ljs]

Andys just too good 4 milos

[Alis]

I'd like another break though - just for insurance.

[david1610]

More of the same please.
Focus and hold please.
C'mon Andy!

[RoastLamb]

Commies are being very balanced tonite. Which makes a change. :lol:

[supergran]

Brilliant serving Andy....come onnnnn!!!

[Alis]

Brilliant - well held Andy!!

[supergran]

Wow..Brilliant!!!!

[Madeline]

Yes - the insurance break! C'mon Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Double break for *5-2 to Andy - and he'll serve for the match in the next game.
:dance:

[david1610]

This should be played as a video to all up and coming tennis players on how to return service. Sensational. And not having any BPs on his own serve is just as good.
Now finish it off in style please!
C'mon Andy!

[RoastLamb]

This should be played as a video to all up and coming tennis players on how to return service. Sensational. And not having any BPs on his own serve is just as good.
Now finish it off in style please!
C'mon Andy!

Funny you should say that, the commies (Darren Cahill and Brad) said that Milos should study this video in the next few days to realize what he needs to do to improve.

[Gary D]

Stream I'm watching has 2 yank commies, one is Luke Jensen.....they're very impressed. Me too. :thumbup:

[Jane]

Congratulations, Andy - great match, great play and great result, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::clap::clap::clap::swingin:: swingin::)

[david1610]

Funny you should say that, the commies (Darren Cahill and Brad) said that Milos should study this video in the next few days to realize what he needs to do to improve.I did not want to jinx anything but if Milos is humble and wants to progress, there is so much to learn from watching this match back!

[Sallydaisy]

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

[Alis]

:dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:: dance::dance:

[traveller7]

Well done Andy 3 straight sets masterclass tonight worth staying up for glad it wasnt up and down.

[Sallydaisy]

What a stunning performance from Andy Murray - 2 hours of fabulous tennis.
A deserved win 6'4, 6'4, 6'2 - and the commies are full of praise for Andy!
(one is Nick Brown, dunno who t'other is).

[Madeline]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::thumbup:

One very happy but very tired lady is off to bed - 'night, all.

[traveller7]

No break points for Milos thats amazing really.

[Jennan]

Magnificent, worth staying up for.

[Sallydaisy]

Getting the on-court interview with Brad Gilbert.
Go BG.

"Andy saying that he set out to mix things up to try and break the serving rhythm of Milos.
So important to focus on every one of his own service games.
They heard the rain was coming at 9.30pm so they were glad (and both agreed) to start at 7.30pm to try and get the job done.
Cilic has a solid game and Andy knows he'll have to work hard to win the Quarter-Final."

[traveller7]

Night all!

[MurrayAOne]

Brilliant match!!! Well in Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[david1610]

Now if they could put Andy on at night again that would be lovely!

[scrapaddict]

Routine wn for Andy - well played sir

[RoastLamb]

I did not want to jinx anything but if Milos is humble and wants to progress, there is so much to learn from watching this match back!

Agreed. I think he will too.

[Bardot]

A first class performance for Andy :dance:, brilliant in every department..........except challenges :clap::clap: Raonic played well but had no answer to the tennis genius of Andy.

[lynne]

Very intelligent play from Andy......Well Done Andy!!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:

[supergran]

Brilliant match, intelligent play from Andy. He knew what he had to do and he did it. Well done!!:cheer::cheer::clap::clap::cheer::cheer:

[Alis]

I could get used to these early hours encounters. Thanks for your company everyone - sweet dreams!!

[JAMES4578]

:cheer::cheer:I don't know what we were worried about! Andy in sublime form,he returned superbly and showed that on top form he's the far more skillful player. Gave Milos few chances and the Canadian just didn't know how to respond. Well done Muzzah!

[ljs]

Andy played that perfectly :clap::clap:

[Katie]

Amazing from Andy! He showed today why he's one of the very best returners in the game. Didn't let Raonic get anywhere near a tiebreak! Loved all his brilliant passing shots. :)

[supergran]

What a fantastic experience watching Andy play like that. Thrilling tennis from the most entertaining and exciting player on the Tour. Go Andy...proud to be an Andy fan.:cheer::cheer:

[Hawkeye]

Who am I kidding - I won't be able to sleep anyway so may as well take up residence on the sofa and set the alarm for 2am!Just catching up with the thread after setting my alarm for half one and missing the entire first set! More than slightly annoyed. Hope you saw something!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy timed that match very well ...

Jonathan Overend ‏@5livetennis (https://twitter.com/5livetennis) Just started raining! hard. Murray got it done just in time!





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[Fina]

Excellent performance from Andy. Just brilliant. :clap:
What was it Milos had been saying in his pre-match comments...

[Genbrit]

What an amazing match from Andy. He mixed things up and just played superbly. Well done to those of you who stayed up to see this. :yahoo::yahoo::dance::dance::clap::clap::swingin:: swingin:

[Splitpin]

Hi Everyone!

What a great performance by Andy. I really believe that he is almost unbeatable when he shows that form, just as he did in the Olympics. Brilliant to watch. If Andy can play like this until the weekend he has every chance of claiming that elusive first slam. Very gracious words from Milos afterwards. He recognises that there was little he could do against such an awesome display of tennis. Well done son. Bring on Cilic!

[RFS]

What a great scoreline to wake up to. So... not unlike the Star Trek films... the even number matches seem to be the best by far for Andy...
Except of course, the Final is the 7th game!

But first... Cilic!

[Caro]

I cannot believe it! Went to bed early although couldn't really sleep much. Got up earlier than planned for the match, switched on the TV just in time to see them shake hands at the net!! Delighted Andy won but really gutted I missed it! I gather the match was brought forward due to threat of rain. At least our boy had a good match though so that's the main thing. Hopefully I'll get to see the next match ...

[JAMES4578]

Just catching up with the thread after setting my alarm for half one and missing the entire first set! More than slightly annoyed.

Also missed the opening set as went to bed earlier and hadn't heard about the time change! Am recording highlights so hope they will show a fair bit of the first!

[Golden Lady]

:cheer::cheer::cheer: How wonderful to wake up and read Neil Harman's tweet saying it was a piece of Tennis Mastery from Andy!!! Congratulations Andy you are in superb form, bring on the quarter finals!!!

[patmoren]

Stayed up until almost the end but even Andy couldn't keep my eyes open. The match was over by then anyway, Milos didn't take another game. Well done Andy another Masterclass, even more pleased because of Milos's comments pre-match. He isn't experienced enough to have that much confidence yet in taking out Andy or even making Andy change his game.

[hfwardhouse]

So pleased to hear this was a masterclass - well done Andy! :cheer:

[Jan]

Brilliant news to wake up to! Very well done Andy :cheer::cheer:
So pleased to read that Andy played well!
Well done too, to all those who braved the small hours to watch live!

[karanga]

Congratulations to Andy on a brilliant match. Fantastic to see him playing so well. Keep it up - we'd like to see more of this Andy. :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Alis]

Stayed up until almost the end but even Andy couldn't keep my eyes open. The match was over by then anyway, Milos didn't take another game. Well done Andy another Masterclass, even more pleased because of Milos's comments pre-match. He isn't experienced enough to have that much confidence yet in taking out Andy or even making Andy change his game.

What Milos doesn't seem to realise is that Andy tailors his game to his opposition whoever they may be. Andy has the talent to do that - many players don't - including Milos who seemed totally devoid of ideas.

[Sallydaisy]

What Milos doesn't seem to realise is that Andy tailors his game to his opposition whoever they may be. Andy has the talent to do that - many players don't - including Milos who seemed totally devoid of ideas.
I think though that Milos might develop that aspect of his game and if he plays Andy a few more times we might see things work differently. It happened with the other players when they first met Andy; took 'em a few matches but some managed to suss out how to play him. Not all of them win (Lopez being a good example!) but Raonic is still young and that serve gives him the opportunity to develop other areas of his game whilst knowing he can win a lot of matches by currently getting a lot of 'easy' points on serve.

Here's what the guys had to say in their post-match pressers!

Andy - link to interview (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ae5KLkA7IQ&feature=g-u-u)

Milos - link to interview (http://t.co/Hqr62qu)

[Helen40]

Please has anyone ogot a link to any transcripts of the pressers.
Also, did it rain after Andy had finished demolishing Raonic?