View Full Version : TOKYO 2012 R2: Andy licks Lacko 6'1, 6'2 in 57mins.
Sallydaisy
01-10-2012, 21:15
R2, and whether by Bye, a Walkover or beating someone in R1 (depends who you believe)
Andy will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia on Wednesday.
They've only met once before and the outcome was a comprehensive 3 sets win for Andy, 6'3, 6'2, 6'2, in the R128 at the US Open in 2010. So 1-0 (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=L797) to Muzzah ...
Lacko was ranked #72 at that time. 2 years on and he's up to #65 but in the meanwhile has dipped down to #162 a year ago. No ATP titles but he was a Finalist in Zagreb earlier this year.
Lacko could give Andy a spot of bother if he plays at his very best but the 24yr old Slovakian is 0-9 against top 10 players and I'm not sure he'll improve on that in Tokyo.
No idea what time the match will be played until the OOP is released later tomorrow.
Sallydaisy
02-10-2012, 09:13
R2, and whether by Bye, a Walkover or beating someone in R1 (depends who you believe)
Andy will play Lukas Lacko of Slovakia on Wednesday.
So, he beat Karlovic and now definitely faces Lukas Lacko tomorrow.
The match is 4th on Centre - around 09.00 UK time depending on how long the earlier matches take.
I trust you'll be giving the Beeb the benefit of our cutting edge knowledge, Sally? :lol:
Argh I'm out from 9.15 tomorrow :grrr:
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 06:56
The prior match has just started ..... if they're done in 2 sets Andy might be on court around 09.15. If they go to 3 sets it'll be 10/10.30am UK time before he starts.
Good luck Andy! You know what you have to do!!:cheer:
The Very Best of Luck Andy!!!:thumbup:
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 07:41
Chardy was leading 5'2 in the set and serving for it but was broken and then Stan took it to a tie-breaker and went on to take it 7'6(1). Into the 2nd set ...
I have to head out in a few minutes, back around lunchtime. Hope Andy can get through this one in a straightforward way!
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 08:19
Chardy v Wawa into another tie-breaker, this time for the 2nd set.
C'mon Stan - get the job done pronto!!!
SW serving first ...
*1-0,
JC: 1-1*, 2-1* DF Chardy
SW: *3-1, *4-1 (2nd serve Ace for Wawa)
JC: 4-2*, 5-2* So Stan will serve for the match next .....
SW: *5-3, *6'3 and Stan has 3 match points
JC: 6'4*, 6'5*
SW: * 6'6 Jeepers Stan - can't serve out the match to save his life!!!
Change of ends
SW: *6'7 Stan you twerp! Just lost 4 points and JC will serve for the set!
JC: 6-8*
Madeline
03-10-2012, 08:28
My Japanese cyber-friend in Tokyo is saying that it is raining in Tokyo (or was a couple of hours ago) and the roof was closed.
All the very best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::)
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 08:32
Stan has just successfully muppetted away 3 match points and Chardy takes the 2nd set 7'6(6).
Another 45/50mins before Andy plays!
:grrr:
Madeline
03-10-2012, 08:34
Aaargh! a third set. Get off the court, you two! :)
rainy days
03-10-2012, 08:34
Just as well, I suppose. These two can tire each other out properly.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 08:41
Why Stan, why? :facepalm:
Just as well, I suppose. These two can tire each other out properly.
If they play all 4 Quarter Finals on Friday it won't really matter 'cos they'll all get a day off tomorrow.
I think Stan wins muppet of the month award though ............
I can't remember the Pick'em short code for Swiss muppets ...
REM? Rosti Eating Malingerer?
Andy & Jamie third on court 1 tomorrow, I've put the OOP on the doubles thread!!!:thumbup:
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:10
If they play all 4 Quarter Finals on Friday it won't really matter 'cos they'll all get a day off tomorrow.
I think Stan wins muppet of the month award though ............
I can't remember the Pick'em short code for Swiss muppets ...
REM? Rosti Eating Malingerer?
Yeah, I just saw that. I would like to see a Chardy rematch I guess. You know, so Andy can set the record straight. ;)
LOL!!
Madeline
03-10-2012, 09:19
Well if Stan doesn't choke it will be over soon.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:23
Well if Stan doesn't choke it will be over soon.
FINALLY THEY'RE DONE!!!
Bring on Andy Murray .......
:dance:
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:35
Finally!!! Still no streams, I reckon?
I heard they are broadcasting it in Asia.
Got it on live score but that's all :grrr:
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:40
No livestreams folks; Tokyo isn't being televised at all until Thursday (and probably not the doulbles matches on the outer courts) so our first chance to watch Andy will be on Friday ...
Andy to serve first in this match.
Come on Muzzah!!!
:swingin::swingin::swingin:
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:41
Yeah, same. I still don't get why though. There are Challengers on TV and yet they refuse to let us watch the No. 3 in the world!? :grrr:
Come on Andy!!
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:45
Yes, it's ridiculous that you can watch Challenger doubles matches but not Andy!!!
Hey ho, we're off ....... and that's an Ace from Andy for 30-15.
Madeline
03-10-2012, 09:45
At last.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:46
1-0, Andy holds to 15 (including 2 Aces!)
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:49
That's a good start!! 2-0
Breaks to 0 as well.
hfwardhouse
03-10-2012, 09:50
Early kitkat - that's what we want to see :yahoo:
Let's go Andy let's Go!
Madeline
03-10-2012, 09:50
Kitkat!
Am I just impatient, or does each point seem to take a long time? I hate not seeing - I've been spoiled in recent years.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:52
3-0 and another love hold for Andy.
I think he's got a dinner booking ......
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:56
And another one. oO
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:56
Andy now 4-0 first set after breaking Lacko to love again.
The Slovak has only won 1 point so far ...
Madeline
03-10-2012, 09:57
Lacko doubles his points haul to 2 :lol:
Shock horror! Lukas wins his 2nd point of the match!
rainy days
03-10-2012, 09:58
The most ridiculous thing is that both points were on Andy's first serve.
5-0
Come on Andy, I want a bagel!
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 09:59
Andy now 5-0 first set after holding to 15 ...
hfwardhouse
03-10-2012, 10:00
A bagel for lunch would be most welcome :big grin:
Come on Andy!!
Wow - this is how I like it! Too old for roller coasters!
rainy days
03-10-2012, 10:03
Not to be... 5-1
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:03
:faint:
Lacko won a game, mind how you go Andy! Safe hold please.
;)
rainy days
03-10-2012, 10:05
30-30
Not a good thing.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:07
Another DF from Andy gifts Lacko his first bp chance.
Saved - Deuce.
Ad Andy and set point to him.
Woo-hoo 6-1 first set - well done, Andy:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:08
6-1 and first set to Andy Murray.
rainy days
03-10-2012, 10:08
YAAY!! Now another easy one please.
Aussie Andy
03-10-2012, 10:08
Andy takes the first set 6-1 in 25 minutes! Andy-on-a-roll? Though that last game wasn't too easy.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:09
Lunch ........
:breadstick:
Madeline
03-10-2012, 10:10
Probably because the match was going too easily, Andy lost focus for a moment - deciding what to have for dinner perhaps.
Aussie Andy
03-10-2012, 10:17
Probably because the match was going too easily, Andy lost focus for a moment - deciding what to have for dinner perhaps.
Yes, I think that is a problem for Andy, concentrating when the match seems easy.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:17
Lacko holds first game, 2nd set, for 1-0.
Andy finding some more DF's as the match goes on.
*0-15, 15-15, 30-15, 30-30, 40-30.
1-1
Aussie Andy
03-10-2012, 10:18
All right Andy, focus and you'll get your dinner more quickly.
Blinked and missed the first set!
Hope the DFs aren't down to Andy's back playing up :sad:
rainy days
03-10-2012, 10:20
2-1
Andy to serve!
Madeline
03-10-2012, 10:20
After a couple of games dithering over what to have for dinner, Andy decides to settle for a Kitkat for now.
Normal service resumed! Lukas broken to love :clap:
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:20
KITKAT.
Andy now leads 2-1 in the 2nd set after a break to love.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:25
3-1. Andy held to 30
Lacko holds again - let's hope Andy can.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:32
Andy now 4-2 after another hold to 15.
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:34
Barry Flatman is tweeting from courtside; he got the score wrong* in the following tweet but it's typical Andy!
Barry Flatman @Barry_FlatmanST (https://twitter.com/Barry_FlatmanST) Now come on Andy, don't be silly. Murray gives left foot a mighty whack with racket
after losing a game. Leads 3-3* with a break in 2nd set
* should have been 3-2
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:35
5-2 and now Andy will serve for the match having broken Lacko again.
;)
Sallydaisy
03-10-2012, 10:39
:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
GSM Andy Murray 6'1, 6'2 in just under an hour.
58% first serves in, 6 Aces, 3 DF's, won all 4 break point chances.
Madeline
03-10-2012, 10:39
Efficiently done. :dance:
:clap::clap:Well done, Andy:clap::clap::clap:
YAYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!! Less than an hour to see Lacko off!
Aussie Andy
03-10-2012, 10:40
Winner: Andy Murray, 6-1, 6-2, in just over 57 minutes.
I have to admit I love the scoreline.
OK, time to get back to work! See you for the doubles tomorrow!
Short but sweet ......well played Andy!!!!:thumbup:
rainy days
03-10-2012, 10:51
Well done!!
Great job Andy. He's on a roll! :D
Just logged on hoping to follow you all during the match! Too late!! But great job Andy!!
JAMES4578
03-10-2012, 12:09
That really was a comprehensive win, well done Andy!
Golden Lady
03-10-2012, 13:16
Great win for Andy :yahoo:
Great news! Well done Andy - drama-free by the look of the score. More of the same please!
:clap::clap:
traveller7
03-10-2012, 14:05
well done totally forgot about this match woops!
Good Job Andy !!!!
I Hate not seeing any of this !!
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