AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2013, ROUND 1: Andy rolls over Robin 6-3 6-1 6-3

[Sallydaisy]

Andy will play Robin Haase in R1 at the 2013 Australian Open.

There were audible groans on twitter and from those of us who remember Haase beating Andy in Rotterdam R1 in 2008 and then taking him to 5 sets at the 2011 USO. For some reason this is not a good match up for Andy. Mostlybecause when Haase is having a good day he is fearsome and makes you scratch your head wondering why he isn't in the top 10.

Haase can play aggressive accurate tennis and can demolish the best in the world and has given the likes of Nadal and Baghdatis (besides Murray) a run for their money over 5 sets. Thankfully, he doesn't do it often enough and that inconsistency is why his ranking is #54 (CH#33, July 2012). Also, Robin was injured and off the tour for nearly a year so, for his age (25, the same as Andy), he's dropped back in terms of playing experience particularly in the Slams and 5-setters.

The Dutchman has beaten Andy once and had a 2 sets lead at their next encounter before Andy came back from the 0-2 deficit to win in 5 sets. H2H (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=H756) is 1-1. It's absolutely vital that Andy comes out firing on all six and gives Haase no quarter; when he's ahead he oozes confidence and keeps thumping the ball for winners.

Muzzah needs to be calm and clinical and get off the court in 3 sets to conserve energy.
We all know that ..... but equally we all know the match might not go to any sort of plan!

You've been warned; sofas at the ready, medicinal alcohol stocked up and plenty of these!
:facepalm:

On the other hand we could go for .......
:jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::jitterbug::jitte rbug:

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



Year
Tournament & City
Surface
Round
Winner & Score


2011
US Open (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/US-Open.aspx)
NY, U.S.A.
Hard
R64
Murray, Andy (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Andy-Murray.aspx)
6-7(5), 2-6, 6-2, 6-0, 6-4 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=H756#)


2008
Rotterdam (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Tournaments/Rotterdam.aspx)
The Netherlands
Hard
R32
Haase, Robin (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Tennis/Players/Top-Players/Robin-Haase.aspx)
7-5, 6-3 Stats (http://www.atpworldtour.com/Players/Head-To-Head.aspx?pId=MC10&oId=H756#)



BBC match report here (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/tennis/21021951)

[ljs]

im not worried , Andys a different man now

[Golden Lady]

im not worried , Andys a different man now

Totally agree!

[pabbers]

I'm just a born worrier! :nailbiter:

[Sallydaisy]

I was sat in the Ahoy stadium watching the 2009 Rotterdam match between Andy and Robin.
It was awful.
:crying:

To put it in context though ... at the time Haase was deemed to be the next big thing in Dutch tennis and the night before there'd been a hugely emotional ceremony when stalwart Raemon Sluiter retired. So, I think in his first appearance at the Rotterdam event, and fuelled by much local crowd support, Robin just went for broke in much the same way as Rosol did at Wimbledon against Rafa. Andy just wasn't expecting it, I think it was a morning match when he wasn't fully awake and he definitely wasn't on top form.

In a Bio article on 24th June 2010 Haase put this:
Greatest Sports Moment: “I beat Andy Murray in front of the home crowd (Rotterdam).”
:shades:
(Haase took Rafa to 5 sets in R2, Wimb 2010, with Nadal finally winning 7–5, 2–6, 6–3, 0–6, 3–6).

In the USO 5-setter Andy had to battle from behind and win from a 0-2 set deficit because once again Haase had come out in barnstorming mode. However, Muzzah's great experience paid off and as Haase's confidence began to dip his game faltered.

Haase is still having trouble with playing well consistently week in, week out, and he does collapse mentally when playing in some matches. Having returned in April 2010 from serious injury and surgery which took him out of the tour for 10 months, he did well to reach the year end at #45 in 2011.

2012 was poor by his standards with a 19/28 win/loss record and the 2nd half of the year was very bad. After retaining his Kitzbuhel title he then posted a string of losses and in 6 months a 2/9 win/loss record.

Haase must have had some personal woes affecting his play per this extract from his official website:

The year 2012 has been a learning experience particularly in my personal life, both in a negative and positive way ... Explaining what went on in my mind or why I think I lost a match. I will therefore keep trying to tell my story and version of events ... Let’s talk about the 2012 season. Unsurprisingly, I had hoped for more and I expected more of it. Things did not turn out the way I wanted to, so the only thing I can do now, is to try to perform better next year. The answer on how I will achieve this is simple: keep on working hard, be confident and work even harder.

[LC the fan]

As I've said before - Andy is always better with a tough draw. When he knows concentration is vital he comes out ready for a close encounter and - unless he has a nightmare day - he shouldn't have any problems. :no worries: Oh dear, did I really say that?

Looking ahead I am more concerned about DelPo in the quarters but we'll worry about that this time next week

[rouges]

True that Andy has experienced Robin's lashings but surely he will come ready for it and with coach Ivan L in the box, he will expect Andy to come through come what may. Good Luck Andy. I watched a repeat of last year Semi against Nole on Eurosport yesterday and knowing that Andy lost that match, I was relaxed and enjoyed some of the most amazing shot making from Andy. Now with his confidence and focus, I hope he goes deep in the tournie before facing The Fed.

[supergran]

im not worried , Andys a different man nowJust what I said to Supergramps when I went to bed after the draw.:no worries:

[patmoren]

He shouldn't have a problem but he does love to give us murraycoasters.

[hfwardhouse]

He shouldn't have a problem but he does love to give us murraycoasters.

Indeed :rolleyes:

I'm sure he'll come out firing on all cylinders on Tuesday :no worries:

[AussieAndyFan]

Very confident that he will get the win comfortably.

[david1610]

Just do not want this one in the hottest part of the day. If Haase blitzes Andy in the first set I do not want difficult physical conditions as well. C'mon Andy!

[RoastLamb]

I hope he's first up on Tuesday so I can watch before going to bed.

[Katie]

I'm feeling confident about this match - Haase has hardly won any matches for months while Andy's a much more confident player than he was in 2011. I'll be surprised if Haase is able to take a set this time.

[Jan62]

Haase has shown in the past that he could trouble Andy. However, Haase has had his difficulties last year and Andy is a completely different player now than their last match. Once Andy gets in to full flow in this match, Haase will not be able to keep up - he might take the odd game but Andy will just be too strong. Feeling confident for a good opening match from Andy, sure he will win in straight sets.

[banskogirl]

I think Andy will want to get this match done and under his belt. I'm hoping he won't let Haase get comfortable at all. Just a solid win and out of the heat.

[Genbrit]

Andy up first on Rod Laver - 12am UK, 4pm for me in Las Vegas. :skippy: Will record and watch when I get home from work. Hope Andy comes out fully awake!!!! Can't wait. :cheer:

[Jane]

Andy on at midnight tonight on Rod Laver Court - very best of luck, Andy:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Jamie Baker on third on Court 20 - very best of luck to him too:thumbup::thumbup:

Laura Robson on third on show ct. 3 - and the very best of luck to her also:thumbup::thumbup:

[lynne]

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

[JAMES4578]

Miidnight probably the most suitable for me as I'm working. Of course it's early in Australia,let's hope Andy gets off to a good start,let's go Muzzah!

[banskogirl]

Great time for me, will be able to sleep afterwards, I hope!

[Fina]

Good luck Andy! x

[pabbers]

It's going to be hot over there...........GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ANDEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

[Sallydaisy]

I hope Andy'll be awake!!! 11.00 start for him on RLA ...
:hmm:

[Caro]

Oh dear, a midnight start UK .... which means I have to stay awake rather than grabbing some sleep first then waking up to watch the tennis later, which bizarrely I find easier when I have to work. I get up at 6 so find staying up difficult. I might have a power hour late evening.

Andy will be fine. I have every confidence. He is a different player .... I'll still be a bit nervous until I see he's in to his stride though. Good luck Andy!!!!

[cazza99]

I've recently been trying to train myself into going to bed earlier and getting up earlier to watch the tennis in the mornings. Ha.

[Jan62]

Aaaggh. Midnight start - not sure I can stay up for this. Have to get up at 6.30am for work and as I have my appraisal meeting tomorrow morning I suppose I had better look awake and interested when I am there :laugh: Will save my energies for later in the tournament, and just have to wake up to hopefully the good news of Muzzah through in straight sets. Really hope he comes out firing on all cylinders - or as much as he needs to - to get the match done as efficiently as possible, conserving energy for subsequent matches and to get out of the heat. Let's go Andy :thumbup::yahoo:

[patmoren]

Eurosport are saying 01.00 for Andy and Rudeski says they are showing Andys match at 08.00 then Lauras. Which one is right do you think!!

[Sallydaisy]

Eurosport are saying 01.00 for Andy and Rudeski says they are showing Andys match at 08.00 then Lauras. Which one is right do you think!!
Aren't the Eurosport times for continental Europe i.e. 1 hr ahead of us. That would make it 01.00 in France/Germany etc and 00.00 in the UK.

Andy is definitely on the OOP for an 11am start on RLA and that is 00.00 (midnight) here.

Laura is 3rd on Ct 3 after a Ladies and then Mens Singles so around 4am UK time live.

Rusedski must mean that they're showing a replay of Andy at 08.00 followed by a replay of Laura. Maybe???

[karanga]

Very best of luck Andy. :swingin: :swingin: :swingin:

[LC the fan]

GO FOR IT ANDY...... :cheer: Waiting to see you go all the way to the final

[Maza1987]

Perfect timing.
Staying up tonight.
Will be here to discuss through the match.

[Sallydaisy]

Eurosport on twitter:

Eurosport UK TV ‏@EurosportUKTV (https://twitter.com/EurosportUKTV) We're showing Andy Murray's and Laura Robson's matches LIVE and in full from midnight tonight!
#ausopen (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ausopen&src=hash) #backthebrits (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23backthebrits&src=hash) @BritishTennis (https://twitter.com/BritishTennis)

[Craigenhogen]

Can't wait to see Andy in action again! Just please God don't let it be a Murraycoaster!

[Jan]

Don't think I can stay up for this - so unless I'm hit by insomnia (which is possible) I will await the result with just a little fear and trepidation in the morning. Come on Andy!

[david1610]

Aren't the Eurosport times for continental Europe i.e. 1 hr ahead of us. That would make it 01.00 in France/Germany etc and 00.00 in the UK.

Andy is definitely on the OOP for an 11am start on RLA and that is 00.00 (midnight) here.

Laura is 3rd on Ct 3 after a Ladies and then Mens Singles so around 4am UK time live.

Rusedski must mean that they're showing a replay of Andy at 08.00 followed by a replay of Laura. Maybe???
At best you never know if you are getting a continental time for Eurosport or a UK time (or Lisbon time for that matter).

If in any doubt, Google Australian Open or remember www.austalianopen.com click on Schedule Note Time (11:00) change a.m. to p.m. and ADD one hour. Then unless the ao sites messes up, you are not relying on anything else! Add the hour, add the hour David..... determined to get it right this year :)
Laura is third on with a women's singles and men's singles before here. Court starts at 11:00 local so wildy ambitious 3 hours later 2:00 p.m. = 3 a.m. but more probably 4 or 5 am or....

[hfwardhouse]

Still trying to decide if I'm gonna stay up or not .... I've got to be up at 6.30 to get DD organised and off to school bus (if the stupid thing runs of course :rolleyes:) and get to work myself for 9 .... decisions, decisions!

[Nina]

4 hours
jesus 4 AM to me
gotta go a sleep a little

Wish Andy very best of luck

[rouges]

Well as always, everything's cancelled now for Andy's matches. It's now 20.30 hrs I'm off to bed, alarm set for match, won't worry about tomorrow as that's another day, my every other day is now planned and hopefully Andy goes all the way. Might even have a peek at Roger's match.
GOOD LUCK ANDY

[Nina]

where was that topic about Murray special dictionary ?

[RoastLamb]

I really wish he was second on coz for some reason our tv coverage doesn't start till 2.5 hours after play itself starts. :crying:

[Golden Lady]

All the very best Andy!

I have to be up at 6 so won't be able to watch but I'm sure all will be well.

[Linda]

Was just about to go and get my usual post-dinner cup of decaf then realised I need to stay awake - I'd better have the fully leaded stuff.

[pabbers]

Am going to curl up on the sofa and see if I can doze till midnight. Then spare bed after match. Then teaching at 9am............:getcoat:

[Jan]

Please cheer on my behalf!

[Manaus]

Want to watch this but wondering if I should save my energy for later rounds. Guess I'll see if I'm still awake by then!

[patmoren]

Trying to stay up but tired already and there is still 3 hours to go. The cold saps my energy. Have a recorded programme to watch see how I am after that.

[Sallydaisy]

where was that topic about Murray special dictionary ?
Here it is QueenN: http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?121-The-Murray-Dictionary

[davech]

Off to bed. Andy's going to have to manage without me. Somehow...

[Alis]

Does anyone have a link to a free live stream?

[traveller7]

Might stay up for this.

[supergran]

Hellooooo!! Getting excited now. Fell asleep for about an hour late afternoon so I'll be fine for the match. Wishing Andy all the luck in the world. Let's go Andy, let's go!!:thumbup::dance::skippy:

[ljs]

Just finished dinner , now waiting for the match ...... Cmonnn Andy !!!!

[Craigenhogen]

Does anyone have a link to a free live stream?

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/10/88/v-508892.html

Here you go Alis, they're just showing the end of Djokovic's first round match just now.

[ljs]

I really wish he was second on coz for some reason our tv coverage doesn't start till 2.5 hours after play itself starts. :crying:

last night the TSN stream showed it all , but now its gone , stupid TSN . And sportsnet said at the beginning of last year that they would be televising all of Milos's matches , pffffttttt , stupid sportsnet

[Linda]

I don't understand this Eurosport Player. It's still showing Dakar Rally which was supposed to finish an hour and a half ago and I can't change it :grrr:

[supergran]

Here we go folks. Enjoy the match. See you all later!

[supergran]

I don't understand this Eurosport Player. It's still showing Dakar Rally which was supposed to finish an hour and a half ago and I can't change it :grrr:Starting on Eurosport 2 then switching to 1 later.

[Linda]

I keep clicking on the right programme but it just brings up the Dakar Rally every time :crying:

[Jane]

Andy is keeping himself moving in the corridor while we are waiting!! (I'm watching on tv )

[ljs]

Andy looking calm and ready to go !!!

[Craigenhogen]

Here come the players!

[Linda]

Ah, got it now :phew:

[traveller7]

the streams are showing some sort of car rally?!

[Sallydaisy]

I keep clicking on the right programme but it just brings up the Dakar Rally every time :crying:
They announced that since the snooker over-ran they've still got the Dakar Rally on 1 but will switch over when they've 'caught up'.

They are starting Andy's match on ESPN2.

[Craigenhogen]

Andy wins the toss and chooses to receive.

[Linda]

British Eurosport has got the Dakar Rally but British Eurosport 2 has got the match :thumbup:

[RoastLamb]

Andy looking calm and ready to go !!!

What link do you have? I've got something else on mine and it's not tennis.

[Manaus]

Feeling a bit sleepy but going to try and stay awake. You can do it Andy!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy wins the toss and chooses to receive.
He wished Haase good luck; Robin acknowledged with a smile!

[Craigenhogen]

He wished Haase good luck; Robin acknowledged with a smile!

Hasse is going to need all the luck he can get to beat Andy!

[Hawkeye]

What link do you have? I've got something else on mine and it's not tennis.http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/static/popups/12983403297810.html

[david1610]

C'mon Andy!

[ljs]

What link do you have? I've got something else on mine and it's not tennis.

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/10/88/v-508892.html

[Manaus]

Haase serving well, could be tricky. Good start please Andy. Think I can hear the ANDY boys!

[Craigenhogen]

Hasse holds serve for 1-0, but it's still early days. COME ON ANDY!

[banskogirl]

Come on Andy! Just in from girls night out, Chinese and Les Mis so wide awake for Andy!

[harriet]

5live is the place to be for me

[Maza1987]

nice rally
these guys are already warmed up

[ljs]

great rally , run him ragged Andy !!!!!!

[Maza1987]

2bps

[Maza1987]

wow he almost made the pass down the line
still 1bp

[Hawkeye]

A nice early break to relax the nerves a bit!

[banskogirl]

Eurosport have switched channels already, impossible to set record!

[Manaus]

Early break for Andy! :cheer:
Stay focussed and hold Andy!

[Craigenhogen]

Kitkat :dance:

[supergran]

Come on Andy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[david1610]

Well done Andy.
Already this seems to be all about Andy just keeping focus and letting his tennis do the rest.

[Sallydaisy]

I'd like another kitkat - just to make sure Haase knows he's really up against the wall today.
;)

Good to see Andy get ahead so quickly though.
He'll serve at *2-1 after the change of ends and with a break.

Some great tennis so far - enjoying it a lot!!

[david1610]

Eurosport have switched channels already, impossible to set record!
Andy may have to set another record then (bad joke)

[Maza1987]

3-1

[Maza1987]

andy is striking crisply.
showing good variation

[Hawkeye]

HD stream a bit ahead of the earlier one I posted.

http://lsh.streamhunter.eu/streams/1/eurosport1.html

[Craigenhogen]

Double kitkat! :dance:

[Manaus]

Another break. :) Andy playing great so far.

[Sallydaisy]

Double-break. Thank you Muzzah!!!
:swingin:

[david1610]

I had read that Haase's tennis had gone down since their USO meeting, and selfishly I do not mind if Andy gets off court and out of the sun asap, but at the same time it is a bit sad that already he has his serve and not much else.
Stay focused. C'mon Andy!
And that text about Andy putting on more weight and getting more power seems to be borne out - is it my imagination or is there increased power on his forehand?

[Linda]

Hope he keeps this up so I can get a reasonable amount of sleep tonight! I've got work in the morning!

[supergran]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[ljs]

Hope he keeps this up so I can get a reasonable amount of sleep tonight! I've got work in the morning!

you could call in sick :shades:

[Linda]

Too busy :sad:

[Sallydaisy]

2nd serve ACE to save the 2nd break point. Haas gets Ad though.

[Sallydaisy]

Great serve; back to deuce. C'mon Andy!
:swingin:

[Sallydaisy]

:oops:
A slackish 2nd serve and Haase thumps it down the line for a winner and another breakpoint at Ad.

[Sallydaisy]

Deuce. Ad to Haase. C'mon andy!
Deuce with another great serve and reply to save that bp.

Andy finally gets Advantage himself!!!

And holds for 5-1
:phew:

[ljs]

woooohooooo

[Craigenhogen]

Well done Andy, under a lot of pressure that game but now he's one game away from the first set!

[Manaus]

Long game and a few tense moments but Andy holds. :clap:
Hopefully that's the tricky game out of the way.

[jaysee]

Good escape there. Now just break him again for a breadstick please!

[hfwardhouse]

Morning all ;)

Bit of a humdinger is it?!

:skippy:

[Alis]

Can't get a livestream to work so I'll have to rely on you folks!

[Manaus]

Haase holds. Never mind, just hold and take the set Andy.

[banskogirl]

Andy may have to set another record then (bad joke)

He's quite capable of that David! What about an Olympic slam, would that do?

[Manaus]

Can't get a livestream to work so I'll have to rely on you folks!

Tried this one:

http://www.hahasport.com/v-4/10/88/v-508894.html

[supergran]

Get the set now Andy......then the next two. Go Champ!!:skippy::skippy::skippy:

[david1610]

You remember those discussions of how aggressive Andy's tactics should (not) be....
He just seems to have the game now to be far more naturally aggressive without risking too many UEs.
Very interesting to see.
Now focus and get the first set!
C'mon Andy!

[banskogirl]

Morning all ;)

Bit of a humdinger is it?!

:skippy:

Good morning :) yes quite enjoyable so far!

[Manaus]

What was that Andy!!!!

[hfwardhouse]

Oh dear :rolleyes:

COME ON ANDY!

[Linda]

oops

[traveller7]

erm 5-1 to 5-3 did he go walkabout?!

[hfwardhouse]

Good morning :) yes quite enjoyable so far!

Hope I haven't jinxed him by getting up ....!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[Alis]

What happened there then?

[Hawkeye]

Dodgy dropper...

[Sallydaisy]

What happened there then?
Some loose play from Andy, a DF, harder hitting from Haase ...

Andy has gone *0-30 on the Haase serve though, Robin just pegged it to *15-30

[Hawkeye]

2 set points.

[Jane]

Well done, Andy - 6-3 - :cheer::cheer::cheer:

[banskogirl]

Actually I don't evn know, think we were all a bit too relaxed, maybe Andy was too!

[Hawkeye]

Game and first set Murray, 6-3

[supergran]

First set 6-3!!!!!!!!!!

[Craigenhogen]

Murray wins the first set 6-3, one down two to go! :dance:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

That's more like it Andy!

:skippy:

[Alis]

That's better!

[Manaus]

Yay, 1st set done! Good stuff Andy! :yahoo: No more walkabouts though if possible.

[banskogirl]

Woohoo one in the bag!

[Maza1987]

hopefully we'll be in bed by 2am

[Tie-break]

One down, just 20 to go. Come on Andy!

[david1610]

Very pleased he broke straight back. Haase is getting a bit more courage / or just going for broke or a bit of both!
All about Andy's focus really. Some very well constructed attacking tennis. Just has to stay focused enough of the time to starve Robin of hope.

C'mon Andy!

[Linda]

Two more like that please - but without the little blip :)

[Hawkeye]

Nice love hold to start 2.

[Manaus]

Nice hold. Shot of ANDY boys. :)

[ljs]

just saw the Andy boys :clap:

[harriet]

smart of andy, failing to serve it out at 5-1, and now starts second set serving first. i can hear the ANDY boys

[jaysee]

We heard them before we saw them - AussieAndy & his mates!:skippy::skippy::skippy::skippy:

[supergran]

Just seen and heard our Andy boys!!!!!:dance::dance:

[Sallydaisy]

Come on Andy! Stay focussed!

[Caro]

Woo hoo! Shane and the Andy boys!!

Made it folks, bit late waking from power sleep! Looking good so far. Caught end of first set. Go Andy champ!!

[Sallydaisy]

Andy holds for 2-1 in the 2nd set. Needs to put pressure on Haase now.

[Craigenhogen]

A kitkat now would be nice Andy!

[hfwardhouse]

Woo hoo! Shane and the Andy boys!!

Made it folks, bit late waking from power sleep! Looking good so far. Caught end of first set. Go Andy champ!!

Morning Caro :) welcome to the party!

COME ON ANDY!!!

[banskogirl]

The heat must be so tiring at the beginning no matter how much you have practised for it :/

[Sallydaisy]

Triple glimmer ...

[banskogirl]

Yes a break!

[supergran]

Good one Andy!:skippy::skippy:

[Manaus]

Great game from Andy gets the break. :clap:
No walkabouts!

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: kitkat :yahoo:

Let's go Andy Let's go!

[Linda]

KitKat :)

[Sallydaisy]

Andy breaks - just as he did in the first set. Hang on to it Muzzah!
:swingin:

serving at *3-1.

[banskogirl]

Enjoying this match :)

[JAMES4578]

Really impressive fromAndy as he breaks again for 3-1 lead in 2nd. Maybe he could've won the first earlier but Hasse finding it difficult to respond and not quite producing. Fab to see the Andy boys again!

[hfwardhouse]

Nice service game from Andy - good hold to consolidate the break!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[Sallydaisy]

4-1 to Andy after a good hold to 15.
:thumbup:

[Craigenhogen]

Is another KitKat too much to ask for?

[Sallydaisy]

chance for a kitkat coming up at *30-40

[Caro]

What was that we were saying earlier about our boy beings different player to the one Haase took to 5 sets at the USO in 2011?!

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

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Atta boy Andy! Now good hold please!

:skippy:

[supergran]

I like this!:skippy::skippy::skippy:

[Manaus]

Another break, 5-1! Serving for the set. :cheer:

[RoastLamb]

Hurry up Andy. I want to watch Milos.

[Jane]

Second set in the bag - 6-1 - great stuff, Andy:cheer::cheer::cheer:

[hfwardhouse]

:yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:

Keep up the good work Andy - I could be back in bed by 2 at this rate!!

[Linda]

Excellent.

[Manaus]

Late night/early morning snack, yum yum, thanks Andy! :cheer: :yahoo:

http://www.yum.com.au/downloads/products/WECS_1b8b_detail.jpg

[supergran]

:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:

[ljs]

What was that we were saying earlier about our boy beings different player to the one Haase took to 5 sets at the USO in 2011?!

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


Haase missed that memo :lol:

[traveller7]

Very good work so far

[Craigenhogen]

Well done Andy! I think this match is basically in the bag now!:dance:

[harriet]

26 minutes for that set, lendl must have a slot booked on nearest golf course

[karanga]

Great - keep this going Andy. :skippy: :skippy: :skippy:

[Linda]

I could be back in bed by 2 at this rate!!

Only problem is I estimated 3 hours for this match when doing the Skippy comp - but I could have underestimated on some of the others.

[Craigenhogen]

Anyone up for a bagel?

[Manaus]

Well done Andy! I think this match is basically in the bag now!:dance:

As much as I want to agree with you, just in case. :cauldron:

[hfwardhouse]

Wow, impressive opening game kitkat - COME ON ANDY!

[Caro]

Playing this match how a GS champ plays a first round :boogie:

Atta boy Andy! Haase is a broken man!!

[Hawkeye]

Haase has chucked it.

[Sallydaisy]

Andy now leads 6'3, 6'1 and 1'0 having taken the first break opportunity in the 3rd set.

[david1610]

Your Lisbon correspondente signing in......
The winner will face the winner of J Sousa and J Smith in the next round, with Sousa leading 6-4 and 5-1.

To give you a bit of local context, if João Sousa wins it will be
(i) the first time he has ever won a GS match
(ii) the third time a Portuguese male has gone beyond the first round at the AO. The first was Nuno Marques in 1991. The second....
(iii) Last year João Gil got to the third round of the AO. That was the best result ever for a Portuguese player in the AO.

Not counting chickens but a bit of local context :)

[Craigenhogen]

As much as I want to agree with you, just in case. :cauldron:

:lol: I'm inclined to agree with you as well!

[Tie-break]

Brilliant break to keep the stranglehold on the match. And a serenade from the Andy boys. Great stuff.

[Hawkeye]

Your Lisbon correspondente signing in......
The winner will face the winner of J Sousa and J Smith in the next round, with Sousa leading 6-4 and 5-1.

To give you a bit of local context, if João Sousa wins it will be
(i) the first time he has ever won a GS match
(ii) the third time a Portuguese male has gone beyond the first round at the AO. The first was Nuno Marques in 1991. The second....
(iii) Last year João Gil got to the third round of the AO. That was the best result ever for a Portuguese player in the AO.

Not counting chickens but a bit of local context :)I'm glad we've got you on the Sousa-phone! :getcoat:

[JAMES4578]

Was no need to worry Andy pretty much in cruise control,has to be said that Hasse a bit out of sorts though.

[banskogirl]

Yes Andy get it , we have work in the morning!

[hfwardhouse]

Wow Andy's into his stride now!!!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!

[Manaus]

Good work so far, just keep it up Andy!

[Craigenhogen]

If Andy plays like this throughout the tournament Federer and Djokovic will be very, very scared!

[banskogirl]

Wow Andy's into his stride now!!!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!

And we are singing already? :D

[supergran]

So I'm thinking......Andy usually improves with every match???????????

[david1610]

Andy is playing his tennis rather than waiting to see what he has to do against a particular opponent on a particular day.
This is really, really interesting and I think we are getting a much clearer view of the effect of the Andy-Ivan partnership now!

[hfwardhouse]

And we are singing already? :D

Absolutely

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[banskogirl]

Oh I'm wilting all of a sudden! Had a big grin with your comment SG and it turned into a giant yawn!

[banskogirl]

Absolutely

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

And again

LETS GO ANDY LET'S GO!!,

[supergran]

Double break 4-1

[hfwardhouse]

Another kitkat!!! Attaboy Andy!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

:skippy:

[Manaus]

Double break! :) Love the ANDY boys.

[Craigenhogen]

Love hold please Andy, I want to get to bed!

[david1610]

So I'm thinking......Andy usually improves with every match???????????
:skippy: Roddick is not going to be the last opponent to shout out to Andy "Keep this social!" methinks :)

[jaysee]

Think I must have dropped off! Could have sworn the 3rd set had only just started...

[Craigenhogen]

Don't go walkabout Andy!

[Manaus]

Andy what the? :confused: Well, there's still things to work on I guess.

[hfwardhouse]

Uh oh ... Andy's missing shots again!

LET'S GO ANDY LET'S GO!!!

[banskogirl]

Ok Andy enough!

[Caro]

Awesome Andy! Nice and focussed, different league!

First time I have seen him play this year and am VERY impressed ... bar that little blip just then on serve. Hardly qualifies as a Murraycoaster though ....

[Sallydaisy]

C'mon Muzzah!!!
:swingin::swingin::swingin:

Haase held for 3-4. Andy just needs a hold and a break to win this!

[Linda]

Come on Andy! I'm cold and dozing off and need to go to bed . . .

[Manaus]

Need 1 more game, come on Andy! :cheer:

[Craigenhogen]

Just one more game!

[Hawkeye]

I realise that people may be reading this wondering what happened next, but we had a server crash!

Andy won 6-3 6-1 6-3.

[Jane]

Yes ........ I was watching on tv and tried to post at the end of the match.

Congratulations to Andy - well done:clap::clap::clap::)

[JAMES4578]

Yes it was a bit frustrating, Anyway a fine performance from Andy, well done!:clap::clap::clap: Hasse wasn't quite the same player though, has been struggling lately.

[hfwardhouse]

Ah, that explains why I couldn't get on and post!

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Good performance from Andy - Haase showed flashes of his brilliant play but Andy was more than a match for him pretty much the whole way through - with a couple of blips letting Haase break him!

[Jennan]

I was watching and tried to post. Anyway good win from Andy, few lapses but class told. Also watched the comeback from Wozniacki over Lisicki. Tired this morning.

[Bardot]

The ideal performance from Andy in the first round. :boogie::dance::yahoo: Couldn't ask for any more.

An irrational thought which thankfully didn't repeat itself but the last time Jamie Baker qualified for the Australian Open in 2008, we all know what happened to Andy in the first round :crying: but there was no danger this year. :clap: ;) Unfortunately Jamie was unable also to get the win but still a terrific performance from him. :thumbup:

[Linda]

The forum wouldn't let me post following Andy's win last night, so I've just popped on here quickly before work to say Well Done Andy! :clap: :clap: And to say that he now looks like the player we all thought he would be when we first saw him play as a junior.

[Jan]

Great - well done Andy! :cheer::cheer:
(I woke up about 3am and crept downstairs to find the result!)

[Madeline]

I managed to stay awake for the match, just, but then crashed straight into bed so I didn't realise I couldn't have posted anyway.

A nice win, but I bet Mr Lendl has something to say about dropping serve when serving for the first set and again when serving for the match! It should really have been 6 1 6 1 6 1.

[LC the fan]

Great - well done Andy! :cheer::cheer:
(I woke up about 3am and crept downstairs to find the result!)

Me too Jan ! But it is safely recorded so I can sit in peace and quiet enjoying it with no damage to the fingernails.
Although judging by the score and comments it was pretty relaxing to watch it last night

Well Done Andy :cheer: All the Way

[Sallydaisy]

A nice win, but I bet Mr Lendl has something to say about dropping serve when serving for the first set and again when serving for the match! It should really have been 6 1 6 1 6 1.
Yep, it only took a teensy lack of concentration and *boom* game lost.
Lendl impassive courtside ...
;)

Haase really does have a good forehand can rip some winners so I think it was vital that Andy kept on top of the match throughout. I thought Robin gave up at the end of the 2nd set, looked more hopeful when Andy faltered a bit with a couple of games in the 3rd but tbh didn't really look as though he'd beat Muzzah. Andy regained the breaks of serve pretty quickly after losing them which was good to see.

Ah well, just 1hr and 37mins and 3 straight sets to win R1; it's a decent start really.
:thumbup:

[pabbers]

Classy from Andy and played with meaning. Just needs to tighten that focus a bit.

[Caro]

I also tried to post at the end of the match but we have no internet at home at the mo so was using my phone and assumed that was the problem.
Well done Andy :cheer::cheer: Looking forward to the next round ..... and the next, and the next :cauldron:

[Elenive]

Great easy win :D Glad he didn't spend too long out on court in the sun, yet got a feel of how the court is moving!

[xenon21]

Think Mr Lendl may have had a small word to him about losing concentration during the odd 2 games but overall a very good start! Very good tennis played at times. Aggressive at times and not much time spent on court!

:clap: :cheer:

[cazza99]

Links to the Andy's press interview and the transcript are now on the newspaper thread - post 3108

http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/forums/showthread.php?44-Newspaper-and-internet-reports&p=117952

[lynne]

One or two blips Andy, but a good all round controlled performance..........Well Done Andy!!!!:thumbup::thumbup:




Good to be back in the Forum!!!! Somehow Andy's matches are not the same without the Forum!!!:thumbup:

[patmoren]

Andy wants toichallenge Shanes group to come up with some new songs.
Great start by Andy, will get better as the tournament progresses

[Jan62]

Congrats Andy, great start. One down, 6 to go.......

[Golden Lady]

Great start for Andy, so pleased!!!:yahoo:

[david1610]

The forum wouldn't let me post following Andy's win last night, so I've just popped on here quickly before work to say Well Done Andy! :clap: :clap: And to say that he now looks like the player we all thought he would be when we first saw him play as a junior.
That is a great post Linda. Sums it all up!

When I watch Rafa and Roger and Nole in the early rounds, 99/100 I simply do not expect them to have any problems. The odd game even set, perhaps but, overall, I very rarely start to think of them as being in danger. With Andy and the Murraycoasters, I never had the same certainty. Last night I did. And it wasn't because of what Haase was or was not doing. It was because of what ANDY was doing. He was playing his tennis, controlling the match, shortening rallies (see the Radio Times article where Lendl has told him to use less energy this year in winning points). The discussions of the past about whether Andy should be aggressive now seem a thing of the past - controlling the points seemed a natural part of the game.
To me last night marked a new phase of the career. I just sat back and enjoyed the match without the normal nervousness. Long may this continue!
Then we can limit the nervousness to the closer matches against the other top players, where the margins are much smaller.
Well done Andy. And well done Ivan!

[supergran]

Funny you said that Linda. I was going to post along those lines. When I first started supporting Andy after he had won the Boys' US Trophy I thought I would be backing a young man who showed promise and who would do well. I feel that I and all of you others have been rewarded for our long and loyal support over the years as he grew and matured into the fantastic player he is today. I am happy to call myself a dedicated Andy fan who will always be here to cheer him on. I do sometimes feel like screaming at all the doubters, haters and others who run him down......I TOLD YOU SO!!! But, now I just smile and think that they have missed so much excitement, despair, joy, frustration and triumph which, in my mind, keeps us alive and raring to go. Just love the boy!!!:cheer::thumbup::boogie::skippy:

[Caro]

Funny you said that Linda. I was going to post along those lines. When I first started supporting Andy after he had won the Boys' US Trophy I thought I would be backing a young man who showed promise and who would do well. I feel that I and all of you others have been rewarded for our long and loyal support over the years as he grew and matured into the fantastic player he is today. I am happy to call myself a dedicated Andy fan who will always be here to cheer him on. I do sometimes feel like screaming at all the doubters, haters and others who run him down......I TOLD YOU SO!!! But, now I just smile and think that they have missed so much excitement, despair, joy, frustration and triumph which, in my mind, keeps us alive and raring to go. Just love the boy!!!:cheer::thumbup::boogie::skippy:

Me too SG!! Well said.

And well said Linda, short and sweet but as david said, sums it up perfectly!

[banskogirl]

Big smiles here with these posts! A lady in work today laughingly explained to everyone how I looked rough because I am an Andy fanatic. Instead of getting annoyed I just grinned and said we are now enjoying the triumph we expected from him and reminded her how much rubbish we have received over the years! enjoy our boy!